The best tax-planning resolutions, however, might be the ones we complete before Jan. 1. Leading up to the new year, consider these timely money moves, which could help increase your tax refund or reduce the amount you’ll owe. Boost your retirement savings If you have a 401(k) plan through an employer, consider increasing your contribution. […]
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Holiday Hype – Refusing to Settle in Relationships
By Ericka Alston Buck Special to the AFRO The upcoming holiday season can amplify the pressure to be in a relationship. Some people might choose to stay in toxic relationships, merely for the sake of not being alone during festivities. The societal expectation to have a plus one for family gatherings and holiday parties can […]
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Ariyana Abroad: On the way to Tamale!
By Ariyana Griffin Day five started early and there was no room for errors or mistakes when it came to oversleeping or missing the bus. We were prompted to be outside at 3 a.m. – sharp – so we could prepare for our early morning flight to Tamale, the capital city of the northern region […]
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Black artistry highlighted at 46th Kennedy Center Honors ceremony
By Ashleigh FieldsAFRO Assistant Editorafields@afro.com Among a class of five esteemed performers, New Jersey natives Queen Latifah and Dionne Warwick were honored by the Kennedy Center for lifetime achievement in the arts. The 46th class of inductees also included Renée Fleming, Barry Gibb and Billy Crystal, each eminent influencers of American culture in their own […]
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Black stars shine on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 List 2024
By AFRO Staff Every year, the much-anticipated Forbes 30 Under 30 List features rising stars in several industries. The magazine receives more than 20,000 nominations, collectively, for the North America, Europe and Asia lists. Then, that list is refined – researched, analyzed and vetted – until 600 candidates emerge for the U.S. list. Among those […]
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Hometown hero Pinky Cole brings Slutty Vegan to Baltimore
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com Baltimore native Pinky Cole, the restaurateur behind Slutty Vegan, returned home in October to give the keynote address at Executive Alliance’s Women of Excellence event. Before heading to the event, Cole announced that she would be joining the Baltimore Peninsula development team, led by MAG Partners and MacFarlane […]
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AFRO spotlight on Black excellence: Sweet Potato Cake turns family recipe into District staple
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com While New York is renowned for the cheesecake, a Black-owned bakery is ensuring Washington D.C. is known for the sweet potato cake. DC Sweet Potato Cake, established in 1988 relies on the sweet potato as its main ingredient for cakes and pies. Formerly known as Delectable Cakery, the […]
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8 ways to prepare your small business for Cyber Monday
By Brandy Jesperson Canva 8 ways to prepare your small business for Cyber Monday The Monday after Thanksgiving has become big business, even for America’s small retailers. This isn’t just another Monday—it’s a day that could potentially transform your business, driving sales through the roof and putting your brand on the map. But to reap […]
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AFRO News to host “A Salute to Our Veterans”
By Abel Communications This Veteran’s Day, the AFRO will proudly host “A Salute to Our Veterans, a luncheon recognizing Black veterans across generations, from World War II to the globe’s most recent battles. Maryland Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Honorable Anthony C. Woods, will deliver a keynote address to military honorees and esteemed guests. As […]
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Lidl supermarket coming to East Baltimore as part of Perkins-Somerset-Oldtown transformation
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com The East Baltimore community is getting a new grocery store. Lidl is set to become an anchor tenant in the Perkins-Somerset-Oldtown (PSO) Transformation plan. PSO residents have long faced a dearth of walkable, healthy food sources, all the while being able to easily access liquor and corner stores. […]
