CBX Daily 9/23/2024

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CultureBanx Team
September 23, 2024

Today, black migration is boosting Tulum’s growth, but let’s start with how Black residents are feeling air pollution’s wrath…

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Climate Change's Fury Compounds Black America's Struggle

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The severity of the economic impact that Black folks are experiencing due to climate change cannot be hidden anymore. A report published by the McKinsey Institute for Black Economic Mobility stated that Black Americans are disproportionately exposed to environmental health risks. Black people are roughly 75% more likely to reside in neighborhoods near high-emission or toxic industrial processes. This subjects them to air pollution levels that surpass equitable standards by at least 56%.

Is Tulum, Mexico Becoming The Money Mecca For Black Expats?

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Tulum, Mexico, is a paradise usually saturated on our Instagram feed with beautiful, mostly models and influencers showcasing their fun on beaches, in neutral beige-colored boutiques, and with rainbow-colored elixirs. Many don’t see the significant migration of Black expats seeking business opportunities in this Mexican utopia. In a country with nearly two million Afro-Mexicans, mostly in Guerrero, Oaxaca and Veracruz states, business opportunity abounds for Black people in the country.

Coach Prime Keeps Blenders Eyewear In The Spotlight

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Deion Sanders is not just a successful coach and when he's not on the field, he's out there influencing diverse admissions at colleges and making big bucks for companies. The proof in the pudding is with his Prime sunglasses collection with Blenders. Having Coach Prime on your team has proven to be a good business move. Just before their release, the Prime sunglasses collection attracted over 70,000 preorders and made $4.5 million in revenue.

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Ghana’s inflation seems to be on chill mode, cruising at a slower beat for the fourth month in July. Is this permanent or just a temporary reprieve?

A. ‘Chillin Like A Villain’ by Awkward Marina – The economy is settled but don’t get it twisted, it will hit back when least expected
B. ‘Don’t Worry, Be Happy’ by Bobby McFerrin – Enjoy the now because it’s what you have
C. ‘Smooth Operator’ by Yung Bleu - It’s been a long time coming but the dark days are now behind us

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Speeding Up Mortgage Processing With ClearCloser's Advanced AI

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In the world of finance, mortgage processing has long been a complex and time-consuming affair. However, artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing how lenders, institutions and homebuyers are handling this once archaic process, by making it faster and more efficient. Companies like ClearCloser, an AI-driven mortgage processing platform, is leading the charge with its advanced data solutions tackling this long-standing problem.

Love On Blockchain: Is The Future Of Marriage Digital?

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As we witness the rise of digital solutions across every industry, from finance to entertainment, it's no surprise that even the institution of marriage is being disrupted. Blockchain weddings—a concept once seen as futuristic—are growing in popularity. Since the first blockchain wedding was recorded in 2014, couples have been exploring the idea of immortalizing their union through blockchain technology. An Indian couple brought the trend back to life in 2021 by creating an Ethereum smart contract to seal their vows.

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Air pollution is affecting black residents "Too Fast" as Future puts it in our CBX Vibes!