The New
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FALL 2017 | ISSUE 1
Black Excellence
LETAEJA FITZGERALD
"Letter From The Editor"
Hello loves, I am proud to present to you the first issue of “The New Black Wall Street”! It’s been a long time coming, but we are finally here. Despite the enthusiasm most of us have regarding the magazine, there are many people, all different racial groups, who either do not understand the purpose of this publication, or are totally against it. Realizing that we can’t please everyone (nor will we ever attempt to), I hope that I can reach some of these people by explaining briefly the purpose of the initiative. Our campus has a few publications that are intended to represent the entire student body. However, many students of color, Black students in particular, do not see themselves in these publications unless it is following a tragedy such as the death of Keith Lamont Scott in September of 2016 or success in sports. We are WAY more than that. In an effort to promote Black students and acknowledge the great things they do throughout the school year we decided to create our own publication, FOR US BY US! This magazine is necessary in order to expose the entire student body to the
"FOR US, BY US"
great things that Black students are doing everyday, that we believe have been overlooked by the university’s current publications. Finally, it is important that everyone realize that this magazine is not intended to be a devisive publication. We are not seeking superiority, nor segregation; all we want is an equal voice on this campus and with the “The New Black Wall Street”, the door is open for us to have that voice. This first issue is a celebration of Black Excellence, “someone that is black and portrays great qualities and abilities that make the black community proud” (Urban Dictionary). We witness daily on this campus! As you look through this magazine I hope that you find value in the words and stories of the students featured. I hope that you find inspiration and and guidance in the resources we have provided for you. Black UNCC, this is for you. Enjoy!
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CONTENT ISSUE 01 01
Letter From the Editor
03 Survival GUide 05 Fashion 09 Express Yourself 14 Flashback 20 Black Excellence 21
Madame President
23 Entrepreneurial Spotlight 25 Finacial Litteracy 27
Camppus Resources
29 Black Businesses 31
Letter From The Team
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Survival Guide
By: Jasmine Johnson c/o '20
1. Find out who your advisor is and meet with them as often as possible. 2. Go to your professors office hours multiple times a week if possible. Literally get as close to them as you can and I promise you can finesse at least a B out of their class. 3. NETWORK! NETWORK! NETWORK! Not only with students but with faculty and staff as well. Your “network” is your “networth”! 4. Talk to people and get to know them as a person first. Don’t talk to students just because they are in an org you want to be apart of. You may realize what you think you want is not what you want at all. 5. Use ALL of your resources! We have the Career Center, the Writing Resource Center, the Counseling Center, the Multicultural Resource Center, the UCAE, etc. USE THEM! That is what they’re there for! 6. You don’t have to be on every scene. No one will miss you at the parties you don’t go to. Trust me I know. 7. Keep your circle SMALL! 8. Be strategic and realistic about the classes you choose to take in a semester. Stress does kill. 9. If you get a chance to travel abroad, don’t give it up. You’ll regret it. 10. If you need to study or do work and your room is not the place, you have an entire campus to roam… pick a new space. 11. It is perfectly ok to be homesick. It happens to the best of us and it is perfectly ok. 12. If you don’t know how to manage your time, learn how to. You are gonna have WAY more time to waste no than you have ever had before.
13. Don’t give just anybody your swipes. Don’t fall for it just because they’re one of the finest people in the room because to them you’re just a swipe. 14. Get either a work study job or a regular job to have money in your pocket. 15. Students who work at least 20 hours a week are eligible for food stamps so again I say GET A JOB. 16. Join an organization that you’re passionate about. If it’s not your passion it’s not your business. Find what’s right for you. 17. Put your time and effort into your school work, NOT these “relationships”! A’s before baes. 18. Keep an open mind and be prepared for differences between you and others. 19. Don’t let anyone make you feel like your school is less than. Take pride in being a niner! Let them know that no matter what, your school is lit! 20. Save your DB! Use more swipes than DB or you’ll pull a me and run out in October. 21. People talk. They are already forming their opinion of you because of how you look, dress, and act. Let them talk and you move in silence. Remember actions speak louder than words. 22. WRAP IT UP! The health center gives away free condoms so make sure to get some of those before you get something else. 23. Get a friend who has a car or you’ll have moves with no ride. 24. Try to manage your money better. Create a budget and invest your money. You can also cook meals to eat instead of going to Wendy’s just because it’s open late. 25. Remember why you’re here and never forget the desired outcome. Time waits for no man so either get right or get left. TNBWS
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F a s h i o n
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Darius Graves Who is your favorite style icon? Kanye west and the creative director of balmain Olivier Rousteing. How do you put your outfits together? Usually i’d find a inspiration from a fashion show, celebrity or through my worlds travels and put my own special taste to it. Where do you shop at? Risvegliare and ASOS.com
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Tenecia Jones How do you put your outfits together? My outfits come together like how my poetry does. I think of what most would do as a foundation, and then say now let me find ways to mix it up. It's kind of like playing a dress up game and clicking random about 5 times. But it comes together so well. Where do you shop at? I hate stores because I hate being around people in the mall so I'm always doing online shopping. I'm at ASOS 90% of the time solely because there's nothing you can't get from there and I'm a big fan of the cheap and chic. What's your favorite trend? I'm not a big fan of trends because following a trend is a quick way for your clothes and style to die. If everything you have is trendy, once the trend dies so will your dress game. BUT, If we call distressed jeans a trend then yes, that'd be my favorite.
