*Dr. Boyce Watkins has always been highly-critical of cultural elements he believes are detrimental to the Black community, and though his manner of delivery may not be to the liking of the masses, or ...

*The academic credentials of Dr. Boyce Watkins are lengthy, to be certain. Most commonly associated with business and financial scholarly endeavors, Dr. Watkins has also made considerable inroads into ...

In the pursuit of financial independence and security, the concept of economic empowerment has become a fiscal buzzword. Unfortunately, the term often serves as a thin veil for dubious get-rich-quick ...

Dr. Boyce Watkins and Dr. Kenneth Harris, Ph.D. (Photo provided by Dr. Kenneth Harris, Ph.D) Detroit’s 16th annual State of Black Business Summit was held on Monday, March 7 at the Double Tree Suites ...

Credit card companies market their products to a broad audience, including young people and minorities. But offers like pre-paid cards that seem like opportunities may in fact lead to financial ...

A Tulsa church brought together two national voices for a conversation centered on disagreement without division. Pastor Jamal Dyer of Friendship Church said his goal was simple: create space for ...

The discussion took a deeply personal turn when Mathis opened up about his recent health scare, which inspired his upcoming documentary series, Heartbeat. This new project will delve into the impact ...

Moving from civil rights to economic rights. What does it mean to live a just life in a society where the economic scales have been tipped for centuries? While protests, legislation, and boycotts are ...

The National Business League (NBL) Detroit Chapter, the Detroit Black Chamber of Commerce (DBCC) and the Booker T. Washington Trade Association (BTWBA) held their 12th Annual State of Black Business ...

In this powerful episode of Take It To The Max, LaDonna Lockard welcomes Dr. Boyce Watkins for a thought-provoking conversation on financial education, resilience, and the realities of wealth-building ...

“As African Americans, we have the power to do more with our money than waste it,” Grammy Award-winning rapper, producer and actor David Banner told Black Enterprise. Banner has become as recognizable ...

It is undeniable that Lizzo has had one hell of a year. Her 2017 song “Truth Hurts,” hit No. 1 on the charts, she was the musical guest for Eddie Murphy’s acclaimed SNL return and she scored eight ...