“I’ve had the opportunity to have critical dialogue when it comes to diversity, equity and inclusion, but also about accessibility.” This is the mission for veteran and entrepreneur Kevin M. Coleman, known by many as “America’s #1 Empowerment Coach.” His organization, KMC Empowerment, focuses on how businesses can grow by training catered specifically to their […]
Jayson Thornton, CFP is an African American Certified Financial Planner and Advisor who also hosts a call-in financial talk show. Below he reveals four things that people should be doing to prepare themselves for a recession: 1. Build up your savingsAn emergency savings fund is a foundational building block for any good personal financial plan. […]
Earlier this year, we reported on the story of Kenneth Jacobs, a 49-year-old Black man who went in for a routine back procedure back in February. However, due to several mishaps, Kenneth ended up in paralysis. Last month, we spoke with his sister Jacqueline for an update. Now, the family believes they have a case, […]
The daily grind of life can be at times overwhelming, and as a result, the body begins to experience pains both physically and mentally. Unfortunately, many do not seek the self-care needed in order to be healed of these ailments, leading to discomforts and ultimately diseases. For Dawne Horizons, this was something that she saw […]
Kevon Chisolm, and his 15-year-old son, Kamari, are back for another series of online summer camps that teach children life-long financial education skills and discipline through 10 lessons with an emphasis on African American history and culture. Their non-profit organization, Junior Wallstreeters, Inc., produces camps every summer that offer a fun environment for students to learn […]
Starting next month, OmniRide users be able to ride seven days a week. As ridership has steadily increased in 2022, the longtime bus system will be looking to provide a Sunday service to continue the trend. Despite the number of riders is still just half of what it was in 2019, there has been growth […]
The change has been in the works for two years and aims to reduce disparities in maternal outcomes Starting this month, Virginia Medicaid will cover enrollees for a year after childbirth — a significant expansion aimed at improving postpartum outcomes for low-income patients. The change has been in the works since 2020, when state legislators […]
From the first time Willie O’ Ree laced up the skates in 1957 for the Boston Bruins, there have been several Black players who have conquered the ice with speed, grace, and amazing skill. Whether it was Grant Fuhr in the pipes, to Jarome Iginla to PK Subban, hockey has always been a place where […]
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting more than 40 million adults. Over the past few years, monitoring and the subsequent treatment of anxiety has posed several challenges. The world has become increasingly aware of the need for more ways to not only discuss, but to aid, people who […]
By the time Libbie Roberts graduated from Thomas Dale High School in Chesterfield County, she was what she described as a “full-blown addict.” “One day, I was feeling sick,” she said. “I had the shakes, the sweats, nausea, vomiting — I thought it was the flu.” Her parents took her to the doctor, who used […]
