Today’s Headlines – October 16, 2023
D.C.’s $10 Million Black Homeownership Fund: Is it Making a Difference?
Sheila Cross Reid can remember when she was a young adult coming into her own in the District of Columbia. She and several of her friends were all buying condominiums that would become their starter homes. They would build equity and move on to bigger and better homes. Reid hoped […]
Rudolph Isley, Founding Member of The Isley Brothers, Dies at 84
Rudolph Isley, a founding member and key figure in creating the popular soul group The Isley Brothers, has died at 84, leaving an indelible mark on the R&B and soul genres.
Cultivating the Leaders of Tomorrow — Today
The Leaders of Tomorrow® (LOT®) program, sponsored by the National Black MBA Association, equips young minds with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their future vocational, financial, and academic endeavors through its five core pillars of leadership, financial literacy, college readiness, career preparation, and life skills.
National Gallery of Art Exhibit Shows Black People from Slavery to Self-Determination
The recently acquired Ross J. Kelbaugh Collection at the National Gallery of Art offers a profound look at African American lives from the 1840s through the early 20th century, providing an introspective lens into evolving societal values and inviting comparison to contemporary practices.
Prince George’s Realtors Install 2024 Officers
The Prince George’s County Association of Realtors installed new officers and directors for their association earlier this month, including President Gene Sementilli, President-Elect Arnita Greene, Secretary Carole Webb, Treasurer Paul “Carlos” Lancaster, Past President Rachel Jefferies, and Directors Deborah R. Barino (Dee), Landmark RealtyCharnise Carter, Realty One Group PerformanceDonald L. […]
Dwindling local access to healthcare in Atlanta’s underserved communities
When Wellstar Health System’s Atlanta Medical Center closed its doors in 2022 after serving the community for more than 100 years, local residents worried that the loss would most deeply impact Black and low-income communities.
They were right.
