(Akiit.com) Decades ago, long before BLM protestors marched and chanted “George Floyd—I can’t breathe,” demonstrators shouted “Yusuf. Yusuf. Yusuf. No justice, no peace.” Racially motivated crimes that ignite outrage have a long history. One of the most heinous felonies provides a back story to today’s struggles. On August 23, 1989, Yusuf Hawkins, a 16-year-old Brooklynite from East New York, traveled to the unfamiliar Brooklyn neighborhood of Bensonhurst with friends contemplating the purchase of used 1982 Pontiac. Unbeknownst to him the largely ...
(Akiit.com) As a nonprofit fund development consultant, it is my job to keep my mind on the money and the money on my mind! To best serve my clients, my eyes are keenly focused on pools of wealth; how to find it, how to attract it, and how to access ...
(Akiit.com) In the age of COVID, film festival directors are finding creative ways to screen movies for audiences without gathering large groups at indoor venues. Hence the 2020 ABFF Online Edition. For those who tuned in, the array of films for the 24th festival by black artists was vast. These movies ...
(Akiit.com) Now, more than ever, cybersecurity is absolutely key for the success of your business. Cyber criminals have been out to attack your business at the best of times – trying to steal data which can put you, your employees, your clients and your business’ reputation at risk. But they’re ...
(Akiit.com) For all businesses, building a stronger brand, finding new customers, and engaging with existing clients are essential to ensure their success. And one of the best ways to achieve these is through effective marketing campaigns, which requires careful planning and execution. However, if your business or organization doesn’t have ...
(Akiit.com) Getting started in real estate is something that can be beneficial. It is an industry that is likely to have high demand, but it is definitely not something for the faint of heart. There is a lot of planning, research, negotiating, and cold calling that can be involved. But ...
(Akiit.com) A lot of businesses are sinking at the moment. This is because of the pandemic that we are currently experiencing. However, it happens all the time anyway. As such, it’s important that you understand how you can get your business to thrive on the market, even if it doesn’t ...
(Akiit.com) The real estate market undoubtedly serves up some of the most lucrative and stale investments. As a first-time investor, though, there are many potential pitfalls that you must look out for. Quite frankly, only fools rush in. So, what are the challenges you are most likely to face, and ...
(Akiit.com) We are all guilty of letting our spending get a little out of control from time to time. However, loosen the reins on your budget too much, and disaster is sure to follow. The good news is that there are some simple ways to get your spending back under ...
(Akiit.com) Gradual hearing loss affects a large percentage of the population, and a very interesting fact is that about 60% of those affected are under 60 years old. It is, therefore, an everyday phenomenon that is taking on great proportions in the modern world. Normally, hearing loss is a normal ...
(Akiit.com) If there’s any financial lesson to be learned from the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, it’s that our financial situation is never certain and we can lose our job at a moment’s notice. This uncertainty has made it incredibly difficult for us to gain a sense of financial security. No amount ...
(Akiit.com) The Biden campaign deserves praise for introducing, at the Democratic National Convention, something we haven’t seen a lot of lately — smiles. They’ve showcased grins and joyful, dancing eyes on the faces of all sorts of Americans. Sure, it’s corny. I don’t care. I almost want to shout: “That! ...