Despite the never-ending onslaught of headlines bemoaning the dismal financial state of Black America, all is not as bad as we’re led to believe. In fact, in many areas, African-Americans are making huge financial strides. Here are three pieces of good news to provide you with relief from the usual stories of financial gloom and doom. We’ve caught the entrepreneurial … [Read more...]
Sandra Bland is Dead and These are the Facts
Sandra Bland is dead. She has joined a long list of African Americans who have been detained by police and then later found dead. Whether or not foul play is involved is not for me to say. But there are certain undisputable facts that must be repeated if the cry for truth and justice is to be heard. First, let's take a look at her arrest. And now, The Facts: She … [Read more...]
What Black Families Need to Know About Liberal Arts Colleges
Guest Author: Zahida Sherman Liberal arts colleges are hidden gems for Black students, though most Black families don’t know it. Only 3% of American students will apply to liberal arts colleges, and the figure is even lower for Black students. And yet, with all the anxiety about how to pay for a college education in an unstable fluctuating economy, liberal arts colleges … [Read more...]
Did African Americans Cause the Black Friday Sales Dip?
Black Friday in 2014, widely regarded as the beginning of the Christmas shopping season, declined significantly compared to last year. In 2013, 141 million Americans shopped on Black Friday, with total sales reached almost $60 billion. According to the National Retail Federation’s survey, Black Friday sales this year was down 11 percent. According to several analysts, … [Read more...]