In a Time Before COVID-19: Survivors’ Stories of Past Pandemics
African American survivors of past pandemics who went on to thrive share stories of their experiences, excerpted from The Historymakers oral archive.
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Blacks Are Still Far Behind in Building Wealth, According to Black Investor Survey
Blacks still lag behind their white counterparts when it comes to saving, investing, and retirement planning. However, the survey does reveal an area of growth that could help close the wealth gap.
Ashley Stewart Celebrates Body Positivity and Diversity in Brooklyn
For a third consecutive year, retailer Ashley Stewart held a star-studded competition at the Kings Theater in Brooklyn in search of a new brand ambassador.
The Legacy of Elijah Cummings: A Fierce Champion for Civil Rights and Fiery Critic of Trump
Rep. Elijah Cummings is remembered as a tireless champion for civil rights and one of President Trump’s sharpest critics.
How 3 Business Owners Are Keeping Black Dollars in the Black Community
When you buy from black-owned businesses you create a chain reaction of events, empowering that business with your dollars, allowing that business [to have] the opportunity to hire someone (most likely) from within our community. Then that person buys from a black-owned business and so on. It puts the money back into our community and power in our hands.