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HBCU Coalition
- May 12
- 4 min
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...
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HBCU Coalition
- Apr 26
- 3 min
Solar: Innovative Ways It's Powering the World
Solar energy has the potential to transform energy usage globally. From deserts in the Middle East to remote villages in Africa, HBCU...
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HBCU Coalition
- Apr 17
- 3 min
Internships: A Foundation for a Strong Financial Future
April is Financial Literacy Month and an excellent time to begin thinking about your future. One of the best ways to get a head start on...
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HBCU Coalition
- Mar 13
- 3 min
Solar Energy – Myths, Misconceptions, and Breakthroughs
Solar is one of the best renewable energy options currently available, and it is growing exponentially as a result. But with the growth,...
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HBCU Coalition
- Mar 13
- 3 min
Tips for Starting a Small Business While in College
Starting a small business can be an excellent way for college students to develop valuable real-world experience. And, of course, we've...
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HBCU Coalition
- Feb 21
- 3 min
Why Solar Funding is a Smart Investment
While it is well-known that solar is a sustainable and cost-effective energy source, it can be especially impactful for disadvantaged...
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- Feb 5
- 2 min
Eight Tips to Establish and Manage Credit as a College Student
If you're currently enrolled in college, you're probably already thinking about how life will change after you graduate. Being an...
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HBCU Coalition
- Jan 28
- 3 min
Can Solar Help to Accelerate Climate Justice?
Millions of lower-income Americans have been unable to take advantage of solar, but they need the benefits of clean energy now more than...
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HBCU Coalition
- Jan 19
- 2 min
What Is Impulse Buying? And How Can We Avoid It?
Have you ever gone to a grocery store to buy necessities like eggs, soap, or a case of water? Browsing through numerous aisles with...
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HBCU Coalition
- Dec 22, 2022
- 3 min
Turning This Moment Into a Movement
There comes a moment in history when society has both an opportunity and an obligation to act. As we finally acknowledge the wrongs...
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HBCU Coalition
- Dec 13, 2022
- 3 min
How to Enjoy a Happy Holiday Debt-Free
We have all heard the saying, "it's better to give than receive." But that's easier said than done when you have a limited budget. So how...
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HBCU Coalition
- Dec 6, 2022
- 4 min
Clean Energy Accelerates Climate Justice
Illinois passed historic legislation in 2021, putting them on the path toward 100% clean energy. The Climate and Equitable Jobs Act could...
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HBCU Coalition
- Nov 9, 2022
- 3 min
Is a Smart Flower the Future of Solar?
With solar adoption accelerating rapidly due to climate change and rising energy costs, it was just a matter of time before someone...
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HBCU Coalition
- Nov 9, 2022
- 4 min
Why HBCUs Matter So Much
If you’re reading this blog, chances are that you’re currently attending an HBCU, graduated from one, or are interested in their future....
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HBCU Coalition
- Oct 17, 2022
- 3 min
How Financially Literate is Gen Z?
Which generation is the most financially savvy? Which one is the least financially literate? If you answered Gen Z to either question,...
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HBCU Coalition
- Sep 29, 2022
- 4 min
How to Turn Your Environmental Passion into a Career
Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? Do you want to use your talent to create a lasting impact? Then you're not...
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HBCU Coalition
- Sep 14, 2022
- 4 min
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...
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HBCU Coalition
- Aug 22, 2022
- 3 min
HBCU Clean Energy Initiative is Recipient of Sloan Foundation Grant
This grant will support research that addresses energy insecurity and distributional equity. The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation was...
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HBCU Coalition
- Aug 11, 2022
- 3 min
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...
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