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Katrina +5: A New Orleans Native Looks Back, And Hopes
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Katrina +5: A New Orleans Native Looks Back, And Hopes

Zara Green was working for the administration of New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin when Hurricane Katrina hit and subsequently, the levees protecting the city failed, causing one of the largest and most costly disasters in American history. A native New Orleanian, Green lost all of her possessions in the disaster, and did not know the location of her father and brother for nearly two weeks. (Both survived.) Here, in her own words, she shares her emotions about her home town, and her hopes for it's future.

The Problem With Black Women’s Health
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  • Health and Wellness

The Problem With Black Women’s Health

Women's health is a rarely discussed topic amongst African American women but with pulmonary disease and strokes on the rise it's essential that we begin the dialogue to be and feel better

Minority Entrepreneurs Hope for a Stronger SBA
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Minority Entrepreneurs Hope for a Stronger SBA

The Small Business Administration, which is charged with serving entrepreneurs needs, has experienced budget cuts and constant turnover in personnel, including three different administrators. Now, with increased Democratic majorities in both chambers of Congress and a Democratic president, these entrepreneurs have reason to hope things will change. But with so much focus on bailing out Wall Street, financial institutions, and the auto industry, will they continue to be overlooked?

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