By Walter A.H.L. Fields Jr. When I turned 50, I began to contemplate if “retirement” was a possibility for me. Not from a financial perspective. I was fortunate enough to have had a healthy professional career and pension and retirement funds waiting. For me, the most important consideration was what would I do once I […]
Tag: Black families
Posted inOpinion
The truth about the president’s accounts and Black wealth
Joint Center leaders argue that the president’s new accounts for newborns will widen the racial wealth gap by rewarding families who already have the means to save, while leaving low-wealth Black households behind. They urge Congress to adopt progressive Baby Bonds instead, with larger automatic investments for children from families with the least wealth.
Posted inOPINION
Opinion: I came of age at college…I fear for my grandchildren there
By Dr. France “Toni” Murphy DraperWord in Black I remember college as a place of possibility. We protested — yes — but we did so with sit-ins, with leaflets, with raised voices and locked arms. We marched and we sang “We Shall Overcome Someday.” We believed, perhaps naively, that collective courage and moral clarity could […]
Posted inEditorial
This Christmas, don’t let our elders be the last ones noticed
This Christmas, make sure to include and honor the elders in your family by listening to their stories, inviting them to contribute to conversations and decisions, and showing them appreciation with small gifts.
Posted inHBCU
Prairie View A&M University launches pilot program to support students with sickle cell disease
Prairie View A&M University has launched the Student Sickle Cell Warrior Project, a first-of-its-kind pilot program to support college students living with sickle cell disease. The initiative, which connects students to specialized medical care and community resources, aims to become a national model for improving health outcomes and academic success for students with the condition.
Posted inBUSINESS
Black wealth infrastructure as a safety net
Federal layoffs and industry cuts leave Black families most vulnerable to housing and income loss. Here are some things you should know about asset-building programs and fair lending reforms that offer pathways to lasting Black wealth and resilience.
Posted inMental Health
Family counseling: A look at how mental health professionals are healing generational trauma
By Mekhi AbbottSpecial to the AFROmabbott@afro.com Therapists are emphasizing the importance of family therapy in order to address the generational trauma that exists in the family tree. Black families specifically can benefit through group therapy given the history of complicated dynamics that may be present in certain households. “Family counseling is very important because it […]
Posted inLiving
Under one roof: How Black families are reclaiming a generational way of life
Multigenerational living is on the rise in the US, particularly among Black families, providing shared care, economic support, and cultural continuity, while also offering emotional comfort and financial relief.
Posted inCommentary
Budgeting and saving: Telling your money where to go
Frances Murphy Draper is the publisher and CEO of the AFRO. This week she reflects on the resilience, contributions and financial empowerment of Black communities—highlighting how faith, determination and collective action have shaped our economic journey.
Posted inReligion
Scotland African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Zion Church celebrates 100 years
The Scotland African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Zion Church is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a Second Century Project to raise funds for repairs and expansion, with Martin Luther King III and other dignitaries participating in the celebration.
Posted in#Education
Moms ignite movement for Black kids in private schools
By Aziah SiidWord In Black In the spring of 2018, Los Angeles two mothers, Kawanna Brown and Lisa Johnson, sparked a transformative movement. Frustrated by the racial isolation their children faced in private schools, they dreamed of a community where Black private school kids could connect and families could support each other. Johnson, having experienced […]
Posted inSponsored Content
Chase Community Manager Shares Five Key Financial Literacy Tips
Sponsored content by JPMorgan Chase & Co. Financial health is an important foundation that helps build strong and resilient households, communities and economies. Being financially healthy better prepares you for life’s unexpected expenses. The reality is, more than 50% of Americans across all income levels consider themselves financially unhealthy. That group includes many Black, Hispanic […]
