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The Coleture of Feedforward: Launching an Economic Development Intensive for Black Youth
The Coleture of Feedforward: Launching an Economic Development Intensive for Black Youth Promoting economic development and empowerment among marginalized communities is essential for creating a more inclusive and equitable society. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by Black youth, as well as their potential in shaping their communities, The Coleture Real Estate Brokerage is curating a…
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Business Building in 2021 and Beyond
We Want the World Business Building in 2021. My, how things have changed. Or maybe they haven’t. Maybe 2020 simply aroused sky-high motivation levels in many of us. Honestly, I’m not even sure if 2020 was the motivating factor. For me, it was just my time. I set a goal to be more intentional this…
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Congratulations! You’ve Closed On Your Home. Now What?
It has taken forever to get to this point. You have been so ready to move, you could taste it. Buying a home was a goal so far in the distance, but once on the path to attaining that goal, the execution seems almost instant. Last you knew, you were under contract, but an entire…
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The Christmas Chronicles of 2020
Preparing for the holidays this year… Seems weird. Simply put, it doesn’t seem like the holidays right now because it doesn’t feel like the holidays. But it’s December already! It’s as if time stood still, but at the same time, sped along quicker than usual. Or maybe it’s just me. So much has happened, but…
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Welcome to The Coleture Visual Art Studio
Years ago, I loved being in front of the camera. Nowadays, it’s a rarity that you’ll see me. I can’t say there’s some super deep thing to speak of, I simply enjoy creativity and being able to get that creativity from others. A few years back, I purchased a camera, with the goal of getting…
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Surviving Mother’s Day Motherless
“A mother’s love is a more tangible version of God’s love for us.” Me Most major holidays are a time of reverence and reflection. They all seem to have a central theme: thoughtfulness. Mother’s Day, a day set aside to honor and show appreciation for the mother(s) in your life, is no different. Oftentimes, the…
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20 of the Most Hilarious Coronavirus Memes I Could Find
20 of the Most Hilarious Coronavirus Memes I Could Find The Coronavirus has taken over life as we know it. Every time you turn on the TV, or social media, we are inundated with COVID-19 talk. Stores are closed, restaurants are pickup or delivery only, and in New Orleans, curfew is at 5pm. With the…
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8 Ways to Support the Self-Employed Persons in Your Life
The Self-Employed Need Your Support, Too. Have you ever started a business from scratch? And when I say scratch, I mean with little to no startup money? You no longer make the type of money you used to make, because income is inconsistent and, often, commission-only. Your actual work hours are so blurred together that…
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Let’s Talk Real Estate: It’s Easier to Buy Than You Think
It’s easier to purchase property than you may think. Start with one foot in front of the other. Now, go forth and be great! But seriously, don’t be afraid to “go for it.” If you can afford to pay rent, you can afford to buy…because you are already paying someone else’s mortgage. If you’re a…
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The Catch 22 That is Gentrification
Don’t hate the player, hate the game. “Gentrification is the process of repairing and rebuilding homes and businesses in a deteriorating area (such as an urban neighborhood) accompanied by an influx of middle-class or affluent people and that often results in the displacement of earlier, usually poorer residents.” Merriam-Webster Raise your hand if you would…
