The month of April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and a time to reflect on this important issue and understand how we can recognize and support survivors. To begin, we need to define sexual assault. Sexual assault is when one person imposes or forces unwanted sexual behavior on another. Sexual abuse or molestation sometimes involves […]
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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Fighting For the Future of our Black Girls and Black Gender-Expansive Youth The Black Girl Freedom Fund (BGFF) is a 10-year philanthropic initiative designed to invest in the brain trust, innovation, health, safety, education, artistic visions, research, and joy of Black girls and their families. The fund’s goal is to help support the empowerment of
For a variety of reasons, women have historically been underpaid and treated differently in the workplace. The disparity between men and women cannot be justified by any of these reasons. Considering that men perceive women to be the weaker sex may explain why women are not paid the same as men. It may be true
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
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,
The state of Maryland has a very rich history. It played a major role in the formation of the United States and is constantly changing. So, it is no surprise that annually, at the end of March, the “Old Line State” is celebrated. Maryland Day is about celebrating Maryland’s history and what Maryland has become.
How much do you know about World Social Work Day? Celebrated annually on the third Tuesday of March since 2007, the fairly little-known holiday shines a light on the people and organizations that make up one of the most altruistic fields in existence. There’s also not merely a World Social Work Day, but March has
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
