Film and panelists promote wealth-building in black community
Staff Report A new movie is attempting to awaken the black community to its reported buying power of $1.3 trillion by 2017 (Nielsen). It’s no …
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Program aims to transform blacks’ relationship with money
By MICHELLE HOLLINGER MHollinger@sfltimes.com Eradicating poverty in the black community is one of those intractable, seemingly impossible goals that individuals, organizations and politicians seem to …
Miami-Dade County attempts to block Duran Duran concert
Associated Press KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. – The band Duran Duran is facing opposition in its bid to play in Key Biscayne from the government of …
Chipotle corporate urges workers to stay home if they are sick
By CANDICE CHOI AP Food Industry Writer NEW YORK – Chipotle repeatedly told employees they need to stay home if they feel sick and the …
Congress should pass the Family and Medical Leave Act in 2016
By Congresswoman Frederica Wilson “Today marks the 23rd anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act. In a survey conducted in 2000, nearly 24 million …
FUNdraising Good Times: Philanthropy is alive and well in the African-American community
By Mel and Pearl Shaw Here’s a stereotype to bust: Philanthropy is about large gifts from the rich and the powerful who give to organizations …
Clinton calls Flint water crisis ‘immoral,’ vows personal commitment
By KEN THOMAS and DAVID EGGERT Associated Press FLINT, Mich. – Taking a detour from New Hampshire’s campaign trail, Hillary Clinton said Sunday that a …
Taylor abandons run for Congress
By Daphne Taylor WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – A decision made by Palm Beach County Commissioner Priscilla Taylor has caused an upheaval in one key …
Broward Schools receives $1.2 million STEM grant
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS), the sixth largest public school system in the nation, is the recipient of a $1.2 million grant from the National …
Will America ever create an opportunity economy for all?
As communities of color continue to suffer from financial stress, a new research report provides insights as to how the racial wealth divide is in …