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Axios held a series of virtual interviews focusing on a range of topics, including, slavery reparations, civil rights, the nationwide protests, and police reform. Among the speakers were Bla…

President Trump signed an executive order establishing an Opportunity and Revitalization Council with the aim of creating economic opportunity zones in distressed communities. Housing and Ur…

Bob Johnson, formerly the founder and chairman of Black Entertainment Television (BET), spoke about on the economic challenges and wealth disparity facing the African American community. Iss…

Representative Allan West (R-FL) other African American Republican leaders talked about ways to help small businesses in the African-American community. They focused on starting businesses, …

Robert L. Johnson talked about the state of the housing market and the mortgage foreclosure crisis among minority populations and in urban areas. In his remarks he spoke about needed policy …

Commissioners talked about a series of three recommendations to reform Social Security, all of which allowed some degree of personal investment of payroll taxes.

Commission members questioned witnesses about the outlook for the Social Security program, as well as potential changes in Social Security.

Mr. Johnson spoke about the role of the African-American media, advertising to consumers, and preserving the integrity of the African-American press. Following his remarks he answered questi…

The president’s Commission on Social Security met to finalize the language of its interim report on the future of the program and to create a mechanism for receiving public input at its Sept…

The President Commission to Strengthen Social Security met for another panel discussion led by former Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan and Co-Chair Richard Parsons.

Participants talked about proposed reforms to the Social Security system, including plans to add personal investment accounts, changing retirement ages, and extending the solvency of the sys…

Two panels of airline industry executives testified both for and against the acquisition of Trans World Airlines by American Airlines during a hearing held by the Senate Judiciary Committee.…

The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation committee heard witnesses testify about a proposed merger between American Airlines and TWA. Among the issues addressed were how the merger wo…

Secretary Mineta announced a Commerce Department report on minority ownership of media in the U.S.

Rep. Payne, CBC officer and member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, opened the meeting. Mr. Benitez moderated the panel of witnesses who talked about both employment in the me…

The committee heard testimony about the proposed merger between U.S. Airways and American Airlines. Among the issues they discussed were the benefits that each company would gain, the effect…

Robert Johnson talked about the proposed merger between United Airlines and US Airways, and his plans to launch DC Air based out of Reagan National Airport. He also responded to audience cal…

Robert Johnson talked about the history and mission of Black Entertainment Television and about future operations, including plans to expand on the Internet. He also talked about how cable t…

President and CEO of Black Entertainment Television, Robert Johnson, addressed the National Association of Black Journalists. Mr. Johnson discussed minority issues in television and the effo…

Committee members heard testimony from members of the Clinton administration, commerce officials and business leaders talked about the economic advantages of trading with and investing in Af…