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Four HBCU Grads Who Became Successful Entrepreneurs
May is National Small Business Month and an excellent time to celebrate current and future entrepreneurs. HBCUs have a rich tradition of...
HBCU Coalition
May 12, 20234 min read
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How HBCUs Are Helping Reduce the Racial Wealth Gap
Black households have a fraction of the wealth of white households, leaving them in a much more precarious financial situation when a...
HBCU Coalition
Sep 14, 20224 min read
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African American Organizations Are Working to Narrow the Wealth Gap
The median wealth for a white family was $188,200 in 2019, compared to $24,100 for Black families, according to the Federal Reserve’s...
HBCU Coalition
Aug 11, 20223 min read
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How Your Money Personality Affects Your Financial Health
What is your personality type? Are you the life of the party, or do you tend to be more of a homebody? Are you a free spirit, or would...
HBCU Coalition
Jul 18, 20224 min read
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Celebrate Juneteenth with Financial Freedom
Juneteenth is a memorable holiday for African Americans. It’s a time to recognize an often-painful history and celebrate African American...
HBCU Coalition
Jun 14, 20222 min read
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Our Money Matters Interviewed on Yahoo Finance!
Don't miss this interview with Sharon Kent, Program Director of Our Money Matters on Yahoo Finance! Sharon gets to the roots of how we...
HBCU Coalition
Jun 10, 20221 min read
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The Pros and Cons of Student Loan Forgiveness
Part One in a Two-Part Series For many Americans, taking on student loan debt is the only way they can afford to go to college. Among the...
HBCU Coalition
May 11, 20224 min read
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How To Get Involved in Financial Literacy Month 2022
April is Financial Literacy Month, and it's an excellent opportunity to look at your own financial health and learn how to improve it....
HBCU Coalition
Apr 11, 20223 min read
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Tips on Making More Coin
Look, nobody really wants to worry about money. But, if you don’t know how to manage your finances, chances are that you’ll end up...
HBCU Coalition
Mar 9, 20224 min read
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Five African American Financial Pioneers
Part one in a two-part series HBCU Community Development Action Coalition recognizes five financial pioneers in honor of Black History...
HBCU Coalition
Feb 15, 20224 min read
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Five African American Financial Pioneers - Part II
Part two in a two-part series In part one of our two-part series HBCU Coalition recognized five African American Financial Pioneers in...
HBCU Coalition
Feb 15, 20225 min read
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Black Entrepreneurs Matter – Six Tips for Success
While many people dream of starting their own business, the majority will do nothing more than dream about it. After all, starting a...
HBCU Coalition
Jan 19, 20225 min read
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HBCU Buzz Presents the Top 30 Under 30
The 2021 class of HBCU Buzz’s HBCU Top 30 Under 30 features an extraordinary list of trailblazers and history-makers. If you’re looking...
HBCU Coalition
Dec 7, 20211 min read
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Will HBCUs Continue to Get the Funding They Deserve?
The fact that you’re white, black, or brown in America is still a deciding factor in determining whether you are admitted to the college...
HBCU Coalition
Nov 24, 20213 min read
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How COVID has Led to Increased Depression in College Students
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed everyone’s lives in innumerable ways. However, for many college students, it has come at a highly...
HBCU Coalition
Oct 28, 20214 min read
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Our Money Matters and Wells Fargo announce the Funny Money Tour!
This free series will be held at HBCUs around the country and feature some of the hottest comedians and financial experts teaming up to...
HBCU Coalition
Oct 27, 20211 min read
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Get your finances in order with advice from these financial influencers
Many Americans struggle with essential financial understanding like how to pay off debt, invest, or save for their first home. A 2018...
HBCU Coalition
Sep 15, 20214 min read
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