Abdul Ceesay Who is your favorite style icon? Fabulous / The Fresh Prince / Yeezy What's your favorite trend? Distressed clothing, and gold jewelry (gold will never go outta style in my opinion) How do you feel about fast fashion? I think fast fashion is dope, it gives a variety of ways for those who don't have Gucci money to be fashionable at their own discretion. Sometimes theses stores can lead to being basic since a lot of other people may buy the same stuff but I feel like it's what you make of it and how you wear it that sets you apart.
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Jaron Smalls Singer/Songwriter
“To Whom It May Concern, Music is how I was raised to express myself in every sense of the word. Sometimes words cannot even convey what melodies tend to. I have been engulfed in the culture before I could even think for myself. I started off singing in church and eventually worked hard enough to get to the point where I could sing, write, produce, and play for myself. I was blessed with an opportunity to sing background on BET’s Bobby Jones Gospel, and during my freshman year of college, I was sponsored by 9 th Wonder and the Justus League with Chaundon, Cesar comanche, etc. I went from producing five tracks a day for practice to being able to professionally mix and master tracks for myself. Consistency is key! I have been fortune enough to have had a plethora of performances during my career here at UNCC, winning fan favorite in the 2015 Fall CAB talent show hosted by Chico Bean and Darren from Wild N Out and first place in the 2016 Spring Fall CAB talent show. I currently am working on a project that will be accessible on Apple Music, Spotify, and Google Play soon. I aspire to be on the XXL Freshman Cover as an up and coming artist to create a platform for anybody in Charlotte or anywhere to continue to make their dreams realities. Dare to dream, Jaron Smalls”
Social Media / Contact jsmalls5@uncc.edu
Davi Painter
My artistic foundation was laid by my father winning countrywide art competitions in Panama decades before I was born. He came to the states as a young artist and I don't remember a part of my childhood where I did not have a pen and paper in hand. Art has always been a part of my life but I decided to take myself seriously less than a year ago. I spent years ignoring my knack for winning art competitions and didn't care to tell my mom when my artwork was being showcased by my schools. No one outside of my family knew of my gift until I reached college. On a low budget, I decided to create artwork for my dorm. The next year a guy approached me at a party and said that I "looked like I did something artistic". He invited me to share my work at his art showcase and I felt like God was throwing things in my lap. I ignored his invite and jokingly told my mom about it on the day of the event. She made me go and brought my entire family. That night I made $80. Since then I have participated in every showcase that I could and am slowly forcing my way out of my comfort zone. I have gone from sitting in the background while other discussed my piece, to standing in front of crowds taking ownership. As I transition from childhood to womanhood my growth is changing the way the view the world and as a result, it is changing my art. I have learned to be patient with myself and to gain comfort outside of my comfort zone. As I grow, I am gaining inspiration from myself and the beautiful people who I surround myself with. I love seeing and painting little black girls and strong black women. My art reflects what I am, what I see, and what I wish to see. Stay on the lookout for my website unveiling in October.
