Business

Luther Vandross, an eight-time Grammy Award-winning R&B legend was honored by a Google Doodle video that is just in time for what would have been his 70th birthday. Vandross is known for his ‘velvet voice’ and that has left him regarded as one of the greatest soul music singers of all time. His hits are […]

Nike is following the footsteps of these  cell phone companies when it comes to refurbishing their products. Nike has launched in a new program were they plan on taking in customers lightly used or worn sneakers and reselling them in certain Nike stores across the country. To qualify for refurbished sneakers they need to be […]

Cardi B announced, she is expanding her relationship with Reebok to include a collection of apparel. The line was inspired by ’90s fashion and the 28-year-old superstar’s favorite summer memories wandering the Coney Island boardwalk. The designs will be body-conscious and accentuate the curves of a woman’s body with “contouring cutlines and waist-cinching details.” The […]

Alex Rodriguez and former Walmart CEO Marc Lore are working together to buy the NBA Minnesota Timberwolves. The agreement, which also includes the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx, opens a 30-day window for negotiations to be finalized. If accountants and attorneys for both sides agree, the deal would then need to be approved by the league. The reported […]

Forbes latest list of Black Billionaires has Robert F. Smith at the Top. With $6 billion fortune made in private equity, Smith is the 451st wealthiest person in the world. Jay Z  Kanye West, Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry also, has made the list. Here are the Richest Black People on the list of the […]

Last year during the start of the pandemic toilet paper was hard to find. This year the price of tissue paper, and diaper brands is expected to go up this summer. Kimberly-Clark announced increasing prices on the majority of its products in the United States and Canada. The products include everything from Huggies, GoodNites and Pull-Ups […]

Earlier this week, Nike publicly stated “Nike filed a trademark infringement and dilution complaint against MSCHF today related to the Satan Shoes.” They have now filed a restraining order against MSCHF, the art production company responsible for the shoe. Over 600 pairs have already been shipped. This past Monday, 665 pairs of the sneakers priced […]

According to a new Harvard Business School Online survey. Most people enjoy working remotely and want the option to keep doing so after the pandemic. Most of the 1,500 people surveyed say they excelled and even grew in their professions. But the survey also showed that while most employees miss their colleagues and other aspects of […]

The 3rd Chapter of the State of the City address was presented by Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren this week, The video presentation focused on the success of the city prior to the pandemic, efforts to assist employers, and plans to improve wages for local healthcare workers. The address included the city’s Office of Community Wealth. Which […]

The “Future Ready: Youth Workforce Readiness Series” will include daily sessions during the Rochester City School District’s Spring Break. March 29th – April 2nd, all members of the public (especially youth and their families) can gain hard and soft skills for success in the working world and to connect with internship, employment, and career opportunities. […]