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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In my previous post entitled Retiring While Black, I shared how Black people fare in terms of retirement readiness. I revealed, although no surprise, that Black people face more obstacles than white people when it comes to retirement readiness and retiring without debt. In this post, I want to discuss how to retire not in
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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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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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The content of this article is satirical and represents a work of fiction or Fake News. The names of the characters within are fictitious. Social media influencer Mack Wade, who boasts over one hundred million followers across his Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and TikTok accounts, claimed victory on Tuesday in his shocking bid for California’s 34th congressional
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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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Let me take a moment to introduce myself. I am a baker, custom cake-maker extraordinaire, and decorator who is currently enjoying the sweet life. I look forward to sharing my journey of the highs and lows of starting a home-based bakery, being an entrepreneurial baker, the latest themes and trending techniques, and how I successfully
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Ready, set, go! Well, after 43 years of being a public servant, I finally hit the button and submitted my notification to retire! Is there more I can contribute to the workplace? Yes. Am I really ready to retire? I believe so. Emotionally, yes. Financially? Hmmm. Since the onset of the pandemic, there has been
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It’s often said that things will get worse before they get better. In the case of overpolicing, just how much worse do they have to get? All Too Common American police brutality is so routine that the average instance of it fails to astound. Police officers across the country harass, assault, maim and kill the
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February is a month of commemoration, acknowledgment, and reflection; it’s the month of honoring Black history. It is the cadence of celebration where glasses are raised to the symphony of freedom. This month of remembrance allows us to revisit the tales of our great ancestors’ struggle, passion, and fight that never ceases to inspire. It
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