Social Media / Contact dfraser6@uncc.edu IG: @the.dandelionproject
Hilda
Spoken Word Poet I didn’t write a lot when I first started, I actually still don’t. I don’t own a journal or a little black book. I operate in scraps; scraps of paper, scraps of words. I’m a collector, of phrases, bits of paper, and words that make me shake a little. I write when I feel like it and that’s not all the time. The first time I wrote a poem was in the 7th grade, at a poetry slam. The poem wasn’t about love or flowers or whatever else girls my age were concerned about. It was about bullying, because even at a young age I knew some things had to get talked about regardless of how uncomfortable it made people. So, I don’t write for people, I don’t write to glorify men or fit trends. I write because I have to, because these words have to be said, they have to be heard. I hope my spoken word takes me places. So far, I’ve won competitions in my home town and at UNC Charlotte. I’ve received prize money and scholarships and acclaim; I was even featured in my city’s newspaper. In general, I think I inspire me, I see videos of my poetry and think, ‘that girl is spitting”. I also watch a lot of button poetry, which is a lot of people my age, doing what I do, but on a bigger scale. They inspire me; their flow inspires me. In my opinion, I’m my own greatest competition, I’m always trying to top myself and that keeps me hungry and wanting.
Social Media / Contact hkolawol@uncc.edu
Jordan Donahue "Danny the Don" Rapper
My name is Jordan Donahue, but I go by the rap name of Danny The Don. I'm from Greensboro, NC, where I fell in love with music at an early age. By the age of 8, I started writing my own raps. Obviously, these raps weren't my best lines, but it was the beginning of my passion. At the age of 13, I recorded my first song and released it via Facebook. The response from my peers surprised me. A lot of people saw my potential and encouraged me to keep going. This motivated me to rap every chance I got. In middle school, I would rap in the cafeteria and students would crowd around me to hear me spit (even the kids who picked on me). When I got in high school, I started performing in talent shows at school. On my 17th birthday, I put out 17 songs and titled the mixtape, "Don Dada". I remember the surreal feeling of walking through the student parking lot and hearing my schoolmates bumping my songs and rapping along word for word! Around that time, I thought someone in the music industry would have came across my music and realized my potential. However, it didn't happen that way. I continued releasing songs via Soundcloud, but haven't released a mixtape since. After high school, I came to UNCC for the opportunities the city of Charlotte could offer me musically. My freshman year when I first arrived here, I performed at the SAFE Program's Talent Show and received a lot of love from the mentors and mentees. Since then, I performed a few more times around campus. Here at UNCC, I have meet quite a bit of people who support my dream and believe I have what it takes to make it in the music industry.
Social Media / Contact jdonahu3@uncc.edu SC: Danny The Don
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January 1965 Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenburg board of education lawsuit filed.
February 9, 1960 Lunch counter Sit - Ins in Charlotte.
May 17, 1954 Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court Decision.
August 28, 1963 March on Washington for jobs and freedom.
September 4, 1957 First Attempt to Integrate Charlotte Schools.
September 1949 Carver College Established.
The History of Us
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August 1969 UNC Charlotte offers its first black studies class.
November 22, 1965 Homes of Charlotte Civil Rights leaders Bombed.
1983/1985 Harvey Gantt elected as Charlotte’s first African American Mayor.
1966 Martin Luther King Jr. visits Charlotte.
May 11,1965 Fred Alexander Sr. elected to city council
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ES MATTER
Black Excellence
Black student population has strived to use our talents to serve the
For years, the
UNC-Charlotte community. As a result of our determination and hard work, we have
managed to maintain our role as the face of UNC-Charlotte. Whether it’s during New Student Orientation, Open House,
UTOP, Explore, Week of Welcome, or
SAFE, the first faces our students see are those of our B LACK leaders. As a Black student entering UNC-Charlotte, succeeding in every possible endeavor is a
standard that has been set for decades. While Black students account for a small percentage of the university's student population,
WE hold a significant amount of
leadership positions on this campus.This is seen in Niner Guides, Resident Advisors,
Orientation Counselors, Emerging Leaders, Homecoming Kings and Queens, and a variety of different positions.
UNC Charlotte, we do not settle for less!
Here at
“Excellence is the Standard”
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Madame President Courtney Cole: What things are you expecting for UNC Charlotte this year?
CC: Let’s jump back a bit, what initially inspired you to run for student body president?
Tracey Allsbrook: UNC Charlotte is going through a big transition period as everyone knows. We have changes in parking, changes in classroom sizes and changes in classroom dates and times. What I’m really expecting for UNC Charlotte is just us moving into the next stage of our school’s history and the next phase of us as a university. We are growing at a fast rate, the fastest in the NC system currently. I’m really just ready for everybody to come back here on campus and emerge themselves in the changes taking place to get us where we want to go overall as the best UNC school in the system and the largest as well.
