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Usher’s New Look (UNL), a non-profit organization founded by the R&B superstar in 1999, recently announced that it has received a hefty donation. The Truist Foundation has given UNL $500,000 to support its high school leadership program, specifically its financial literacy initiatives, according to a press release. Continue reading Usher’s New Look Non-Profit Receives $500,000 Grant for Financial Literacy Programs
Money talks. And now, more than ever, the private sector is listening to the collective voice of the LGBT community. In many ways, our dollar is as strong as our votes at the ballot box. Continue reading Taking Pride In America’s LGBT Economy
By Frank Holland, CNBC
Nearly a century after Black Wall Street — a center of Black business in the Greenwood district of Tulsa, Oklahoma, that was destroyed in a racial attack — “The Good Doctor” actor Hill Harper is launching a fintech app of the same name to empower investors of color. Continue reading Actor Hill Harper launches The Black Wall Street platform aimed at empowering investors of color
The program is available for low-income Austin residents who have been financially impacted by COVID-19 and are struggling to pay their rent. Continue reading The City of Austin’s RENT Assistance program
By Katie Campione, People
Venus Williams is once again lending her voice to the movement for gender equality.
The five-time Wimbledon champion penned a moving essay for British Vogue on Monday about using her platform to advocate for equal pay. Continue reading Venus Williams Pens Powerful Essay on Gender Equality, Announces Campaign to Advocate for Equal Pay
We believe investing is a great way to build your wealth and help your money work for you. But buying into misinformation could cause you to make bad choices as an investor. Continue reading 3 Investing Myths That Could Hurt Your Chances of Getting Rich
The past year has been one of the most difficult, trying, and consequential times in recent memory. A global pandemic, a prolonged lockdown, impeachment proceedings, widespread social change, and an election to boot! But if you’ve been sitting back and not acting, you’re missing out in more ways than one.
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Today, JPMorgan Chase announced new long-term commitments to advance racial equity. The firm will harness its expertise in business, policy and philanthropy and commit an additional $30 billion over the next five years to provide economic opportunity to underserved communities, especially the Black and Latinx communities.
Continue reading JPMorgan Chase Commits $30 Billion to Advance Racial Equity
by Andrew J. Tudor, Financial Advisor with Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company. It’s always a great time to reevaluate your financial goals and dreams for the future. Continue reading 7 Myths About Saving for Retirement
JPMorgan Chase recently announced that Brian Lamb has been named the Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion, a newly created position at the firm. Lamb, who will report to the Continue reading JPMorgan Chase Announces Brian Lamb as Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion
Ashaunda Davis, Financial Advisor with Northwestern Mutual
It’s likely at some point in time you will find yourself between jobs. Whether you were laid off or you willingly left your previous job, this is not an easy time for anyone. But Continue reading 5 Ways to Keep Your Finances in Check When Between Jobs
According to the National Black Chamber of Commerce, African American entrepreneurship and college graduation rates are both on the rise; however, even as these rates increase, Continue reading The Retirement Gap: Eight Ways African Americans Can Save for 65
