My late dear mother was a victim of diabetes. It cost her two amputations in her legs…
Author Archives: Harry C. Alford
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The mass recruitment of Black students at the University of Wisconsin
When we mass recruited Black coeds into the University of Wisconsin, the year was 1969…
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The night I met Fred Hampton
We went to hear the mysterious Fred Hampton for the very first time…
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Equity advancements in mortgage lending industry at risk from Anti-Competitive actions of united wholesale mortgage
The COVID-19 pandemic…
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When the Boys’ Club made me a Man
Growing up in the 1950s and 60s was quite challenging for a young Black male…
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Overcoming barriers through education
As the country watched in amazement while President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris solidified their lead in the historic 2020 election…
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Backing Black Businesses With David Hall And Rodney Sampson
The disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on Black communities has become apparent as U.S…
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Racial inequity is hidden in plain sight
There are these two young fish swimming along and they…
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John Lewis – A True Hero has Departed
On July 17 we got the news that one of our few heroes made his…
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Ridesharing is the Path to Wealth
For many decades, the alternatives to private travel were taxi cabs, public trains and…