The Makers: Xerox CEO Ursula Burns Tells Her Story
In the new documentary "Makers: Women Who Make America," Xerox CEO Ursula Burns tells the story of how she rose to become the first African-American woman to lead a Fortune 500 company.
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Black History Month: Can't Get to the Museums? Try the Shops
Many of America's museums have special events planned to highlight the Black History Month. But if you can't get to the events, you can at least order your history to go: Most of America's top civil rights museums sell items from their gift shops online.
19 Alarming Things We Learned About Financial Literacy in America
Last month, the SEC released a report on financial literacy in the United States. Sadly, it found that "American investors lack essential knowledge of the most rudimentary financial concepts." Here are some of the alarming things that the study discovered.
3 Black Success Stories Share Their Finance 'Secrets'
In honor of Black History month, DailyFinance asked three prominent African Americans to share their thoughts about what economic empowerment means to them, and illuminate what it takes to achieve it -- no matter who you are.
How to Turn Teen Girls Into Financial Prodigies
America's urban schools don't do nearly enough to teach kids about personal finance and investing, and the effects permeate through America's minority communities. The ING-Girls Inc. Investment Challenge changing that, one virtual portfolio and one girl at a time.
