CBX Daily 10/6/2025

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Jennifer Matthews
October 06, 2025

Today, mental health issues take center stage, but let’s start with Black women are facing an unemployment economic crisis …

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America’s Economic Growth at Risk with Black Workers Losing Jobs

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When the U.S. job market catches a cold, Black workers get pneumonia. In August, the Black unemployment rate rose to 7.5%, while the national rate hovered at 4.3%. That gap is not a blip. It is a signal. The question is whether leaders will treat it like a warning or shrug it off. If 7.5% were the headline number, America would call it a crisis. We should act like it is.

Happy Pills Aren't The Answer to Cure Depression

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Depression is one of the most widespread health conditions in the world. According to the World Health Organization, it affects more than 280 million people globally, cutting across age, gender, and geography. For some, depression is a temporary episode linked to a major life event. For others, it is a chronic condition that flares and recedes across a lifetime. Despite its prevalence, depression remains deeply misunderstood. People still hear dismissive phrases like “just snap out of it,” or “try to be positive.” Yet modern neuroscience and decades of clinical research show that depression is rooted in complex interactions between brain chemistry, genetics, environment, and psychology.  

Netflix Upgrades Forecast On Strong Ad Sales From Inclusive Content

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Netflix (NFLX +0.47%) is delivering more than content these days, it’s delivering cultural connection. During the company’s most recent quarter it reported a sharp 16% year-over-year revenue rise, hitting $11.079 billion and pushing its total paid subscriber base to 312.5 million globally. What’s behind this growth? A powerful mix of localized storytelling, multicultural content investments, and a booming ad-supported tier.  

The 10% Appraisal Gap Undermining Black Homeownership and Wealth Equity

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Homeownership still remains the primary driver of household wealth, but in majority-Black neighborhoods these residences are worth 23% less, or an average of $48,000 per home, than comparable homes with very few or no Black residents due to low appraisals. Primary residences are the largest asset among households across all age groups, except for the 55-64 year old demographic. However, such an investment is merely four stale walls and a roof, if one cannot act upon that investment because of a  low appraisal value. Wachu’ mean Rich? Ok, let me break it down.  

Fintech Funding In Africa Is Down, But Not Out

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At the forefront of Africa’s startup ecosystem, fintech has consistently snatched up the top spots because of the large population of unbanked people bringing in the convenience of mobile payments and setting up a much-needed financial infrastructure. However, it seems the light is slowly dimming on the fintech side and funds are either drying up from VCs or being diverted elsewhere. Global fintech funding has seen a three-year downturn with 2024 the worst performing year yet at $95.6 billion.  

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