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Celebrate Life Insurance Awareness Month this September with the Gift of Financial Security
If you have life insurance, make sure your beneficiary information is up-to-date and the insurance paperwork is readily accessible to your family.
Beware of Universal Life Insurance!
Universal life policies became popular in the over 44-age group because investment returns paid to the policy account, could be applied to help pay the premiums instead of accumulating cash value. The policyholder knowingly sacrificed the savings component of the policy to instead make the premium payments a¦ordable and level, and still have the policy face amount remain constant.
New Intel Grant Program Invests $4.5 Million to Support STEM Pathways for HBCU Students
As part of the program, $3.9 million will be awarded directly to the HBCUs and $600,000 will be used for workshops and activities that bring HBCUs and the technology industry together to ensure students are prepared with the relevant skills to enter the tech workforce.
What the Life Insurance Companies DON’T Want You to Know
You can win if you do one thing right! Here’s the secret of winning the game of life insurance, it’s very simple: DIE WITH YOUR POLICY IN FORCE! To avoid being a part of the insurance game seek advice from an agent who understands the process.
Cinnabon® Gets Cool for the Summer with NEW Line of Signature Chillattas®
“We’re so excited to welcome the start of summer with a new line of Chillattas,” said Jill Thomas, vice president of global marketing. “While we’ll always be renowned for our one-of-a-kind cinnamon rolls, our signature Chillattas provide us a new and exciting opportunity to make our mark in the world of beverages.
Navistar Transforms Customer Service Using Mentor’s Capital Technology
Navistar is a world leader in commercial vehicles such as heavy trucks and buses. As the complexity of onboard electrical and electronic systems increases, so does the task of rapidly identifying and diagnosing system faults. Navistar now uses Capital Publisher™, part of the Capital tool suite, to not only automate creation of technical documentation but also provide a highly interactive environment for service technicians.
I BIKE HARLEM” OWNER USES AIRBNB TO GROW HER BUSINESS
I want visitors to see the Harlem I know up close, not from behind the plexiglass of a tour bus window. My business, “I Bike Harlem,” gives travelers the opportunity to discover our handsome brownstones and vibrant small businesses. It’s a business I am incredibly proud of and it’s a business that would not exist were it not for the economic opportunity provided by Airbnb.
Mr. Bay’s Bookshelf Encourages Black Boys to Read
Master Barber Bayard, affectionately and respectfully known as “Mr. Bay,” recalls how important books were to his dad, Willie McCullough, and remembers fondly how his father insisted that his children read as a part of their daily activities.
Telecom and Cloud Service Options Expand in Africa
“Our 20-20-20 goal is to serve 20 million Africans in 20 countries by 2020,” says Paul Delkaso, managing member of the Virginia Based Artilium-Africa, and president and CEO of Tristar and Triente Global Energy Group.
NABJ Names Ryan 2017 Journalist of the Year
Washington, D.C. -- April Ryan has been selected as the 2017 Journalist of the Year by the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ). The annual award recognizes a black journalist who has a distinguished body of work that has extraordinary depth, scope and significance to people of the African Diaspora.
Obama Foundation Announces Lynn Taliento as Chief Programming Officer
Today, the Obama Foundation announced Lynn Taliento as Chief Programming Officer. At the Obama Foundation, Lynn Taliento will lead the development of the Foundation’s programmatic initiatives.
GIVING BACK Moonlight Creators Barry Jenkins and Tarell Alvin Mccraney Make $40K Donation
Miami - Hundreds attended the celebration event honoring Liberty City’s own, Barry Jenkins and Tarell Alvin McCraney, creators of the award winning film Moonlight, and the movie’s cast, crew and producers at the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center (AHCAC) Recently.
Web-based client portal lets community managers and board members manage business operations
Associated Asset Management (AAM), a nationally recognized leader in community association management and accounting services for clients throughout the United States, propels into 2017 with the launch of new technology, BoardVue and Live Chat, to better deliver total peace of mind to their clients.
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton Leads Charge to Investigate Federal Advertising
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has heard the call for a new report on federal advertising and they’re listening.
