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By: Krystle Crossman According to data collected, home-school families are still typically the mother staying at home to teach the children while the father goes to work. This can be a roadblock for many families who would like to home-school but cannot afford to live off of only one income. Many mothers who feel that […]
By Yolanda Spivey Are you looking for a new and exciting game to play with your children? Well maybe you should try the money game. The money game, which is played with change from your own pockets, is a brain teasing game and a good way to pass the time on a rainy or snowy […]
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Children’s Tylenol Maker Guilty Of Selling Metal Contaminated MedicineApril V. Taylor The United States Department of Justice has announced that the maker of Children’s Tylenol…
By: Krystle Crossman Education of our youth is one of the most important issues in our country today, yet for some reason there are no funds coming in to support the education reform. No Child Left Behind was implemented by the Bush Administration. The Committee for Education Funding, which is comprised of 115 education groups, […]
By: Krystle Crossman According to data collected, home-school families are still typically the mother staying at home to teach the children while the father goes to work. This can be a roadblock for many families who would like to home-school but cannot afford to live off of only one income. Many mothers who feel that […]
By Yolanda Spivey Are you looking for a new and exciting game to play with your children? Well maybe you should try the money game. The money game, which is played with change from your own pockets, is a brain teasing game and a good way to pass the time on a rainy or snowy […]
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FJT Staff March 6, 2015
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Black Customers Infuriated After African Haircare Company Aims to Reach White ConsumersReported by Lyonel Laverde-Hansen Emerging beauty product company Shea Moisture has decided to showcase a white child…
Meet the Man Who Inspired Tyler Perry’s Career In Theater
Reported by Liku Zelleke Shelly Garrett is a man that has managed to leave an indelible mark…
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If you’re a woman with damaged hair, this entrepreneur has just what you needBy Ryan Brennan Everyone has their own calling, but some people go through life without ever finding…
Five things you must do to ensure your business is successfulBy Nigel Boys Just because you faced challenges in your business last year doesn’t mean that you…
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The Top Cities Where Black People Can Thrive Financially
Reported by Liku Zelleke America has a Black president, but things haven’t been any better for African-Americans,…
The December jobs report shows lots of new jobs, but not a lot of money. And until workers start to get better raises, investors have little to fear from inflation. The U.S. added 252,000 new jobs in December, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, beating economists’ estimates of 240,000. The BLS revised its blockbuster November count up by 50,000 …
With an investment career spanning more than 40 years, Ed Cowart has seen his share of bull, bear and deer-in-the-headlight markets. Given the market’s recent wild swings, Cowart, a managing director and co-portfolio manager at Eagle Asset Management, says investors should not only get used to continued market volatility and wide swings, but learn to love it. “It seems like …
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Lola Falana was one of the most respected artists in the planet, at one point making $100,000 a week performing in Las Vegas. She was very close with Sammie Davis Jr and Bill Cosby when…
We’ve all heard the saying “nice guys finish last” but it seems it’s the ones…
By: Isabella Carson Tiffany Anderson knew that something needed to change in the Jennings School District in Missouri. Their test scores were some of the lowest in the country. Their attendance wasn’t much better. The students were failing and dropping out at alarming rates and the schools in the district were on the verge of […]
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By: Krystle Crossman Even though Dr. Benjamin Carson, accomplished neurosurgeon, was never home-schooled himself he is a strong advocate for it. He believes that parents and students should have a choice when it comes to their education instead of being forced to learn Common Core standards. This is not a choice, it is a requirement […]
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The Great Black Migration and How It Changed America: African-American History (1991)…
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How does a man owe $30,000 in child support for a baby that’s not his own?by Stephan Kani On Tuesday February 16th a contentious court ruling forced a man to pay $30,000…
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Earl Lloyd, who became the first black player to appear in an N.B.A. game when he took the court for the Washington Capitols in October 1950, three and a half years after Jackie Robinson broke…
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By Victor Ocheing Marshawn Lynch of the Seattle Seahawks is a name to be reckoned with in football. He’s amazing in the field, and is a key player for his team. However, trying to extend…
February 26, 2015
By Lyonel Laverde-Hansen One of the more interesting challenges in the digital age is how to represent the great diversity of human appearance— including that of skin tone and facial features—in such a way that is honest, respectful, and fair. Apple is tackling that challenge head on in its unveiling of new emojis. Emojis are those tiny, digitally-produced icons or …
February 11, 2015
By Bandana Babu With the advent of the internet and web technologies, online learning courses are a hit with students everywhere. An article published in ELearning! Magazine in 2013 says that more than $35 million was spent on self-paced e-learning in 2011. It quickly became a $56.2 billion industry in 2013 and that figure is expected to double by 2015. …
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By Michal Ortner Mohamed Fall, a 28-year-old Muslim, is suing LA Fitness in Irvine, Ohio for impeding on his civil rights. He claims that the fitness center employees told him that he could not pray…
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By Victor O. Pop music star Ne-Yo (a.k.a. Shaffer Chimere Smith) reportedly filed an $8 million lawsuit against his former manager, Kevin Foster, earlier this year, accusing the latter of fraud. But his ex-manager has…
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April V. Taylor Bridget Mason, known as Biddy to most people, was born a slave on a Hancock, Georgia plantation. Before she became a midwife and herbal medicine practitioner, she was separated from her parents…
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By Victor O Black people are not pushovers when different human endeavors are concerned. They rank well among the most successful entrepreneurs in the world. We present 10 of the topmost CEOs in the world who…
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If you don’t have good life insurance, you should get it right now. Families are devastated when breadwinners die without insurance, and no person who loves their family would ever doom them to such a…
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By Victor Ochieng Not too many people care to give the little they have to others in times of adversity. The reason why some refrain from giving is because they feel the little they have…
Reported by Liku Zelleke The wealth gap between the races continues to increase and it has never been wider than during President Barack Obama’s presidency. Statistics show that the median net worth of black households…
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This video is built off of the 10 Commandments of Black Economic Empowerment. These are 10 rules for wealth building created by Dr Boyce Watkins, a Finance PhD and author of the book, “Black American…
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By Teneshia “Miss Money Sense” LaFaye When you get a lump sum of money, what’s the first thing you think of? How you’re going to spend it, right? It’s a normal reaction when people get…
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By Victor O. In America, a middle-class family is often described as one with an annual income of between $25,000 and $100,000, depending on household location. But a University of Michigan student, Jesse Klein, recently…
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Being an entrepreneur is very, very difficult. Deciding who to start your business with or to accept as an investor is a very important decision, kind of like starting a relationship. In this podcast, Andre…
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One of the consistent things we share and teach in the context of Financial Lovemaking is the important role that family planning plays in your ability to be financially secure. Apparently, the rapper/producer “Rich Dollaz”…
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By Ryan Brennan Joseph M. Bekken is a 36-year-old former North Idaho College financial director. On Wednesday, Bekken was arrested by the Coeur d’ Alene Police Department. He was charged with allegedly offering students who…
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Reported by Liku Zelleke Rapper and actor Ahmad Givens, known by his entertainment name,’Real,’ passed away on Feb. 21, 2015 after a battle with colon cancer. He was 33. As a reality TV personality, Givens…
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by Dr. Boyce Watkins Going bankrupt can be one of the most devastating experiences that someone can endure. For symbolic reasons, it can be seen as a financial death, where you’re throwing in the towel…
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by Dr. Boyce Watkins Jay-Z has earned hundreds of millions of dollars in short order by transferring himself from being just a rapper to becoming an all around businessman. He and his wife Beyonce are…
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By Victor O. Jerome Kersey was a former NBA player. He spent 17 seasons in the league playing for several teams, with the most significant portion of his career spent playing for the Portland Trail…
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April V. Taylor Jesse Jackson has joined the fight to keep South Carolina State University, the states only public HBCU, from closing its doors. Jackson wrote an article along with Janice Mathis for Greenville Online….
