FEMALE CEO When the pandemic struck, it hit certain industries pretty hard. For the working poor, it drove them into poverty. For those who had less, it just about destroyed their lives. So Dr. Jacklyn A. Chisholm, the CEO of Step Forward, formerly the Council for Economic Opportunities of GreaterContinue Reading
There was a time in America when Blacks could call the police and expect to receive the help they were looking for. But recent events involving several cases of Blacks being killed after calling the police make the situation very scary. When Ma’Khia Bryant was killed by the very policeContinue Reading
Congress just lost a democrat to become the first woman in 40 years to head the Housing and Urban Development Department. Marcia Fudge joins President Joe Biden’s cabinet and vows to deliver on his goal of building 1.5 million energy efficient units for needy families. During the hearing, the OhioContinue Reading
I am reeling after one of the coldest nights in Houston, Texas. We were wrapped in old ski clothes, that for some reason, I never tossed, along with mounds of blankets, praying the repair man who is “a friend of a friend” would be able to get the heat backContinue Reading
For many Blacks, there did not need to be a pandemic for them to suffer. Black people already have the struggle of health, lower incomes, and systemic racism. While 2020 seemingly brought untold misery and despair to everyone, for Blacks, the struggle of how to survive just made us changeContinue Reading
We learned a lot watching the 2020 political season unfold. African-Ame We learned a lot watching the 2020 political season unfold. African-Americans and people of color watched closely as both political parties fought for our vote. If you wanted to get a fair and balanced understanding of the issues toContinue Reading
The year of 2020 has been hard on most of the people across the United States. We have been met with incredible challenges that have tested the faith of our entire country. From time to time, we often wondered if we could take anymore. With lost jobs, wages, family andContinue Reading
* “The electoral college is a disaster for a democracy.” Donald J. Trump * “There’s no such thing as a vote that doesn’t matter.” Barack Obama * “I knew that I could vote and that that wasn’t a privilege; it was my right. Every time I tried I was shot,Continue Reading
There has never been a more critical time for Blacks to vote than the 2020 election. Our decision to vote, or not to vote, could have far-reaching impacts on our communities that will last for decades. Voting in the 2020 election could literally mean life for death or death forContinue Reading
During the pandemic people have discovered a need to question everything. Where we live, where we work, how we spend our money, and how we spend our time. While travel and dining have taken a huge hit, things like pools and RV sales are exploding. Excellent credit has always beenContinue Reading
