Author: Paula Arnold
When we talk about the history of electricity, most people jump straight to Thomas Edison or Alexander Graham Bell. But what if we told you that one Black man — the son of formerly enslaved parents, was the real force behind some of America’s biggest technological breakthroughs? That man was Lewis Howard Latimer, an inventor, […]
When you think about home security, smart cameras, Ring doorbells, or 24/7 surveillance, you’re thinking about technology that exists because of one brilliant Black woman:Marie Van Brittan Brown. Decades before Silicon Valley, before video doorbells, before security apps, Marie, a nurse from Queens, New York, invented the world’s first home security system. Her creation didn’t […]
Black Millennials and Gen Z are rewriting the rules of success, and they’re doing it loudly, boldly, and on their own terms. These generations aren’t waiting for corporate America to “give them a chance.” They’re building businesses, shifting culture, leveraging AI, dominating digital spaces, and creating their own paths to wealth. Here’s how they’re changing […]
The racial wealth gap was built over 400 years, but it doesn’t take 400 years to break it. With intentional planning and strategic money decisions, Black families can completely shift their financial future in one generation. Here’s how. 1. Start With a Family Money Plan Every Black family should have a simple plan:✔ who saves✔ […]
The U.S. Mint has officially stopped producing pennies, marking the end of an era for America’s smallest coin. The final batch of circulating one-cent coins was struck on Wednesday at the Philadelphia Mint, following a directive from President Donald Trump to halt penny production nationwide. The decision comes after years of debate over the cost […]