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By Ryan Brennan Joseph M. Bekken is a 36-year-old former North Idaho College financial director. On Wednesday, Bekken was arrested by the Coeur d’ Alene Police Department. He was charged with allegedly offering students who…
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By Victor O. Jerome Kersey was a former NBA player. He spent 17 seasons in the league playing for several teams, with the most significant portion of his career spent playing for the Portland Trail…
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April V. Taylor Jesse Jackson has joined the fight to keep South Carolina State University, the states only public HBCU, from closing its doors. Jackson wrote an article along with Janice Mathis for Greenville Online….
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April V. Taylor Right-wing filmmaker James O’Keefe of Project Veritas secretly recorded Erica Garner, the oldest daughter of NYPD chokehold victim Eric Garner, during a protest at the St. George Ferry Terminal on Staten Island….
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April V. Taylor It is easy for most Americans to donate money when a national or global tragedy happens, but a lot fewer people think how to help people they interact with on a regular…
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Al Sharpton might be the last person you’d expect to be sued for racial discrimination, but he has some people that are pretty upset with him, many of them being black. Sharpton has long been…
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By Michal Ortner Student loans are paralyzing millions of Americans once they finalize their college degrees. Unfortunately, because of the debt, much of the younger generation are failing to reach financial milestones because of the…
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By Nomalanga Mhlauli-Moses Institutional racism is a known and proven reason why African Americans are disproportionally affected by poverty and all the social ills associated with it. Of course there are other factors, two of…
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By Nomalanga Mhlauli-Moses Viola Davis has been nominated for an Oscar twice. When she was nominated for her role in the movie The Help, it seemed almost certain that she would win but she didn’t….
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By Michal Ortner A condolence letter written from President Lyndon B. Johnson to Martin Luther King Jr.’s widow, Coretta, has been a source of controversy since a friend of the King family tried to auction…
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By Michal Ortner Student loans are paralyzing millions of Americans once they finalize their college degrees. Unfortunately, because of the debt, much of the younger generation are failing to reach financial milestones because of the…
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February 23, 2015 | 0 Comments
By Nomalanga Mhlauli-Moses Institutional racism is a known and proven reason why African Americans are disproportionally affected by poverty and all the social ills associated with it. Of course there are other factors, two of…
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Even though the FCC hasn’t yet ruled on the proposed merger between Comcast and Time Warner Cable, one group has already filed a lawsuit claiming at least $20 billion in damages from the way the…
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By Nomalanga Mhlauli-Moses Viola Davis has been nominated for an Oscar twice. When she was nominated for her role in the movie The Help, it seemed almost certain that she would win but she didn’t….
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By Michal Ortner A condolence letter written from President Lyndon B. Johnson to Martin Luther King Jr.’s widow, Coretta, has been a source of controversy since a friend of the King family tried to auction…
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Writers Ta-Nehisi Coates and Shelby Steele debate the right role for government in helping African-Americans achieve true equality. You know our position on reparations here at Financial Juneteenth: There’s no question that they are deserved….
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While everyone is up in arms about the discovery that Queen Bey has pores, there’s another controversy brewing about a piece of apparel she wore to the NBA All-Star Game. Beyoncé rocked a Scooter LaForge…
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By Ryan Brennan For new business owners, funding is tough to take care of by yourself. In fact, many people turn to loans from banks to help get the funding needed to complete their tasks…
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Just a few weeks ago, Steve Harvey received a bunch of unwanted attention by stating that he “doesn’t give a damn about slavery.” These remarks were hard to hear during Black History Month. Harvey hasn’t…
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Reported by Liku Zelleke A Manhattan judge has thrown out a case against R&B singer Ginuwine which was filed by his ex-manager who claimed the singer owed him money in unpaid royalties and interests. Robert…
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Just a few weeks ago, Steve Harvey received a bunch of unwanted attention by stating that he “doesn’t give a damn about slavery.” These remarks were hard to hear during Black History Month. Harvey hasn’t…
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By Ryan Brennan For new business owners, funding is tough to take care of by yourself. In fact, many people turn to loans from banks to help get the funding needed to complete their tasks…
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In this interview, Diddy talks about the way he manages his brands. We ask you to take a look at the video to get a sense of how people in this income bracket think. But…
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While everyone is up in arms about the discovery that Queen Bey has pores, there’s another controversy brewing about a piece of apparel she wore to the NBA All-Star Game. Beyoncé rocked a Scooter LaForge…
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By Victor Ochieng Yarrow Mamout’s name is hardly ever heard during Black History Month. It is rare that talk of the figure surfaces during celebrations that honor African-Americans whose stories were legendary and made a…
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Crushing The Negative Stereotypes Associated With Black-owned Businesses by Dr. Sinclair Grey III African-Americans don’t have a problem with complaining about Black-owned businesses that lack credibility and good customer service. Let’s face it: Too…
By Teneshia “Miss Money Sense” LaFaye Sometimes, I work so hard in one of my businesses that my fingers and wrist start to stiffen, and I hustle so much in another business that my legs…
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Watch this video from Dr Claude Anderson, one of the great economic minds in the country. Dr Anderson gives history on the use of integration to dilute growing black power in America and how integration…
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By Nomalanga Mhlauli-Moses Real entrepreneurs are a very special group of people because they always seem to be dancing to a different tune or marching in a different direction than the masses. No matter what…
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By Victor Ochieng Yarrow Mamout’s name is hardly ever heard during Black History Month. It is rare that talk of the figure surfaces during celebrations that honor African-Americans whose stories were legendary and made a…
