Africa is home to the world’s most inspiring leaders, activists, scholars, and artists who continue to impact the global stage. These individuals shape conversations, policies, and movements across human rights, politics, academia, social entrepreneurship, and entertainment. Here, we explore five African trailblazers whose influence in 2024 reaches far beyond their countries’ borders.
Jeannine A. Cook said she honestly doesn’t know how she went from selling books as a second stream of income to buying her building for $700,000 in less than five years. She did attribute some of it to her curiosity, though, calling it a “gift.”
Halloween is one of the most money-making events of any year because businesses view it as a chance to thrive with customers looking for chills, great costumes, and memorable experiences.
With the growing clamor for more financial inclusion among Black communities, many are turning to the opportunities afforded by blockchain technologies to achieve financial empowerment that protects them against life’s uncertainties and assures them of a more secure future.
The potential of Madagascar, often dubbed the “eighth continent,” is undeniable. But beyond it lies a vital question: Can the country fully harness its natural wealth to promote sustainable development and improve the lives of its citizens?
Africa may not be the leader of the pack now concerning electric vehicle production, but change is on its way, and it has the potential to impact the continent on various unexpected levels.
In an increasingly interconnected world, the ties among Africa, the Caribbean, and the Diaspora are now more critical. Strengthening these connections offers significant growth opportunities for business, culture, and education.
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides critical financial assistance to cover energy costs for heating or cooling and is a federal program designed to assist low-income households. The program helps ensure families do not go without heating in the winter or cooling in the summer due to financial hardship.
Let’s clarify how stimulus payments may impact Philadelphia taxes and what residents should know.
Here are seven incredible Black-owned businesses you should have on your radar this holiday season.
