DEI Rollback Costs Target Billions and Loyalty
Numerator found that Black and Hispanic households are reducing their visits to Target at the highest rates.
Small Business Administration to Eliminate Nearly 2,700 Positions Amid Agency-Wide Reorganization
SBA mentioned plans to reduce its workforce by 43%.
Rev. Dr. Jamal Bryant’s Black Church Target Boycott Mobilizes 150,000
Rev. Dr. Bryant said the boycott has mobilized over 150,000 participants and persuaded over 100 Black vendors to withdraw their products from Target.
DoorDash Partnering with Klarna to Offer Customers Flexible Payment Options
Klarna and DoorDash are partnering to offer flexible payment options to DoorDash customers.
Market Turmoil Raises Concerns Among Black Investors
Financial advisors recommend that Black investors maintain a cautious approach during this period of volatility.
Federal Firing Leaves Gaping Holes
This group of fired contractors worked on a specific federally funded program that dealt with race and gender.
Target Takes a Hit: $12.4 Billion Wiped Out
Target Corporation’s stock plummeted by approximately $27.27 per share by the end of February, erasing about $12.4 billion in market value.
24-Hour Blackout Prohibiting Purchasing in Effect this Friday: What it Means
The 24-hour blackout, prohibiting any purchasing, is an attempt to protest efforts to end DEI in corporate America and the federal government.
Apple Opening New Manufacturing Facility in Houston
As part of its new U.S. investments, Apple will work with partners to begin production of manufacturing facility in Houston later this year.
The City of Houston Awards $100K to Projects Amplifying Artistic Creativity, Innovation
The City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs is awarding $100K in grants to 40 individuals and nonprofit organizations for specific programs that amplify artistic creativity and innovation in the city.
Top Tips for Starting a New Business
Here are some impactful tips to put your entrepreneurial ideas into action.
A-Rocket Moving & Storage: A 66-Year Legacy of Distinction, Innovation and Growth
A-Rocket Moving & Storage, Inc. provides top-quality relocation, storage and logistics services to corporate, industrial and government clientele.
As Attacks Against DE&I Heighten, Costco and Apple Prove Inclusion Remains Good Business
Federal agencies are now prohibited from observing Black History Month, and employees involved in DE&I initiatives have been terminated.
Gen-Z is Guiding the Retail Revolution. Here’s What to Know
With Gen-Z’s spending power projected to reach $12 trillion by 2030—according to Nielsen IQ—industry experts say that they’re leading the retail revolution.
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Black Economics Working: Strengthening Business Networks and Championing Excellence through the d-mars.com Black Industry Experts Directory
As a way to further grow in our mission, Keith “MR. D-MARS” Davis, Sr. is introducing the d-mars.com Black Industry Experts Directory.
LinkedIn’s Top 3 Hiring Tips for Small Businesses in 2025
Here are LinkedIn’s top tips to help small businesses find the right candidate so they can focus on doing what they love most.
FTC Data Reveals Surge in Online Job Scams, with Losses Exceeding $220M in 2024
The staggering rise in online job scams, particularly schemes known as “task scams,” now account for nearly 40% of job scam reports in 2024.
42% of Americans are Willing to Pay More to Support Small Businesses
Findings from a recent survey reveal that economic pressures can play a role in where Americans are shopping around.
5 Tactics for Shoppers this Holiday Season
A recent survey measured confidence and concerns for the upcoming holiday shopping season.
HBCUs and Entrepreneurship: Shaping the Next Generation of Black Business Owners
Historically Black colleges and universities have long been a breeding ground for innovative thinkers, business leaders, and cultural influencers.