Here at the Capital Reformer we like to highlight restaurants from around the country owned and operated by people of color or that serve cultural cuisine. Traveling and food are complimentary of each other. There is something unique about eating cuisine a place is known for in that actual place.
…Author: Luthre Hodges
When I was in college, I had the pleasure of attending a conference in Cincinnati, Ohio for students of color from all around the United States. The guest speakers list consisted of many notable educators and activists including Dick Gregory, Jawanza Kunjufu, Na’im Akbar and Dr. Dennis Kimbro. During the
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There are a number of budgeting strategies out there outlining how to best allocate your monthly income. Which one is the best? It really depends on one’s expenses, debt, and savings goals. One thing they all seem to have in common is the minimum amount of income that should be
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In 1955 our nation was engulfed in Jim Crow Laws — most southern states had racist segregation laws in place designed to deny African Americans basic human rights. These policies were not only racist but they were also quite ridiculous. Jim Crow Laws included everything from
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Last week Meta Platforms stock (the parent company of Facebook) started to drop significantly. The fourth quarter earnings did not meet expectations and as a result it ignited a sell off. The stock has dropped around 30% this month. Historically this stock has performed well. It is widely considered one
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A couple of days ago Google’s parent company Alphabet announced the board approved a 20 to 1 stock split. Google stock went up in after hours trading and climbed yesterday as a result. Prior to the split, the stock was hovering around $2,600 a share. At market close today the
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Sometimes a place embodies the soul of a community. These iconic places are not just venues or buildings — they are gathering spots for the expression of a culture. The Apollo Theater in Harlem is one of those places. From Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday and Ella
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Many people either have not built credit yet, messed up their credit at a young age, or have at some point had credit ruined due to circumstances. Bad credit limits access to many things. Some companies even look at credit as part of the hiring process. For instance, government agencies
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Entrepreneurs typically dream big. They often envision the end result and what their business will look like once it is successful. Many people starting out see the destinations without thinking about mapping out how to get there. In some cases, an entrepreneur has thought about multiple final results and various
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When you invest in the stock market most financial advisors will ask you about your risk tolerance. What is risk tolerance? It is basically how much money are you comfortable with losing. How much can you tolerate your portfolio being down? This week has tested the risk tolerance of all
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