As Southern Dallas continues to evolve, one nonprofit believes the best way to preserve the community is by helping residents become homeowners. Southern Dallas Progress CDC is combining financial education, trusted lending partnerships and historic neighborhood revitalization to ensure local families don’t just witness change—they help lead it.
Tag: financial literacy
Posted inReal Estate
Southern Dallas Progress CDC aims to turn renters into homeowners at upcoming Homeownership Fair
By Patrick WashingtonThe Dallas Weekly For many Dallas residents, the dream of homeownership feels increasingly out of reach. Rising home prices, misconceptions about the mortgage process and uncertainty over financing […]
Posted inBlackPressUSA.com
The Rise of Digital Banking: Why Financial Literacy Is More Important than Ever
Financial literacy is essential for navigating the digital banking landscape, as it provides the knowledge and skills needed to manage funds, avoid scams, and make informed decisions about savings and investments.
Posted inFinance
The Black Migration to Innovation
During the Great Migration, Black Americans migrated to innovation centers such as Detroit, Chicago, and Silicon Valley in search of economic opportunities, building wealth and changing lives.
Posted inCommunity
Vista Bank Hosts Black History Month Brunch Featuring Lady Jade and Business Mogul Roland Parrish
In honor of Black History Month, Vista Bank hosted an exclusive “Business, Banking, and Brunch” event on Friday, February 21, 2025, at the Vista Bank & Financial Literacy Center in […]
Posted inBusiness
8 Gift Ideas to Boost Financial Literacy and Wealth
By Bria Overs Originally appeared in Word in Black In a world where financial literacy is paramount, gifting the keys and knowledge of wealth-building and long-lasting prosperity is a great way to […]
Posted inFinance
Changing Trajectories: Financial Planning Puts Black Folks on Track
Passing down financial knowledge is common in the Black community, yet there’s a potential danger in sharing incorrect financial advice that could put someone on the wrong path.
Posted inWho Owns South Dallas?
It Was a Beautiful Day in The Neighborhood
Scottie Smith and Kevin Hemphill have officially broken ground on the Jeffries-Meyers affordable housing community in South Dallas, which aims to provide affordable homes and promote financial literacy in the Black community.
Posted inBusiness
Soledad O’Brien teams up with JP Morgan Chase for Impactful Health & Wellness Event
JP Morgan Chase is expressing they have a clear eye view of the challenges ahead. This effort is not a two year or five year plan. The plan cannot be that simple when you’re talking about generational injustice.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Finance, Local, Minority Health Month Special Edition
JP Morgan Chase proves Financial Literacy is a Way of Life
April is Financial Literacy Month and no matter what your financial position is, there’s an opportunity for you to obtain financial freedom using the many resources at JP Morgan Chase bank.
