08 Aug, 2026
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Curating a Blueprint for Brilliance: Taliah Givens on the Power of the UNCF Student Leadership Conference

Taliah Givens did not follow a traditional path into education and workforce development—and this is exactly what makes her leadership so effective. Possessing dual degrees in electrical engineering technology and computer engineering from Alabama A&M University and Georgia Tech, Givens got her start in the fast-paced world of telecommunications. But soon, she found herself asking […]

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The New Artificial Intelligence: Risk or Reward?

One of the most significant risks posed by AI is the potential for data breaches. AI systems rely on vast amounts of data to function, and if that data falls into the wrong hands, it can be used to steal sensitive information or launch targeted attacks. For example, a hacker could use AI to analyze a company’s social media accounts, email correspondence, and other publicly available information to identify potential targets for phishing attacks or other forms of social engineering. They could also use AI to analyze a company’s network traffic and identify vulnerabilities that could be exploited to gain access to sensitive data.

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Shouldering the Weight of a Legacy: The High Stakes of First-Generation African-American Wealth Building For Black Women

As we close out Black History Month 2023, I speak to my melanin sisters. As Black women, we are no strangers to the pressures of familial and communal responsibility. It’s a weight that we carry with us every day, as we strive to build a better future for ourselves and our loved ones.

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Debt Management in December

$timulating Tips Debt is when you owe money. You can owe money to someone, a company because you borrowed money, used your credit card or have some type of outstanding loan. There are many types of debt, but it all means you owe money. One year for Christmas I purchased gifts for all my nieces […]

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TaVia Wooley-iles Entrepreneur Extraordinaire, Executive of The EmpowerTHEM Collective 

  TaVia Wooley-iles is a Business owner, and Executive Director of a non-profit organization based in Los Angeles County CA The EmpowerTHEM Collective, but mostly she is proud of being a woman who deeply believes in empowering women.  Tavia is the owner and principal of Tavia W. Iles Communications LLC a Strategic communication agency that […]

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Markesha Wattree Owner of Juggle Learning LLC

Creating a learning environment is important for all ages. Whether you home school your kids or allow them to go to public/private school. Having fun activities and games to do, can create a atmosphere that learning can be fun. Which will open kids up to want to go to school and also gain more knowledge. […]

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OCTOBER / OVERDRAFT / OVERDRAWN

Overdraft protection is a feature a financial institution or a bank provides to customers when the balance in the account does not have enough money to pay for the most recent transaction(s).This feature may or may not cost extra. Example: You purchase a pair of new shoes. The total amount for the shoes is $98.56. The […]

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ASSETS IN AUGUST $timulating Tips

For this month of August I want to introduce you to the word asset. Asset is something that you own free and clear that is of monetary value. For many adults, an asset can be a home, a car, or jewelry. How quickly you can turn something into cash may also be considered an asset. The […]

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JULY – Joint-Venture – $timulating Tips

We have now completed half the year of 2022. Look back at the previous six months and consider what you have learned. Also, consider any victories you have accomplished. We jumped into January with the S.M.A.R.T. Goals. In February, we learned that staying in the black is ‘where it’s at’ regarding our bank balances. In […]