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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Recognizing Racial Gaps in Home Ownership
For many people in the United States, owning a home with the classic “white picket fence” is a key part of the American Dream. Unfortunately, that dream of home ownership is not always equally accessible. A recent study conducted by the National Association of Realtors found severe gaps in home
Celebrating Earth Day 2021 and Honoring the Intersectional Fight Against Climate Change
Every year since 1970, billions of people around the world have celebrated Earth Day on April 22 as an annual tradition to mobilize global collaboration towards restoring, maintaining and cleaning our planet. This Earth Day, amidst the rising effects of climate change, activists and organizations are asking global citizens to

Robert F. Smith’s Philanthropic Vision
In 2017, when he took the Giving Pledge, Robert F. Smith made a statement regarding philanthropy to which he has adhered and expanded upon. In his Giving Pledge statement Smith explained why he wished to contribute half of his net-worth during his lifetime. Smith’s focus was the “Fourth Industrial Revolution:”
Sing with Carnegie Hall Offers Virtual Music Education Programs for Children
We’re all familiar with remote work and entertainment now, and entertainment venues are no different. Just this spring, Carnegie Hall launched a new program that allows families to safely engage with music at home. The new video series, Sing with Carnegie Hall, features weekly interactive sing-alongs covering a range of
Black Accountant Group Selects Darryl R. Matthews Sr. as President and CEO
The National Society of Black Certified Public Accountants (NSBCPA) has selected Darryl R. Matthews Sr. to serve as its President and CEO. Matthews is an experienced and well-respected leader with a diverse set of experiences under his belt — all of this will help serve the needs and mission of
Upcoming Anniversaries of Some of the Country’s Most Celebrated National Parks
While we might naturally think of our national parks as an ever-present part of our country’s history, in reality, they’re a fairly new concept. On March 1, 1872, Congress established the very first national park: Yellowstone National Park. The designation of Yellowstone prompted a land conservation movement, leading to the
Recognizing Racial Gaps in Home Ownership
For many people in the United States, owning a home with the classic “white picket fence” is a key part of the American Dream. Unfortunately, that dream of home ownership is not always equally accessible. A recent study conducted by the National Association of Realtors found severe gaps in home
Celebrating Earth Day 2021 and Honoring the Intersectional Fight Against Climate Change
Every year since 1970, billions of people around the world have celebrated Earth Day on April 22 as an annual tradition to mobilize global collaboration towards restoring, maintaining and cleaning our planet. This Earth Day, amidst the rising effects of climate change, activists and organizations are asking global citizens to

Robert F. Smith’s Philanthropic Vision
In 2017, when he took the Giving Pledge, Robert F. Smith made a statement regarding philanthropy to which he has adhered and expanded upon. In his Giving Pledge statement Smith explained why he wished to contribute half of his net-worth during his lifetime. Smith’s focus was the “Fourth Industrial Revolution:”
Sing with Carnegie Hall Offers Virtual Music Education Programs for Children
We’re all familiar with remote work and entertainment now, and entertainment venues are no different. Just this spring, Carnegie Hall launched a new program that allows families to safely engage with music at home. The new video series, Sing with Carnegie Hall, features weekly interactive sing-alongs covering a range of
Black Accountant Group Selects Darryl R. Matthews Sr. as President and CEO
The National Society of Black Certified Public Accountants (NSBCPA) has selected Darryl R. Matthews Sr. to serve as its President and CEO. Matthews is an experienced and well-respected leader with a diverse set of experiences under his belt — all of this will help serve the needs and mission of
Upcoming Anniversaries of Some of the Country’s Most Celebrated National Parks
While we might naturally think of our national parks as an ever-present part of our country’s history, in reality, they’re a fairly new concept. On March 1, 1872, Congress established the very first national park: Yellowstone National Park. The designation of Yellowstone prompted a land conservation movement, leading to the