Remembering Maggie Lena Walker: The Making Of A Black Bank
Maggie Lena Walker’s story, and the organization to which she dedicated her life, begins in 1867 with a nation struggling to repair the ills of slavery. At age 14, ...
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No single industry truly dominates the Chicago landscape. So while Detroit is rebounding alongside the resurging auto industry, Chicago has floundered in the aftermath of the recession. That, however, does not preclude the city’s capacity for growth in a number of areas. In the coming years, there will be growth opportunities in IT, healthcare, and social assistance, explains Ken Smikle, founder and president of Target Market News.
Top 12 ‘Must Read’ Books By Black Authors For 2019
The following books by black authors (in alphabetic order by title) were published in 2018 and fall under a wide range of genres. These books are must-reads to add to your 2019 list of books to dive into if you have not yet had the pleasure of reading them.
Full Throttle
It looks as if the domestic auto industry has got its mojo back. “I think a lot of people thought that the love affair with the automobile was over, but I think it’s alive and well,†Perkins says, beaming. Over the past year, he’s traveled to cities both near and far, including Chicago, New York, Paris, Geneva, and Tokyo, to promote the auto show. Perkins, who marks his 40th year in the industry this year, used the opportunity to promote his own enterprise. “You get a lot of exposure in that position, which can also help you in your own business.â€
Challenging Police Violence … While Black
Luke Stewart was sleeping in his car in Euclid, Ohio, when police came upon him. Moments later, he lay dying from gunshot wounds to his chest and neck. Clayton Dobbins looked ...