(By Jermon Williams) It’s August recess, which means that members of congress (and their staffers) are off somewhere recharging, in preparation for the hectic September legislative schedule. And while this time of year is viewed as much needed time off, the 2013 congressional agenda has presented enough challenges to interrupt any vacation. With issues ranging … Continue reading
Three of the six founders of Black Startup: Bola Adewumi, Nathan Bennett Fleming, Elgin W. Tucker. (Photo: Courtesy of BlackStartup) With Spike Lee reaching his $1.25 million goal on Kickstarter, the power of a crowd-funding site couldn’t be more inspiring. On sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo, anyone with an idea or a cause can raise money to … Continue reading