The Agenda - 070
The Agenda is a curation of articles, videos, reports, businesses to support, and even social posts – just about any medium can make the agenda – that should be top of mind as you plan your next move. In each Agenda, you’ll find something of value.
In this edition we’ve included headlines on supporting Black-owned businesses, the wealth gap, inflation, student loan forgiveness, and more.
Remember, to start a business, level up, build generational wealth, or to just be ten toes down, you’ll need to know what’s happening around you. Stay up!
- 08/12/22 -
READ THIS: Supporting Black Businesses Just Cuz!
Black businesses with employees make up only 2% of businesses and begin with only $35,000 in capital compared to their white counterparts who begin with $107,000. For me that’s reason enough to forgive some of the challenges I encounter when supporting black-owned businesses.
LISTEN TO THIS: Why Banks Are Failing Millions In America
"The Federal Reserve estimates there are more than sixty million Americans who are either unbanked or underbanked." –npr
READ THIS: Not the year for women and parents: Child care provisions were cut from the Inflation Reduction Act. It's not the first time.
The House is set to vote on the Inflation Reduction Act on August 12th.
READ THIS: Consumer prices rose 8.5% in July, less than expected as inflation pressures ease a bit
"The consumer price index rose 8.5% in July from a year ago, below expectations, due largely to slumping energy prices." -CNBC
READ THIS: Student loan forgiveness decision will come ‘before August 31,’ Biden admin confirms: What you need to know
On August 31, the student loan payment pause is set to end President Biden will make final decisions on forgiveness.