SAVANNAH, Ga. ― Rev. Raphael Warnock, a Democrat who is running to become just the second Black man elected to the U.S. Senate from the South since the end of Reconstruction, came back to his hometown on Sunday morning to canvass ― and to acknowledge that he was about to […]
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Black parents talk to their kids about money more than white parents, but the racial wealth gap persists
Black parents are more likely than their white counterparts to discuss financial goal-setting and other money topics with their children, according to a new survey that also provides fresh evidence of the enduring racial wealth gap. Asked how often they discuss with their kids the importance of saving, how to […]
Black health leaders try to build trust in the Covid vaccine among African Americans
A researcher works in a lab run by Moderna Inc, who said November 16, 2020 that its experimental vaccine was 94.5% effective in preventing COVID-19 based on interim data from a late-stage clinical trial, in an undated still image from video. Moderna | via Reuters Dr. Lou Edje enrolled in […]
Black lives still matter – Six months after mass protests began, what is the future of BLM? | United States
“WHEN THERE’S a chance to make change, we must be ready to take it,” says YahNé Ndgo, a singer and activist with Philadelphia’s chapter of Black Lives Matter (BLM). Events over the past six months, she says, have brought a rare chance to shape national affairs. Protests flared across America […]
Black Michigan lawmaker publishes voicemails containing death threats
A state lawmaker in Michigan has posted a series of voicemails online in which the callers threaten her life. “New call attempts to my personal phone,” Rep. Cynthia Johnson said in a Facebook post late Sunday night. “And if a message was left, I’ll make them famous!” In separate earlier posts, Johnson shared […]
Forget Black Friday: This Dividend Stock Could Be the Biggest Winner from Cyber Monday
Shares of United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) are crushing the market this year as more and more consumers are choosing to shop online. Despite losses from its business-to-business (B2B) segment, UPS has maintained strong profit margins, resulting in record revenue and net income. Close to an all-time high, UPS stock still […]
Online Black Friday Shoppers Increase Nearly 45 Percent Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Online shopping has seen a significant boost in sales amid the COVID-19 pandemic, as 44 percent more people made purchases online between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday this year, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The survey collected information from 6,615 adults and found that […]
Amazon announces record Black Friday Cyber Monday 2020 results
An Amazon fulfillment center in Frankenthal, Germany. Thorsten Wagner | Bloomberg | Getty Images Amazon said Tuesday that this year’s holiday shopping season has been the biggest in its history, as the coronavirus pandemic forced more people than ever to do their shopping online. The e-commerce giant said in a […]
Online Sales Hit Record High on Black Friday: 5 Stocks to Buy
E-commerce, over the past few years, has been playing a major role in giving a boost to retail sales during the holiday season. And this year, online spending surged a record high on Black Friday, thanks to the pandemic that kept most people away from stores. Traffic at stores took […]
What is it and how is it different to Black Friday?
We’ve covered everything you need to know about the huge sales event (The Independent) Black Friday and Cyber Monday have become two of the biggest shopping events in the UK in recent years, but what is the difference between them? Both days offer people the chance to make huge savings […]
Black Friday traffic at U.S. stores down 52% even as online retail sales hit record high
Shoppers walk through Macys flagship store in Manhattan on Friday. Kena Betancur/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images Black Friday online sales notched a new record this year as pandemic-wary Americans filled virtual carts instead of real ones. Consumers spent an estimated $9 billion on U.S. retail websites on Black Friday, according to Adobe […]
Supporting Black owned business during and after Small Business Saturday
FERNDALE, Mich. – Growing up, Shannon Reaves had a passion for helping people pamper themselves. “It was a hobby of my mom’s, initially,” Reaves said. “So, she learned to make soaps and lotions and I just got so into it.” Reaves passion turned into a small business called “Bath Savvy.” […]
Black Friday 2020 Consumers Spend Record-High $9 Billion Online
Black Friday shopping is as much a part of the Thanksgiving holiday tradition as a big turkey dinner for some, but this year things looked a little bit different. With the COVID-19 pandemic prompting many to stay home instead of head into stores for deals this year, online Black Friday […]
Black Friday sees record online sales as US shoppers stay home – U.S.
Black Friday sees record online sales as US shoppers stay home Stars and Stripes is making stories on the coronavirus pandemic available free of charge. See other free reports here. Sign up for our daily coronavirus newsletter here. Please support our journalism with a subscription. Black Friday online sales hit a […]
Black Friday sees record online as US shoppers stay home
TipRanks Goldman Sachs: These 3 Stocks Could Spike Over 40% Expectations of good news on the near horizon are buoying markets right now. Over the past month, both the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ are up 11% to new record highs.Investors are excited at the prospect of a COVID vaccine […]
7 ways Black Friday shopping changed this year due to the pandemic, from sales starting online in October to empty stores
AP Black Friday looked different this year, and some are theorizing that it will never look the same again. The entire holiday shopping season was upended by the coronavirus pandemic, with sales that started earlier and were mostly online. Retail trade group the National Retail Federation said that nearly 69% […]
With deep discounts and free shipping, artists aim to make the Sunday after Thanksgiving into Black Friday for art
Charissa Brock knew from a young age that she wanted to be an artist. The Portland, Ore., based sculptor began sculpting with bamboo in 1999 and later incorporated glass into her pieces, a nod to her mother’s work as a glass artist. Brock sells her work through her website and […]
A different Black Friday – Austin Daily Herald
Black Friday took on a much different look this year for businesses and shoppers alike. Seen as the busiest shopping day of the year, with millions of shoppers looking for the best deals, this year saw a surge to online shopping rather than in-store because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Anna […]
Black Friday online shopping on track to hit record, Adobe says
People look at jewelry at Macy’s Herald Square during early opening for the Black Friday sales in Manhattan, New York, November 27, 2020. Eduardo Munoz | Reuters Online sales on Black Friday are on track to reach a record high this year, as bargain hunters combed websites for deals and […]
How To Avoid Online Scammers This Black Friday (KPBS Midday Edition)
Shopping online is easier than ever and with the pandemic, more Americans are shopping at home. That’s also creating a perfect haven on online scammers. Plus, on this season of giving thanks, our film critics have some movies to be thankful for. Speaker 1: 00:00 Online shoppers need to watch […]