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Each week, we break down complex economic topics and explain why they matter for African-American communities. Whether it’s the Federal Reserve’s independence, inflation trends, or fiscal policy shifts, BlackEcon101 connects the dots between macro‑level choices and micro‑level impact—on everyday lives, wallets, and wealth.
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Saturday Oct 20, 2018
Saturday Oct 20, 2018
Testimony to the Council of the District of Columbia. Bill 22-944, the “Sports Wagering Lottery Amendment Act of 2018”
B22-0804 “authorizes the Chief Financial Officer to adopt rules and regulations governing the conduct of sports wagering.”
Saturday Oct 20, 2018
Saturday Oct 20, 2018
The Committee on Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization of the DC City Council held a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:
B22-0804, “Housing Conversion and Eviction Clarification Amendment Act of 2018”
B22-0809, “Eviction with Dignity Act of 2018”
Saturday Oct 20, 2018
Saturday Oct 20, 2018
William Michael Cunningham was invited to serve as a panelist at the "Black Money Matters" session to be held on Thursday, September 13.
The panel was hosted by Congressman Bobby Rush (IL), Deputy Director of Administration and Operations, U.S. House of Representatives.
As panel organizers noted, "The urgency in addressing this issue cannot be more strongly emphasized as the median black wealth is projected to fall to zero by 2053."
Thursday Sep 06, 2018
Thursday Sep 06, 2018
Black econ 101. We discuss:
1. SMALL BUSINESSES MAY WANT TO PURSUE LOANS SOON – BEFORE FED BOOSTS INTEREST RATES.
2. BIG-TIME COMPANIES DISH OUT OVER $240 MILLION TO BLACK LAW FIRMS, OTHER MINORITY FIRMS
3. 48th Annual Congressional Black Caucus