Black Business Leader

At 97, Black Business Leader George Johnson Has Written His Memoir

The founder of Johnson Products Company, the first black-owned business listed on the American Stock Exchange, will release ‘Afro Sheen’ on Feb. 4.

Business - Inc. - October 31

How Black business leaders are thinking about a coming Trump administration

Black business leaders are weighing why Vice President Kamala Harris lost the presidential race, and how to approach President-elect Donald Trump.

Business - CNBC - November 8

Paraguay’s business-friendly leader urged to veto ‘black mark’ law

Investors call for President Santiago Peña to veto bill backed by his political sponsor aimed at tightening government grip on civil society

World - Financial Times - November 9

Black business leaders make a final push for Harris' economic plans to Black men

Black business owners and leaders are becoming more vocal in their support for Kamala Harris, praising her agenda over Donald Trump's.

Business - CNBC - November 1

3 Books for Business Leaders and Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Books are an effective way for business leaders and entrepreneurs to learn, adapt, and grow. Check out these three titles for your next read.

Business - Inc. - October 26

How business leaders and other groups are reacting to Trump's win

Some prominent business leaders praised Trump's victory, while some nonprofits called his win "a disaster".

Black leaders voice confidence Black men will show up for Harris

Vice President Harris and her allies are making a final appeal to Black male voters in key swing states, hoping to shore up the support of a voting bloc that has shown some signs of skepticism ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Business leaders and their associations should take a stand to defend democracy

When it comes to the long-term value of speaking out, we in America should learn from the experiences of other countries, including Turkey and Hungary, which have slid toward autocracy in recent ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

US business leaders must voice their fears about Trump

Defending stability and prosperity is a test of America’s corporate responsibility

World - Financial Times - November 2

How Jeff Bezos, Mark Cuban and other business leaders congratulated Trump

“Let that sink in,” Elon Musk said.

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

Watch Fed Chair Powell speak live to business leaders in the Dallas area

The appearance comes one week after policymakers again voted to lower their key interest rate by a quarter percentage point.

Business - CNBC - November 14

Columbus Black leaders organize counterprotest after neo-Nazi march in their city

A group of Black leaders and locals marched through Columbus, Ohio, in a unity rally Sunday, one day after neo-Nazis walked through the same streets carrying Nazi flags and chanting racial slurs ...

Jeff Bezos’s Advice to the ‘Washington Post’ Shows the Emotional Intelligence That All Business Leaders Need

Managers take heed: Bezos is right—you have to manage both reality and perception or people won’t trust you.

Business - Inc. - October 29

Top German business leader recalls his days working with Trump: 'His administration was extremely receptive'

It is uncertain what Donald Trump's second presidency will look like, but his first administration was highly responsive to business issues, Joe Kaeser said.

Business - CNBC - November 8

Business leaders weigh the U.S.' role in climate policy as Trump transitions to White House

Business leaders at the U.N. climate conference weighed the outlook for U.S. climate policy, as Washington transitions to Donald Trump's second term.

Business - CNBC - November 13

Putin, Xi, Trump… The barbarians are at the gate but Europe’s leaders are too busy infighting to notice | Simon Tisdall

Amid threats to its ‘reason for being’, the EU must stop squabbling and take a stand. Fiddling while Rome burns fairly describes the antics of party leaders in the European parliament last week. ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Chris Kaba verdict has left people traumatised, black community leaders say

Community leaders say London's black communities are traumatised over the Chris Kaba court case.

The U.K. Conservative party's new leader is the first Black woman to lead a major British party

LONDON — Britain’s Conservative Party on Saturday elected Kemi Badenoch as its new leader as it tries to rebound from a crushing election defeat that ended 14 years in power.

Diversity Leaders

850 companies ranked; Cisco shines despite Big Tech reserve; Rolls-Royce outperforms counterparts on inclusion scale; Erste Bank rises above politics; Diageo takes measure of its market; Ireland ...

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Is Germany’s business model broken?

All three of the country’s major industries are in crisis, and the economy is flatlining. Are politicians finally waking up?

World - Financial Times - November 5

Veteran-Owned Businesses Are on the Rise

More veterans started businesses last year, according to a recent report — and in one sector in particular.

Business - Inc. - November 11

Business pioneers of the Pacific Northwest

How Seattle's iconic brands embody the city's spirit of innovation and connection.

Getting to Know ‘Black London’

Nigerian cuisine with a twist, live reggae and a bustling market: Here’s where — and how — to experience the British capital’s vibrant and multifaceted Black communities.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - Yesterday

Boeing Explores Sale of Space Business

New CEO seeks buyers for Starliner and other NASA projects in quest to rescue manufacturer.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 25

Meet the New Home Kitchen Business

Starting in November, licensed home kitchens in Los Angeles County will be able to sell dine-in and to-go meals, as a 5-year-old state law expands.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 26

What Will Trump’s Tariffs Mean for Businesses?

Companies are already scrambling to avoid potential tariffs. Here’s how they could play out in Donald Trump’s second term.

Business - Inc. - November 7

Ozempic Could Crush the Junk Food Industry. But It Is Fighting Back.

As revolutionary new weight-loss drugs turn consumers off ultraprocessed foods, the industry is on the hunt for new products.

Health - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Addressing America’s unfinished business in Afghanistan

Rescuing our Afghan partners will fulfill our sacred promise, taking seriously the terrorist threats from Afghanistan will keep us safe, and closing Guantanamo will end a shameful chapter.

Politics - The Hill - 7 hours ago

The Dilemma Iran’s Leader Faces

Iran’s Supreme Leader now faces a critical choice: whether to pursue nuclear weapons.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Philly's Black motorcycle clubs hit the streets to encourage Black men to vote

A group of 100 Black men on motorcycles rode through Philadelphia as part of a multi-pronged effort to encourage Black men to register to vote and head to the polls.

Politics - NBC News - October 23

Designers push for Black hairstyle emojis

There are almost 4,000 emojis to help people express themselves online, but a group of young design students in London says not one features Black or mixed-race hairstyles. As CBS News' Tina Kraus ...

Peering inside a (fiscal) black hole

Come for the snark, stay for the Soundgarden puns

World - Financial Times - November 1

A new path forward for Black America

Every election cycle offers an opportunity to recalibrate and consider what’s most effective for advancing our community’s goals.

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

In Praise of Adele and the Long Black Dress

As the artist brings her Las Vegas residency to an end, she leaves behind a major fashion legacy. Just call her Madame A.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 13 hours ago

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