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N.A.R.E.B. IS PREPARING ITS ATTACK AGAINST THE DECLINE OF BLACK HOMEOWNERSHIP

September 9, 2019 admin Comments Off

War Has Been Declared On the Declining Black Homeownership Rate In America As of 2nd quarter 2019, the Black homeownership rate stands at 40.6%…the lowest number in more than 50 years. In comparison, the homeownership rate for Non-Hispanic Whites, reported by the U.S. […]

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Laugh House LLC-Clean comedy shows in Prince George’s county, Maryland. Laugh House shows you a good time!

August 30, 2019 admin Comments Off

Laugh House was opened by an African-American woman with an education background. The shows are in Prince George’s county, Maryland and it’s niche is clean comedy. Some of the best comics in the nation are challenged to keep it clean! […]

Anwar Aiken of LEAD YOUniversity-Leadership Starts With You

August 28, 2019 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks Tell us about your company and services.We believe that people want to be better, but don’t always know how to be better. LEAD YOUniversity was founded on the belief that Leadership starts with you. And, that you […]

Cirilo R. Manego III Principal of The Manego Group- Making A Difference In Our Society

August 28, 2019 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks Tell us about your education. Education to me comes in two forms: formal and informal. Often times what I end up using on a daily basis is my informal education. But that’s not to say part of […]

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Howard University’s Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick on Sickle Cell, Steph Curry and Tech Advancements

August 27, 2019 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Books Just 24 hours after the announcement that NBA champion Steph Curry is supporting a new era of golf teams at Howard University for the next six years, we spoke with the institution’s president Dr. Wayne A. I. […]

“The 1619 Project”: Nikole Hannah-Jones Confronts the Truth About Slavery

August 25, 2019 admin Comments Off

By Nikole Hannah-Jones The 1619 Project is a major initiative from The New York Times observing the 400th anniversary of the beginning of American slavery. It aims to reframe the country’s history, understanding 1619 as our true founding, and placing […]

Patrick Young / Founder and Executive Director of SHARP Men

August 22, 2019 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks Tell us about your organization. SHARP Men, we are a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization which offers professional attire and resources for men trying to overcome workforce barriers to employment. What inspired you to help the men in […]

Diversity in Dental Profession Brings Better Care

August 20, 2019 admin Comments Off

By Terry Stanton When it comes to having access to quality health care, minorities still lag behind their white counterparts, research shows, and that can include dental and orthodontic problems that get postponed or go untreated. “This is a huge […]

Shannon LaNier @MrShannonLanier News Anchor, Houston’s CW Morning Show Father/Family Influencer & Author

August 19, 2019 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks How is life as a father?Fatherhood is the best and hardest thing that has ever happened to me. I wake up happy everyday b/c of my kids and go to bed exhausted b/c of the same. LOL […]

American Psychological Association CEO on Gun Violence and Mental Health

August 6, 2019 admin 0

Blaming mental illness for gun violence is simplistic, inaccurate — and prevents us from solving the problem Following is the statement of Arthur C. Evans Jr., PhD, CEO of the American Psychological Association, in reaction to President Trump’s statements today […]

Lisa T. French- Founder and Board President, of B’Fly Girls Inc.

August 5, 2019 admin 0

By Taroue BrooksPhotos John Walder Tell us about your education. I am from Atlanta, GA and my early education was in Atlanta Public School District, which is where I experienced supportive, caring and motivating adults (primarily women) who believed in […]

Dr. Andrea Lewis Miller Former LeMoyne-Owen College President Joins The AMEC Group as President and CEO

July 30, 2019 admin 0

By Taroue Brooks Tell us about your education. I Received a B.S. degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. Received a M.S. and Ph.D degree in Cell and Developmental Biology. Studied at Oak Ridge National Laboratories, Woods HOLE National […]

Black Classic Press-While America celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing, we are celebrating the pioneers of African Americans in flight.

July 19, 2019 admin 0

ABOUT STORMING THE HEAVENS In Storming the Heavens, Gerald Horne presents the early struggle of African-Americans to gain the right to fly. This struggle involved pioneers like Bessie Coleman, who traveled to World War I era Paris in order to gain […]

Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett represents the United States Virgin Islands’ at-large Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives

July 19, 2019 admin 0

By Japera Krigger Japera: Good day Congresswoman, you are a quarter of the way through your third term representing the U.S. Virgin Islands, what is your top priority in the 116th Congress? Congresswoman Plaskett: Since coming to Congress my top […]

Tom Lewis Oink Group Inc. CEO/Founder: increasing college graduation rates and decreasing student loans

July 16, 2019 admin 0

By Taroue Brooks What is your company’s mission? Our mission is to increase college graduation rates and decrease the borrowing of student loans in underserved communities through parent engagement. Tell us about a success story that was a direct result […]

Innovative Tiny Houses in Washington DC Make A BIG Impact

July 4, 2019 admin 0

Tiny houses and small homes dazzled at the first-ever Innovative Housing Showcase, co-hosted by the National Association of Home Builders and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Dr. Ben CarsonSecretary of Housing and Urban DevelopmentInnovative Housing Showcase […]