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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Closing the Digital Divide: Students of Color Disproportionately Lack Internet Access
In October 2021, Robert F. Smith participated in a virtual panel hosted by World Economic Forum (WEF) to discuss digital inclusion and how to “mobilize and scale-up technologies” to create equitable internet access. As schools continue to shift toward online learning, students of color are left behind because their households
The Sphinx Organization Hosts Its Sixth Annual SphinxConnect Convention
“Cellist-Ifetayo-Ali-Landing-performs” by Sphinx Music Competition The Sphinx Organization was founded in 1997 for the purpose of increasing the “representation of Black and Latinx artists in classical music and recognizing excellence.” In service of that purpose, the Sphinx Organization offers a variety of programs for its students within four categories: education and access,
Celebrating the Legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
“Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” by GPA Photo Archive The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is celebrated as one of the most iconic and impactful advocates for racial justice in the United States. He dedicated his life to championing civil rights and eradicating racial inequality. The national holiday in honor of
The NMAAHC’s Great Migration Home Movie Project
In September 2016, the Smithsonian opened its 19th museum to the public, the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). One purpose of the museum is “to promote and highlight the contributions of African Americans.” And one of the ways the museum is going about this is making
New HBCU Reopens in Michigan to Teach Black Students Design Skills
Recently, education website Inside Higher Ed, noted the record number of applicants to many HBCUs in 2020-2021.. But that applicant number may grow with the return of a HBCU to the higher education family — and its unique offer to educate students for free. Previously known as Lewis College of
Five Black Leaders Who Raised the Bar in 2021
Chris Paul Tulane Public Relations, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 2021 was a historic year for the U.S. — we continued working through the global health and economic crisis, swore in the first woman and the first person of color to be Vice President, and 50 women of color were
Closing the Digital Divide: Students of Color Disproportionately Lack Internet Access
In October 2021, Robert F. Smith participated in a virtual panel hosted by World Economic Forum (WEF) to discuss digital inclusion and how to “mobilize and scale-up technologies” to create equitable internet access. As schools continue to shift toward online learning, students of color are left behind because their households
The Sphinx Organization Hosts Its Sixth Annual SphinxConnect Convention
“Cellist-Ifetayo-Ali-Landing-performs” by Sphinx Music Competition The Sphinx Organization was founded in 1997 for the purpose of increasing the “representation of Black and Latinx artists in classical music and recognizing excellence.” In service of that purpose, the Sphinx Organization offers a variety of programs for its students within four categories: education and access,
Celebrating the Legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
“Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” by GPA Photo Archive The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is celebrated as one of the most iconic and impactful advocates for racial justice in the United States. He dedicated his life to championing civil rights and eradicating racial inequality. The national holiday in honor of
The NMAAHC’s Great Migration Home Movie Project
In September 2016, the Smithsonian opened its 19th museum to the public, the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). One purpose of the museum is “to promote and highlight the contributions of African Americans.” And one of the ways the museum is going about this is making
New HBCU Reopens in Michigan to Teach Black Students Design Skills
Recently, education website Inside Higher Ed, noted the record number of applicants to many HBCUs in 2020-2021.. But that applicant number may grow with the return of a HBCU to the higher education family — and its unique offer to educate students for free. Previously known as Lewis College of
Five Black Leaders Who Raised the Bar in 2021
Chris Paul Tulane Public Relations, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 2021 was a historic year for the U.S. — we continued working through the global health and economic crisis, swore in the first woman and the first person of color to be Vice President, and 50 women of color were
