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Black farmers say they were deliberately sold defective soybean seeds because of their race

The Southern farmers accuse an Iowa seed company of creating an elaborate scheme to place them at a disadvantage......»»

Category: topSource: washpostJul 11th, 2018

The COVID-19 relief bill includes $5 billion in aid for farmers of color who have long faced discrimination by federal officials

For over a century, Black farmers faced discrimination from the US Department of Agriculture and were large.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytMar 7th, 2021

Black Amazon manager sues the e-commerce giant, accusing it of race and gender discrimination

An executive in the company's cloud-computing division accused co-workers of engaging in racial stereotypes and alleged that one executive propositioned her for sex......»»

Category: topSource: washpostMar 1st, 2021

22 books on race and white privilege that will show you what"s really happening in America right now

Black sociology, literary, and history scholars shared their top book recommendations for people looking to educate themselves on anti-racism. Thomonique Moore is a 2016 graduate of How.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytFeb 14th, 2021

A gaming-accessories company is defiantly selling matte black PS5 covers, telling Sony to "Go ahead, sue us"

Dbrand, a tech accessory retailer, has already sold out of its first three "waves" of black PS5 covers. Dbrand Dbrand, a company that sells accessories for consumer tech, is taunting Sony and selling a PS5 cover. Sony.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderFeb 12th, 2021

Inside the Black-Owned Fashion Line Finding Success With Three Simple Words: ‘Protect Black People’

Blake Van Putten, the founder and designer behind CISE, discusses his vision in a TIME 100 Talks video CISE, a Black-owned clothing line, has sold out of all its “Protect Black People” merchandise four times in t.....»»

Category: topSource: timeFeb 6th, 2021

13 eye-opening essays and articles from Black writers to read to understand America"s problems with race

From Ida B. Wells and James Baldwin to Ta-Nehisi Coates, these free works by Black authors give important context for what's going on in the US now. Crystal M. Fleming, author and associate professor of sociology.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytFeb 3rd, 2021

"He Has Sold Us Out" - Mobs Of Farmers Swarm New Delhi Protesting Modi"s New Ag Reforms

"He Has Sold Us Out" - Mobs Of Farmers Swarm New Delhi Protesti.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytJan 24th, 2021

Tom Vilsack’s nomination as agriculture secretary reopens old wounds for Black farmers

Biden's Cabinet may be “the most diverse in history,” but his pick for agriculture secretary reignited criticism over the USDA’s treatment of Black farmers......»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytJan 14th, 2021

The US lost 140,000 jobs in December. All of those jobs were held by women.

The disparities grow even wider when considering race, with Black and Latina women working in retail and education sectors being hit the hardest. A woman sitting in an office. vgajic/Getty Images The Decemb.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytJan 9th, 2021

I’m a Black woman writing about money and race. Here’s what I see.

Here's what I learned when I wrote about systemic racism in America in 2020......»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytDec 18th, 2020

I’m a Black woman writing about money and race. Here’s what I see.

Here's what I learned when I wrote about systemic racism in America in 2020......»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytDec 18th, 2020

Tale of two families: How COVID is making America"s income and race gap bigger

The pandemic hit this Black family hard, medically and financially. A white couple has adapted, and thrives. The pandemic hit this Black family hard, medically and financially. A white couple has adapted, and thrives......»»

Category: topSource: latimesDec 13th, 2020

Market Extra: Shuttered schools, plunging milk demand led to race among dairy farmers to tap small-business rescue program before funding ran out

Dairy farmers raced to secure aid under the $350 billion Paycheck Protection Program before it ran out of money Thursday, as the coronavirus pandemic shuttered schools across the nation and gutted demand for milk......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 16th, 2020

Real deals: Former city school for sale; new retailers at Walden Galleria, McKinley malls

Bids being sought for the former Black Rock Academy — bringing to 12 the number of old schoolhouses to be sold by the city of Buffalo......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 10th, 2020

Iowa caucuses: Farmers eye trade as key issue

The Center of Agriculture and Rural Development at Iowa State University estimates tariffs have cost Iowa’s $5.2 billion-dollar soybean industry nearly $891 million in revenue......»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsJan 27th, 2020

A black man received a settlement in a race discrimination lawsuit. When he tried to cash the check, the bank called the cops, prompting a second racial discrimination case.

Sauntore Thomas, 44, of Detroit, Michigan, has filed a racial discrimination against TCF Bank, accordin.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 23rd, 2020

Race to refine: the bid to clean up Africa’s gold rush

In a refinery just outside Uganda's main airport, workers slip bars of freshly refined gold into clear plastic bags sealed with a sticker of the national flag - black, yellow and red - and the label "Ugandan's Treasure.".....»»

Category: topSource: reutersJan 15th, 2020

Pete Buttigieg"s race problem is an overblown media creation he can overcome — so long as he doesn"t screw up his response to it

Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images The Democratic presidential candidate has a well-documented problem attracting the support of black and Latino voters. His uneven record in addressing social-justice issues unde.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderDec 28th, 2019

Airbus sold 222 jets in November, poised to win order race

Airbus booked orders for 222 aircraft in November, driven mainly by the Dubai Airshow, and formally recognized a cut in orders for the soon-to-be-axed A380 superjumbo following a major fleet review by Dubai's Emirates, company data showed on Thursday......»»

Category: topSource: reutersDec 5th, 2019

Levi"s made an exact replica of Albert Einstein"s iconic leather jacket and sold it for $1,200

Levi's Levi's sold a replica of Albert Einstein's historic Menlo Cossack Jacket. The item was sold in black and cost $1,200. Levi's made the Mo.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderDec 4th, 2019