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Woman Who Stopped Buying Coffee Still Suffering From Intergenerational Poverty
By Taylor Garron January 23, 2018 Despite her best efforts, including not buying her daily coffee, 25-year-old Tyra Manning is still dealing with the effects of intergenerational poverty. “I don’t know what I’m doing wrong,” said Tyra. “I stopped buying my daily $3 coffee from the cafe on my block and I’m still poor.” Tyra, whose Read more about Woman Who Stopped Buying Coffee Still Suffering From Intergenerational Poverty[…]
Pandemic Racism-A True Response to the Impact on COVID-19 on Blacks/Afrikans in Chicago and Abroad
By Sista Yaa Simpson, MPH, Community Epidemiologist for TACTS (Chicago) As of April 30, 2020 in Chicago there are over 21,500 COVID-19 cases with 932 deaths, where Blacks account for nearly 40% of diagnosed cases and 54% of deaths. But what is alarming is Blacks have higher rates of death (62.0 per 100,000) from COVID-19 Read more about Pandemic Racism-A True Response to the Impact on COVID-19 on Blacks/Afrikans in Chicago and Abroad[…]
COVID-19 Resources
Purpose The Black Star Project created a list of COVID-19 resources that would be most helpful to their community. This is not an exhaustive list, as there are numerous resources out there. Please contact covid19@blackstarproject.org for comments, questions, concerns or would like to have a resource added to the list. This list is updated Read more about COVID-19 Resources[…]
Black-owned and Black Managed-Newspapers
Black-owned and Black-Managed Newspapers Cities on top follow by name of newspapers Akron Reporter (Akron), The Albany Albany – Southwest Georgian Alexandria Alexandria News Weekly Metro Herald Atlanta Atlanta Daily World Atlanta Inquirer Atlanta Tribune (monthly) Atlanta Voice, The Augusta Metro Courier Austin Observer, The (Nokoa) Villager, The Bakersfield Bakersfield News Observer Baltimore Afro – Read more about Black-owned and Black Managed-Newspapers[…]
Starbucks: From Boycott to Victory
Starbucks: From Boycott to Victory If Howard Shultz wasn’t the founder of Starbucks, he would have been one of the boycott protesters with us. He said he was “embarrassed” and “ashamed” by the arrest of two Black men in a Starbucks Store in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania who were taken away by police and subsequently held Read more about Starbucks: From Boycott to Victory[…]
National Eat at a Black Coffee Shop Day – Application
Click on link to get an application: National Eat at at Black Coffee Shop Day – Cafe Application National Eat at a Black Coffee Shop Day – Cafe Application
409 Black Coffee Houses and Cafes in the U.S.
Name Address City State Phone Viola Pastry and Cafe 5908 N. Kings Highway Alexandria VA (703) 329-1780 Penthouse Sweets 4043 W. 115th St Alsip IL 708.897.9355 Black Lime Cafe 2450 Crystal Dr. Arlington VA 571.357.1044 Cafe Ulu 2036 Sylvan Rd SW Atlanta GA (470) 788-8124 Camicakes 2221 Peachtree RD Atlanta GA 770.431.6611 Camicakes 4338 Paces Read more about 409 Black Coffee Houses and Cafes in the U.S.[…]
Covenant between Black Consumers and Black Businesses
For Black consumers: Strive to shop with Black businesses first. You may shop with other companies, but try to shop with Black businesses, professionals, contractors, vendors and stores, or use Black directories and Black business lists first. Treat all companies that you shop with respect, especially small Black businesses. Be respectful in the establishment, with the Read more about Covenant between Black Consumers and Black Businesses[…]
Black Churches Can Help Solve Problems in Black America
Black Churches Can Help Solve Problems in Black America In the city of Chicago, there are at least 10,000 faith organizations in Black communities. Some are mega-churches and some are storefront churches. What if each Black faith organization in Chicago…better yet, each Black faith organization in America, on every Sunday, after taking up their offering Read more about Black Churches Can Help Solve Problems in Black America[…]
Celebrate Black History Month by Circulating Black Dollars in Black Communities
Celebrate Black History Month by Circulating Black Dollars in Black Communities By Phillip Jackson Once and for all, let’s get this straight. America has gotten out of the Black people business! No help is coming from Washington, D.C. No help is coming from state government. No significant help is coming from city and county municipal governments. Read more about Celebrate Black History Month by Circulating Black Dollars in Black Communities[…]