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Equity Crowdfunding: A $5 Million Opportunity for Black Entrepreneurs and Investors
Equity crowdfunding has become an important option for raising capital, offering founders and investors a pathway that sits outside traditional venture capital and bank…
Network = Net Worth: Leveraging Social Capital for Black Business Success
The term “social capital” describes the networks, norms, and trust that enable cooperation and coordination within a society. Social capital is often mentioned as…
Exploring the Roots of Africa’s Underdevelopment in Walter Rodney’s ‘How Europe Underdeveloped Africa’
“How Europe Underdeveloped Africa” was released in 1972. In his book, author Walter Rodney asserts that Europe, both during and after colonial rule, deliberately…
Conscious Consumerism & Racial Justice: The Importance of Supporting Black-Owned Businesses
The term “conscious consumerism” refers to the practice of being conscientious of the effects of one’s purchasing choices on both a personal and societal…
New Year, New Brands: Black-Owned Brands To Start Your 2023 Right
As the new year begins, it’s important to consider the brands that we choose to support. Not only do our purchasing decisions impact our…
Home for All: A New Approach to Homelessness in Birmingham
On Tuesday, Jan. 10, the City of Birmingham will propose a new pilot program called “Home for All” before the city council. The goal…