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Morehouse College: A Legacy of Excellence for Over 150 Years

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Morehouse College Since 1867, Morehouse College has been at the forefront of shaping extraordinary leaders, visionaries, and community pillars. What started in a humble church basement has grown into a beacon of Black excellence, continuing to guide generations of young men toward greatness. In today’s diverse educational landscape, Black men have more options than ever […]

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What is a CD Ladder and how do you build one

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Rising interest rates mean banks are finally offering decent returns on deposits again. If you want to make the most of your cash, checking out certificates of deposit, or CDs, is a smart move. CDs are federally insured, just like you’re checking and savings accounts, but they usually come with much better interest rates. In

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Savings vs. Investing – How Do You Decide?

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Saving vs. Investing: How Do You Decide? There’s no magic number involved—it’s all about timing So, you’ve got some extra cash on hand. Now you need to decide whether to save it or invest it. Surprisingly, this decision isn’t about how much money you have. Nowadays, with apps offering no transaction fees and low

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What is FDIC Insurance

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What Is FDIC Insurance? Knowing the ins and outs can give peace of mind What is FDIC Bank failures—like what just happened with Silicon Valley Bank—can be pretty nerve-wracking, making you worry about losing all your savings overnight. But don’t stress too much, because the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) has got your back.

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NOelle Nog (shared by PureLeaf Tea – PepsiCo)

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Dr. Kevin R. West Local Unsung Hero – Making HIStory Our Story

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Dr. Kevin R. WestSuperintendent of SchoolsEast Orange Public Schools Dr. Kevin R. West was born and raised in Newark, New Jersey to the late Joseph and Mary Lou West. He is the second of three sons. Married to Mary E. West, together they have two beautiful daughters: Latisha and Arielle West. They also have two

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John Wesley Gilbert

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FIRST BLACK ARCHAEOLOGIST JOHN WESLEY GILBERT (1863-1923) John Wesley Gilbert, 1888 Public Domain Image John Wesley Gilbert was and educator, a missionary, and the first African American archaeologist. He was also the first graduate of Paine College, and the first African American to receive a master’s degree from Brown University. Gilbert was born free

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Keene Walker Unsung Hero Making “(His)story” – Our Story

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As Minding My Business continue our Unsung Hero Campaign, we introduce Mr. Keene Walker as our next nominee. He is an Educator, Community Leader, Team Developer, Trainer in Mentorship and Accountability, Certified Gang Ed. Trainer, Business Leadership and Youth Developer. Please sound off and celebrate Mr. Keene Walker. In the times that we are living

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