Color Of Money

Are you a Black business owner in North Philadelphia? If so, then you should consider listing your business in the first annual North Philly Black Biz Directory.  The Beech Companies, Inc., a leader in community economic development in North Philadelphia, is producing the directory in an effort to identify and promote Black-owned businesses in North…

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BPT The face of education in the United States is changing. Many of today’s universities are embracing digital technology to deliver instruction in ways not available to previous generations. We have seen the digital instruction methods evolve from the use of learning aides such as computers, digital projectors and DVD players to online learning, which…

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BPT With tax filing season upon us, it’s a good idea to educate yourself on what’s changed since last year. While it’s been a relatively quiet year in terms of new tax laws, there are a handful of items for which you’ll want to prepare. 1. The tax deadline is April 18. This year, the…

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By Timothy A. Reese PA State Treasurer College costs too much for too many, and the price continues to rise. To meet those costs many Pennsylvanians are forced to choose between thousands of dollars of debt, or the harsh realities of never achieving their dream of higher education. Today, college graduates leave school with more…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Black-owned software and technology company founders Jibril Sulaiman, founder of Pay Sell Co; Ama Marfo, founder of Airfordable; and Jide Ehimika, co-founder of Noirbnb.  (Photos: Black News) blacknews.com There are hundreds of software and technology companies in the U.S. Some of the top well-known ones include Facebook, Twitter, Microsoft, and Google — but…

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By: Urban News Service Like last year’s “Craft for Christmas” list, our list is no simple collection of online stores. This one is focused on makers — African Americans entrepreneurs who have embraced the idea of creating change and community wealth by creating things with their own hands. We scoured the web to find those…

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Family Features With all kinds of personalities on your gift list this holiday season, it can be a challenge to brainstorm multiple types of presents for multiple types of people. From thermal trackers and greeting cards to clothing subscriptions and smart thermostats, and everything in between, know that there’s something out there for everyone –…

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blackbusiness.org Camille Newman, is the founder of Pop Up Plus, a very successful online fashion business that sells dresses (and confidence) to plus-sized and curvy women. Born to Jamaican parents, but raised in the United States, she learned the value of hard work, good work ethic, and pursuing business dreams. How she funded her company…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Su Sunni, co-founder and CEO of WeDidIt and Angel Rich, founder and CEO of the Wealthy Factory  (Photo:blackbusiness.org) blackbusiness.org Two Black entrepreneurs recently won over $500,000 in combined funding as part of the annual 43North Business Pitch Competition. Every year, an organization called 43North hosts a business pitch competition in which over 500…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Thomas Moorehead (Photo: blackbusiness.org) blackbusiness.org Thomas Moorehead is not only the first African American Rolls Royce car dealer but the only Rolls Royce dealership in greater Washington, D.C. He is thriving in one of the wealthiest communities in the country, but he is also one of the most humble business owners you’ll ever…

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