If you were asked to conjure a mental image of a rock star, what would you imagine? Would you see a skinny, shaggy-haired man in a tank top shredding a solo on an electric guitar? Perhaps you’d see someone in tight pants and bombastic clothing belting their falsetto in front of a sold-out arena crowd. …
May is National Military Appreciation Month, so let’s take time to recognize and celebrate our military. Unfortunately, throughout history, Black members of the military have not gotten the same appreciation as their counterparts. The military wasn’t officially integrated until 1948. Despite this, Black people still had great achievements and made great contributions in all branches …
In our society, women of color are often hired for positions because employers must demonstrate diversity throughout their organization. For a company to succeed, employees and clients of all backgrounds must feel welcomed to gain support or raise funds. Many companies feel pressured to express their support or opposition by making statements. The Struggle For …
Though the month of March, and, with it, Women’s History Month are drawing to a close, there are still several ways to continue learning about and celebrating the countless women that have made and are making our world a better place. Now that a cold and erratic winter has given way to a sunny spring, …
Women History Month was created to recognize and celebrate the contributions and accomplishments of women throughout American History. It takes place every year from March 1st to March 31st. It is often celebrated with showcases, exhibits, panels, and other events. While Women’s History Month is a big deal, many people don’t know it wasn’t celebrated …
Women have achieved ground-breaking things throughout history in various disciplines, frequently in predominately male sectors. Women of color must overcome extra barriers and hurdles to conquer these challenges. This article will showcase some amazing women of color who have made history by being stand-outs in male-dominated sectors. Katherine Johnson Katherine Johnson was born in White …
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There are over 31 million small businesses currently operating in the United States. However, only 2.3% of these businesses are Black-owned. In some areas, the percentage of businesses that are Black-owned goes up. For example, in the DC Metro Area, 7.7% of businesses are Black-owned. In the Fayetteville Metro Area, 11.2 % of businesses are …
Up-and-Coming Young Black Entrepreneurs: Eric Jackson Read More »
Small businesses are extremely important. They create jobs and provide goods and services to their communities. They are over 5 million employer firms in the United States. Yet, only about 134,567 of them are black-owned. This has widespread effects because business ownership is a very common and reliable source of family wealth. In 2019 The …
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Black-owned businesses are important. They create jobs and provide goods and services to their communities. But there aren’t enough of them. Fortunately, the number of black-owned businesses is growing. According to Robert Fairlie’s (a research associate at the University of California in Santa Cruz) analysis of census data, the number of Black small-business owners was …
Up-and-Coming Black Entrepreneurs: Endora Guillaume Read More »
Generational wealth is a term used by many, but truly understanding its meaning and origin is another matter. Generational wealth refers to assets a family member passes onto their heir, most commonly allocated as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate, and other investments. When many individuals think of generational wealth, as it pertains to the …
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