CBX Daily 3/3/2025

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CultureBanx Team
March 03, 2025

Today, architecture is shining with a trendier face, but let’s start with how single women are thriving in the luxury real estate race…

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Single Women Are Taking Over Luxury Real Estate 

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Single women are fueling a major surge in the top-tier housing market. For years, lenders could refuse mortgages if a woman lacked a male co-signer. We’re now witnessing a historic shift as these buyers gain wealth and influence. The proportion of single female homeowners is increasing at a faster rate than their male counterparts—20% compared to 8%. Women are projected to control 38% of investable U.S. assets by 2030, totaling around $34 trillion. 

Does Architecture Need Pop Culture To Increase Diversity?         

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The field of architecture is a fascinating intersection of creativity, culture, and community. It's a realm where structures are not just bricks and mortar but a reflection of the societies they thrive in. Black people comprise only 1.8% of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards Certificate population, with Black women holding only 0.4% of all records, according to the NCARB 2023 By The Numbers report. 

Peace Awaits Black Expats Who Leave The U.S. Behind        

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The American dream is slowly or rather quickly slipping away from many Black expats who once thought they'd get a sense of belonging, peace and tranquility by moving to the U.S. Most expats leave their home countries in search of greener pastures and being a new entrant into a new country only to face racism, new social and cultural environments can shape a person's sense of belonging and security. Racial inequality has always been there but it's about to get worse with companies having to scale back their DEI initiatives.

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The stock market is increasingly becoming volatile even for established companies that have performed well for years but are now on a downward trend. Is this a sign of looming economic trouble, or a new era of financial innovation?

A. "Changes" by Jeremih – The market is evolving and adapting to new forces. Whether these changes are positive or negative remains to be seen, but innovation and disruption often come with growing pains and uncertainty
B. "Creep" by TLC – The darker side of the market has been exposed, where unethical practices thrive, creating a system that doesn't always serve the greater good and pushes out those who don't conform
C. "Reckless" by Arin Ray – The volatility now highlights reckless financial innovation, and how financial markets often prioritize profits over stability and fairness

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Anti-Obesity Drugs Continually Gaining Profits In A $44 Billion Market       

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Obesity stands as a significant public health issue in the United States, disproportionately affecting racial and ethnic minority communities. Approximately 71 million adults in the U.S., or one-third of the total adult population, were classified as obese. Particularly, the Black community bears the brunt of this health crisis as 49% of adults in this demographic qualify as obese. Over time, pharmaceutical companies have developed anti-obesity drugs, offering a glimmer of hope in a market that’s expected to reach $44 billion by 2030.

Black-Owned Brands Face A New Era With Target’s DEI Cutbacks      

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Target’s recent move to scale back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives could have unintended consequences for Black-owned brands, whose rapid growth and increasing influence in the market may be undermined by any perceived sales disruption. Black-owned businesses are a fast-growing segment in the retail industry, contributing significantly to the economy–$150 billion. Brand owners who retail their products at Target are urging their consumers not to abandon them at this time.

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