In already unprecedented times, the state of Black America has seen major turmoil in the last few months. Between two national crises, COVID-19 and the current horrific racial injustices, time has never been more crucial for real change. One thing that continues to become more obvious is that true help will not come from the […]
Numerous surveys show that many Americans live paycheck to paycheck, have little saved for retirement, and lack fundamental financial knowledge. Part of the problem, experts say, is that financial literacy has not been emphasized in American education; only 21 states require high school students to take a personal finance-related class. If parents want their children to learn the […]
Goal-based savings and financial literacy app Goalsetter, has teamed up with Robert F. Smith, chairman of Vista Equity Partners, Black TikTok Influencers, and Sean Ali-Waddell, Jr., activist and cousin of Muhammad Ali, in a Juneteenth movement to sign one million Black youth up for Goalsetter savings accounts. The #SavingOurSelves initiative, designed to help break the cycle of generational poverty […]
=SPACE, the co-working space centering multicultural business owners, has launched digital programming available nationwide and streaming weekly on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram. The intersectional programming which mirrors that of the physical location in Newark, spans from meditation and wellness sessions for members to cope with anxiety and stress, to other interactive offerings and skill-building workshops […]
Many of us don’t know as much about managing our finances as we would like to, and during times of crisis, change, or stress, proper money management tends to become top of mind. We’re in luck, Finance Guru, Marcus Barney is here to provide financial direction to navigate and become recession-proof with a new digital course […]
By Jim White, PhD After a month of quarantine under the pall of COVID-19, corporate leaders can take an objective look at how their companies are faring remotely. What makes working remotely successful? Companies that invested in the ability for teams to work remotely prior to this pandemic have an edge. Perhaps they already had in place […]
Over 3 million people in the U.S. have recently filed unemployment claims as a result of the severe economic impact of the coronavirus. Some of those suddenly jobless have limited financial resources besides unemployment benefits. Others are fortunate to have emergency savings or investment vehicles they can draw from such as a 401(k). Then there […]
The Ascend Long Island program proudly presents a free Zoom series for diverse businesses. The four-part series of workshops is designed to provide sustainable information and resources on maintaining and thriving during the COVID-19 pandemic. April 14, 2020 – “Resources For Your Financial Survival & Recovery” April 21, 2020 – “Crisis Management Strategies For Small Businesses” April […]
On April 6, 2020 America lost an icon Earl Graves, Sr., founder of Black Enterprise Magazine. Black Enterprise Magazine has been a staple to Black America across states, counties, towns and villages. I fondly remember reading Black Enterprise during my young adult years and the impact that this leading publication in Black America had on […]
Anthony Quinones Launches Interim CFOs Combining Business Acumen And Coaching Experience To Help Emerging Startups, Creatives and Nonprofits grow to the next level. Anthony Quinones holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and has 20+ years experience working in the publishing, insurance, non-profit and startup spaces. HOW WE WORK: Even though we’re accountants we’re in the […]
Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. President/New York District Office of the United States Small Business Administration 2019 Small Business Champion featured on Beyond Focus Media TV Show. Mr. Andrews is featured in the Amazon No. 1 Bestseller Book Our Stories: Our Voices Black Men Speak Their Truth – http://www.ourstoriesourvoices.com/phil-andrews/ For more information on […]
The National Power Networking Business Series Pre-Conference event held on Friday, February 22, 2020 at the Arverne By the Bay Community Center receives rave reviews from attendees. The Pre-Conference Power Networking event was a joint collaboration between New York largest African American Chamber LIAACC, The Power Networking Business Series and, Arverne By The Bay Community […]
On the 4th of April 2020, women will assemble at Hofstra University for the 3rd annual International Women’s Conference. This extraordinary International Women’s Conference is hosted by Dr. Neva Media – www.drnevamedia.tv . The theme of this conference is Health and Wealth. Host and participants of the conference includes Dr. Neva Alexander, Bill Clearre, Partner […]
New Book Our Stories , Our Voices: Black Men Speak Their Truth Book 1 is available for launch sale on Amazon.com starting February 17, 2020. Black Men telling their stories and speaking their truth will give readers a glimpse into their live as well as provide an inspiration for many generations into the future. Our […]
Andrew Morrison, former Oprah Winfrey Show guest is set to headline Power Networking Business Conference in New York April 18, 2020. The conference is a One Day Conference includes Breakfast & Lunch, Forums, Panels, Workshops, Business 2 Business Networking, Business 2 Consumer Networking, Value-based training, Exhibitors, Professional Headshots available for purchase and One Minute Commercials […]
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