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 […]
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TEDCO Leading Innovation to Market for 23 years
By Beverly Richards Special to the AFRO In a “normal” year, the racial wealth divide in Black communities across the country consists of a profound and deep chasm. COVID-19 and the nowhere-near-normal 2020 categorically illuminated the health, economic and entrepreneurship inequities and disparities that plague Black communities. So much so, conversations about Black wealth and […]
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Examining historic Black businesses, the wealth gap, financial literacy
Frances “Toni” Draper, AFRO CEO and Publisher Over ten years ago, Black Enterprise magazine published what I’m calling Ten Wealth Principles: l will live within my means. I will maximize my income potential through education and training. I will effectively manage my budget, credit debt and training. I will save at least 10% of my […]
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Baltimore native serves aboard USS Philippine Sea
Petty Officer 2nd Class Anthony Mobley (Courtesy Photo/Navy Office of Community Outreach) By Stephanie Fox, Navy Office of Community Outreach MAYPORT, Fla. – A Baltimore, Maryland, native is serving aboard USS Philippine Sea, a U.S. Navy a Flight II Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser. Petty Officer 2nd Class Anthony Mobley is a 2013 Severna Park High […]
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Policing Bills a Good Start, But Not Enough Inbox
More than 95 Maryland organizations say police accountability laws need to include more external community oversight. (Adobe stock) By Diane Bernard, Maryland News Connection ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Maryland is receiving national praise as the first state in the nation to repeal its police bill of rights and enact other police accountability measures, but a coalition […]
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Coppin State University to launch new BSN to DNP Accelerated Nursing Degree Program starting in Fall Semester 2021
Coppin State University to Launch New BSN to DNP Accelerated Nursing Degree Program Starting in Fall Semester 2021 BALTIMORE — Coppin State University (CSU) will launch a new Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) to Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program starting this fall semester 2021. The BSN to DNP program, in CSU’s College of Health Professions’ […]
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Rockefeller to invest in equitable vaccine distribution in 5 cities, including Baltimore
The Rockefeller Foundation Launches $20 Million Initiative to Increase Covid-19 Vaccination Rates Among Communities of Color Baltimore Among Five U.S. Cities Selected by The Foundation to Help Meet its National Equity Vaccination Goal of 70 Million Vaccinations to People of Color by July NEW YORK | April 13, 2021 – The Rockefeller Foundation has selected […]
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Kickoff Event: Om Outside – A Free Day of Yoga for the Public Inbox
(By fizkes_Shutterstock) OM OUTSIDE: A FREE DAY OF PUBLIC OUTDOOR YOGA ELLICOTT CITY, MARYLAND — The Om Collective, an online yoga and wellness studio, is hosting Om Outside, a day of free yoga for the public on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Mt. Ida, 3691 Sarahs Lane, Ellicott City, Maryland 21043, from 10:30 am until […]
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Baltimore Center Stage announces The Glorious World of Crowns, Kinks and Curls extension
Baltimore Center Stage (Courtesy Logo/Image) The Glorious World of Crowns, Kinks and Curls Extension What: The Glorious World of Crowns, Kinks and Curls extension When: Streaming through May 2 Where: https://www.centerstage.org/plays-and-events/mainstage/the-glorious-world-of-crowns-kinks-and-curls/ Details: Baltimore Center Stage has announced that due to popular demand, The Glorious World of Crowns, Kinks and Curls has been extended through May 2. The show is currently streaming. Journalist, screenwriter, […]
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Mayor Scott, DPW Launch New Community Cleanup Pilot in Partnership with CHM
Innovative Program Seeks to Empower Residents While Combating Illegal Dumping BALTIMORE, MD (Monday, April 12, 2021) — Today, Mayor Brandon M. Scott and the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) announced a community cleanup pilot program in partnership with the Coldstream Homestead Montebello (CHM) Community Corporation. The pilot program will enhance DPW cleaning services […]
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Masks disrupt connections for hearing-loss patients
African American female patient, wearing a face mask, discussing her hearing aid with her doctor. (By Andrey_Popov_Shutterstock) By Diane Bernard, Maryland News Connection ANNAPOLIS, Md. — About 48 million Americans have hearing loss, and many are struggling in the pandemic because of mask-wearing. Dr. Carrie Nieman, assistant professor for the Cochlear Center for Hearing and Public […]