TA: Well (laughs), I am not from Charlotte. I’m not used to big places, big universities, so when I got here it really was a culture change a culture shock pretty much…and I came here and kinda found myself. I kinda grew up with a one track mind when it came to views. Very conservative, not conservative in all aspects but the way I thought about different things, and when I got here and I found myself and through that I can say that I found myself through SGA and different opinions both in the political realm and social realm and all that other kind of stuff. So coming up into my junior year, it was a make or break kind of situation, either finish out my term as a senator or move up. Just pretty much as a job, so you’re working there entry level and you always want advancement. So when I thought about all of that—how I found myself, how Charlotte gave back to me and pretty much that make or break that inspired me to want to go after this position to help students and then advance. Show students how to advance yourself, come in as a freshman, work hard and at the end go out and get any title or any positon that you want as long as you work hard in it. All in all that’s what inspired me to run and then just seeing students at the university, the different demographics we have, how diverse we are, I just wanted to represent that as well— knowing the background that I’m from and getting emerged in all of that.
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CC: Being the person that’s the face of the campus, the person we can all go to, for the incoming freshman, transfers, or people who may not know you, what do you want them to know as far as who is Tracey Allsbrook and how can you help them? TA: I want them to know they can come talk to me anytime they want to (laughs), I’m very talkative, I’m very approachable, I want people to be able to say “I had something I wanted to get across and I went to Tracey and she listened, she didn’t blow me off,” I want them to be able say “she really cared about me,” because I really do. I care about the university, I care about students, I want them to know that yes I’m in this position but I’m also someone who likes to have fun. I’ll go to the football game with you, I’ll go to the basketball game with you, I’ll hit uptown with you to Alive After 5. At the same time, I just want people to know that I am approachable and that the University is in good hands pretty much and at the end of the day, I’m going to get it done. I’m very action oriented so it’s not going to be anything that’s done in vain. If I hear an issue or concern I’m going to figure out a way to address it and if I don’t have the answer, then I’m going to find someone that has that answer.
CC: Also, you are the first African American female student body president, when you were preparing to run did you face any challenges, what were your thoughts? Obviously this was already an accomplishment, you’re breaking down barriers, how did it make you feel when you were getting ready to run? TA: At first when I started thinking about it, I really started taking it seriously around mid-February. It wasn’t even thought, like “Wow I’m about to be the first African-American female president. Then it was around March, the first or second week in March where I realized who my opponent would be and I think at that time I looked and was like wait…wait…. wait…no matter how this race goes, no matter how this election falls out—there’s going to be a black female president in this position. And then looking back at it, it was like wow how far we’ve came not just as this university, but as a people. my only adversity going into it was me. I was nervous, I was more so nervous about how people would perceive not only a female but a black female in the position. And how I felt like, okay I’m going to have to go out here and really prove myself, but going into it I realized my work speaks for itself and after I thought about that and the backlash will I get—none. You’re gonna go out there, no matter your gender, no matter your race—this is who you are as a person. TNBWS
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Entrepreneurial Spotlight Behind the Scenes with BodyByT Fitness BodyByT Fitness was founded by Tyler Hickey at the age of 19 on UNC-Charlotte’s campus. Tyler Hickey used his passions to create BodyByT Fitness and since then he has continued to give back to the community by way of improving their overall health. Tyler Hickey prides himself on being a coach and not a trainer. Tyler is there day in and day out to motivate and to push his clients to get results.
