Black Dollar: Its Importance and Influence
“How can we circulate the Black dollar and help to narrow the racial wealth gap?”
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Rosita, do you see us now?
It was heart breaking to watch the disappointed faces of two six-year-old African American girls who were ignored while reaching out for a high five with Rosita, a Sesame Street costumed character at the Sesame Place theme park in Langhorne, Pennsylvania.
Recap of World Environment Day
Earth, our home, is threatened by pollution, climate change, and global warming. Thus it is more important than ever to raise awareness about these issues.
Philadelphia hosts World Cup 2026 – 5 opportunities for Black businesses
With an estimated 5 million visitors expected to descend on Philadelphia during the tournament, there will be a huge demand for goods and services.
Dads Sign-Up for Daughters’ Hair Tutorials
As we celebrate Fathers’ Day let’s hear it for dads who are showing up for classes to learn how to braid their daughters’ hair.
Black Complacency is the Key to White Supremacy
My growing appreciation for reading started when one day I heard the quote, “If you want to hide something from a Black person, put it in a book.”
You Cane Give Initiative
The You Cane Give Initiative is a nonprofit which since 2016 has restored 700 white canes and shipped them free of charge to 17 countries.
COVID’s Economic Shift Part II: The Impact of Gig Work on Work/Life Balance for Black Communities
COVID’s Economic Shift is a three-part series that explores the future of the US labor force. In the second part of the series, we investigate the work structure of gig work, and its impact on work/life balance for Black communities.
Local artists, performers and entrepreneurs show their true colors at The Colour of Culture: A Celebration of the African Diaspora this past weekend
The festivities were part of FunTimes’ multicultural mission to showcase the arts, culture, music, education and small business while celebrating the importance of investing in the local cultural economy.
Baby formula shortage offers time to reflect on breastfeeding
But how did mothers become so completely dependent on a manufactured baby formula and not mothers’ milk?