*Originally Reported by Reuters Oct 25 (Reuters) – The interest rate on the most popular U.S. home loan last week jumped to the highest since September 2000, marking its seventh straight weekly increase and driving mortgage applications to a 28-year low, a survey showed on Wednesday. The 7.9% average contract

*Originally reported by Blacknews.com Nationwide — Wade Institute of Technology (WIT), an experiential Silicon Valley-based college for students of African descent pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, announced its open enrollment application period for a tuition-free master’s in engineering management.he program integrates engineering courses with human-centered

Che Flores is the NBA’s first openly non-binary trans official. Flores, who has been officiating full-time in the league since 2022, revealed their identity to colleagues during preseason meetings in September. Flores told GQ it was essential to openly represent because of the impact it could have on others. “One piece

In recent weeks, presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has seen growing support from Black business and political leaders as calls for other Democratic nominees grow louder alongside Biden’s low approval numbers, a press release states. Events in Washington, D.C., and New York, hosted by the SuperPAC American Values 2024

ESPN’s “First Take” is heading on the road to capture some HBCU football games. The sports network has announced that the show will host and showcase two games from the alma mater of hosts Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe in November. “First Take’s HBCU Homecoming” will take place at

A New Orleans daycare worker arrested on Oct. 3 is accused of deliberately burning an infant’s hand using a bottle warmer. Twenty-seven-year-old Victoria Saulter was charged with second-degree cruelty to a juvenile, and her bond was set at $35,000. According to Fox 8 Live, a 6-month-old baby girl was dropped

First reported by Blackbusiness.com Meet Jasmine Carter, the 29-year-old founder and CEO of Balacia, a Black-owned custom jewelry brand she started six years ago. Jasmine is called the “Engagement Ring Queen” because she has successfully introduced a simple and hassle-free approach to purchasing jewelry. Her unique way of doing business has

A popular Kobe Bryant sneaker released by Nike almost 20 years ago is slated to return next fall to celebrate the 2024 Olympics. According to an Instagram post from Zsneakerheadz, a Kobe Bryant sneaker will be released during the autumn months of 2024: the Nike Kobe 4 Protro Gold Medal.

Soft skills, often referred to as “interpersonal skills” or “people skills,” are the attributes, behaviors and qualities that help you interact with others more effectively in the workplace. These skills assist you in becoming more confident, competent, better acknowledged and even more liked within your professional environment. Developing these soft

Teenagers are reportedly terrorizing a downtown Long Beach apartment complex, and residents are looking for help and extra security. According to Fox 11 Los Angeles, Camden Harbor View Apartments residents are voicing their concerns about gaining better security because of recent crimes taking place: break-ins, robberies, assaults, and several fires