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By Michal Ortner Tyler Perry’s son was christened “into the Gospel” this weekend in a small church built in Perry’s Beverly Hills backyard. Perry posted several photos of the small chapel and his son’s christening…
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Most of us are well aware that the Academy Awards are racially biased and tend to exclude/disrespect black people on a regular basis. The key question is “What are we going to do about it?”…
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The high cost of college attendance has given many people reason for pause when it comes to choosing how their kids should construct their futures. Universities have pushed tuition prices out of reach, so getting…
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Want to learn how to start your own business? Well, we think you should. Having your own business is the key to your financial freedom and finding the opportunity you deserve to build wealth for…
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Reported by Liku Zelleke TV personality Sherri Shepherd and her estranged husband, Lamar Sally, have been at loggerheads for almost a year now. Last May the couple decided to split after being married for just…
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By Nigel Boys If you want to be an achiever, follow the example of those who have proved they are successful in life, and that includes getting enough sleep, according to Jacquelyn Smith. The careers…
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By Stephen Kanyi The names of companies and their products bear much weight to the public and therefore must be chosen wisely. But lately, in an attempt to implement successful market strategies, companies have chosen…
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Typically, when an actor wins an Oscar, they are flooded with roles and opportunities. You would have expected that after winning an Oscar in 2010 by appearing in “Precious,” directed by Lee Daniels, Mo’Nique would…
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By Dr. Sinclair Grey III A person who is sick and unable to take time off their job to nurse themselves back to good health runs the risk of spreading their germs and causing other…
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By Nigel Boys If you want to be an achiever, follow the example of those who have proved they are successful in life, and that includes getting enough sleep, according to Jacquelyn Smith. The careers…
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By Stephen Kanyi The names of companies and their products bear much weight to the public and therefore must be chosen wisely. But lately, in an attempt to implement successful market strategies, companies have chosen…
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Typically, when an actor wins an Oscar, they are flooded with roles and opportunities. You would have expected that after winning an Oscar in 2010 by appearing in “Precious,” directed by Lee Daniels, Mo’Nique would…
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Reported by Liku Zelleke TV personality Sherri Shepherd and her estranged husband, Lamar Sally, have been at loggerheads for almost a year now. Last May the couple decided to split after being married for just…
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By Dr. Sinclair Grey III A person who is sick and unable to take time off their job to nurse themselves back to good health runs the risk of spreading their germs and causing other…
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By Nigel Boys The Center for Talent Innovation conducted research showing that one of the reasons that some Black professionals and women are not hired for top jobs is because they don’t have the ability…
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by Dr Boyce Watkins The wealth gap has been one of the most persistent and unaddressed problems in the history of the United States. In fact, according to The Harvard Business Review, the gap hasn’t narrowed…
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You ever wonder how crooked pastors keep their bank accounts flowing at the expense of their congregations? This short video is a funny way of laying out the many ways that your pastor might be…
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By Bandana Babu While most parts of the world engage in e-commerce, African countries were still lagging behind. But African shoppers’ prayers have finally been answered, all thanks to Chris Folayan, the founder and CEO…
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By Bandana Babu Starting and running a successful business is a big challenge. Furthermore, taking on the challenges of business with your spouse can potentially be a recipe for disaster. But at first, starting a…
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By Chris Maina During his childhood, a man called ‘Tim Jacobs’ (keeping his real name anonymous) had parents who only earned $15,000 a year. But Jacobs, now 26, was determined to lead a more fi
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Reported by Liku Zelleke As far as world records go, the one for the most expensive painting has just been set with the sale of Paul Gauguin’s “Nafea faa ipoipo?” which translates to “When Will…
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You ever wonder how crooked pastors keep their bank accounts flowing at the expense of their congregations? This short video is a funny way of laying out the many ways that your pastor might be…
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by Dr Boyce Watkins The wealth gap has been one of the most persistent and unaddressed problems in the history of the United States. In fact, according to The Harvard Business Review, the gap hasn’t narrowed…
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By Chris Maina During his childhood, a man called ‘Tim Jacobs’ (keeping his real name anonymous) had parents who only earned $15,000 a year. But Jacobs, now 26, was determined to lead a more financially…
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By Dr. Sinclair Grey III A person who is sick and unable to take time off their job to nurse themselves back to good health runs the risk of spreading their germs and causing other…
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by Dr. Boyce Watkins I took a little time off to see “The Wolf of Wall Street,” a new film featuring an arrogant, intelligent, yet incredibly irresponsible stock broker by the name of Jordan Belfort. …
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April V. Taylor The end of the Civil War and the emancipation of slaves in America did not necessarily usher in a better life for freed slaves, especially in the South. As many freed slaves…
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5 Common But Deadly Financial Mistakes that Kill Small Businesses by John-Paul Iwuoha and Dr. Harnet Bokrezion Up to 80 percent of small businesses often die within the first 18 months. This is both a sad…
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By Teneshia “Miss Money Sense” LaFaye Living paycheck to paycheck is no fun. You try to stretch groceries until the next paycheck. You may bum gas money off a family member. Your cell phone and…
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Reported by La Verne Amigo Results of the Nielsen survey on the distribution of people who watch cable news according to race showed a huge discrepancy among the three biggest networks: CNN, Fox News, and MSNBC….
