March 2023

The Return to The Den

The whispers had reigned in continuance  In the thought of anguish, the voices elapsed  Insanity became nature Eclipsing the shutters of a fleeing light Distasteful to the luxury of respiration  Inundated by a guilty verdict One appointed by self  Inept to a peripatetic passage  To bygones of sorrows and disarray  Remorseless to a past-due repentance  …

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A white boat floating on top of water.

An Eventual Return to My وطن (Home)…

Once again, a vessel set to sail  To a nameless endeavor; in her discovery  A precious pearl, a scarce stone  Embellished with intellect; sophisticated Veins, streaming intertwining threads of grace A torrent of ambrosia, of delectable delight A torrent that overflows, its essence never done Yet, its chalice poisoned and neglectful  Cascading a bitter nectar …

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Up-and-Coming Young Black Entrepreneurs: Eric Jackson

There are over 31 million small businesses currently operating in the United States. However, only 2.3% of these businesses are Black-owned. In some areas, the percentage of businesses that are Black-owned goes up. For example, in the DC Metro Area, 7.7% of businesses are Black-owned. In the Fayetteville Metro Area, 11.2 % of businesses are …

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A row of buildings with windows and balconies.

Unlocking the Door to Affordable Housing

The DCRA Voucher Program The DCRA (Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs) Voucher Program provides rental assistance to low-income individuals and families in the District of Columbia. The program aims to help those in need find secure and affordable housing by offering financial aid to help cover rental costs. Almost 8,000 households in the District …

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Up-and-Coming Black Entrepreneurs: Robert Rhodes

Small businesses are extremely important. They create jobs and provide goods and services to their communities. They are over 5 million employer firms in the United States. Yet, only about 134,567 of them are black-owned. This has widespread effects because business ownership is a very common and reliable source of family wealth. In 2019 The …

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