According to the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) wealth building usually begins with that first investment in owning your own home. Whether you purchase a first-time “starter” home or inherit a property or residence, you start down the road to building wealth. But something has changed in the Black community. The U.S. Census Bureau’s latest statistics indicate that the Black homeownership rate has dropped once again. ... read more »

The Smolletts not only help transform their homes but also provide a unique meal each episode. ... read more »

“…criticism of Black voter turnout that does not include increased access to high-quality equitable education is misguided to say the least. Demanding people vote without addressing inequities that disenfranchise them consents to the American myth of ‘pulling yourself up by your bootstraps.’” ... read more »

The presence and influence of Black millennials on our shared digital frontier can neither be denied nor dismissed. From viral memes that catch celebrities at their best-and worst, to trending hashtags like #BlackLivesMatter and #OscarsSoWhite with the power to spark social awareness and compel offline action, Black millennials are digital pioneers. ... read more »

that shows black millennials (the 18-34 set) as being tech-savvy, socially and civically engaged, and growing in population ... read more »

Social Media and Mobile Device Use are Game-changers Raising Influence and Visibility. A decade of economic and educational prosperity propels Black America's viral vanguard, led by 11.5 million digitally empowered persuaders ... read more »