Nikki Porcher argues that the unemployment crisis among Black women is a systemic failure, not a personal one, and calls for workforce systems that center Black women’s lived experience and support their proven economic power.
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Posted inFinance
Bank of America invests in the Twin Cities workforce, one career at a time
Bank of America invested $310,000 in Twin Cities workforce programs in 2025, partnering with EMERGE Community Development and Genesys Works to connect residents with stable careers and livable wages.
Posted inBusiness
Minneapolis fair opens doors for the formerly incarcerated
Twin Cities Rise re-entry resource fair drew more than 150 people to Minneapolis Central Library on April 14 connecting formerly incarcerated individuals with fair-chance employers and support services.
Posted inOpinion
Economic empowerment has always been a part of Black history
Skilled trades careers provide economic opportunity, job security and middle-class wages as workforce demand grows across essential industries.
Posted inLocal & State
East St. Paul getting expanded youth center
PROCEED is building a new East Side youth and community complex that will expand access to health care, mental health services, education, and workforce development.
Posted inBusiness
Bank of America ups its minimum wage to $25
Bank of America has raised its U.S. minimum wage to $25 per hour, setting a new industry benchmark and expanding career pathways for entry-level employees while strengthening its commitment to inclusive growth across Minnesota.
Posted inBusiness
Joblessness spiking among Black women
Upcoming job fair addresses this emerging crisis Terace Johnson has her pulse on Minnesota’s employment picture. As CEO of Spotlight Staffing, Johnson heads a business that specializes in recruiting employees for multiple industries, including health care, finance, accounting, skilled labor, manufacturing and education. She’s spotting a trend that deeply concerns her. “I’m seeing a growing […]
Posted inFinance
Twin Cities R!SE fights Black unemployment with empowerment and opportunity
As Black unemployment rises to 7.5% nationally and 6.9% in Minnesota, Twin Cities R!SE doubles down on empowerment, coaching, and employer partnerships. From a new Legacy Gallery to union pathways at ~$34/hour, TCR focuses on careers that last—not quick fixes.
Posted inTracey’s Keepin' It Real
Strength & Strategy with Tav Treadway and Tommy McNeal
Tav Treadway and Tommy McNeal join Tracey’s Keepin’ It Real Podcast to share powerful strategies for purpose-driven leadership, entrepreneurship, and building lasting impact in our communities.
Posted inCommunity Voices
Ujamaa Place tackles economic disparities in the Twin Cities
Ujamaa Place is transforming the lives of young Black men in St. Paul by providing education, employment support, and life coaching. Through a holistic model rooted in cultural identity, the organization helps participants build stable, purpose-driven futures.
Posted inBlack Business Spotlight
W&W Protection
W&W Protection is more than a security firm. Founder Will Dinga built it to offer men with complicated pasts a shot at stability, growth, and leadership — proving that one opportunity can change everything.