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Soft Sheen Founder Hair Care Products Founder Dies at 98

Site Editor - March 22, 2023

The Soft Sheen Products co-founder was a devoted advocate of Chicago's African-American community. By Tacuma R. Roeback Edward G. Gardner, who died Monday at his Chicago...

The Carr Report: Stop making excuses!

Courier Newsroom - March 22, 2023

Getty Images When you make an excuse, you are seeking to defend or justify something. There are things that happen in life that catch us...

Dearborn Realtist Board: 2023 Installation Gala & Awards Ceremony

Site Editor - March 21, 2023

The Dearborn Realtist Board has been fighting for “Democracy In Housing” since 1941. The Dearborn Realtist Board is the oldest African American Real Estate Trade Association...

The Carr Report: Protecting your most important asset!

Damon Carr - March 14, 2023

Getty Images What is your number one asset? (A) Home, (B) Car, (C) Another valuable possession (D) None of the above. The answer may surprise...

The Carr Report: Is buying a home a terrible investment?

Damon Carr - March 8, 2023

Getty Images One of my Facebook followers recently inboxed an article from cnbc.com to me titled, “Buying a home is a terrible investment.” She captioned...

The Carr Report: Should I convert a college savings into retirement savings for my daughter?

Courier Newsroom - March 1, 2023

Getty Images by Damon Carr, For New Pittsburgh Courier Hi Damon. I recently read an article in Forbes Magazine titled, “How A 529 Plan To Child...

Commercial Real Estate Development and the Need for Inclusivity

Alan Hughes - February 28, 2023

Quintin E. Primo III is one of relatively few African Americans operating at the highest level of the commercial real estate business. His company,...

The Carr Report: Should I accept a $2 million offer for my waterfront property?

Courier Newsroom - February 22, 2023

Getty Images by Damon Carr, For New Pittsburgh Courier Damon, I’m curious to know what your take is on this. Someone is begging me to sell...

Atlanta and Georgia Mourn the Passing of Favorite Son Tommy W. Dortch

Roz Edward - February 16, 2023

Atlantans from all walks of life are staggered from the loss of beloved entrepreneur and advocate Tommy w. Dortch. Dortch, 72, pass on Wednesday,...

The Carr Report: How do I reduce my taxable income?

Courier Newsroom - February 15, 2023

Getty Images by Damon Carr, For New Pittsburgh Courier I need to find out strategies on how to lower my taxable income. ~ Steve Damon says: That’s the...