Poverty
What’s it like to grow up and live in poverty.
Millions of Americans are born into poverty. They’re your friends, family, employees, the people you say hi to every day, the folks who make your
If you’re Black and live in one of these 10 cities there’s a good chance you’re poor.
If you’re Black and live in one of these cities there’s a good chance you’re poor. It’s likely from a number of factors including systemic
15 U.S. cities with the lowest unemployment rates for African Americans and other surprising facts
Are you thinking about moving to a new city or staying in your current one? Well check out this list of the cities with the
Struggle doesn’t have to be option: I am not celebrating the man who walked 21 miles to work
I am sure you have heard about James Robertson. According to the Detroit Free Press, Leaving home in Detroit at 8 a.m., James Robertson doesn’t
Marching or Protesting? Here is a warning! Many Black women social justice leaders died broke. You’re next?
I’ve always been into social justice. I was active in politics for years and I’ve blogged about it here. One thing I noticed was that for
The rise of the African American Permanent Underclass PT1
I believe a African-American permanent underclass is here. Who are the underclass? According to Richard Florida’s article “The 66%: America’s Growing Underclass” 66% of Americans are in the
One of the most selfish things I have ever seen: A single parent won’t pursue child support.
One of the most selfish things I have ever seen a single mom do was to decide not pursue child support. It wasn’t because her
Bougie needs a new gig. Any recommendations?
Yes Bougie needs money. I want to be rich and so I need a second gig. No, stripping isn’t an option even though I have
