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....
“Personal branding is not about you. It’s about putting your stamp on the value that you deliver to others.” – William Arruda Branding isn’t just for large corporations, social media influencers and celebrities. Everyone has a personal brand either by design or...
Key takeaway: In 2021, the United States federal government will award more than $500 billion in federal contracts. These contracts are available to small businesses including minority business enterprises. As a minority business owner, you may be looking for reliable...
“If I’ve learned one thing in this life it’s this: even if you lose, don’t lose the lesson” — Daymond John Daymond John is a successful entrepreneur, speaker, investor, philanthropist, author and television star. As one of the investors on ABC’s Shark Tank,...