CAREER & FINANCE
MONEY
Teaching Black Kids About Money at Every Age
Every tap-to-pay transaction, $3 ATM fee, and cash-stuffed birthday card is an opportunity to prepare your child for the financial realities of adulthood. With October marking Financial Planning Month, financial education for teens and young adults is top of mind. The Root spoke with Crawford Mickey McGill, CEO of Houston-based Reveal Wealth Strategies, about how parents can share money lessons with kids of all ages. His top takeaway? Parents don't need to have all the answers to start teaching—they just need to be willing to talk about it.
MONEY
Jay-Z Investment Firm 50 Percent Stake Rihanna Fenty Beauty Deal 2026
In a move that underscores the growing intersection of music, fashion, and finance within Black entrepreneurship, Jay-Z's investment firm is nearing a deal to acquire a 50 percent stake in Rihanna's Fenty Beauty empire. The potential partnership reflects a broader strategy of consolidating wealth and influence across luxury sectors.
MONEY
Malcolm-Jamal Warner Prenup Lawsuit: Widow Demands $1.2M
The widow of Malcolm-Jamal Warner is suing his mother to recover at least $1.2 million from a family trust, claiming he failed to honor their prenuptial agreement
CAREER & FINANCE
Black Women: Economic Dignity Priority
Black women in Mississippi have long understood what it takes to create systems that work for everyone. A recent survey shows ninety percent of respondents say economic conditions are worsening, with more than half reporting their income cannot keep pace with rising costs. They are not asking for extravagance but for breathing room and policies that help them live with dignity while caring for their families. The data reveals that having enough money to live comfortably matters more for joy than success, representing peace of mind rather than status. When Black women thrive, they lift others as they climb.
CAREER & FINANCE
Black Family Withdraws $1 Million Endowment From UNC Wilmington
A prominent Black family in North Carolina withdraws $1M endowment from UNC Wilmington after refusing to alter scholarship mission to comply with new equality policy.
MONEY
Halle Berry Knows What You Think Of Her.
Halle Berry is on the cover of Forbes, celebrating her influential career and impact. The feature highlights her trailblazing journey as a Black actress, her versatility, advocacy, entrepreneurship, and inspiration to new generations. It's another milestone acknowledging her onscreen and offscreen influence. #HalleBerry #Forbes
ADVICE
Victoria Monét: Motherhood and Career Can Co-exist
Victoria Monét chose life over abortion and achieved Grammy success. You can be a mother and fulfill your dreams. 💪💜
MONEY
Women: Peace Over Pressure and Corporate Life Over Personal
High-earning women prioritize peace and freedom over relationship pressure. Many are choosing to remain single, not due to a lack of romantic prospects, but to protect their standards and well-being. Financial independence empowers them to make these choices.
MONEY
Lil’ Kim x McDonald’s Deal
Lil' Kim partners with McDonald's for #McDChefsRemix, promoting the Snack Wrap and her Brooklyn roots. Her iconic style adds to the brand's collaborations with hip-hop artists, blending nostalgia and fresh flavors for fans. Check her socials for event highlights.
CAREER & FINANCE
Hip-Hop Crown’s $595k Value
Photographer Barron Claiborne's "King of New York" portrait of Biggie Smalls, taken days before his death, features an iconic $6 plastic crown. Despite initial doubts, Biggie signed it. The crown later sold for nearly $600K in 2020.
CAREER & FINANCE
7–3 vs 9–5 Work Schedules
7-3 beats 9-5 for Black Cosmopolitans: more daylight, easier childcare, less traffic, more energy for side hustles. 9-5 fits culture, services, networking. Many frontline workers have early hours by necessity. Which works for you? #WorkLifeBalance