The Making of a True Father
In the last issue of this magazine, we celebrated women that did extraordinary things in their communities. Even though few women were featu…
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Meet Desiraee Davis, Realtor
Desiraee has been in real estate for nine years. She opened her own office about three years ago. Since that time her focus has been on growing her real estate office and mentoring new agents.
“It’s a unique experience being able to genuinely help people achieve their goals and dreams,”
African Genesis Institute: Educating By Experience
Ali and Helen Salahuddin saw the need to provide an avenue to educate young African Americans and Latinos in 1996, so they founded the African Genesis Institute. Their mission is “to teach African American and Latino youth, ages 7-14, their correct history concerning their ancestry and ancestral homes.” It is also designed to build “the self-esteem of the students, improve their academic and financial literacy, promote a healthy lifestyle and encourage entrepreneurship.”
Kinky Hair, Don’t Care
Most of us have heard of the term “good hair” and have heard it in association with
bad” kinky hair. Black hair has not always been considered beautiful, and even till today is still looked down upon by too many as unkempt, nappy and unprofessional. This view on black hair has a negative effect on black girls/women and our relationship with our hair.
Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians
The Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians, Philadelphia, PA, recently presented its Solas Awards (Gaelic for light) to shine a light on vi…
Life After College Graduation
Magdaline Biawogei interviewed six graduates about their hopes and expectations: Adedoyin A. Otolorin, Summer Kollie, Abena Nyarko (Adoma), Sandra C. Buruzie, Sametta G. Karmo and Felicia A. Henry.
Straddling Two Worlds In Search Of Who Am I?
Among our most important beliefs are those we hold about who we are, our values and what we can achieve. This is usually a challenging lifetime journey to find clarity of Self and then to follow through with continuity in our actions. The cultures or “roadmaps” in which we are raised and the cultures we find ourselves living in as children and adults have tremendous influences on our identity, often unconsciously.
Pope Francis Visits Philadelphia: What the people say!
By now you have no doubt heard the news that Pope Francis will make his first ever U.S. visit to Philadelphia during the 8th Annual World Co…
Philly’s Own Starts Dre’s Homemade Water Ice and Ice Cream Business
Just when you think it is impossible for minority entrepreneurs to start a lucrative business after being rejected by some local banks, then comes Philadelphia’s Andre Andrews with his water ice and ice cream business determined to carve a niche into the cold treat industry.
Technology 102: Free Online Business Courses
The Internet is now the 21st Century vehicle for learning reducing the need to physically go to a classroom. In the previous career of this writer, my employer was the Learning Department for the U.S. Division of Deloitte Touche Tomatsu. In 2004, we had 16,000 users connected to the system. Deloitte used the e-learning platform to “on-board” new employees and disseminate information that could benefit their clients and enhance the brand. We had the pleasure of rolling out the system to Deloitte worldwide with 135,000 employees.