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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Diversity Commitments Lag Behind Promises of Equity
Social media was alive with pledges of unity and diversity in Summer 2020. Virtual spaces echoed the relatively young and multiethnic movement in support of Black Lives Matter following the brutal and public killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 25. Companies and business leaders took notice. In
Family Fun Month 2021: Affordable and Engaging Activities
This August marks Family Fun Month, an annual celebration of engaging activities to do with your family. As we mark the final month of summer and many families prepare for their children to go back to school, there’s no better time to celebrate the joys of summer and the outdoors.

How Robert F. Smith Became a Billionaire
Those looking for Robert F. Smith’s secrets to becoming a billionaire should study his journey to the top — from his extensive education in engineering and finance to his founding of Vista Equity Partners — and all the hard work that got him there. He’s also a savvy businessman who
Discussing Ways Corporations Can Help Advance Racial Equity
This last year has been particularly hard for many Americans, but communities of color have been hit hardest. Recent analysis by the New York Times found that women and communities of color have been impacted the most by the health and economic crisis of the past year, with Black and
5 Donations Made to Universities and Students in May 2021
In 2019, entrepreneur, chemical engineer and philanthropist Robert F. Smith made history by making, not one, but two significant donations to a notable historically Black college or university (HBCU): Morehouse College. In January 2019, Smith donated over $1.5 million to create a scholarship program and establish an on-campus park to
Marking the 105th Anniversary of Our National Parks
August 25, 2021 marks the 105th anniversary of the creation of the National Park Service (NPS). In a 1916 act signed by President Woodrow Wilson, the federal government established the fundamental mission, philosophy and policies of a group within the U.S. Department of Interior responsible for overseeing the nation’s national
Diversity Commitments Lag Behind Promises of Equity
Social media was alive with pledges of unity and diversity in Summer 2020. Virtual spaces echoed the relatively young and multiethnic movement in support of Black Lives Matter following the brutal and public killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 25. Companies and business leaders took notice. In
Family Fun Month 2021: Affordable and Engaging Activities
This August marks Family Fun Month, an annual celebration of engaging activities to do with your family. As we mark the final month of summer and many families prepare for their children to go back to school, there’s no better time to celebrate the joys of summer and the outdoors.

How Robert F. Smith Became a Billionaire
Those looking for Robert F. Smith’s secrets to becoming a billionaire should study his journey to the top — from his extensive education in engineering and finance to his founding of Vista Equity Partners — and all the hard work that got him there. He’s also a savvy businessman who
Discussing Ways Corporations Can Help Advance Racial Equity
This last year has been particularly hard for many Americans, but communities of color have been hit hardest. Recent analysis by the New York Times found that women and communities of color have been impacted the most by the health and economic crisis of the past year, with Black and
5 Donations Made to Universities and Students in May 2021
In 2019, entrepreneur, chemical engineer and philanthropist Robert F. Smith made history by making, not one, but two significant donations to a notable historically Black college or university (HBCU): Morehouse College. In January 2019, Smith donated over $1.5 million to create a scholarship program and establish an on-campus park to
Marking the 105th Anniversary of Our National Parks
August 25, 2021 marks the 105th anniversary of the creation of the National Park Service (NPS). In a 1916 act signed by President Woodrow Wilson, the federal government established the fundamental mission, philosophy and policies of a group within the U.S. Department of Interior responsible for overseeing the nation’s national