by Stacy M. Brown NNPA Contributing Writer Russell Simmons hasn’t slept much since news broke in mid-October that users of his RushCard couldn’t access their own money and were locked out of their accounts, due to a computer glitch, leaving some unable to make rent payments, pay utility bills or buy groceries for their families. […]
The Man Cave Volume 1: An Interview with Esun Hudson
by Angela Fitzgerald Good day all, and welcome to another edition of Brown Girl Green Money. For several months now we have been writing articles with the goal of empowering other women of color to pursue (and ultimately conquer) their personal finance goals. Today we want to switch it up a bit and include men […]
Jaylen Bledsoe, Teenage Millionaire Entrepreneur, Committed to Inspiring More Teens to Business Ownership
by Curtis Bunn Urban News Service Jaylen Bledsoe, 17, was astonished when a teenager told him his life’s goal was to become a drug dealer. Bledsoe, who gained national attention for creating a thriving Internet design company, could not fathom the youth’s position … at first. “That was his dream,” Bledsoe told Urban News Service […]
Investing: Where Do I Start?
by Matiya Hill Welcome back Brown Girl Green Money readers! The purpose of this post is to discuss the oooh-so exciting topic of investing! I chose to discuss mutual funds, roth IRAs and traditional IRAs. Hopefully this information will be helpful to all potential investors. Honestly, I don’t have much experience in this area but […]
The War on Childhood Poverty
By Jasmine Zapata, MD Hello! Welcome to this week’s edition of Brown Girl Green Money. We are a social network of women of color working to achieve financial freedom and inspire each other along the way. Thanks for joining us again this week. A few months ago, I wrote about the importance of discovering your […]
Banks Caught Redlining Black Communities
By Charlene Crowell NNPA Columnist The old adage, ‘the more things change, the more they stay the same’ seems somehow an apt description for what a growing number of communities are suffering: a lack of fair lending. In recent weeks and in varying locales, the issue of redlining has led to lawsuits that have been […]
Making a New Rap About Unity and The Black Dollar
By James G. Muhammad Special to the NNPA from The Final Call WASHINGTON—The power of hip hop and the Black economy were the topics of discussion during a press conference at the National Press Club Oct. 9, kicking off the day’s events for the Justice Or Else weekend here. Real Hip Hop Network chairman Atonn […]
The Case For Kevin
By Angela Fitzgerald I have a tendency to become one-track minded, which essentially means that when I am fixated on something, it’s hard for me to let that something go. This trait has proven to be both helpful and harmful, where I am more likely to follow through on goals, but may be more resistant […]
Beyond the Rhetoric
A Major Blow to Women and Minority-Owned Businesses by Harry C. Alford NNPA Columnist (The following are excerpts from testimony I gave before the Civil Rights Commission explaining the discriminatory practices via an Executive Order placed by President Barack Obama). A Project Labor Agreement is between an owner of a specific construction project and applicable […]
Collecting $200 Million from the Debt Collectors
by Charlene Crowell NNPA Columnist At one time or another, many consumers have fallen behind on paying their bills. For the working poor, unemployed and underemployed, the struggle to get out of debt can be a daily challenge. At the same time, there are businesses that exploit others’ financial woes, reaping high profits on debt […]
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