Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA)
The small group of women who organized the Sorority were conscious of a privileged position as college-trained women of color, just one generation removed from slavery. They were resolute that their college experiences should be as meaningful and productive as possible. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (AKA) is an international service organization that was founded on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. in 1908....
Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society
Our Mission The Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, Inc. (AAHGS) strives to preserve African-ancestored family history, genealogy, and cultural diversity by teaching research techniques and disseminating information throughout the community. Our primary goals are to promote scholarly research, provide resources for historical and genealogical studies, create a network of persons with similar interests, and assist members in documenting their histories. Research...
Africare, Inc
Africare is a Four-Star Rated, African-American founded development organization that improves the quality of life of people in Africa. More than 95% of our project staff are African, and 94 cents of every dollar we receive goes directly to project implementation. By working as partners, Africare helps local populations build sustainable, healthy and productive communities. Africare is the oldest and the largest African-American led...
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church (AMEZ)
Heritage Zion Methodism grew out of the merciless enslavement of our African forefathers. They were kidnapped from their native land, chained, shackled, and shipped as beasts in deplorable conditions to a strange and distant land, having no family, no culture and no language. Yet, our fathers and mothers were comforted by the Lord God, through Jesus Christ, in the cotton fields...
A Better Chance, Inc. (ABC)
Since 1963, A Better Chance has been opening the door to educational opportunities for thousands of young people of color in this nation. Our mission is to increase substantially the number of well-educated young people of color who are capable of assuming positions of responsibility and leadership in American society. We carry out our mission through our signature College Preparatory...
Make smart investments by taking a serious look at your finances
Make this a year filled with smart investments by taking a serious look at your finances and thinking about your goals. The best way to make 2021 a prosperous year is by considering these questions and factors before you invest your money: What are my life goals? Money can be the means to an end, but it makes a lousy metric...
Liberians Welcome Nobel Award For President Sirleaf As A Boost For Peace
Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, enthusiastically welcomed the Nobel Peace Prize award on Friday, describing it as recognition for years of fighting for democracy in her country. The announcement comes just days before Sirleaf seeks re-election for a second five-year term next Tuesday. She's being challenged by two men: she's in a tight race against fellow Harvard University graduate, Winston Tubman,...
Economic Growth Key to Improving Africa
A negative reputation has followed Africa since the bulk of the nations on that continent won independence from colonial occupation. Poverty, disease, hunger, war and corruption are closely associated with African countries in the minds of many people across the world. Such a perception could be on the verge of changing. Economic development opportunities are rising throughout Africa and...
Brazil Announces Major Africa Investment Plan
Recently, Brazil pledged major investments and a transfer of technology to Africa in order to repay a "solidarity debt" they have with Africa. According to former Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Brazil, which is the world's sixth-largest economy, "owes its current strength to the more than 300 years of slavery during which we exploited the sweat and blood of millions...
Female African Entrepreneurs Visit US, Get Business Advice
Fashion designer Tanya Aab says she feels lucky: Few businesswomen from Swaziland can travel to the United States to learn how to build their companies and sell their brands overseas. For several days this week, Aab was walking through the Los Angeles garment district as part of a State Department program aimed at helping African countries build their economies and...
