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 …
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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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. …
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 Uniontown, AL. Through her mother’s …
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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 …
“building the next generation of Ethnic STEM professionals” Written by Samantha Williams, Sr. Contributing Writer FACT: By 2022, STEM careers will grow faster than any other industry! FACT: The national average wage for STEM occupations, $87,570, is considerably higher than all other occupations, $51,960. FACT: Unfortunately, African Americans & Hispanic professionals account for 16% …
