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A Guaranteed Income Could Create More Entrepreneurs and Freelancers

July 28, 2022

By Bobbi Dempsey

The start of my freelance career came with a deadline—but not the kind familiar to most writers. I had gotten a computer from Rent-a-Center using a “first week is free” coupon. I didn’t have any money to extend the rental once my seven free days ended.

This May Day I’m Reflecting on the Fight for Equality for Black Workers

May 2, 2022

By Eileen Sepulveda

A discussion on the silencing and oppression of workers of color stirred up painful personal memories – while motivating me to be a more vocal activist.

We Have to Stop Choosing Big Banks Over Black Workers

April 1, 2022

By Sarah Anderson

In this latest ‘Visible’ series, we talk with Sarah Anderson at the Institute for Policy Studies about ways the federal government can prioritize Black employment over bonuses for big bank CEOs.

The Federal Reserve Must Take Black Employment Seriously Before Raising Interest Rates

March 4, 2022

By Domenica Ghanem, Chirag Mehta, and Dorian Warren

In our first ‘Visible’ series, Dorian Warren and Chirag Mehta explain how raising interest rates right now only punishes Black workers for inflation caused by corporations.

Thistle and Bee offers dignity, livable wage to women leaving local sex economy

December 7, 2017

By Melonee Gaines

Vulnerable women get a second chance to build a life on their terms creating healthy, healing products

Universal pre-K won’t solve poverty. Better jobs will.

December 4, 2017

By Wendi C. Thomas

Memphis council members promote politically safe investment in children while ignoring underpaid parents

Investor deposits lessons in financial literacy, freedom for a new generation

November 30, 2017

By Wendi C. Thomas

Despite persistent barriers to black wealth building, Memphis-based fund manager Floyd Tyler says it can be done—and it is

How Tennessee laws keep ex-offenders from getting good jobs

October 5, 2017

By Wendi C. Thomas

Employees with criminal records don’t make workplaces less safe, yet licensing restrictions bar them from dozens of careers

CHOICES chooses a $15/hour living wage

October 5, 2017

By Wendi C. Thomas

Raising base pay of all employees is ‘just a matter of priorities’ at Memphis reproductive health care organization

EDGE Board signs off on Overton Square Hotel incentives

September 20, 2017

By Wendi C. Thomas

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County EDGE board signed off on tax incentives for a boutique hotel in Overton Square. The Economic Development Growth Engine signed off on $6.1 million…

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