It’s no secret that the racial wealth gap in the United States is growing. When it comes to personal finances, people in communities of color lag behind in earnings, homeownership and net worth. The key to eliminating financial inequalities is an area in which many...
Did you know? The two primary factors that contribute to the homeownership gap in communities of color are marital status (27%) and credit scores (22%). Homeownership is an integral part of the American dream. But for many persons of color, this dream seems to be out...
“True Patriots measure themselves not by personal wealth or power but by the degree to which they contribute to the community.”Eric Liu, CEO of Citizen University As citizens of our local communities, there are certain responsibilities that we are expected to uphold....
In an earlier post, GCP covered New Jersey Police Detective Sergeant Thomas Rich’s presentation on sexting (Texting, Sexting: What You and Your Children Should Know, November 22, 2011). Today’s focus is cyberbullying, featuring perspectives from Sgt. Rich and others*....
Here are more words of wisdom from Anne Williams-Isom and Jennifer Jones Austin, authors of “How To Choose the Best School for Your Son” (GCP, February 21, 2012). In this post, Anne and Jennifer tackle the sensitive and important subject of what to do when your son’s...
