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Made in America: Black-owned businesses blaze trails on our soil
8:41 AM on 03/17/2010
SLIDESHOW - There are a million black-owned businesses in the U.S., which generate more than $100 billion in sales...
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GOP questions Boys & Girls Clubs' executive salaries
10:47 AM on 03/12/2010
WASHINGTON (AP) - A group of Republican senators raise issues that could jeopardize millions in federal funding for the national charity...
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Is the average single black woman really worth just $5?
9:02 AM on 03/12/2010
OPINION - If this disturbing new study doesn't prove once and for all that America isn't 'post-racial' I don't know what does...
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'March Madness' isn't amateur, it's big league exploitation
8:17 AM on 03/12/2010
OPINION - The amount of money made during March Madness exceeds that which is earned in the playoffs for the NFL, NBA or Major League Baseball...
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Why African-Americans are more optimistic despite fewer jobs
11:10 AM on 03/11/2010
OPINION - A new study shows that blacks are more economically optimistic than whites, with 36 percent stating that we expect our financial future to improve...
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Wealth gap greatest for black and Latino women
1:30 PM on 03/08/2010
From the Huffington Post - Women of color face an enormous wealth gap when compared to the rest of society, undermining their future economic security...
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Minority firms get less stimulus money
11:24 AM on 03/08/2010
WASHINGTON (AP) - Hispanic and black businesses are receiving a disproportionately small number of federal stimulus contracts, creating a rising chorus of demands for the Obama administration to be more inclusive...
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Obama proposes $900 million in grants to stop school drop outs
10:29 AM on 03/01/2010
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says 1.2 million students drop out of school each year, and only about 70 percent of entering high school freshmen go on to graduate...
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Three reasons why Obama should take small steps to save jobs
8:39 AM on 03/01/2010
OPINION - By creating bills with manageable price tags, the president can deviate from the Congressional gridlock of 2009...
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2/22/10 - theGrio & CNBC Market Update
7:00 AM on 02/22/2010
VIDEO - The Stimulus Bill ends its first year, while investors await national economic reports on Housing, Consumer Confidence, and Gross Domestic Product (GDP)...
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Fewer Americans fall behind on home loans, end of foreclosure crisis possible
12:17 PM on 02/19/2010
WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of American borrowers falling behind on their mortgage payments dropped sharply at the end of last year...
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Colorado Africans forced out of Wal-Mart jobs, claim discrimination
9:51 AM on 02/09/2010
From The NY Times - "I don't like some of the faces I see here." African Muslim employees claim Wal-Mart managers forced them out of work illegally...
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'We Are the World' turns 25: Can a remake resuscitate Haiti?
9:52 AM on 01/28/2010
OPINION - Celebrity performers should urge the Haiti government to reduce the red tape to build its economy...
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Does race play a role in the way we tip?
9:28 AM on 01/26/2010
Because of the perception that African-Americans don't tip well, they might often receive inferior service...
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Gadgets to look for in 2010
8:20 AM on 01/12/2010
SLIDESHOW - TheGrio.com took a look at a few cutting edge products to help accentuate your home, your car, and your phone calls...
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1/4/10 - theGrio & CNBC Market Preview
9:00 AM on 01/04/2010
Investors have lots of economic data to analyze during the first week of 2010 trading. Key reports are expected on manufacturing and chain store sales...
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1/1/10 - theGrio & CNBC Market Wrap Up
7:00 AM on 01/01/2010
Investors had plenty of data to analyze during the final week of 2009 trading.
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Blacks without banks count on check cashing alternatives
10:06 AM on 12/23/2009
VIDEO - Nearly one third of African-Americans use financial services like check cashing places in addition to their banks, a recent FDIC study says. But one in five black households don't have bank account at all...
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Black advocates want more help for the unemployed
9:44 AM on 12/23/2009
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- In the battle against black unemployment, places like the Opportunities Industrialization Center are ground zero...
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Obama says he has unemployed relatives
1:36 PM on 12/22/2009
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama says he and the first lady have relatives who are unemployed and suffering...
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- Obama proposes $900 million in grants to stop school drop outs
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