THE AFRO — A native of Southeast D.C., John “Peter Bug” Matthews is a fifth-generation Washingtonian. He started his nonprofit, Peter Bug Shoe and Leather Repair...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Further, the wealth gap between Black and non-Black Americans has experienced only marginal growth, with African Americans possessing eighteen cents for every dollar...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The American Fintech Council is excited and grateful that each of these women are joining our effort to help build a financial services...
AFRO NEWS — The temperatures outside may be cooling off, but it’s quite the opposite inside the kitchen of 13-year old Madelynn Martin. With the home oven...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Recent research by the National Low-Income Housing Coalition on housing affordability found that more than 8 million Americans spend half or more of...
HOUSTON FORWARD TIMES — Back in March of this year, the Forward Times wrote an eye-opening article entitled Banking In Houston: The New “Jim Crow” Is...
By Charlene Crowell NNPA Columnist February, Black History Month, is usually a time when communities and organizations honor the achievements of our forefathers. But this...