Advice for Future Business Owners Build Credit & Find a Mentor
“If you want to start a business, you need to open up a credit line up today and get that going so that when you really start making moves , you have access to credit. We don't get taught about credit and how it works in high school, we started our business as an LLC. So when it came time to get our building and some equipment we had to apply for a loan and we were repeatedly getting told no because we had no credit. I got told no about 8-9 times before we got told yes for our investment
Find Balance
“Its definitely challenging [finding balance], but my military background did help me, somewhat, because i was able to balance a heavy load. In the military we woke up at 6am and didn't go to sleep until 10:30 - 11 every single night so I was already accustomed to working long days. Ill tell anyone that my grades aren't the best but I still See the value and importance in education. A lot of people asked me why not just drop out, and i have my own personal reasons for not dropping out but at the same time I'm a very big advocate of you don't have to go to college to be successful. You just have to have an education to be successful and education comes from many different forms; youtube, reading, etc.I've learned far more from Youtube about marketing than I could've learned in any class Ive taken. Just making sure you communicate with your professors and stay in their faces helps a lot, I make sure I tell them that I am a business owner; most of them genuinely understand and care and some don't”Tyler Hickey
The Story
“I transferred to UNC Charlotte, I used to play football for the Navy, transferred here [to UNCC] and it didn't work out and I was in the gym and a girl named Mikayla asked me to help her workout. She wanted to become a fitness model and I told her “I can help you achieve that goal.” From there, it grew; her friends wanted to join, I started marketing myself as a personal trainer. Around that time I started working at UFC gym as a strength and conditioning coach. From that, being in the industry, we saw that the national average for personal training is $52/hour. With that being said, most college kids, not tryna count yalls pockets, can't afford that. That'll put you around $800 a month for JUST personal training, granted it should cost that but at the end of the day it's between going to the gym or choosing to go to the doctor. College kids can't afford that but especially for young women, you'll never take classes like weightlifting or other classes, unless you were an athlete. In the fitness industry, it's an unspoken rule to not mess with college kids because we all can't afford it. Going from ballin’ to broke in one day. So our concept is to find a way to make our program work for college kids, especially women. Our average clientele age is 24-25 year olds college students or young professionals who want to achieve a body goal but on top of that want to live a healthier lifestyle”- Tyler Hickey
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“Better Body, Better Confidence, Better You” Use Your Resources & Network
“Well seeing that I am apart of the Greatest Fraternity on Earth [The amazing men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated] being in a fraternity has been amazing for my business. My mentor is a bruh who owns two gyms in Louisville, Kentucky. I found him at a function in ATL during AGP and I blew his DM up about 4 -5 times and asked him If I could fly out to see his gym and he said yes. He opened his home to me, fed me and showed me the ropes on how to run a successful business. That wouldn't have been possible without the bruhz.”- Tyler Hickey
Brianna Johnson is a senior entrepreneur from Charlotte, North Carolina. Johnson is a powerhouse business woman who owns the BGlamhairous hair salon as well as the Urban Millennial Nomad clothing line. We decided to sit down with her to learn more about her journey and how she has managed to have two successful business while in college.
The Beginning
“I'm from a family that does a lot of hairstyling and barbering so I always knew that was gonna happen and it just came really easy to me . As far as Urban Millennial Nomad, my dad is a screen printer so watching him print family reunion t-shirts and tote bags and everything made me want to do something for my own peers so that's what really sparked that. I think as far as hair, I'm someone who is extremely professional, I don't really necessarily care about the money just as long as when you're walking around you're saying “Brianna did my hair” and it looks good, it speaks for itself. People actually want to get their hair done. As far as Urban Millennial Nomad, there are no other clothing lines out there that are geared towards millennials, so that'll be the first on the market. “
Pushing Past It All Lack Of Support
“My dad was not supportive at first with me going to beauty school, he wanted me to be a college girl. He wanted me to go to UNCC straight out of high school. He did want me to be a business owner but he wanted me to pursue that after college. Sometimes I wish I would've gone to college first but because I did it the way I did, I wouldn't have crossed paths with the people I met at [beauty] school. The only thing differently that I would have done was not let other people influence me. Not having my dad's support did hurt at first but now he's fully supportive. So yeah, not letting other people influence me. If i'm sure about it, then just do it.
Business Competitors
“As far as Urban Millennial Nomad, my biggest competitor would be the brand God Is Dope because I see that all over the place. Celebrities are wearing those shirts, so I plan to compete with them by just starting small because that's exactly what they did they started small and taking away from the people that influence me and making it my own. And still be different because I believe that we can all be apart of the same thing and still win.
What’s Next?
“For Bglamhairous, I really want to step out from behind the hair and own a salon suite/building . I really don't want to do hair anymore, I live it still but I want to step into the true owner part of it where I come in and check on people and making sure everythings running smoothly.
