Nationwide — The Wilson Academy, a Black-owned College Prep School based in the Atlanta area known for its unique academic approach and consistently high-performing students, is making history again. The school hosted its first-ever Legacy Leaders Gala on March 23, 2023, at 7:30pm to celebrate community leaders and raise funds to support students like Sodiq…
By Charlene Crowell (March 21, 2024)The approaching spring season signals not only a change in weather; but an annual surge in homebuying. Underscoring this long-standing trend is the annual April observance of Fair Housing Month. Enacted in 1968, the Fair Housing Act banned discrimination on the basis of race, religion, and national origin in the…
Women’s History Month is a time to come together to celebrate and recognize the achievements and contributions of women throughout the years. For this Women’s History Month, we sat down with Alicia Wilson, Head of Regional Philanthropy for North America at JPMorgan Chase to learn about her career journey, what motivates the work she does…
(SACRAMENTO) – Today, Assembly Bill 1887 by Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes (D-Riverside), Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, was approved by the State Assembly by a floor vote of 73-0. AB 1887 would extend the application deadline for state financial aid programs, including Cal Grant and the Middle Class Scholarship, from April 2 to May…
Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media California State Controller Malia Cohen and several other State officials — including Assemblymember Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento) and State Superintendent for Public Instruction Tony Thurmond – are backing a ballot measure that will make California Students more financial literate. On March 12, California for Financial Education, a non-partisan coalition…
By Lesley Fair 3/19/24-Finding healthcare coverage can be a challenge for many Americans, including gig workers, the self-employed, and people at small businesses. So when consumers were looking for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, plans sold by an outfit called Benefytt Technologies seemed like a reasonable option – except that according to the…
The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) is honored to have worked with HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge on a mission to expand affordable housing, increase homeownership for people of color, and reduce homelessness in America. NAREB congratulates Secretary Fudge on her retirement, recognizing that she will continue to embrace these goals as she writes…
Over $1 billion spent with minority, women, disabled veteran, and/or LGBT-owned businesses; nearly 87% of businesses based in California LOS ANGELES (March 6, 2024) – Today, SoCalGas announced the company exceeded the 2023 California Public Utilities Commission’s (CPUC) diverse spending goal* for a 31st consecutive year, purchasing over 44% of all goods and services from…
Nationwide — Entrepreneur Kim D. Yarber via his company K.D. Yarber Publishing has released the 2024 Collector’s Edition African American History Calendar with champion names including: • Arturo Alfonso Schomburg, historian and writer • Henry Louis Aaron, baseball player, entrepreneur, and philanthropist • Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler, pioneer physician • Nataniel Murray, Educator • Patricia…
By Ben Jealous What if the answer to undoing the harm wrought by the demise of America’s manufacturing sector was right in front of us? An economic boom waiting to happen, to rebuild communities and revitalize our beaten-down working class…and, this time, without the rampant industrial pollution that fuels climate change and sickens our people……
By Teri Williams The new year brings new beginnings, which is a great time to focus on love and finances. Whether it’s self-love, romantic love or the love of our children, love has an impact on our money. Better to be intentional about the mixture of the two, rather than put our head in the…
The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $1.2 million in refunds to consumers who lost money to Consumer Defense, a deceptive mortgage modification scheme. The FTC is sending payments to 6,261 consumers, who will receive $201.34 each. Recipients should cash their checks within 90 days, as indicated on the check. Consumers who have…
By Bria Overs Word in Black “Challenging.” That is how Courtney Johnson Rose describes the state of housing in Black America in 2023. Rose is the president of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), a minority professional trade organization serving real estate workers. The rate of Black homeownership in America has never reached…
BARSTOW, CA – Dec. 20, 2023 – The City of Barstow announced today it has hired Sydnie Harris as its new Finance Director. In her role, Harris will oversee the following: Lead seven highly productive full-time employees within the Finance Department; coordinate, prioritize, and implement the City’s finances, budget initiatives, and strategic goals of the…
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Navy Federal approved a higher percentage of applications from white borrowers earning less than $62,000 annually than Black borrowers earning $140,000 or more. By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Navy Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in the United States, is under fire for exhibiting the most substantial…
S. E. Williams Survey data showing credit crunch comes as Federal Reserve considers a proposed regulation that could make obtaining loans more expensive and more difficult. A credit crunch is impacting small business owners nationwide hindering their growth and causing some to say that if it continues, they’ll be forced to close altogether. A new,…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Vice President Kamala Harris on Nov. 23 announced the Women in the Sustainable Economy (WISE) Initiative, which the White House says supports the 2023 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) theme of “Creating a Resilient and Sustainable Future for All.” Its goal is to strengthen women’s economic empowerment globally. The initiative…
Antonio Ray Harvey and Edward Henderson | California Black Media The high cost of housing, predatory financing programs, and the temporary nature of a critical government assistance program are all factors making it harder for Black Californians to buy homes — or keep the ones they already own. Policy leaders, building industry organizations and other…
RENO, Nev., Nov. 20, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced today that USDA is strengthening its longstanding partnership with the Small Business Administration (SBA) to create jobs and expand access to new and better market opportunities for people in rural America. “The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to a…
Los Angeles, Calif. — Covered California kicked off its 2024 open-enrollment period at the iconic Los Angeles State Historic Park and Roundhouse Bridge, a public space that serves some of the most vulnerable communities in the state, with roots that connect back to the early history of the city and region. California Black Women’s…
by Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writer Although reducing stress and promoting well-being go hand in hand for many, it’s easy to confuse the act of “self-soothing” with what is called “self-care.” The former is typically reactive and occurs when a person engages in an activity to provide instant relief for emotional, mental or physical distress….
Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase Financial wellness refers to having a healthy and balanced relationship with money. In general, it is where an individual’s financial situation aligns with their values, goals, and overall well-being. However, it’s important to note that financial wellness is a personal and relative concept that varies from person to person based on…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) announced that he secured up to $1.2 billion from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to establish the Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems (ARCHES) hydrogen hub to produce and utilize renewable, clean hydrogen across California. This landmark investment is made possible by the Bipartisan…
84% of those surveyed expressed interest in hearing and doing more to conserve SACRAMENTO, CA — California’s Save Our Water Campaign today announced the results of its survey of 35 Black chambers of commerce and Black-owned business leaders. The survey was the first step in a statewide effort to listen to leaders in the community,…