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By Chris Maina During his childhood, a man called ‘Tim Jacobs’ (keeping his real name anonymous) had parents who only earned $15,000 a year. But Jacobs, now 26, was determined to lead a more financially…
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BreakingBrown previously reported the case of Anthony Warren, who was beaten by the Birmingham police after a car crash had already rendered him unconscious. The city of Birmingham settled the lawsuit for $460,000, but $459,000…
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Reported by Liku Zelleke As far as world records go, the one for the most expensive painting has just been set with the sale of Paul Gauguin’s “Nafea faa ipoipo?” which translates to “When Will…
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By: Alonzo Kelly I once heard someone say that in the absence of fact people use cliché. Clichés are over used phrases that a person will lean on because they are lacking original thought. How…
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by Dr Boyce Watkins I was watching the Ice-T documentary “The Art of Rap” the other day and noticed one very consistent theme: Most of the rappers on the documentary were wearing Yankees caps. The…
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By Chris Maina The country’s oldest Black bookstore, Marcus Books, has been evicted. It has been central to the intellectual and cultural life of the Black community in San Francisco. It began as a bookstore,…
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This story about the life of Sly Stone is a teachable moment on how the understanding of business is important for you, no matter what your chosen profession. According to the article (below, from TheReelNetwork.net),…
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by Dr Boyce Watkins In this month’s issue of Ebony Magazine, I wrote an article entitled “Grabbing gentrification by the horns.” This conversation revolves around the fact that many of us are reactive as opposed…
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by Dr Boyce Watkins In this month’s issue of Ebony Magazine, I wrote an article entitled “Grabbing gentrification by the horns.” This conversation revolves around the fact that many of us are reactive as opposed…
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By Chris Maina The country’s oldest Black bookstore, Marcus Books, has been evicted. It has been central to the intellectual and cultural life of the Black community in San Francisco. It began as a bookstore,…
Reported by Nigel Boys In a recent interview with PageSix, actress Taraji Penda Henson, best known for her roles in “Baby Boy” and “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” talked frankly about her role as a…
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T. Denise Manning, a combat veteran named spokesperson for Technicians USA after an illustrious career as a community official, public offical and motivational speaker. Technicians USA names female combat Veteran, T. Denise Manning it’s spokesperson…
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February 17, 2015 | 0 Comments
African Americans have continued to accomplish a lot over the years and open doors for others who want to become successful. Unfortunately, there are many people who aren’t familiar with the victories of those who…
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By Bandana Babu For some, nothing is more satisfying than making your own living by doing the things your love the most. So, what if you made your hobbies into a fully-fledged profitable business? Now,…
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February 17, 2015 | 0 Comments
LET’S FUND NOT CLOSE HBCUs Statement by: Rev. Dr. Janette C. Wilson & Attorney Janice Mathis Esq. Chicago, Illinois February 17, 2015 Since 2008, HBCUs have lost more than $300 million in tuition revenue due…
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A Mississippi lawmaker is in hot water for comments he made in the Clarion Ledger newspaper. The DeSoto County state representative now says that the comments he made about “all the blacks” in his county…
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by Dr Boyce Watkins Don Lemon, during a recent appearance on the Tom Joyner Morning Show, took issue with some things I said about the show “Empire,” created by Lee Daniels. The show was financed…
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By Bandana Babu Colorado was the first state to legalize the use of marijuana for recreational purposes. The state received great support from its voters who claimed that the decision would result in heavy amount…
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By Michal Ortner Dee Poku, the co-founder of Women: Inspiration & Enterprise (WIE), describes herself as a social entrepreneur, Afropolitan, mother, movie lover, connector, and someone who strives to empower other women. Poku shares some…
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by Dr Boyce Watkins We all know Will Smith as the legendary actor with tons of talent. But he is also a man who is surprisingly wise and thoughtful about what it takes to create…
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February 16, 2015 | 0 Comments
Reported by Liku Zelleke Jonathan Garcia, a former Philadelphia police officer, has been sentenced to 17 1/2 years in prison after being convicted of setting up and robbing drug dealers. Garcia had set up a…
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By Bandana Babu Sherron A. Stevens, an 18-year-old African-American college student, has been able to provide a huge contribution to the world of business by redefining the term ‘customer service.’ Sherron has published a new…
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Reality TV has become a multi-billion dollar industry. The bulk of this industry is built upon women of color, who seem to make good entertainment for everyone watching. Nomalanga Mhlauli-Moses wrote a great article on…
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What’s the market value of the rights to the iconic name of the World Trade Center, site of the world-famed twin towers destroyed in the Sept. 11 terrorists attacks? Just $10, according to a deal…
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By Victor Ochieng The demand for Indian hair in African countries is so high that several Indian companies have switched their focus to the continent. The companies work to either partner with other companies basedin..
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Roseanne Di Guilio, who lives in a modest home on a hillside that straddles the New York-Connecticut line by Putnam Lake, got a rude awakening two years ago when she called the town of Patterson…
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Reported by Liku Zelleke Like any major sporting event, the Little League World Series (LLWS) makes money. Although the players may be little kids, there is nothing little about the tens of millions that the…
By Bandana Babu Study shows that the only advanced industrialized nation that doesn’t have universal preschool for children is the U.S. The country does not even have paid parental leave for parents, nor any significant…
Reported by Liku Zelleke Back in 2009, Richard Hayes was 17 and happened to be at the wrong place at the wrong time when he was arrested in connection with the shooting of James Green….
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By Simi Afroza Mira Wireless companies like T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T are making things more attractive for those who are willing to keep their old phones a little longer. If you don’t require the latest…
by Ashley Naples On most African American websites, we’ve grown accustomed to seeing lists filled with black celebrities who’ve lost it all. Unfortunately, many of these lists play the same old song and feature the…
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by Dr. Boyce Watkins Break your life down for a second. You have 24 hours in a day, 168 hours in a week and 8,760 hours in a year. At least one third of each…
February 13, 2015 | 0 Comments
The story of Kenneth Robinson might remind all of us of the importance of studying and knowing the law. Apparently, he made a valiant effort to claim a home for just the $16 it costs…
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By Bandana Babu For a non-profit organization, the driving factor is passion. And if you are planning to walk down the noble path of starting a non-profit, you will have to run it like any… |
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Bandana Babu On Feb. 10, Apple Inc. became the first American company in history to reach a gross market capital of $700 billion. As documented, each share of Apple Inc. in NASDAQ costs $124, making…
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By Bandana Babu En Vogue has been in the news lately, and not because of another album or a new track, but for being sued by their former record label for more than $100 million!…
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5 Bold Facts You Should Know About Africa’s Property Sector Before Investing by John-Paul Iwuoha and Dr. Harnet Bokrezion Are you considering starting a business in Africa’s property sector or maybe investing in it? With GDPs…
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By Simi Afroza Mira The general belief among citizens is that some amount of progress has been made in America in terms of racial equality, but there is definitely a lot of room for improvement. The… |
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By Simi Afroza Mira Devin Robinson is an investor, entrepreneur, professor, and the founder of the Urban Business Institute’s Small Business Academy. He stated that “with 80 percent of businesses failing in the first five…
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By Nomalanga Mhlauli-Moses Real entrepreneurs are a very special group of people because they always seem to be dancing to a different tune or marching in a different direction than the masses. No matter what…
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February 12, 2015 | 0 Comments
By Bandana Babu Some business owners become upset simply because a family member or friend does not ‘like’ a Facebook post or ‘retweet’ a tweet to support the venture. Others become resentful that their loved…
