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Black Wealth (follow-up)

Last month we posted on whether black dollars make no sense, a short analysis on Black wealth in America. I came across recent press release that claims the wealth gap between Blacks and Whites has grown even larger in the last decade.
In a 10th anniversary edition of “Black Wealth/White Wealth: A New Perspective on [...]

16Feb2007 | YBP | Comments | Continued
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Office Romance

“Offices are often the easiest places to meet and fall in love,” says one expert. Here’s how to keep your career and relationship intact.
Have you ever had a crush on a co-worker? Maybe even pushed your luck with that crush and found yourself in a hot and heavy office romance? I think many YBPs have [...]

15Feb2007 | YBP | Comments | Continued
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When a First Date = Potential

Happy Valentines Day! Whether you’re single, just dating, in a relationship, or married, I hope you take time out today to tell someone that you love them. Love is a beautiful thing, and when you feel love, you feel better.
Around this time many people are going out on first dates. Here’s an interesting article [...]

14Feb2007 | YBP | Comments | Continued
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Male YBP Mentors Needed!

A few weeks ago I posted on National Mentoring Month and the importance of becoming a mentor to offer friendship, guidance, and encouragement to a young person growing [...]

4Feb2007 | YBP | Comments | Continued
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Are Black Dollars Making No Sense?

In her article “Why Can’t Blacks Hold Onto A Dollar?” Kim E. Gordon takes a historical perspective and present-day analysis of Black wealth in America. The article deals with the fact that, while having attained unprecedented buying power equivalent to the 10th largest nation in the world, Black America remains mired in relative poverty compared [...]

23Jan2007 | YBP | Comments | Continued