Ethnic GEM: Malakhi RL Eason II Company: International Festival of Arts & Ideas State: Connecticut Written by Wes Webb, Senior Contributing Writer Boston Native and current New Haven resident Malakhi RL Eason II is surely making a footprint as an educator in the performing arts sector in the Greater Southern Connecticut area. Combining […]
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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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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month: “African American Women & Breast Cancer Resources for holistic health & nontoxic living Did you know breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Black women? It is also the second most common cause of death among Black women, surpassed only by lung cancer. The racial disparity is
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School: University of Hartford Major: Film and Communications with an emphasis in Advertising and Public Relations. GPA: 3.52 By: Tammy Patterson, Contributing Writer University of Hartford Junior Parnian Emami is a born planner with a dream and has the determination and zest for life to make it come true. She is a double major in
Ethnic Gem: Kemar Edwards School: University of Hartford Major: Biology GPA: 3.80 By: Tammy Patterson, Contributing Writer Trips to the beach as a young boy led Kemar Edwards to the career he pursues today. It was at beaches in his native Manchester, Jamaica and on family trips in the United States that he discovered sea
Title: Director of Community Engagement for the City of Hartford State: Connecticut Edited by Leonard Webb, Publisher Born and raised on the island of Grenada, Janice moved to Hartford, CT with her family in 1993. Upon arrival, she saw the potential that the city had to offer and fell in love. From the cuisine: West Indian, Italian, Mexican,
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Ethnic Gem in the Making: Fontaine Chambers School: University of Connecticut Major: Political Science and minor in Criminal Justice GPA: 3.72 By: Tammy Patterson, Contributing Writer Scholarships are EARNED, not given! And because of incredible work ethics instilled in her at an early age along with great vision, we are honored to introduce you to Ethnic Gem in the
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Ethnic Gem in the Making: Sabrina Rivera School: University of Hartford, College of Arts and Sciences Major: Communication with an emphasis in Journalism GPA: 4.0 CNN, NBC, Wall Street Journal, or maybe even Ethnic Online could all be stopping grounds for Ethnic Gem in the Making Sabrina Rivera! This Latina native hales from Windsor CT and the proud
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Megan DeBarros: Internships and mentors point the way to success UMASS Dartmouth Megan DeBarros ’16 has had marketing internships with RI Novelty and Your Sports Marketing Group. Year: Class of 2016 Major: Marketing Minor: International Business Hometown: Seekonk, MA Internships: RI Novelty, Your Sports Marketing Group Next steps: Northeast Sales Associate at Becton Dickinson Internship with RI Novelty Rhode
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Barbara Okafor: A passion for healthcare, research, and service UMASS Dartmouth Pursuing research, running track, serving as a student leader, and working on campus, Barbara Okafor ’16 has kept her focus and managed her time wisely. Year: Class of 2016 Major: Biology/Pre-Med Minor: Aging & Health Hometown: Boston, MA Awards: Includes Pillar of the Community Honors: Dean’s List Internships: Project Student Success
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