Why Black-Owned Banks Are More Important Than Ever
Black-owned banks are federally insured financial institutions that are owned by a majority of Black individuals and serve Black communities.
Why Black-Owned Banks Are More Important Than Ever
Black-owned banks are federally insured financial institutions that are owned by a majority of Black individuals and serve Black communities.
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Student Freedom Initiative’s Handling Everyday Life Problems for Students Program
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What Supporting Diversity and Community in the Arts Looks Like in Detroit and Beyond
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The History of School Desegregation in America
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Student Freedom Initiative’s Handling Everyday Life Problems for Students Program
When an everyday life situation, whether it’s a sprained ankle or a minor car repair, can put a student’s future opportunity at risk, something needs to be done. Here’s a look at the impact. According to a recent study by the Federal Reserve, approximately 35% of U.S. adults would be
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“the Shepherd” by Library Street Collective In spring 2023, a church that closed in Detroit, Michigan in 2016 will reopen as the Shepherd, a cultural center to elevate local artists and the creative community. The project was spearheaded by Anthony Curis and JJ Curis, co-owners of the Library Street Collective art gallery.
Columbia Manhattanville Campus Centers on West Harlem Identity
“Kravis at Night” by Columbia Business School In January 2022, Columbia University will open its new Manhattanville campus in New York City’s West Harlem neighborhood. The 17-acre campus will be home to Columbia’s Business School, and features learning spaces, study rooms, a career management center, and an alumni suite. One of the
The History of School Desegregation in America
“Integrated students at Anacostia High School: 1957” by Washington Area Spark As Black History Month kicks off this February, it is important to bring awareness to monumental moments in history that have deeply impacted Black Americans. A pivotal year for the Civil Rights movement was 1954, when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled
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