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Washington Report: Updates from Capitol Hill
Written on 12 Mar, 2010 at 16:02 in B.E. Exclusives, News, Politics News | viewed 55 times | 0 Comments
National Black Farmers Association President John Boyd, Jr. fears that Capitol Hill lawmakers won’t meet the March 31 deadline to appropriate funds for the settlement agreement reached last month with the Agriculture and Justice departments.... (Continue reading)
Poll of the Week
Written on 9 Mar, 2010 at 18:34 in B.E. Exclusives, News, Personal Finance | viewed 79 times | 0 Comments
One year ago this week, the Standard & Poor’s 500 hit a 12-year low of 672.88 as it reached its lowest point during the most recent economic recession. Since that time, the S&P 500 is up 69%. The Dow Jones... (Continue reading)
Happy Anniversary, Investors!
Written on 9 Mar, 2010 at 18:01 in B.E. Exclusives, Investing, News, Personal Finance | viewed 119 times | 0 Comments
Financial experts weigh in on why the S&P 500 market has bounced back so powerfully, whether the rally can continue, and how investors should proceed in the coming year.... (Continue reading)
Washington Report: Updates from Capitol Hill
When the House votes on the $15 billion Senate jobs bill later today, it may or may not pass. What’s certain is that several members of the Congressional Black Caucus are planning to vote against the measure, which they charge... (Continue reading)
African American Unemployment Rate Shrinks to 15.8%
Written on 5 Mar, 2010 at 14:08 in News | viewed 373 times | 7 Comments
The unemployment rate among African Americans improved slightly in February, shrinking from 16.5% to 15.8% for the month, according to Labor Department statistics released Friday.... (Continue reading)
Rangel Relinquishes Leadership of Ways and Means Panel
After months of allegations that he violated ethics rules, New York Rep. Charles Rangel announced Wednesday morning that he has requested a leave of absence as chairman of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee.... (Continue reading)
Challenging the Stigma of Mental Illness
A new campaign by SAMHSA designed to raise awareness of mental health problems among young adults in the African American community hopes to get more people talking about the issue.... (Continue reading)
Poll of the Week
Which 20th century African American woman made the greatest/most significant contribution to society? Marian Anderson (Music) Shirley Chisholm (Politician) Rita Dove (Literature) Joycelyn Elders (Medicine) Althea Gibson (Sports) Mae Jemison (Science) Rosa Parks (Civil rights) Ernesta Procope (Finance) Naomi Sims (Supermodel) Madam C. J. Walker (Entrepreneur) Other (Please comment below) Click... (Continue reading)
National Urban League Launches Interactive Tool
Written on 1 Mar, 2010 at 18:17 in News | viewed 272 times | 0 Comments
To mark its centennial, the National Urban League has ramped up its focus on galvanizing youth involvement with its I Am Empowered initiative. ... (Continue reading)
Obama Signs Order Boosting HBCU Funding
Written on 1 Mar, 2010 at 11:40 in News | viewed 318 times | 0 Comments
President Barack Obama signed the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities, proposing $98 million in new money for these historic institutions.... (Continue reading)
