Month: December 2024

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Thinking Outside the Box Helped Access Services Persevere

December 29, 2024
By Charles Harris If you doubt persistence pays, talk to Kevin Smith, president and CEO of Access Services. “I have always been a man of faith and never had a problem with risk,” he said. That faith has helped Smith navigate through a minefield of small business perils for more than 30 years.…
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On the Market: Investing While Black

December 29, 2024
By John Burton Jr. The world of American finance is experiencing a significant transformation — it’s becoming darker. It’s not the economy or a recession but more Black individuals are participating in the stock market. This new interest is boosted by more Black and brown people who are seeking more creative ways to build wealth and secure their financial futures.…
Food

Loaded Farro Salad

December 10, 2024
By The Vegucator: Dawn Hilton Williams Author of Vegan Cooking Guide: Flava My Plate Serves up to 8  Ingredients​ 4 cups of cooked farro (cook per package directions) 16 oz or 4 diced cups white or baby bella mushrooms 1 ½ cups sun dried tomatoes, diced (no oil) 1 ½ cups cleaned and chopped leeks OR 1 cup yellow onion, diced ¼ cup Italian flat leaf parsley, chopped 1 ½ tsp smoked OR regular paprika 1 ½  tsp garlic powder 1 tsp black pepper ½ tsp salt 2 TBSP olive oil (optional) ​ Utensils needed Large pan, baking sheet with parchment paper or Silpat, spatula, spoon, knife, large serving bowl, measuring cups, measuring spoons, medium sized pan, small mixing bowl   Method PREHEAT oven to 425°F and prepare your baking pan with parchment paper or Silpat.…