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The truth is told in Black History 365
The truth is told in Black History 365 […]
Articles by Carma Henry
National News
Press Room: U.S. Bank Launches New Approach to Build Wealth and Create Access for Diverse Communities
In the Fall of 2019, U.S. Bank joined the Department of Treasury’s Mentor/Protégé program to provide vital support to Minority Deposit Institutions (MDIs). Since then, U.S. Bank has been providing developmental assistance and engaged in revenue generating opportunities with First Independence Bank, a Black-owned bank headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. […]
National News
Maryland Officials Are Responsible for Uncontrolled COVID Outbreak at Chesapeake Detention Facility
The Maryland secretary of Public Safety and Corrections and the Chesapeake Detention Facility’s (CDF) warden have failed to properly prepare for and respond to an avoidable corona-virus outbreak at the CDF in downtown Baltimore, according to a class action lawsuit filed Saturday by the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and pro bono counsel Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP. […]
National News
President Biden Applauded for Reopening of Obamacare Enrollment
“We know that before the passage of the ACA, people of color accounted for 54 per-cent of the uninsured in the United States, even though they only make up 35 percent of the population. Black women and other women of color — who already face systemic barriers to accessing health care — were dis-proportionately impacted,” Howell determined. […]
National News
24-Year Old Entrepreneur Gives Away $100K in Scholarships to 10 HBCU Students
Bryce Thompson, a 24-year old entrepreneur from Atlanta, recently surprised 10 HBCU students with $100,000 in scholarships. Bryce, who is the founder of IAMS Foundation, is also a former HBCU student himself. […]
National News
Father and Son Launch Program to Educate Disadvantaged Communities About Financial Literacy
Meet Kevon and Kamari Chisolm, the father and son founders of Junior Wallstreeters, Inc, a new nonprofit organization focusing on decreasing the wealth gap between disadvantaged groups and whites. The motto of the organization is: Empowering Youth with Financial Wellness; Today’s Investors Started Yesterday. Before the pandemic, the average net wealth for African Americans was $15,000 vs $140,000 for whites. Considering the disproportionate impact that the pandemic has had on many disadvantaged communities, one can only imagine how their net worth has drastically decreased. Kevon asserts, “We say, today’s investors started yesterday because we as a group are behind.” This non-profit is geared towards helping us catch-up. […]
Opinions
Trump’s Reincarnation of Charles Manson
America, if it had been able to see into the future, countless crimes, such as those committed by Ma Barker, Benedict Arnold, and yes, the infamous Charles Manson, probably could’ve been prevented. Everyone should remember Charles Manson. He’s the guy with a criminal past that wanted to succeed as musician but failed. Regrettable, he succeeded at attracting followers, especially vulnerable young women, who sought someone capable of reflecting their inner self. Manson used this manipulative skill to create the infamous cult called the “Manson Family.” […]
Opinions
Biden’s Opportunity with China
Biden’s Opportunity with China […]
National News
Manswell T. Peterson has endured many challenges in his life
He decided to put those experiences to good use by writing novels as an adult. In 2007, Peterson debuted with the eyeopener, Am I A Priority In Your Life Or An Option? a novel that provides an inside look on the male perspective of juggling women. […]
National News
Black Female Entrepreneur Creates Coloring Books to Teach Children About Credit
Meet Kishanna Heyward, the author of Credit is King, Kareem and Credit is Queen, Charlene who was inspired to create a credit coloring book series when her 4-year old daughter asked her about credit. After an unsuccessful search for resources online to help her daughter’s understanding, she decided to create her own. […]