Shakir Robinson Wants More Than Campaign Promises
Shakir Robinson brings 26 years of youth work to a hard conversation about campaign promises, community ownership, and the support children need after election season ends.
Dirk LP: More Than Music — Building Independence, Changing the Narrative and Leaving a Legacy
Dirk LP goes beyond music in an exclusive Kourage & Kulture interview, exploring independent ownership, hip-hop, artificial intelligence, Black storytelling, fatherhood, and building a legacy that empowers the next generation…
Before the Bell Rings
Before the first school bell rings, a child's education is already underway. Early childhood educator Tracie Hibbler's journey reminds us why family, literacy, identity, and curiosity matter from the very…
Anita Ekweaga: Build the System Before You Automate the Chaos
Anita Ekweaga speaks with Kourage & Kulture about building clear business systems, automating the right tasks, reducing operational chaos, and connecting Black entrepreneurs across Africa and the United States through…
Crystal Spellman on Building a Business Ready to Deliver
Crystal Spellman explains how Black entrepreneurs can prepare for bigger contracts through clear business systems, cash-flow planning, and the right certifications—and why knowing when to partner or pass can protect…
Build the Community Before You Chase the Crowd
Esther Oguileke explains why real business growth comes from community, follow-up, trust and showing up consistently—not just chasing likes, views and follower counts.
Courageous Fire: When Healing Becomes an Economic Decision
Courageous Fire connects healing, identity and economic power, showing how trauma can affect careers, negotiations, entrepreneurship and the courage to pursue more.
Uche Martins: The Business of Listening, Solving Problems and Building Trust
Nigerian business consultant Uche Martins shares practical lessons on listening, solving problems, strategic partnerships, employee value, renewable energy and real-estate due diligence—showing how trust and knowledge create stronger business opportunities.
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October 2026 Issue
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Vicki Willhite-Holmes: Credit Is Only the Starting Line
Vicki Willhite-Holmes explains why credit is only the beginning—and how debt, savings, cash flow, access to capital and ownership all work together to build a stronger financial future.
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Dr. Stacia Thompson: Economic Mobility Is More Than Getting a Job
Dr. Stacia Thompson explains why economic mobility requires more than getting hired—connecting workforce development, Black business ownership, cooperative economics, financial discipline and intentional rest.