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By: Dr. Dominique Reese Wealth beyond money was the focus of last week’s article. This week, I will focus on the financial capital that contributes to your wealth. While I know that everyone doesn’t want to…
February 13, 2015 | 0 Comments
Dreamers around America were hoping to cash in on the nearly half a billion dollar Powerball lottery earlier this week, but most players were in for a let down. One North Carolina mom, however, was… |
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By: Dr. Carolyn Hall Whether you an entrepreneur, looking for a new job, or simply wanting a better life, your first duty is to invest in yourself. YOU/YOUR IDEAS/BUSINESS/GOALS ARE STOCK. As with any stock,…
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February 11, 2015 | 0 Comments
By Bandana Babu Megachurches and wealthy pastors are a popular staple in the Christian community these days. As seen on TV, these preachers have private jet planes, fancy suits, million dollar houses, luxurious cars, and… |
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By Michal Ortner Dontrelle ‘D-Train’ Willis, a professional baseball pitcher, has a net worth of $20 million despite being placed on several minor league teams since 2011. As a player for the Milwaukee Brewers, Willis…
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When pundits consider why wages in this country have been stagnant for decades, no one should exclude the idea expressed by conservatives that the minimum wage is good for some demographics. Republican Rep. Tom McClintock…
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by Darrell Padgett As a project for a master’s course, I selected an assignment that required me to research sentencing reform over a period of 50 years. But because of my inquisitive nature, I stuck…
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By Bandana Babu What are your goals in life? What are your achievements that make you a successful person? Try to answer these questions with no excuses. An article by Tanvier Peart quotes, “I always…
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By Bandana Babu John A. Baker, Jr. better known as Spoken Reasons, is one of the biggest internet celebrities. He is a comedian, actor, producer, and poet from Bradenton, Florida. The 26-year-old has a net…
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Dr Umar Johnson is an unconditional speaker of truth. This video might make you think carefully about how wealthy blacks have left behind the rest of the black community. This video gives more of his…
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5 Golden Facts About Investing In African Agriculture by John-Paul Iwuoha and Dr. Harnet Bokrezion You are probably one of the many people who associate more traditional economic activities in Africa straight away with agriculture. Images…
By Simi Afroza Mira Unfortunately, it is still a fact that women entrepreneurs receive less funding for their businesses from angel investors and venture capitalists. There is a new resource available that is aimed at…
February 11, 2015 | 0 Comments
By Bandana Babu Brazilian Business Tycoon Eike Batista, once Brazil’s richest man, is now in the news for being the world’s first ever “Negative Billionaire.” Batista was worth $35 billion in 2012, and unfortunately, almost…
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by Dr Boyce Watkins The new film “7 am” is coming out in a wide range of cities across the United States. In the film, noted individuals such as Dr Umar Johnson and Claud Anderson…
February 10, 2015 | 0 Comments
By Bandana Babu According to a study from the University of South Carolina and the University of California, the burden of student loan is taking an emotion toll on young adults and has now become…
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By Nomalanga Mhlauli-Moses Kandi Burruss has a very complicated and dysfunctional relationship with her mother and it has often been the topic of blogs and talk shows on Monday morning, a day after an episode…
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By Tamala Perkins It has been reported that a man who shot and killed four people, including his ex-wife may have killed all of them because of an argument over money; specifically taxes and child…
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By Victor Ochieng Not too many people care to give the little they have to others in times of adversity. The reason why some refrain from giving is because they feel the little they have…
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Dr Umar Johnson is an unconditional speaker of truth. This video might make you think carefully about how wealthy blacks have left behind the rest of the black community. This video gives more of his…
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By Bandana Babu Brazilian Business Tycoon Eike Batista, once Brazil’s richest man, is now in the news for being the world’s first ever “Negative Billionaire.” Batista was worth $35 billion in 2012, and unfortunately, almost…
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By Bandana Babu According to a study from the University of South Carolina and the University of California, the burden of student loan is taking an emotion toll on young adults and has now become…
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By Nomalanga Mhlauli-Moses Kandi Burruss has a very complicated and dysfunctional relationship with her mother and it has often been the topic of blogs and talk shows on Monday morning, a day after an episode…
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By Tamala Perkins It has been reported that a man who shot and killed four people, including his ex-wife may have killed all of them because of an argument over money; specifically taxes and child…
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By Michal Ortner Sherman Wright and Ahmad Islam have shared their story of how they successfully partnered to establish their Chicago-based company, Commonground, an integrated, multicultural and general market advertising firm. They launched their firm in 2004…
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“Strange Fruit Public Relations” might not be the best name to choose for your PR firm, but that’s what a team of people decided to do in Texas. After Black Twitter took notice, everything started…
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The Project on Fair Representation has officially filed federal lawsuits against Harvard and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to sue them on the basis that their admissions policies allegedly violate the constitutional…
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Reported by Nigel Boys In today’s modern world where it seems that most teenagers don’t have the gumption to get up and do anything without being told or forced to do so. With this in mind,…
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Reported by Liku Zelleke In what is perceived to be a potentially landmark case, the U.S. Supreme Court will be making a decision in a few days’ on the constitutionality of affirmative action. The decision…
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On Juneteenth, young leaders from around the country will log on twitter for the first Emerging Leaders Speak Twitter Town Hall on the topic of “Breaking the Poverty Cycle”. Emerging Leaders Speak is an initiative of The…
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By Victor Ochieng Not too many people care to give the little they have to others in times of adversity. The reason why some refrain from giving is because they feel the little they have…
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By Bandana Babu In President Obama’s budget for the fiscal year of 2016, it was introduced that there will be a 14 percent tax on the untaxed earning of multinational companies, which has accumulated approximately…
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By Angela L. Braden A principal at a Brooklyn elementary school is under fire for reportedly using public dollars to transform a storage room on the school’s campus into a state-of-the-art personal gym. According to…
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April V. Taylor More and more students in the United States are graduating from college with burdensome amounts of student loan debt; in 2014, of college students who graduated, 70 percent of them took out…
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By: Dr. Kelli DuCloux The FOREX stands for the Foreign Exchange market. It is the global currency market for trading currencies and is the largest market in the world, billions of dollars greater than the…
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February 9, 2015 | 0 Comments
By Nomalanga Mhlauli-Moses When you get a new job, it will typically have a job description, job specification and you will generally understand that there is a time you are expected to arrive and a…
Reported by Liku Zelleke Pledging Greek has become so important to college students that on top of their tuition, housing, and food expenses, they are sinking even deeper into debt as they shell out their…
In this day and age, 11-year olds don’t usually go to college. But it’s those who break the rules that get the most recognition. Carson Huey-You is amazing and brilliant. The young prodigy was accepted…
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Recent exciting news is that Courtney Vance has been scheduled to perform the role of Johnny Cochran in a new biopic that will be coming out sometime at the end of this year, ‘American Crime…
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Earlier this week, comedian Steve Harvey took a major hammering from the black community after making a joke to a white woman that he “doesn’t give a damn about slavery.” So, without trying to traumatize…
5 Common But Deadly Financial Mistakes that Kill Small Businesses by John-Paul Iwuoha and Dr. Harnet Bokrezion Up to 80 percent of small businesses often die within the first 18 months. This is both a sad…
February 8, 2015 | 0 Comments
This video is a couple of years old, but it’s still telling and relevant. In it, Zaza Ali lays out the reasons that black Americans are in a state of emergency. The black family has…
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February 7, 2015 | 0 Comments
These are deep words from Dr Claude Anderson. Listen carefully to what he has to say….
