The Daily Money: Why are there so few Black executives in America?

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The Daily Money ALL THE MONEY NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW   Thursday, August 20 We've moved closer to the weekend, Daily Money readers. It's Brett Molina here with your Thursday headlines for Money and Tech. Following the death of George Floyd, a Black man who died under the knee of a white police officer in Minneapolis, several companies stepped forward to voice support for the Black community.  However, the messages stand in contrast to how well represented African Americans are within those companies' highest positions . A USA TODAY analysis found of the 279 top executives listed at the top 50 companies in the S&P 100, only five were Black, including two who recently retired. As we mentioned yesterday, you can do a lot with $5. Another idea for your money: diversifying your portfolio. Finally, if you're using Zoom and want the most out of the video conferencing tool, check out these 10 cool enhancements. Scroll down for more Friday Eve headlines, while I figure out good reasons to use the sugary dust from Cinnamon Toast Crunch. Brett Molina, Money/Tech editor Why are there so few Black executives in America? After decades of silence, these companies spoke out against racism. But less than 2% of top executives at the 50 largest companies are Black. How to turn $5 a week into a diversified portfolio 10 apps to improve your Zoom video meeting 1.1M more workers seek unemployment as layoffs persist Could the dollar lose its global status? Gannett to make workforce, newsrooms as diverse as US Cinnamon Toast Crunch launches seasoning blend How an HSA could be retirement gold 40 discontinued snack foods Americans miss Tool rental coming to Lowe's stores nationwide   FOLLOW US Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe • Manage Newsletters • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights • Privacy Notice • Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy • Feedback © 2020 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102