Frances “Toni” Draper discusses the financial disparity between Black and White families, which can be addressed through education, financial literacy, and policies to ensure equal access to investment opportunities.
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Building healthy financial habits: It’s never too early to learn
Alexis Taylor, AFRO Managing Editor, shares her lessons learned about money over the years, including the importance of knowing your worth and sharing stories of financial failure to help others avoid the same mistakes.
Investing 101: Schelo Collier, founder of Black Women Invest, speaks on making your money grow
Black Women Invest founder Schelo D. Collier believes investing is key to the Black community building wealth, and offers advice on how to start investing, avoid common misconceptions, and reduce risk.
“Six-Triple-Eight: A New Musical,” to honor Black women of WWII’s European Theater
The 6888th Postal Directory Battalion, the only all-female, Black unit to serve in Europe during World War II, is the subject of a play currently being developed for Broadway, which aims to celebrate the courage and resilience of Black women in the face of adversity.
JPMorgan Chase’s Advancing Black Pathways program celebrates five years
By Ashleigh FieldsAFRO Assistant Editorafields@afro.com C-suite executives, students and leaders from around the country gathered at the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture on Feb. 22 to celebrate […]
Men of Bluefield State rally for 50-48 victory over St. Augustine’s on day one of 2024 CIAA Tournament
By Maliik ObeeSpecial to the AFRO The men’s bracket of the 2024 CIAA Tournament kicked off on Feb. 26 with sixth-seed Bluefield State knocking off seventh-seed St. Augustine’s 50-48 in […]
Ariyana Abroad: Day six on the safari
By Ariyana GriffinSpecial to the AFRO Our group woke up to the peaceful sounds of nature and began walking down a hill from our hotel to sign up for a […]
Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle says ‘thank you’ with inaugural Asante Celebration
By Ericka Alston Buck In the heart of Baltimore, a grassroots think tank organization known as Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle (LBS) has been making waves, championing the rights of […]
Phoenix Awards honors trailblazers in Black politics and culture
By Amber D. Dodd Special to the AFRO adodd@afro.com President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris deliver remarks as the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference’s pinnacle event On […]
A time to unite: a look at the 2023 March on Washington
By AFRO Staff Historic civil rights leaders gathered on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to continue the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech. […]
Thousands converge on National Mall to mark the March on Washington’s 60th anniversary
By Aaron Morrison and Ayanna Alexander AP National Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands converged Saturday, Aug. 26 on the National Mall for the 60th anniversary of Rev. Martin Luther King […]
AFRO to host Juneteenth breakfast “We’ve Come This Far By Faith”
The AARP-sponsored event will honor local faith leaders and Black Baltimore historical institutions In celebration of Juneteenth, the AFRO is honored to host “We’ve Come This Far By Faith”, a […]