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A Black doctor in a white jacket places the metal part of their stethoscope on the belly of a Black pregnant woman

Black Maternal Health: Addressing Critical Health Disparities

News of pregnancy often marks the beginning of an overwhelming but exciting journey. For those from underserved communities, this news can be overshadowed by fear. Despite advancements in obstetric health care, the U.S. has one of the highest maternal mortality rates among developed countries. The rates of Black maternal mortality

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A Black father and son sit and talk together in an open hatch back

Black Generational Wealth: Building Wealth Beyond a Lifetime

Key Takeaways: Generational wealth is wealth assets passed down to future generations. A lack of wealth investments passed down within families in the Black community can contribute to the widening of the racial wealth gap.  Black generational wealth can be built through stock market investments, entrepreneurship, homeownership and other real

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Two people shaking hands over a laptop on a white counter

Systemic Change: Driving Meaningful Transformation

When we hear about a new or growing global crisis, oftentimes, society reacts quickly and makes pledges to fix the responsible system. Yet, many of these promises are made in haste. As a result of acting too quickly, people and organizations sometimes overcommit and cannot deliver on their commitments to

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An overhead view of a suburban neighborhood on a sunny day with four streets converging into an intersection

Suburbanization, Unveiled: A Comprehensive Overview

The suburbs have been a longstanding symbol of the traditional American dream. For many, the term “suburb” conjures thoughts of tree-lined streets with homes with manicured lawns and white picket fences. However, these seemingly perfect communities have significantly changed over the last few decades to fit the changing needs of

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A Black doctor in a white jacket places the metal part of their stethoscope on the belly of a Black pregnant woman

Black Maternal Health: Addressing Critical Health Disparities

News of pregnancy often marks the beginning of an overwhelming but exciting journey. For those from underserved communities, this news can be overshadowed by fear. Despite advancements in obstetric health care, the U.S. has one of the highest maternal mortality rates among developed countries. The rates of Black maternal mortality

Read More →
A Black father and son sit and talk together in an open hatch back

Black Generational Wealth: Building Wealth Beyond a Lifetime

Key Takeaways: Generational wealth is wealth assets passed down to future generations. A lack of wealth investments passed down within families in the Black community can contribute to the widening of the racial wealth gap.  Black generational wealth can be built through stock market investments, entrepreneurship, homeownership and other real

Read More →
Two people shaking hands over a laptop on a white counter

Systemic Change: Driving Meaningful Transformation

When we hear about a new or growing global crisis, oftentimes, society reacts quickly and makes pledges to fix the responsible system. Yet, many of these promises are made in haste. As a result of acting too quickly, people and organizations sometimes overcommit and cannot deliver on their commitments to

Read More →
An overhead view of a suburban neighborhood on a sunny day with four streets converging into an intersection

Suburbanization, Unveiled: A Comprehensive Overview

The suburbs have been a longstanding symbol of the traditional American dream. For many, the term “suburb” conjures thoughts of tree-lined streets with homes with manicured lawns and white picket fences. However, these seemingly perfect communities have significantly changed over the last few decades to fit the changing needs of

Read More →