4 Helpful Tips for Starting a Business Be Tough “your skin has be tough and you also have to have an inner competitor because if you dont people are gonna take it for you. You have to do it before you tell people you're gonna do something because they will snatch your ideas real quick. Thats huge“ Manage your Money “You really have to save your money because as soon as graduation season is over you really have nothing to do. But you have to remind yourself that as soon as back to school season starts everything is going to pick back up Appreciate the down time because it has been given to you. Saving your money in advance for the bills that obviously aren't going to go away. People think, “Oh it's just hair styling, it's easy money.” but No for like a year i was at home living with my parents making barely nothing, so knowing that you have to start from the bottom is something that I didn't know but I wish i would have known because I would've prepared for that.” Use Social Media “Instagram has helped me way more than business cards has ever would've because people want to see pictures. So i have an app called Unum and it schedules your pots, it makes sure your grid on Instagram is cohesive so when I discovered that it became much easier to me bc being a full time student and a business owner you might forget to make a post so that helps. Hashtags DEFINITELY help and just social media connects you all over the world so I would just say focus on that and a website more than business cards, especially if you're just starting out. “ Don't Quit “It's gonna be hard and you're gonna feel like where is this money gonna come from, where is this time gonna come from but you have to continue to just work at it even if you do a little bit at a time. Another thing is don't set a date until you know because that date is never gonna be what you think it's gonna be. Maybe set it out about two months after what you think it's gonna be and if it comes earlier then that's great. Don't rush yourself, believe in yourself. “
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What advice about money management do you have for college students? Avoid as many student loans as possible or reduce How do you budget? your cost of attendance; through the using the re- Budgeting breaks down in the three pieces. sources around you such as work study & scholarships - Must-haves and bills: things that you have to pay for in order to keep your credit good, keep your car or your home etc. - Rainy day fund; which is for when the unexpected How should one go about loan repayment? happens and you can't get back to work, or you get If possible do a consolidation (consolidation means ill or hurt and have to pay your taking out a new loan to pay off a number of liabilities hospital bills, or if you blow out a tire or some and consumer debts, generally unsecured ones). Also thing. you can find different employment and military op- - Discretionary money; which is your lending portunities to pay off your loans; things such as Teach money, money that you spend on yourself or on for America. Most people do not make much money other people. their first few years out of school anyways so taking that time to pay off your loans with different opportunities would be more beneficial to you. What banking tips do you have? Banking changes from day to day. Right now I would Should I pay off my debt before I start saving? say use both large banks; such as Bank of America or No, learn to save early! Saving is like muscle memory Wells Fargo, and small banks such an as a local credit and you have to develop the discipline for it. The more union. The large banks are more available to you you do it the better you will be at it; and if you can save throughout the world so you'll always have access to while you're making little to no money it makes it eas- your money no matter where you are. And a smaller ier for when you start making an actual salary. banks have better rates and less fees.
Explain what is a 401K and what is an IRA? A 401K is a program that provides a way for you to save money for retirement before taxes. An IRA or individual retirement account is a way for you to save for your retirement on your own and it also helps you on your taxes.
How do you define wealth? Wealth can be defined in a variety of ways based on the individual values of each person. For some being wealthy could mean just being able to pay your bills and provide for your family to others it could be being CEO and being able to provide for hundreds of families. Wealth is what is important to you and can you achieve it finically.
How do you turn your passion into profit? Your passion is always profitable. But first you must learn how to properly add value to that passion. If you find you passion, build your life around that and you will surely profit off it.
Financial resources for college students? Yeah actually isn't too many financial resources for college students I did in the obvious that you can look up on Google. Best advice is to find a mentor that is financially where you want or find someone you want to be like and mimic how they treat their money and assets. If you are a round people who save money and invest a lot you will follow suit, if you are around people who blow money you'll probably blow yours too.
Campus Resources
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Jodi Douglas Turner Interim Director, Multicultural Academic Services jodturne@uncc.edu 2409 Colvard North
Shawn Simmons, M.A. Assistant Director, Multicultural Academic Services wsimmo18@uncc.edu 2409 Colvard North
Kevin W. Bailey, Ph.D. Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs UNC Charlotte | Division of Student Affairs baileyk@uncc.edu
Kim Turner Director, Multicultural Resource Center kimberlyturner@uncc. edu Popp Martin Student Union, Suite 210
Regena Brown Assistant Director, Multicultural Resource Center rybrown1@uncc.edu Popp Martin Student Union, Suite 210
Nadia Campbell Assistant Director, Center for Leadership Development ncampbell@uncc.edu Popp Martin Student Union, Suite 280
Dr. Danielle N. Boaz, J.D., Ph.D Assistant Professor of Africana Studies dboaz@uncc.edu Garinger 133
Akin Ogundiran Chair, Department of Africana Studies, and Professor of Africana Studies, Anthropology & History ogundiran@uncc.edu Garinger 113
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Black Businesses Foster's Frame & Art Gallery Foster's Frame & Art Gallery The Whitney Austin Collection, Galleria of Art
SouthEnd Dentistry The Art of Baking Comfort Foods on Wheels
M & F Bank
Cuzzo's Cuisine
First Legacy Community Credit Union
Maryland Crab & Co.
