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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How to Make Higher Education Loans More Equitable
The Education Trust, a nonprofit education think tank, published a report in December detailing how students of color can be left behind in the application process for federal loan assistance. For many underrepresented students, these loans are a critical necessity to access a college education. The true percentage of just
Analyzing 2020 Unemployment and STEM Job Trends
In December 2020, Steve Lucas, CEO of iCIMS, joined Yahoo Finance Live to discuss the November 2020 jobs report for the United States. Nationally, 245,000 jobs were reinstated back into the economy, and the intent to hire was looking up. However, the number of jobs created was slightly lower than
How Be Woke.Vote Increased Black Voter Turnout in 2020
After a drop in turnout in the 2016 election compared to 2012, turnout among Black voters in 2020 increased. This followed the work of many organizations and influential leaders, from grassroots groups to national political figures, who fought to ensure that Black voters across the country made their voices heard
How CDFIs Are Improving Tech Infrastructure to Close Racial Wealth Gaps
In the wake of federal stimulus packages that saw an explosion of loan disbursements to small businesses throughout the countries, community development financial institution’s (CDFIs) found a problem. Because their technology platforms are not up to date with what the banking industry broadly employs, they were unable to get cash-strapped
The Student Freedom Initiative is Investing in Black Futures
In September 2019, Robert F. Smith paid off the college loan debt of the entire graduating class of Morehouse College, a Historically Black College & University (HBCU), as well as the student loan debt taken on by the class’ parents. This moment changed hundreds of lives forever, and made a
STEM Programs for Students Over Winter Break
Winter break is a time when most students unwind and relax, using the few weeks to enjoy their favorite hobbies. In that regard, young Robert F. Smith was no different than kids today. During high school, he used his breaks to get more acquainted with technology, especially computers. He would
How to Make Higher Education Loans More Equitable
The Education Trust, a nonprofit education think tank, published a report in December detailing how students of color can be left behind in the application process for federal loan assistance. For many underrepresented students, these loans are a critical necessity to access a college education. The true percentage of just
Analyzing 2020 Unemployment and STEM Job Trends
In December 2020, Steve Lucas, CEO of iCIMS, joined Yahoo Finance Live to discuss the November 2020 jobs report for the United States. Nationally, 245,000 jobs were reinstated back into the economy, and the intent to hire was looking up. However, the number of jobs created was slightly lower than
How Be Woke.Vote Increased Black Voter Turnout in 2020
After a drop in turnout in the 2016 election compared to 2012, turnout among Black voters in 2020 increased. This followed the work of many organizations and influential leaders, from grassroots groups to national political figures, who fought to ensure that Black voters across the country made their voices heard
How CDFIs Are Improving Tech Infrastructure to Close Racial Wealth Gaps
In the wake of federal stimulus packages that saw an explosion of loan disbursements to small businesses throughout the countries, community development financial institution’s (CDFIs) found a problem. Because their technology platforms are not up to date with what the banking industry broadly employs, they were unable to get cash-strapped
The Student Freedom Initiative is Investing in Black Futures
In September 2019, Robert F. Smith paid off the college loan debt of the entire graduating class of Morehouse College, a Historically Black College & University (HBCU), as well as the student loan debt taken on by the class’ parents. This moment changed hundreds of lives forever, and made a
STEM Programs for Students Over Winter Break
Winter break is a time when most students unwind and relax, using the few weeks to enjoy their favorite hobbies. In that regard, young Robert F. Smith was no different than kids today. During high school, he used his breaks to get more acquainted with technology, especially computers. He would
