MS Frederica M. Williams! I remember over 17 years ago attending a meeting at the Whitter Community Health Center in one of their conference rooms, I vividly recall as the meeting ended, she kindly walked over to me and introduced herself as Frederica Williams, never once mentioning her title as President and CEO, just Frederica […]
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By Samantha Williams, Managing Editor / Sr. Contributing Writer When you think about it, how many exceptional teachers do you know? These are the ones who were born to teach, and they have dedicated their lives to teaching the next generation of learners. Our very own Publisher & Founder Leonard Webb stated “my assistant principal
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By: Ethnic Online Editorial Team Fashion designer Cassandra Tucker Brodie believes that “the ability to keep trying after many failures is one of the most important traits of a successful entrepreneur.” Cassandra was introduced to fashion and entrepreneurship at the age of six when her mother opened a fabric shop in the small town of
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Fred McKinney, Ph.D. Carlton Highsmith Chair for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Director, People’s United Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Quinnipiac University The recently passed Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act includes $349 billion in forgivable loans for small businesses who use the funds to pay payroll costs, utilities, rents, benefits and some lease payments.
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Submitted by Samantha Williams Senior Contributing Writer The continued practice of criminalizing Black bodies by law enforcement and non-Black vigilantes has sparked numerous global protests. Black people are beyond tired, upset, and frustrated, and our allies have joined forces to demand the justice, equity, and freedoms we have yet to receive. In June 2020, recent
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Takes over as CEO of the MA League of Community Health Centers Picture in your mind’s eye back in 2010, the country of Haiti was hit with a massive earthquake that killed thousands and left even more homeless, battered, bruised and without food! With that backdrop in your mind, we move your vision to Roxbury Massachusetts,
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Well Ethnic Online readers, Summer is officially here! Let’s get on the move. We deserve a little break. For your summer fun and relaxation here are our 5 favorite picks for catching good times. No worries about air fare New Englanders, these State Parks and beaches are all in New England! Don’t forget your SPF
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Michael Jai White to Launch First Mini-Major Studio in Connecticut. Actor, writer, director Michael Jai White and his team of award-winning industry veterans are launching JAIGANTIC STUDIOS (a clever play on his middle name, which is JAI – JAIGANTIC Studios), the first mini-major studio in Connecticut. Fulfilling a lifelong promise of returning to his home
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Where Black Americans Fare Best Economically – 2021 Study Stephanie Horan, CEPF® Feb 05, 2021 Nationwide, when it comes to wealth and personal finance success, Black Americans generally have less. Census data from 2019 shows that the median Black household income is 33% lower than the overall median household income and the Black homeownership rate
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Anthony Hill, Team Market Owner Professional Basketball comes to Connecticut! Welcome: “The Connecticut Cobras” Beginning next spring, Connecticut residents won’t need to travel for professional basketball games, with a professional men’s basketball team set to call the state its home for the first time in over two decades. The Connecticut Cobras will be a part
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