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Posted inSpecial Edition - Echoes of Unity
Rondo Community Land Trust revives unity and generational wealth in St. Paul
In the Echoes of Unity Special Edition, Rondo Community Land Trust shares how land ownership and housing stability help repair generational harm in Rondo.
Posted inLocal & State
Nonprofits struggle to fill gaps left by federal housing cuts
Housing remains out of reach for many Black families in St. Paul despite years of affordable housing programs, as racial wealth gaps, income disparities, and structural barriers continue to limit access to homeownership.
Posted inFinances FYI
How Black Families Can Give Back to the Community While Building Wealth
Black philanthropy extends beyond donations. Through mentorship, charitable giving, and supporting Black owned businesses, families can build community wealth and create lasting impact for future generations.
Posted inFinances FYI
The Power of Financial Knowledge: Money Talk in Black Families
If you’re like many Americans and think that talking about money is more taboo than politics or religion, then you likely have generational trauma surrounding open discussions about finances and wealth. The layers of shame and discomfort compound as we grow older. Add systemic injustices that aim to keep minority communities removed from power, and […]
Posted inFinances FYI
Estate Planning Basics: Protecting Your Legacy
Estate planning enables members of the Black community who have experienced systemic barriers to generational wealth to protect their legacy and help secure their family’s future. JPMorgan Chase’s seasoned team of wealth managers helps clients understand estate planning basics. They also help clients manage their financial assets to maximize returns, pass them on to future […]
Posted inEvents
Black Men’s Legacy Summit IV: Building and Protecting Generational Wealth
The Black Men’s Legacy Summit Minneapolis 2025 returns Oct. 25 with keynotes, panels, and hands on estate planning. Every attendee completes a preliminary will and connects with local experts.
Posted inFinances FYI
Investing Basics: Stocks, Bonds, and Building Wealth
Investing doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. Learn how to get started with stocks, bonds, ETFs, and more — even with just a few dollars a month.
Posted inFinance
Open Road Fund offers gifts, not grants
The Open Road Fund offers $50,000 direct gifts to Black descendants of enslaved people in MN, ND & SD — transforming lives and building Black generational wealth.
Posted inBusiness
MN Spokesman-Recorder Launches Black Business Directory to Support and Elevate Black-Owned Businesses
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder Black Business Directory is a new platform designed to highlight and promote Black-owned businesses in Minnesota, providing tools for businesses to increase visibility and attract more customers.
Posted inBlack Business Spotlight
Black Business Spotlight: ARA Wealth Strategies
Ryan Brown, ARA Wealth Management, is a wealth management advisor firm that helps individuals and families achieve their financial goals through tailored financial services.
Posted inNational, News
Biden-Harris administration launches $2.2 billion relief initiative to support Black farmers
The initiative comes after decades of Black farmers accusing the USDA of discrimination and being denied loans crucial for their livelihoods and land preservation.
Posted inBusiness
Making the most of your money: wealth-building 101
Wealth building provides financial stability while ensuring lifestyle maintenance and financial independence during retirement.
Posted inNational, News
Black family whose beachfront properties were seized 100 years ago, sells land to the county for $20 million
In the 1920s, the beach resort was extremely popular with African American tourists. At that time, Black people were not permitted on White beaches.
Posted inFeatured, National, News
100 years later Tulsa still seeking justice
White settlers of Tulsa carried out a pogrom targeted Greenwood, as Black Tulsa was known, a community so prosperous and self-contained that Booker T. Washington dubbed it ‘Black Wall Street.’
Posted inBlack History Month, Featured
Reparations: a philosophical exploration
Of all the details that need to be addressed in devising a workable plan for reparations, perhaps none is as immediate as the question of reparations for what, exactly?