The Greater Washington Urban league seeks to expand knowledge by providing key tips for negotiation and financial growth. By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff The Greater Washington Urban League (GWUL) is celebrating financial literacy month with a series of free events that are focused on helping people develop financial habits that’ll benefit them now and later!
Jill and I are saddened by the passing of a groundbreaking American who used his talent, his fame, and his voice to help redeem the soul of our Nation. Harry Belafonte was born to Caribbean parents in Harlem, New York on March 1, 1927, when segregation was the order of American society. To our Nation’s
By Bria Overs, Word in Black For some borrowers nationwide, student loan payments may soon be a thing of the past. That’s because recently, the Supreme Court declined to block a class action lawsuit against predatory for-profit colleges and vocational schools. The decision allows a nearly $6 billion legal settlement to move forward and allows
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Rep. Kweisi Mfume met with Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott and U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Ben Cardin (D-Md.) to discuss plans to redevelop West Baltimore’s “Highway to Nowhere” using a $2 million federal investment. “The partial construction of this highway resulted in the demolition
By Antonio Ray Harvey, Oakland Post Economists advising The California Task Force to Study and Develop Reparations Proposals for African Americans have developed economic formulas that project the reparations owed to Black Californians who are descendants of people enslaved in the United States are likely to exceed $800 billion. Three of five harms were used
Photo: fizkes via 123RF Choosing a financial advisor is a big decision, especially if you’re new to investing. You have to trust an individual or firm to help you manage your money. So, how do you know if you’re working with the right person? Figuring out your financial goals is an excellent first step. Are
By Ashley Powdar, AARP Studies show that entrepreneurs age 50-plus are among the most successful, profitable small business leaders. While experience matters, it’s not a magic wand that solves every problem that can threaten a company’s survival. Starting and growing a business is no easy feat. Many new ventures are expensive to start and require years
By Reginald Williams, Special to the AFRO The I AM campaign over sanitation workers’ conditions in Memphis, Tenn. –the spark that led to Dr. Martin Luther King’s assassination in 1968–is dramatically spelled out in a podcast released this month by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees commemorating King’s final social justice campaign.
By Sarah E. Crest, Special to the AFRO It’s easy to dig yourself into a financial hole by neglecting your finances or making even one wrong decision with your money. When dealing with credit and taxes, information may seem to be confusing. But this article will show you how to improve and even erase poor
By Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher, San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper The attitude of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas only adds to concerns about non reported gifts from wealthy donors. In addition, it adds to the ongoing discussion of his wife Ginny Thomas’ involvement with the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.