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National Financial Literacy Month: Empowering Yourself Through Financial Literacy

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This month, we celebrate financial literacy. I know, I know, boring subject, but it is important to remember its value. Its interconnection to our daily lives, our future lives, and our future generations, is critical to our overall well-being. Check out Generational Wealth in the Black Culture: Past and Present for a quick reminder. It

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Women of Color in Powerful Positions

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In our society, women of color are often hired for positions because employers must demonstrate diversity throughout their organization. For a company to succeed, employees and clients of all backgrounds must feel welcomed to gain support or raise funds. Many companies feel pressured to express their support or opposition by making statements. The Struggle For

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Transgender Day of Visibility, March 31

International Transgender Day of Visibility

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Acknowledging Struggle and Making Way for Change International Transgender Day of Visibility is on Friday, March 31st. This holiday celebrates non-binary and transgender people and acknowledges their strength and resilience. It is also a time to celebrate and acknowledge the contributions that trans and non-binary community members have made and reflect upon the ongoing issues

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Four Places to Visit for Women’s History Month

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Though the month of March, and, with it, Women’s History Month are drawing to a close, there are still several ways to continue learning about and celebrating the countless women that have made and are making our world a better place. Now that a cold and erratic winter has given way to a sunny spring,

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The Story Behind Women’s History Month

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Women History Month was created to recognize and celebrate the contributions and accomplishments of women throughout American History. It takes place every year from March 1st to March 31st. It is often celebrated with showcases, exhibits, panels, and other events. While Women’s History Month is a big deal, many people don’t know it wasn’t celebrated

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Breaking Barriers: Remarkable Women of Color Who Made History

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Women have achieved ground-breaking things throughout history in various disciplines, frequently in predominately male sectors. Women of color must overcome extra barriers and hurdles to conquer these challenges. This article will showcase some amazing women of color who have made history by being stand-outs in male-dominated sectors. Katherine Johnson Katherine Johnson was born in White

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