While Black homeownership climbed early in the pandemic, the rise in mortgage rates could stall progress. Then, a mysterious mold is linked to a boom in whiskey production.
“As a Black business owner, often I’m asked to share a little bit about my story, or my journey, or my background. And so I get to facilitate conversations around these things while making candles,” said Colina Bruce of Noir Lux Candle Co.
“When I was traveling throughout the South, I visited 11 cities. Every single city had water problems, had a water boil notice within the last year, or had reported having brown water trickling through their faucets,” said reporter Adam Mahoney.
It’s been three months since Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse began a season of turmoil for regional banks. We check in with some of those left standing. Plus, student debt assistance as a work perk?
