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 […]
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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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Blackonomics: Teaching our Dollars to Make Sense
by James Clingman NNPA Columnist When Donald Trump first spoke about his intentions to run for president and called out Mexicans and Hispanics in general, here’s what happened. Yes, there were protests in the streets by Latinos who felt they had been insulted by Trump, but further action was taken, not by Latinos but by […]
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Year-End Checkpoint: Are You Heading in the Right Direction?
by Matiya Hill Welcome back to Brown Girl Green Money, and thank you for reading this post! 2015 is moving along so quickly, fall is now upon us, and in the blink of an eye it will be 2016! I was at brunch with friends last weekend, and we shared our goals and objectives for […]
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An Interview with Certified Public Accountant Shawana Jackson
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! This month, we have been exploring the pros and cons of home […]
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To Be or Not to Be… A Homeowner, That Is
by Angela Fitzgerald One of the most difficult transitions for me has been becoming a full-fledged adult, as the numerous decisions, responsibilities, and expectations can be overwhelming. I’m still very much a popcorn- for-dinner college student in my head. One adult decision is determining whether to become a homeowner. I faced this decision 6 years […]
President Obama Announces $175 Million in Apprenticeships
By Zenitha Prince Special to the NNPA from the Afro-American Newspaper President Obama this week announced new opportunities for Americans to broaden their horizons and forge successful career pathways. Speaking at Macomb Community College in Warren, Mich., on Sept. 9, the president announced $175 million worth of apprenticeship grants that will train 34,000 new apprentices […]
Truancy Takes a Higher Toll on Black Families
by Freddie Allen NNPA Senior Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Truancy among Black students has far-ranging consequences, not just as a predictor for low academic achievement, but also for the long-term cost to American taxpayers, according to a new report by the Center of American Progress, a Washington, D.C.-based nonpartisan think tank. Blacks students are […]
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