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Celebrating Black Business Month: A call to act
_________________ Sponsored Content __________________ August is Black Business Month – It’s a time to celebrate Black-owned businesses and honor the rich heritage of Black entrepreneurship. It’s a call to continue to empower Black business owners in our communities and advocate for economic inclusivity for all. JPMorgan Chase turned to National Field Executive for Chase Business […]
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Freshman, Hawk, & Pilot
_________________ Sponsored Content __________________ By Tahja Cropper The COVID-19 pandemic was no match for the perseverance of Izaiah Brown, who as a freshman at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore earned his professional pilot’s license last month. His interest in flight was influenced by his mother, who used to take him to a playground near […]
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Morgan State doctoral student is Baltimore County Public Schools’ ‘Teacher of the Year’
Brianna Ross (Photo courtesy Morgan State University) _________________ Sponsored Content __________________ Recently, a surprise visit to Deer Park Middle Magnet School in Randallstown, Maryland, from Baltimore County Public School (BCPS) Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams and other county leaders would reveal the type of career-affirming recognition many long to receive. In the case of history […]
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How access and mentorship can open doors in the Black community
Jonet Johnson visits Virginia Senator Yvonne Miller’s office as a student participating in the Project Discovery program. (Courtesy Photo) _________________ Sponsored Content __________________ By Jonet Johnson I still remember standing at the bus stop at 5:15 a.m., waiting for the empty school bus to pull up in my neighborhood. My mother was always nearby, waiting […]
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Baltimore City Public Schools
_________________ Sponsored Content __________________ By Andre Riley, APR Director of Communications The 2021-22 school year is an exciting frontier for the students, families, and staff of Baltimore City Public Schools. For the first time in more than a year, the majority of our nearly 77,000 students will build their futures by learning in our classrooms. […]
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Mosaic Theater Company Announces 2021/22 Season
—- Sponsored content —- Mosaic Theater Company is a resident partner at the Atlas Performing Arts Center on the historic H-Street corridor in Northeast DC. With a focus on creating theater to humanize our differences, inspire empathy and provoke thought, understanding and action around the pressing social issues of our time, Mosaic serves as an […]
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Eight Tips For How To Save For A Home
By Robert Kirkland, Chase Divisional Community & Affordable Lending Manager June is National Homeownership Month, and according to a recent Chase Home Lending survey the majority of first-time homebuyers indicated that the COVID-19 pandemic had a considerable impact on homebuying in 2020, yet one-in-four first-time homebuyers admit to having strong confidence that they will be […]
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A healthier normal
By Brian Wheeler, Vice President, Provider Collaboration and Network Transformation, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield The pandemic has revealed hard truths about America’s healthcare system, fueling broad divides on public health issues and further complicating dialogue on the healthiest way forward for our country, leaving many yearning for clarity and decisive action. We know the catastrophic toll […]
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Investing in knowledge, investing in yourself
By Venus Fisher, Ph.D. Dean, Online Program & Institutional Effectiveness To be attainable something must first be accessible. That is particularly true for higher education. Accessibility in higher education means ensuring that people from different backgrounds, economic standings and experiences have an opportunity to learn. However, access to academics is just one element of truly […]
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How to take control of your financial future
JPMorgan Chase pledged a $125 million five-year commitment in investing in fintech solutions and financial coaching to help underserved communities increase savings, build credit and achieve their financial goals. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) There are significant racial disparities in the financial health of Black and Latinx households, which serve as a barrier to achieve financial […]
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Six Ways Black Americans Can Build Wealth
The racial wealth gap offers a striking example of an area where there has been little progress over time. According to the Federal Reserve’s 2019 Survey of Consumer Finances, the median net worth of Black families was $24,100 compared with the median net worth of $188,200 for white families. These numbers illustrate the long-term effect […]