Headlines Barbershop No Grease! Fire House Bar & Lounge Sports One Charlotte Sydney's Martini and Wine Bar Three Spirits Brewery Coppa Coffee and Tea Smoothie Remedy CaFe Anarke Jeans Co. The House of Lemond SCORE
Ruthie's of Charlotte Smoke and Go BBQ
Rolle Oral & Facial Surgery Selden Orthodontics
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Street Spice
La'Wan's Soul Food Restaurant
What The Fries
Mert's Heart & Soul
Two Scoops Creamery
Mister 3's Crab Pot
Charlotte Mecklenburg Black Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Charles Chicken & Fish
The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts+Culture Latibah Collard Green Museum Premier Pharmacy and Wellness Center
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Letter From the Team,
It’s common knowledge that the black community at UNCC is already excelling, breaking barriers, and making strides--but there was still something lacking. This publication was created to shed light on the numerous accomplishments that occur within our community -- not just through word of mouth, or shares on social media, but inside of a university sponsored publication. Beyond the awards and athletics, and “first roles” that our. peers have held, this is for the day to day accomplishments. To the artists, leaders, entrepreneurs, and the hidden gems--this is for you. Let your light shine. Peace and blessings, Courtney J. Cole
As an African American I know that my talent and passion is sometimes underestimated or goes unnoticed. This magazine was created as a platform to make sure that your passion and talents are recognized. UNC Charlotte Minority community is full of talent. This publication is not only a way to be noticed, but also shares tips and valuable information for making UNC Charlotte more like the place you call “Home”. The black community is really like a family. We are a collective of smart, educated, talented, dedicated individuals. It is important to join the family and learn about your counterparts as there is so much to gain from those relations. Yours truly, Jeremy Williams TNBWS
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Black UNC Charlotte is a family. Despite our differences and the things that make us each the individuals we are, we all share one common thing. This publication is more than just words on paper, it's a physical example of black excellence. Collectively, we make waves on campus and set the standard for what success can be. Let The New Black Wallstreet be an example of the greatness we can accomplish when we come together. This is only the beginning. Much love, Shannon Rawley
Black UNCC, we’re doing this for you! As black students at a predominantly white institution, we know the struggles that we face due to lack of representation on a college campus. With this magazine, we hope to continue to inspire, challenge, represent and ultimately showcase all of the hard work, talent, and accomplishments that we put forth on a daily basis. Your hard work does not go unnoticed. At the end of the day, we are all in this together, we are all a portion of the minorities on this campus, and we should be supporting each other. Continue to make your presence known, continue to make impacts, and continue to be magical! Sincerely yours, Mercy Mensah TNBWS
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With this magazine we wanted to highlight and showcase all of the talent and success within the black community of UNCC. We want to let the rest of the campus know what we already knew, and that is that we are beautiful, we are strong, we are successful, we will be great and will accept nothing less than greatness. I’m proud to be black and to be part of such a dynamic campus, but more specifically to be part of such a powerful minority on campus. Take these tips and use them to grow and become the best you you can possibly be. Take these black owned businesses and student entrepreneur pages and support each other! Because at the end of the day, we’re all we got. Stick together, uplift, and continue to be great! Stevanni Melton
The purpose of this magazine is to bring us closer together as a community at UNCC. We want to continue to mold black student leaders to reach their full potential so they can make an impact on campus as well as off campus once they graduate. This is the new start of unity amongst us all. We will let the world know that wherever we step foot, an imprint will be left in the ground. Our mark as a whole will continue to be made as we continue to strive to lift each other up to be the best we can be for ourselves and the community. TyQuan Pugh
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Letter from the team. The African American Students of UNCC are much more than a community. We are a family. Through our hardest times we know how to pick each other up. The Magazine was made to show how connected we are. Taylor Adams
These TIps all come from experience. I habe been through a lot in the small amount of time that I have been on this campus and I Honestly have so much to share. Truly use this as a guide and you cant go wrong, I promise you. I didn't know a lot of this stuff from the jump and now I need you all to know what I didn't so you can be better than I was. There's always going to be someone around to help and guide you in our community. FInd someone and floursh. Jasmine Johnson
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