How to Spend Stimulus Check, Black Personal Finance Expert

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PERSONAL FINANCE EXPERT GIVES TIPS ON THE BEST WAYS TO SPEND STIMULUS CHECK

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New Britain, CT  Author, Tedx speaker, Non-profit cofounder, and personal finance expert Rahkim Sabree has built a platform of advocacy for financial education especially in the black and brown communities. He declares in his TED talk that he grew up to the mantra "Each one teach one, each one reach one. If you know, teach. If you don't know, learn" and that's exactly what he's done creating and sharing content across the popular social media sites like Instagram and Twitter, writing a book on financial empowerment, co-founding a non profit rooted in ending homelessness through education, delivering a TED talk, and most recently contributing to publications like TheGrio on personal finance matters.

"I believe that the best financial investment is an investment in financial education," writes Rahkim Sabree. "Here are 5 ways to spend your stimulus check regardless of the amount." Rahkim then lists 5 ways including paying yourself first, investing in your future, paying your bills, investing in education, and investing through traditional mediums such as stocks and real estate." To read the full write up from TheGrio click HERE.

Rahkim is mission driven to inspire people who "look like him" to embrace financial education by "building a team," he explains. "This is a conversation that should be had at every dinner table, in every classroom, over the course of every holiday."

Wig Company Donates Masks and Googles to Frontline Workers

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INTERNATIONAL WIG COMPANY DONATES THOUSANDS OF MASKS AND GOGGLES TO WORKERS ON THE FRONTLINES OF THE COVID-19 CRISIS

New York, NY As part of a major initiative to support first-responders, health care workers and other frontline workers during this COVID-19 pandemic, MyFirstWig, one of the world's most popular brands in the lace wig industry, has donated thousands of free medical supplies to these fearless workers.

The total donations included 1,000 N95 masks, 1,000 surgical masks, 3,000 gloves and 300 goggles, donated to these workers primarily in New York City.

"Although what we can do is limited," Nicole Wilson, a manager at MyFirstWig. "We tried our best to support those who work on the front line. If we all stick together and support each other, there is nothing we can't overcome."

Atlanta Attorney Helped Save Black Men's Lives

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ATTORNEY HELPED SAVE BLACK MEN'S LIVES BY CALLING FOR SUSPENSION OF ANTI-MASK LAW DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Nationwide -- Gerald Griggs, an attorney and VP of the NAACP's Atlanta branch, had began calling for an immediate suspension of the anti-mask law during the COVID-19 pandemic to help protect the safety of Black men in Georgia. Just five days later, the Governor signed the executive order.

The 1951 law states: "A person is guilty of a misdemeanor when he wears a mask, hood, or device by which any portion of the face is so hidden, concealed, or covered as to conceal the identity of the wearer and is upon any public way or public property or upon the private property of another without the written permission of the owner or occupier of the property to do so."

The punishment is a fine of $1,000 and 12 months in jail.

Entrepreneur Suing Local Police For Violating His Rights

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SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEUR FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST ST. PAUL POLICE DEPT FOR VIOLATING HIS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS

Nationwide --  In St Paul, Minnesota, an artist, musician and fashion designer who calls himself London tha Arsonist says that he was wrongly arrested and had his legally-owned firearm illegally confiscated by the police. London says that he is a law abiding citizen that has received high level training in the safe use of firearms for self defense purposes by former police officers. However, this didn't matter when he says corrupt local police arrested him, put him in jail and took away his legally owned firearm.

He was arrested following a narrow escape when he was nearly run down by a car that was being driven dangerously in full view of witnesses. None of this mattered to the Police Department who showed their racism, acting under the supposed color of law to enforce their own anti-constitutional regulations based on bigotry and corruption.

Online Biz Expert Helping Black Entrepreneurs

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ONLINE BUSINESS EXPERT SAYS HIS STRUGGLES CAN HELP AFRICAN AMERICANS ENTREPRENEURS SUCCEED

Nationwide -- Meet Internet business pioneer Doug Lee, who is the founder and CEO of E-Business Experts, LLC. After many years of failure, Doug has finally mastered the art of online business and feels that it's now time to start sharing the best kept secrets that have eluded the African American business community for years. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected families from all racial groups financially. "Surprisingly, having a successful online business is still a hidden gem amongst Black people," he says.

Doug says that it was a long hard road of struggle for ten years, before finding success. Doug didn't understand niche concepts or how to get traffic to his sites. He tried several web site ventures, but failed miserably.

Top 5 Black-Owned Businesses in Asia

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TOP 5 BLACK-OWNED COMPANIES IN ASIA THAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT

Nationwide -- Black entrepreneurs are growing daily and making a significant imprint in world economics. Their businesses can be found, not just all over the United States, but all over the world. Here are at least 5 top Black-owned businesses that are located in Asia.

#1 - Soul Food House (Tokyo, Japan): Founded in 2015 by David and LaTonya Whitaker, Soul Food House is a family-owned restaurant located in the heart of Tokyo, Japan. It was birth out of a desire to bring authentic American Southern and Cajun cuisine to the hearts and stomachs of those that live and visit Japan.

#2 - Barong Tagalog (Manila, Philippines): Founded in 2015 by Dante Lee and the family of his Filipina wife, this Black-owned business is a major manufacturer and wholesale supplier of formal Filipino garments. The garments, mostly long-sleeve shirts are textiles wovenfrom unique materials including pineapple fiber. Called Barong Tagalogs (or just Barongs), they are typically worn by men during weddings, important government events, and other formal occasions.

2020 Jay-Z Scholarship Continues Despite COVID-19

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JAY-Z'S 2020 SHAWN CARTER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM CONTINUES DESPITE COVID-19

Nationwide -- Rapper turned entrepreneur Jay-Z has decided to continue his annual scholarship program despite the coronavirus pandemic. His Shawn Carter Scholarship Fund helps students advance their education by giving them the resources they need to enroll in college, pay the tuition, and successfully finish college on time.

Founded by Jay-Z and his philanthropist mother, Gloria, the program focuses on helping low income students who live in underserved areas across urban America.