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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
- 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
- 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 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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HBCU Coalition
- Jul 25, 2022
- 3 min
Five Reasons Solar is a Good Investment
You're looking at your electricity bill, and it just keeps getting higher every month. You've tried to cut back on the AC; you only use...
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HBCU Coalition
- Jul 18, 2022
- 4 min
How Your Money Personality Affects Your Financial Health
What is your personality type? Are you the life of the party, or do you tend to be more of a homebody? Are you a free spirit, or would...
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HBCU Coalition
- Jun 22, 2022
- 5 min
Four African American Environmentalists Fighting for Climate Justice
In February 2022, the EPA announced plans to form an internal council to identify opportunities for more significant partnerships with...
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HBCU Coalition
- Jun 14, 2022
- 2 min
Celebrate Juneteenth with Financial Freedom
Juneteenth is a memorable holiday for African Americans. It’s a time to recognize an often-painful history and celebrate African American...
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HBCU Coalition
- Jun 10, 2022
- 1 min
Our Money Matters Interviewed on Yahoo Finance!
Don't miss this interview with Sharon Kent, Program Director of Our Money Matters on Yahoo Finance! Sharon gets to the roots of how we...
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HBCU Coalition
- May 28, 2022
- 2 min
How Much Do You Know About Solar Energy? Take our Quiz to Find Out
Solar is the most widely available and accessible way for the world to lower their dependance on fossil fuels. With prices decreasing...
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HBCU Coalition
- May 11, 2022
- 4 min
The Pros and Cons of Student Loan Forgiveness
Part One in a Two-Part Series For many Americans, taking on student loan debt is the only way they can afford to go to college. Among the...
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HBCU Coalition
- Apr 18, 2022
- 4 min
Ten Ways to Make a Difference on Earth Day
April 22nd is Earth Day and this year’s theme is “Invest in Our Planet”. And that means investing money, time, and innovation. It also...
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HBCU Coalition
- Apr 11, 2022
- 3 min
How To Get Involved in Financial Literacy Month 2022
April is Financial Literacy Month, and it's an excellent opportunity to look at your own financial health and learn how to improve it....
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HBCU Coalition
- Mar 24, 2022
- 3 min
Five Solar Trends in 2022
As the U.S. sanctions imports of Russian oil in response to its’ invasion of Ukraine, we have yet another rationale to move more quickly...
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HBCU Coalition
- Mar 16, 2022
- 1 min
Free Virtual Discussion Series
Virtual Discussion Series: Workforce, Economic Development and Equity: Cultivating HBCU-State Energy Office Partnerships for...
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HBCU Coalition
- Mar 9, 2022
- 4 min
Tips on Making More Coin
Look, nobody really wants to worry about money. But, if you don’t know how to manage your finances, chances are that you’ll end up...
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HBCU Coalition
- Feb 15, 2022
- 4 min
Five African American Financial Pioneers
Part one in a two-part series HBCU Community Development Action Coalition recognizes five financial pioneers in honor of Black History...
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HBCU Coalition
- Feb 15, 2022
- 5 min
Five African American Financial Pioneers - Part II
Part two in a two-part series In part one of our two-part series HBCU Coalition recognized five African American Financial Pioneers in...
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