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By Teneshia “Miss Money Sense” LaFaye Sometimes, I work so hard in one of my businesses that my fingers and wrist start to stiffen, and I hustle so much in another business that my legs…
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By Bandana Babu A 56-year-old factory worker, James Robertson, walks 21 miles to and from work because he needs the money. Very few people knew about his ordeal until it was recently brought to light…
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David Lee Richardson is filing a lawsuit against the Dallas, Texas mega-church, The Potter’s House. The church, founded by famed public personality Bishop T.D. Jakes, has a congregational attendance rate of 17,000 and is home…
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February 7, 2015 | 0 Comments
By Victor Ochieng RadioShack Corp. has finally filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after years of financial struggles. The company is now planning to sell between 1,500 and 2,400 of its stores located across the…
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By Victor Ochieng When marijuana was legalized in Colorado in 2012, the tax prospect was earmarked for funding government schools. But that may be jeopardized by a law that is likely to see millions refunded…
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By Bandana Babu An unfortunate incident led to the hospitalization of Bobby Kristina Brown last weekend. Bobbi Kristina inherited all of her mom,Whitney Houston’s net worth after the legendary singer’s death. It resulted in a…
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By Nomalanga Mhlauli-Moses We live in a time when everyone is encouraged to dream big and then chase those dreams. I think that having the freedom and the courage to chase your dreams is a…
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by Dr Boyce Watkins There are times when being rich and famous causes some people to give you a pass on just about everything you do. We think that by critiquing celebrities that we might…
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Watch this video from Dr Claude Anderson, one of the great economic minds in the country. Dr Anderson gives history on the use of integration to dilute growing black power in America and how integration…
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By Victor Ochieng Many have been wondering whether it’s morally right to offer athletic or educational scholarships to children of celebrities, when they already have enough money to take them to their schools of choice….
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By Bandana Babu Renowned U.S. radio show host Kurt ‘Big Boy’ Alexander is facing a lawsuit from his bosses at his former station, Emmis Communications, after quitting for a lucrative deal with rivals iHeartMedia. The…
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February 6, 2015 | 0 Comments
R&B Singer Teddy Riley is being sued for almost $2 million dollars in connection with an investment scam. The rip-off took place online where the investment company named The Receivables Exchange agreed to sell particular…
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By Victor Ochieng Many have been wondering whether it’s morally right to offer athletic or educational scholarships to children of celebrities, when they already have enough money to take them to their schools of choice….
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By Angela L. Braden Moya and Mohammed Ali Ojarigi, a California husband and wife, have founded a successful preschool in West Hills, California. However, this preschool is not like any other run-of-the-mill early childhood center,…
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By Michal Ortner A California man who claims that he views himself as an atheist is making millions annually with his creation of a Spanish Bible App. To be exact, he is reeling in about…
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“In the coming years, jobs requiring at least an associate degree are projected to grow twice as fast as jobs requiring no college experience. We will not fill those jobs – or keep those jobs…
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Reported by Liku Zelleke Sports TV personality Stephen A. Smith joined ESPN in 2003 as an NBA analyst and reporter. The sports network has just announced that they will have him on board for the…
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RadioShack, the once invaluable seller of cords, eight-track players and VCRs, filed for bankruptcy protection Thursday. The ubiquitous retailer becomes one of the most storied brands to file for bankruptcy protection amid pressure from online…
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As Dexter King and Martin Luther King III continue to fight it out in court with Bernice King over who owns the rights to their father’s legacy, Dexter King is putting his multimillion dollar mansion…
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By Bandana Babu Study shows that the only advanced industrialized nation that doesn’t have universal preschool for children is the U.S. The country does not even have paid parental leave for parents, nor any significant…
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Reported by Liku Zelleke It might come as a shocking truth that, in addition to being sick, to learn that you might actually be spending quite more than you might expect when settling your medical…
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By Bandana Babu Principal Nydia Lopez of Mott Hall Bridges Academy explained a fund-raising program to a student body comprising of 195 students on Monday morning. The purpose of the fund-raiser was to buy the…
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By Bandana Babu Athletes may boast eye-popping sports abilities, but when it comes to money, their inner-klutzes emerge. A recent study says that 78 percent of professional athletes underwent financial stress after retirement. 60 percent…
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February 4, 2015 | 0 Comments
Reported by Liku Zelleke Many of us working a 9 to 5 hate our jobs– they are tedious, exhausting, demoralizing and for the most part, are not very profitable. And yet, most of us still…
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By Bandana Babu While most parts of the world engage in e-commerce, African countries were still lagging behind. But African shoppers’ prayers have finally been answered, all thanks to Chris Folayan, the founder and CEO…
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By Bandana Babu With a slim and curvaceous shape, her figure is the envy of many women around the world. And now, Beyonce fans can emulate the same vegan diet that helped her get an…
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By Bandana Babu A recent study analyzes the college completion gap that is considerably increasing between rich and poor students. The published report shows that the gap between the country’s students from high income and…
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By Michal Ortner Dr. Umar Johnson, psychologist and political scientist, claims that the Black church is putting its faith and its money in all the wrong places. Johnson, who describes himself as having the blood…
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By Bandana Babu Don Peebles, Real estate mogul and one of the most successful African American CEOs in the country, is moving closer towards billionaire status. with his latest venture. The estimated net worth of…
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By Teneshia “Miss Money Sense” LaFaye The offers can be tempting. Get $1,000 cash now to go on a vacation or catch up on bills. Apply for a line of credit to get a discount…
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Malcolm X is probably one of those few people who can talk for less than a minute and a half and change a person’s life. In this video, Malcolm talks about black businesses and the…
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Apple Inc. is one of the world’s biggest technology companies. It also ranks among the most profitable. The company is reputed for its high-end gadgets that include smartphones, tablets and computers. But that isn’t what…
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The life of Madame CJ Walker is nothing short of extraordinary. If you really want to know about the greatness of black women, this video will inspire you to achieve your own Financial Juneteenth. As…
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In this podcast, Yolanda Spivey talks about her “Bianca White Experiment,” which went famously viral after she pretended to be a white woman on her employment applications. As a “white woman,” Yolanda found that her…
