You Really HAVE TO WANT TO WIN
Change Our Minds and We'll Change Everything by Stacy Tisdale. The Way We Think about Money is the Real Problem I was recently discussing what I call "Major Money Moments in Black History" with a dear friend named Marcia Canterella. Marcia is the daughter of great civil rights activist Whitney Young and author of I Can Finish College. Major money moments in black...
High black poverty a shame in the U.S. of A.
Regional Insights: High black poverty a shame By Harold D. Miller The Pittsburgh region has received many accolades over the past year for its high quality of life and the resilience of its economy. But our community also is No. 1 in the nation on an issue that should be a source of shame, not pride. According to the U.S. Census Bureau,...
Change Your Mind and You Change Everything
Change Your Mind and You Change Everything Throughout my career, I have interviewed many blacks who have created healthy financial lives and many who have not. A major difference in the two groups is how they view money and how they view themselves. A common view, but look at two responses to this. ------------------- 6 Nov 2011 From Dream_and_Hustle I'm a little disappointed in this...
Lending Discrimination
Lending Discrimination written by Richard Green (who writes about real estate, mortgage finance and urban development) A recent radio programme (November 2013) "This American Life" explored The Legacy Of Lending Discrimination Against African-Americans. America’s neighborhoods, 45 years after the passage of the Equal Housing Act, remain segregated. In Milwaukee, our most segregated city, 81 percent of African-Americans would need to move in order...
Les Brown Speaks about Getting Unstuck
Les Brown is an internationally acclaimed Motivational Speaker. He talks to tens of thousands of people every year, travelling around the world. “The majority of people suffer there first major heart attack on Monday morning between 8am and 9am. This is as they are preparing to go to jobs that they do not like” Is your job slowly killing...
Kanye West speaks about the Fashion Industry
In a recent interview with Jimmy Kimmel, (Otober 9th, 2013) Kanye West spoke of difficulties he finds in the fashion industry. If he is finding it difficult, what hope does the ordinary ambitious person have? "All he wants to do is make awesome stuff" "There is no black Guy at the End of the Runway at Paris Fashion Week. He's been sitting...
Are Rappers truly rich?
How Do Rappers Make Money and REALLY How Much Do They Make? Certain rappers like to brag about the money they have. Do rappers really make as much money as they say they do? And if they do, how do rappers make money? Aside from Jay Z, Eminem, Nas, or somebody like Kanye West, I can’t imagine many rappers with...
Who is the wealthiest black women of them all?
Who is the wealthiest black women in the world? It might not be whom you think it is. The Wealthiest black women currently is Folorunsho Alakija, a 61-year-old oil tycoon from Nigeria, is reportedly worth at least $3.3 billion, or $500 million more than Oprah's $2.7 billion net worth. In December 2012, Oprah Winfrey lost her long-held title as the richest...
Government Breaks Ground On ADOMS Headquarters
On Tuesday Government broke ground for the headquarters of the Antigua and Barbuda Department of Marine Services and Merchant Shipping (ADOMS) on Factory road. The state of the art, 34,000 square foot building will rely on energy efficiency and green technology, including solar power during the construction phase, so that 30 to 50 percent of its daytime energy needs will...
Antigua and Barbuda is one of the Caribbean's most prosperous nations
Antigua and Barbuda is one of the Caribbean's most prosperous nations, thanks to its tourism industry and offshore financial services. The country's strength lies in its tropical climate and good beaches, which have made it popular as a stop-off point for US cruise ships and have attracted large investments in infrastructure. Antigua is the main population centre and the focus for...
