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Members of the black population appear to fall behind when it comes to economic development. Analyst have their theories.  Today’s guest says she has experienced first-hand part of the problem. But is working to address the issue.

Business ownership can be challenging for African American entrepreneurs especially when dealing with a drastically changing profession.  We explore the steps to take to stay on top during this changing economy and staying in step with the changing taste of the buying public.

Black businesses originated in the days of slavery.  By the 1890s, thousands of small business opened in urban areas.  America would see the largest increase in the early 20th century.

According to USAfacts.org published February 2011, Nineteen percent of all employer-based businesses were female-led.  When comparing women-owned businesses of all racial categories, Africian American women have the highest percentage of ownership compared with men in their racial category.  We kick off Black History Month with our series on Black Business ownership.  

We take a look at some of the highlights of 2021 on BreakNBread.  Step into the time machine and reminisce at some of our finest moments.

Nearly all of the internet is being impacted by a certain software and at the moment there are no immediate answers. This exploration of Log4J can allow attackers to take over computers and networks of any organization running the program.  This includes banks, plants, and companies where you do your shopping.

Are plans being made to have the I.R.S spy on your bank account?

How long before cryptocurrency is fully integrated into society?

How much more pain & suffering is expected as a result of the supply chain situation?

Financial news doesn't have to be difficult.  Enhance your knowledge on money & politics in about 30 minutes. When the market talks, we listen. 

Redistricting effects communities as the voting lines are drawn following each census.  Some people are upset.  Others are unclear as to what is really happening. Depending on where you live it could vary how your district tackles the issue.  For this issue of BreakNBread we explore those options and discuss what challenges voters face in the wake of these changes. We break bread with African American President Collette Alston and Mecklenburg County Democratic Party Secretary and Ballantyne Precinct 148 Chair Janice Robinson as they take apart the redistricting issue.

Some TikTok users have figured out a way to use members of congress to make money

China is giving Bitcoin a hard time.

The Department of Transportation wants United Airlines to hand over $1.9 million.

We explore the state of unemployment and the real reason people are reluctant to return to the 9-5.  Soon you may scrap your driver’s license and use your phone for identification.  Find out how apple plans to drive into the future.  Finally, the technology is there to put you in that virtual conference room at work.  But there has been serious push back for one glaring reason.  These stories and more on the current edition of BreakNBread.