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By Bandana Babu Starting and running a successful business is a big challenge. Furthermore, taking on the challenges of business with your spouse can potentially be a recipe for disaster. But at first, starting a…
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by Dr Boyce Watkins I am a huge fan of the rapper Dee-1 out of New Orleans. Dee represents exactly what hip-hop can be when it is used to lift our people rather than destroy…
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By: Krystle Crossman When you are overweight and want to get healthy it seems like money is often a very big factor. Healthy food is undoubtedly more expensive than boxed or processed foods. It often…
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A 77 year old charter school founder who allegedly bilked her school out of millions may be incompetent to stand trial due to dementia. Dorothy June Brown, 77, allegedly defrauded the charter schools she founded…
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by Naturally Triece The Queen of TV is finally returning back to her rightful place on the big and small screen. I knew that she would eventually, it all just takes time. The legendary icon…
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Reported by Liku Zelleke America has a Black president, but things haven’t been any better for African-Americans, according to a Bloomberg poll that was taken in December of 2014. It found that 53 percent of its participants…
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By Victor Ochieng During NFL active seasons, news outlets always report how different players are being fined for diverse reasons. The players are fined pretty large amounts of money, meaning the football league earns quite a…
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By Simi Afroza Mira Dr. Dre reportedly sold his Hollywood Hills mansion on the same day that a manhunt was launched for his former business partner, Suge Knight, after the mogul was involved in a…
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By Simi Afroza Mira Oprah Winfrey recently celebrated her 61st birthday and looking back in time, she has done amazing things in those years. There are not enough words to describe Oprah, but we can…
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By: Krystle Crossman When you are overweight and want to get healthy it seems like money is often a very big factor. Healthy food is undoubtedly more expensive than boxed or processed foods. It often…
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A 77 year old charter school founder who allegedly bilked her school out of millions may be incompetent to stand trial due to dementia. Dorothy June Brown, 77, allegedly defrauded the charter schools she founded…
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by Dr Boyce Watkins I am a huge fan of the rapper Dee-1 out of New Orleans. Dee represents exactly what hip-hop can be when it is used to lift our people rather than destroy…
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The Queen of TV is finally returning back to her rightful place on the big and small screen. I knew that she would eventually, it all just takes time. The legendary icon is going to…
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Reported by Liku Zelleke America has a Black president, but things haven’t been any better for African-Americans, according to a Bloomberg poll that was taken in December of 2014. It found that 53 percent of its participants…
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By Victor Ochieng During NFL active seasons, news outlets always report how different players are being fined for diverse reasons. The players are fined pretty large amounts of money, meaning the football league earns quite a…
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By Simi Afroza Mira Dr. Dre reportedly sold his Hollywood Hills mansion on the same day that a manhunt was launched for his former business partner, Suge Knight, after the mogul was involved in a…
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By Simi Afroza Mira Oprah Winfrey recently celebrated her 61st birthday and looking back in time, she has done amazing things in those years. There are not enough words to describe Oprah, but we can…
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By Bandana Babu With an annual salary of $30 million, Steve Harvey is one of the richest comedians in the world. He reportedly has an estimated net worth of $100 million. In addition to being a…
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By Sam Turner Marriott hotels are one of the world leaders in the hotel industry but the hotel giant was recently in trouble with the FCC. The hotel chain had a practice of blocking Wi-Fi…
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By: Serena Crawford As more women step in to the workforce and earn respectable salaries their men are feeling vulnerable. It has been a societal norm for sometime that the man should earn more than…
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By Simi Afroza Mira Oprah Winfrey recently celebrated her 61st birthday and looking back in time, she has done amazing things in those years. There are not enough words to describe Oprah, but we can…
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February 2, 2015 | 0 Comments
By Bandana Babu With an annual salary of $30 million, Steve Harvey is one of the richest comedians in the world. He reportedly has an estimated net worth of $100 million. In addition to being a…
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By Sam Turner Marriott hotels are one of the world leaders in the hotel industry but the hotel giant was recently in trouble with the FCC. The hotel chain had a practice of blocking Wi-Fi…
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February 1, 2015 | 0 Comments
By: Serena Crawford As more women step in to the workforce and earn respectable salaries their men are feeling vulnerable. It has been a societal norm for sometime that the man should earn more than…
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February 1, 2015 | 0 Comments
What’s the big deal behind the Super Bowl every year? Well, it’s the money of course. The Super Bowl is the single largest sporting event in the United States, bringing in more revenue than you can…
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February 1, 2015 | 0 Comments
By Michal Ortner Rapper and entrepreneur Shawn ‘Jay Z’ Carter is dabbling in a new business venture. He is in the process of buying Aspiro, a Scandinavian company which runs the streaming services of WiMP…
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January 31, 2015 | 0 Comments
More and more people are earning college degrees. As of 2011, close to one out of every three people over 25 held a bachelor’s degree, according to a U.S. Census Bureau release. “As recently as…
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January 31, 2015 | 0 Comments
Reported by April Taylor The Atlanta BlackStar recently published an episode of the The Big Debate. The Big Debate is a South African television series that is marketed as a “town hall debate” show. The show is produced…
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February 1, 2015 | 0 Comments
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By Michal Ortner Rapper and entrepreneur Shawn ‘Jay Z’ Carter is dabbling in a new business venture. He is in the process of buying Aspiro, a Scandinavian company which runs the streaming services of WiMP…
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January 31, 2015 | 0 Comments
More and more people are earning college degrees. As of 2011, close to one out of every three people over 25 held a bachelor’s degree, according to a U.S. Census Bureau release. “As recently as…
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February 1, 2015 | 0 Comments
BY: John “Hennry” Harris The media circus surrounding Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn “Beast Mode” Lynch has made him one of the most talked about players going into Super Bowl XLIX. Lynch has been in…
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February 1, 2015 | 0 Comments
What’s the big deal behind the Super Bowl every year? Well, it’s the money of course. The Super Bowl is the single largest sporting event in the United States, bringing in more revenue than you can…
January 31, 2015 | 0 Comments
Reported by April Taylor The Atlanta BlackStar recently published an episode of the The Big Debate. The Big Debate is a South African television series that is marketed as a “town hall debate” show. The show is produced…
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January 31, 2015 | 0 Comments
