Just as you should participate in annual physical check-ups, this year, Chase is reminding you to check on your financial health. How strengthening your financial health can set your family up for success. (Photo credit: Adobe Stock) “Communities of color in general are impacted more when there’s economic uncertainty,” Diedra …
Read More »Mom’s birthday text to doctor prompts lifesaving surgery for daughter born with half a heart
Kaydan Fisher and her mother, Demetric Fisher, will always be grateful to pediatric cardiologist Dr. Avichal Aggarwal. According to People, Fisher was celebrating her daughter’s 10th birthday when she texted a photo to Aggarwal, who monitored Kaydan until she was 6 due to a congenital heart defect. He then moved …
Read More »Military-affiliated credit union approves 75% of white mortgage applicants, less than half of Black applicants
America’s largest credit union has the greatest discrepancy in mortgage approval rates between white and Black borrowers of any major lender. According to a CNN analysis of the most recent data available from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, in a trend that peaked last year, Navy Federal Credit Union approved …
Read More »What is Palm Sunday and how is it celebrated worldwide?
Palm Sunday commemorates the Christian belief in the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, when he was greeted by cheering crowds waving palm branches that they set out on the ground along his path, according to the Bible. This year, Palm Sunday falls on March 24. Also known as Passion …
Read More »Couple Goes Viral After Disinviting Non-RSVP Guests To Their Wedding
by Jameelah Mullen March 24, 2024 A couple sent an unconventional note to their invitees, and the internet has some strong opinions. Wedding planning can be daunting, especially when you are unsure how many guests will attend. A couple decided to take matters into their own hands by disinviting people …
Read More »5 things to consider when looking for charities to support
As 2023 twirls into its grand finale, and we start dusting off our resolutions for the new year, let’s talk about something that doesn’t just sparkle for the season but has the power to illuminate the entire year: charitable giving. But, let’s be real — choosing the right charity can …
Read More »Saints, let’s talk about sex
“Notes on faith” is theGrio’s inspirational, interdenominational series featuring Black thought leaders across faiths. “What if we considered being a musician a type of sexual orientation?” This was the question I posed during a recent episode of “Beyond the Gatekeepers” livestream with Bishops Yvette Flunder and Vanessa Brown, the open and affirming …
Read More »Want to get out of debt this year? Check your overspending
Now that the holiday season is over, the next season can begin — the season of actually paying for what you bought over the holidays. With overspending at an all-time high, you may find yourself owing more than you wanted to. (Photo credit: AdobeStock) According to the New York Federal …
Read More »Strahan twins enjoy basketball and salon outing before Isabella starts second chemo round
Michael Strahan’s daughter Isabella is trying to remain optimistic as she gears up for her second round of chemotherapy. According to People, Isabella Strahan has been chronicling her health journey in a YouTube series she started after having emergency surgery in October 2023 to remove a large medulloblastoma, the most …
Read More »Miami Unveils The Source, A Black-Owned Tech Hub Uplifting The City’s Tech Landscape
by Rafael Pena February 16, 2024 Miami has a new addition to its tech ecosystem: The Source. Downtown Miami welcomed a new addition to its tech ecosystem Feb. 15 with the grand opening of The Source, a Black-owned tech center, according to the Miami Herald. The project was led by …
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