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 Launches at Tuskegee University and Eight Other HBCUs
Student Freedom Initiative will make its first official debut in fall 2021, launching at Tuskegee University and eight other Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for the 2021-2022 academic year. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring freedom in professional and life choices for students attending Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs),
Helping Black-Owned Businesses Survive and Thrive
It’s no secret that many restaurants are struggling right now. According to Fortune Magazine, more than 110,000 eating and drinking establishments in the United States closed for business — temporarily or permanently — since the beginning of the health and economic crisis. For the last year and a half, Robert
How to Direct Capital for Racial and Economic Justice
At a Racial & Economic Justice Virtual Town Hall in April, organized and hosted by Roland Martin, Robert F. Smith discussed how to direct capital for the purpose of ending systemic inequities in the Black community. The talk, which covered a range of topics from corporate responsibility to economic activism,
3 Ways Robert F. Smith is Helping Bridge Gaps in Outdoor Access
With the summer right around the corner, people are turning their attention outdoors and looking for fun activities. Experiencing the outdoors is so important, particularly for kids, who through experience can learn to become more responsible stewards of nature. Unfortunately, many barriers to equal access to high-quality outdoor experiences still
Honoring the History of Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a celebration of the end of slavery in the United States. It celebrates June 19, 1865, when enslaved Black people in Texas were declared free by Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger of the Union Army. Texas was one of the final holdouts of the Confederacy and the slave trade.
The Reopening of the Smithsonian and the Power of Museums to Tell Black History
In a major move for the reopening of museums across the globe, the Smithsonian Institution recently announced the opening of eight of their facilities to the public this May. All locations will reopen with added health and safety measures and visitors will need to reserve free timed-entry passes for all
Student Freedom Initiative Launches at Tuskegee University and Eight Other HBCUs
Student Freedom Initiative will make its first official debut in fall 2021, launching at Tuskegee University and eight other Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for the 2021-2022 academic year. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring freedom in professional and life choices for students attending Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs),
Helping Black-Owned Businesses Survive and Thrive
It’s no secret that many restaurants are struggling right now. According to Fortune Magazine, more than 110,000 eating and drinking establishments in the United States closed for business — temporarily or permanently — since the beginning of the health and economic crisis. For the last year and a half, Robert
How to Direct Capital for Racial and Economic Justice
At a Racial & Economic Justice Virtual Town Hall in April, organized and hosted by Roland Martin, Robert F. Smith discussed how to direct capital for the purpose of ending systemic inequities in the Black community. The talk, which covered a range of topics from corporate responsibility to economic activism,
3 Ways Robert F. Smith is Helping Bridge Gaps in Outdoor Access
With the summer right around the corner, people are turning their attention outdoors and looking for fun activities. Experiencing the outdoors is so important, particularly for kids, who through experience can learn to become more responsible stewards of nature. Unfortunately, many barriers to equal access to high-quality outdoor experiences still
Honoring the History of Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a celebration of the end of slavery in the United States. It celebrates June 19, 1865, when enslaved Black people in Texas were declared free by Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger of the Union Army. Texas was one of the final holdouts of the Confederacy and the slave trade.
The Reopening of the Smithsonian and the Power of Museums to Tell Black History
In a major move for the reopening of museums across the globe, the Smithsonian Institution recently announced the opening of eight of their facilities to the public this May. All locations will reopen with added health and safety measures and visitors will need to reserve free timed-entry passes for all
