Fashion’s Disturbing Runway Trend: The Indisputable Backslide

CNN — As the Fall-Winter 2023 fashion shows come to a close, it is evident that there was a striking absence of plus-size models on the runways of New York, London, Milan, and Paris. This lack of representation is particularly notable in light of the recent introduction of several weight loss medications in the US …

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NFL Under Fire for Lack of Diversity, Says Lovie Smith

When Lovie Smith was brought on as head coach of the Houston Texans in February 2022, he immediately addressed the lack of diversity in the NFL coaching ranks. As one of just two Black head coaches in the league, he called out the problem and challenged the NFL to take action. Despite his efforts, Smith …

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Renewed Demands to Tackle Disparities Affecting Entrepreneurs of Color After the Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank

Silicon Valley Bank’s recent collapse has reignited concerns about lending discrimination in the banking industry, especially when it comes to people of color. Venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton, who founded Backstage Capital, stepped in to help some of the startup founders of color who panicked about losing access to payroll funds. However, such options for those …

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Consumer Pullback Results in Decline in Retail Spending for March.

Retail sales in the US have fallen by 1% in March compared to the previous month, according to the Commerce Department. While the decline was steeper than expected, the figure is 2.9% higher year-on-year. Smaller tax returns and concerns about the labour market have been cited as reasons for the drop, which was particularly noticeable …

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CNN Business provides eleventh-hour tips for filing taxes

CNN reports that over 100 million income tax returns for 2022 have been received by the IRS so far this tax season, meaning many households are yet to file. The article outlines several last-minute tips to keep in mind before the April 18 deadline, including potential filing extensions for those in federally declared disaster areas …

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