Presidents Day comes every third Monday in February: It's a day many Americans enjoy off from work and cash in on sales.
The big picture: The way the holiday is celebrated has evolved throughout U.S. history, from a day of reverence for George Washington to a retail bonanza.
As the nation marks a turbulent Black History Month, the economic state of Black America has much improved over the last few decades but is still nowhere near parity.
Why it matters: Economic hardships define people, families and communities for generations; breaking those cycles is the key to broader prosperity.