Sherri Shepherd has been blasted this week in the media for refusing to provide a cent for the surrogate child she agreed to have with her ex-husband, Lamar Sally. It’s been reported that Jessica Bartholomew,…
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January 30, 2015 | 0 Comments
You may not know the name Jessica Bartholomew. But Jessica is the woman whom Sherri Shepherd hired to have a baby for her. When Shepherd was married to ex-husband Lamar Sally, the two decided to…
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January 30, 2015 | 0 Comments
By Victor Ochieng Several people have raised concerns over the quality of education offered to student athletes. To show how serious the issue has become, two former University of North Carolina students have filed a…
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January 30, 2015 | 0 Comments
By Michal Ortner Sherman Wright and Ahmad Islam have shared their story of how they successfully partnered to establish their Chicago-based company, Commonground, an integrated, multicultural and general market advertising firm. They launched their firm in 2004…
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January 30, 2015 | 0 Comments
One of the best ways to build your Financial Juneteenth is through the promotion of your small business on the Internet. The behemoth in social media right now is Facebook, a page where most of…
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January 29, 2015 | 0 Comments
By Bill Turner The recent news that Johnson Publications of Chicago – the parent company of Jet and Ebony magazines – in hopes of raising $40 million, is selling off its photographic collection that contains…
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January 29, 2015 | 0 Comments
By Simi Afroza Mira It was announced Monday by top officials in the Koch brothers’ political organization that they were setting a budget of $889 million for 2016. The announcement was made at the wi
January 29, 2015 | 0 Comments
April V. Taylor The end of the Civil War and the emancipation of slaves in America did not necessarily usher in a better life for freed slaves, especially in the South. As many freed slaves…
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January 29, 2015 | 0 Comments
By Teneshia “Miss Money Sense” LaFaye I was looking at my new beige and taupe designer shoes today to try to figure out how they are worth $160. I mean they are only protecting my…
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January 28, 2015 | 0 Comments
By Dr. Samori Swygert Americans are generally aware of the basic use of prisons, and some understand the prison industry. Some of us are also aware of the revenue generated from the prison system. Many argue…
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January 28, 2015 | 0 Comments
Reported by Maria Lloyd Major corporations appear to have more concern and respect for Black culture than most Black celebrities. Timberland, an American manufacturer and retailer of outdoors wear with a focus on footwear, has…
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January 28, 2015 | 0 Comments
By Angela L. Braden Dwyane Wade was fined $15,000 for flipping off unruly fans that were yelling obscenities about his wife, actress Gabrielle Union. The incident occurred last Wednesday when the Miami Heat were in…
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January 28, 2015 | 0 Comments
The rapper Ludacris has always worked to be a very good father. He also figured out that sometimes, good fatherhood requires fighting for your day in court. That’s what he was able to do and…
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January 28, 2015 | 0 Comments
In this episode of Financial Lovemaking, S. Tia Brown and I discuss Financial Infidelity. This is when your partner does things with money that affect you, but are kept secret from you. Some believe that…
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By Tiara Kj Williams & Yolanda Spivey Omar Tyree is a literary urban legend. With more than twenty-years in the publishing business, he has developed a unique formula for creating a multi-million dollar empire. Mr….
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by Dr Boyce Watkins When I left my job at Syracuse University, I wasn’t sure what to expect. All of us can be nervous about going out on our own, like a 4-year old who…
January 28, 2015 | 0 Comments
By Simi Afroza Mira Unfortunately, it is still a fact that women entrepreneurs receive less funding for their businesses from angel investors and venture capitalists. There is a new resource available that is aimed at…
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January 28, 2015 | 0 Comments
The problems of high rent in America affect everyone, especially those who are fighting against it. According to the New York Daily News, a man who was made iconic for fighting against high rents in…
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by Dr. Boyce Watkins Someone recently asked me how I invest and thought that because my PhD is in Finance, I’d have a bunch of complex Harry Potter tricks that allow me to turn water…
January 31, 2015 | 0 Comments
Reported by April Taylor The Atlanta BlackStar recently published an episode of the The Big Debate. The Big Debate is a South African television series that is marketed as a “town hall debate” show. The show is produced…
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January 31, 2015 | 0 Comments
Sherri Shepherd has been blasted this week in the media for refusing to provide a cent for the surrogate child she agreed to have with her ex-husband, Lamar Sally. It’s been reported that Jessica Bartholomew,…
January 31, 2015 | 0 Comments
More and more people are earning college degrees. As of 2011, close to one out of every three people over 25 held a bachelor’s degree, according to a U.S. Census Bureau release. “As recently as…
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By Michael Whitney Auto insurance is a product that is a must have if you drive a vehicle. And every year, it seems as if it’s getting more expensive in every state. Insurance quote.com compiled…
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Do you think that black people are too likely to want to become entertainers and athletes? A lot of people feel that these activities are destructive in the lives of young black men, drawing them…
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January 29, 2015 | 0 Comments
By Simi Afroza Mira It was announced Monday by top officials in the Koch brothers’ political organization that they were setting a budget of $889 million for 2016. The announcement was made at the winter…
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January 29, 2015 | 0 Comments
April V. Taylor The end of the Civil War and the emancipation of slaves in America did not necessarily usher in a better life for freed slaves, especially in the South. As many freed slaves…
January 29, 2015 | 0 Comments
BY: John “Hennry” Harris TMZ previously reported that Lil Wayne filed a lawsuit against his record label, Cash Money Records, for reported $8 million over nonpayment of an advance on an album and the company…
January 29, 2015 | 0 Comments
By Teneshia “Miss Money Sense” LaFaye I was looking at my new beige and taupe designer shoes today to try to figure out how they are worth $160. I mean they are only protecting my…
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January 28, 2015 | 0 Comments
By Dr. Samori Swygert Americans are generally aware of the basic use of prisons, and some understand the prison industry. Some of us are also aware of the revenue generated from the prison system. Many argue…
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January 28, 2015 | 0 Comments
Reported by Maria Lloyd Major corporations appear to have more concern and respect for Black culture than most Black celebrities. Timberland, an American manufacturer and retailer of outdoors wear with a focus on footwear, has…
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January 28, 2015 | 0 Comments
By Angela L. Braden Dwyane Wade was fined $15,000 for flipping off unruly fans that were yelling obscenities about his wife, actress Gabrielle Union. The incident occurred last Wednesday when the Miami Heat were in…
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January 28, 2015 | 0 Comments
The rapper Ludacris has always worked to be a very good father. He also figured out that sometimes, good fatherhood requires fighting for your day in court. That’s what he was able to do and…
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January 28, 2015 | 0 Comments
In this episode of Financial Lovemaking, S. Tia Brown and I discuss Financial Infidelity. This is when your partner does things with money that affect you, but are kept secret from you. Some believe that…
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