Ed / http://www.dreamandhustle.com

Peter Desverneys, the First African-American to Live the American Dream

Peter Desverneys was a dedicated and loyal slave of Colonel JC Prioleau in Charleston, South Carolina in the early 1800s. Every morning, he would wake up, see the sun rising and look forward to being a dutiful slave in America. When he went to bed, his only dream is to look forward to the morning ... Read More...

Ed / http://www.dreamandhustle.com

Antonio Oblitas, the First African in the Americas to Get Reparations

Antonio Oblitas, the First African in the Americas to Get Reparations
In celebration of Black History Month, let us reflect on the tribulations and accomplishments of our elders and ancestors and learn from history. Today we are going to talk about Antonio Oblitas who according to my records, was the first freed slave to get reparations. Today, we got a lot of cats . . . ... Read More...

Alonzo / http://www.mochamoney.com

How Target Knows You’re Pregnant and Other Creepy Retailer Tricks

Every time you swipe your loyalty rewards card or use your department store credit card you’re giving merchants valuable information that is collected, reviewed and analyzed. Your toothpaste or magazine purchase may not seem like much to you, but for corporate American it’s vital . . . ... Read More...

Ed / http://www.dreamandhustle.com

Introducing African-American Entrepreneurs to the Art of Prototyping

Introducing African-American Entrepreneurs to the Art of Prototyping
One of the things I’m noticing with African-Americans inspiring to be an entrepreneur is the lack of prototyping skills. We have not been taught these kinds of skills necessary to start our business operation and bring a product to market. This article will discuss low-cost and effective ... Read More...

Ed / http://www.dreamandhustle.com

Outrageous! Sh*t Black People Say about Issues within the Black Community.

Outrageous! Sh*t Black People Say about Issues within the Black Community.
Being an actual brotha from the hood who hustled hard and now living in this so-called mainstream Black life in the outskirts of Atlanta, I cannot help but be a cynic of the day to day hypocrisy of this so-called Black culture around me. I know something got to change but I’m writing this ... Read More...

Alonzo / http://www.mochamoney.com

How To Slay Your Impulse Shopping Demons

How To Slay Your Impulse Shopping Demons
Who hasn’t ever given in to the “Call of the Mall?” It’s simply too hard to resist. From the gleaming glass and aluminum of an iPad to the soft supple leather of the latest designer handbag, we’re bombarded with a tsunami of shopping temptations. And the rush of endorphins as we anticipate ... Read More...

Evelyn Parham / http://evelynparham.com

Tips for The New Blogger

Tips for The New Blogger
I would love to tell you that I am a newbie when it comes to blogging, but I am not. I started blogging in 2008, some 4 years ago. In 2008, I did not have a clue about the ins and outs of blogging and I had no blogging goals. I started out sharing my ... Read More...

R&G / http://www.riseandgrind.com

Money corrupts people – Money myth 9

Money corrupts people – Money myth 9
We’ve all had bad experiences with people out to make money- telemarketers, solicitors, random folks trying to do business with you when you weren’t looking for an opportunity… and for me it felt dirty, my feeling was that the other guy wasn’t interested in valuing me as a person, he was more after my money. I felt devalued, and concluded that the other guy’s priorities ... Read More...