By: Sahra Mohamed For decades, luxury has been associated with Eurocentric brands and exclusive aesthetics but today Black women are changing it through entrepreneurship, design, styling, education, leadership, and consumer influence. According to Forbes, Black women are the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in the United States, now owning nearly 2.7 million businesses, a 322 percent …
Category: Business
By: Sahra Mohamed For decades, a corporate career path was viewed as the gold standard of success: go to school, get a job, keep your head down, maybe climb the ladder—maybe not. Stability was prized over passion, loyalty was expected to pay off, and persistence was believed to lead to a comfortable life. What once …
By: Sahra Mohamed As Canada heads into another federal election, the political landscape is more polarized than ever. New polling data suggests a tight race between the Liberals and Conservatives, with the New Democratic Party (NDP) struggling to maintain its position. According to an Abacus Data poll, the NDP’s support has dropped to its lowest …
By: Sahra Mohamed President Donald Trump's recent decision to impose a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports has led to swift responses from Canada, the European Union, and Mexico. These measures have escalated trade tensions and concerns about the future of international trade relations. In retaliation, Canada announced tariffs on $21 billion worth of …
By: Sahra Mohamed The termination of the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program on February 25th, 2025 by President Donald Trump, has left thousands of approved applicants uncertain about their futures. The program required applicants to invest at least $1.8 million (or $900,000 in targeted employment areas) into U.S. businesses, with the expectation that it would create …
By: Sahra Mohamed Canada's housing market has become a growing concern in major cities like Toronto and Vancouver. Families and first-time homebuyers are facing unprecedented challenges as prices, along with mortgage costs, continue to rise. As the federal election approaches, it's important for Canadians to understand the housing policies put forward by political parties. In …
By: Sahra Mohamed Gentrification in urban neighborhoods affects both communities and the food industry. As property values and rents rise, low-income residents are displaced to make room for wealthier individuals and new commercial developments. Local businesses and grocery stores are replaced by more expensive restaurants and fast-food chains. Residents find themselves with fewer healthy food …
By: Sahra Mohamed Even though many Canadians have an education, finding a job that matches their qualifications can be tough. It’s not just about having a degree or a diploma, it’s about navigating the challenges that come with the job market. For example, many educated Canadians end up in roles that don’t require their level …
By: Sahra Mohamed Imagine working on a $1000 painting for a client and finding out your boss was compensated instead. What if you were inappropriately touched by the client while working on this painting? In the fashion world, models, photographers, makeup artists and more, face many challenges in an unregulated industry. Unlike actors, they’re not …
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