The last two years have been difficult for everyone and many U.S. cities faced an economic collapse of unprecedented scale in 2020. While some elected officials implemented new measures to revive their economy, others are still struggling to rebuild.A 2021 Brookings Institution report found that the city of Birmingham, Alabama,

Charlotte, North Carolina – the largest and most racially diverse city in the state – is considered by many as the financial capital of the South because of its many banking institutions. Charlotte is home to the second-largest financial district in the United States, smaller than only New York City;

For many college students, completing an internship is a valuable opportunity to network, gain exposure in their desired field and perhaps secure full-time employment after graduation. However, a 2020 study by the National Association of Colleges and Employers found that minority students are at a disadvantage when it comes to

More than 500 CEOs and leaders in education, corporate and nonprofit organizations signed a letter urging state governments to commit to expanding access and curriculum in computer science for K-12 students. The bipartisan letter called for localities to “update the K-12 curriculum in each state, for every student in every

The Greater Houston Partnership, the Southern Communities Initiative’s lead community organization for Houston, Texas, is an economic development engine that serves as the “largest chamber of commerce in the Houston region.” The organization aims to promote the economic growth of the Greater Houston area – which spans 12 counties –

Despite the economic, cultural and social benefits that Black-owned businesses contribute to the communities they serve, stark disparities and barriers to entry remain a significant hindrance to their development. In 2019, only 2.3% of the nation’s nearly 6 million employer firms were Black-owned, according to the Federal Reserve – despite