by Vella Stroot | Oct 17, 2023 | Affirmative Action
The Supreme Court’s decision on June 29, 2023, effectively ending the consideration of race in college admissions in Students For Fair Admissions, Inc. V. President And Fellows Of Harvard College, has had far-reaching implications. The ruling overturned a...
by Vella Stroot | Sep 27, 2022 | Bayshore Villas
Each year, tourists flock to Puerto Rico to enjoy the natural wonders, cultural and historical buildings, and 300 miles of coastline that boasts some of the most beautiful beaches Mother Nature has to offer. Even in 2020, with all that was happening in the world,...
by Vella Stroot | Feb 24, 2022 | anti-racism
“Give me the road map, and I’ll do it.” – Evelyn Burnett. “I have lived up to society’s contract,” Sherrie Deans. These two successful Black women have 800+ credit scores, lucrative careers, low income-to-debt ratios, and ample home equity in common. All of...
by Vella Stroot | Nov 16, 2021 | Black owned businesses
All small businesses have felt the impact of COVID-19 over the past two years. From February to April 2020, the United States saw a 22% decrease in the amount of working business owners; this was the largest drop ever. However, Black-owned businesses have fared the...
by Vella Stroot | Sep 6, 2021 | Adult Learning
USI takes a well-rounded approach to help adult learners in St. Louis’ Near North Side pursue their education during the COVID-19 pandemic. Adult learners in St. Louis’s Near North Side neighborhood have been working with USI and the St. Louis Public School...