It’s no secret that America has a loneliness problem, with one of the most recent generations- Gen Z, being
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Post COVID, employers are having difficulty convincing employees to go from couch to conference room. This, coupled with the rising demand for a healthier work culture, has forced businesses to rethink the standard office. Has 2020 marked the end of the cubicle? Let’s explore the factors that will make up
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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.
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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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Although college enrollment rates for people of color are steadily increasing, there is one subject that we remain stagnantly uneducated on- financial literacy. The October 2021 FINRA study reveals that in an assessment of basic financial literacy, Black and Hispanic Americans score below the national average.
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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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