Madam C.J. Walker, who first started selling a hair grower at the turn of the 20th century, was the first American woman to become a self-made millionaire. Walker was born in 1867 as Sarah Breedlove on the same plantation where her parents had been enslaved before the Civil War.
There was a time when being black in America meant you were most likely descended from one or more enslaved Africans who had survived the trans-Atlantic slave trade. However, as the number of African and Caribbean blacks immigrating to the USA has increased, so have the chances that someone who identifies as black or African American is a first- or second-generation immigrant.
Despite significant improvements, African-Americans are still very underrepresented on college and university campuses.
The winter sports industry looks to increase participation among diverse, multicultural segments of all ages. A look at Lake Tahoe’s efforts
Black and Hispanic business owners can also take advantage of resources and networking opportunities through national organizations like SCORE, the Small Business Administration, and Small Business Development Centers.
While the past year has been challenging for Black and Hispanic business owners in the U.S., there has never been a better time to be a minority business owner
Diversity marketing is key for automotive brands. Hispanic car buyers, Asian car buyers, Black car buyers make up a larger group than ever.
Studies has discovered that the US Hispanic children are more likely than children of other racial/ethnic groups to experience dental caries.