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One hundred and fifty years ago this week, on July 23, 1868 African Americans were granted the “full rights” of citizenship when the Congress ratified the 14th amendment to the…

5 Reasons to Get Up and Get Involved in College By. Kree Small You’re in the prime of your life, rapidly approaching the “real world”, and you have the ability…

By Bernard Freeman Basic Preparedness Tips Know where to go. If you are ordered to evacuate, know the local hurricane evacuation route(s) to take and have a plan for where…

Perfectly portable watermelon dishes Family Features A packed schedule often leads to less meals around the table. Between balancing family, friends, work and activities, it can be easy to reach…

Part two of two-part series on board fundraising responsibilities A board member’s fundraising responsibilities are general and specific. Last week, we shared three general tips. These are: know your nonprofit,…

While we are on our way to financial success, we may have to cut a few corners. Here are some practical ways to save money on groceries while building healthy…

A sixty-year-old black man working at Home Depot in Albany, NY was fired after being subjected to a customer’s racist rant.  The ten-year employee told a customer in the store…

Family Features Family gatherings like reunions, picnics and potlucks can bring fun, the chance to reunite with family and, of course, food and celebration. While catching up with family is…

College Bucket List: 10 Things All Students Should Do Before Graduation By Kree Small What’s the first word that comes to mind when you envision the college experience? Liberating? Rewarding?…

PART 2 of University of California Santa Barbara –Historically Black Colleges and Universities Program Series By Julexus Cappell Prior to entering the Golden State, I certainly had a vision of…