Support Black-Owned Businesses: 450+ Places to Start Online
While the economic challenges of the last few years have tested organizations of all stripes, Black-owned businesses closed their doors at twice the rate of other businesses during the pandemic. Studies show that less access to the financial system and lack of family wealth to draw from – both key avenues of financial security during […]
Unlock The Tools To Build A Professional Website That Grows With You
In the world of business, staying competitive is essential to achieving success. Today, the digital space has become a critical aspect of any comprehensive marketing strategy, and one of the most crucial components of your online presence is your website. It serves as the online face of your business, and it is the first point […]
A Guide to Launching a Business as an Immigrant Entrepreneur
Embarking on the entrepreneurial journey as an immigrant offers a pathway to not only personal fulfillment but also significant contributions to your new community. This endeavor requires a unique blend of resilience, adaptability, and strategic planning. By navigating through various essential steps, immigrant entrepreneurs can establish a thriving business in a new land. Understand the […]
Tips for Reducing College Costs without Taking on Student Debt
Going to college is an exciting time in one’s life, but it can also be expensive. Fortunately, there are strategies you, as an African immigrant, can use to make college more affordable without taking on copious amounts of student debt. To help, Afrikagora shares some tips and tricks below that will help you save money […]
How Africa Influenced the Fashion Industry
In recent times, fashion has become one of the most common ways of expressing one’s culture, style, and heritage. If you are a person who is proud of your culture and needs to prove it, then the best way to do this is through fashion. When it comes to setting fashion trends in most western […]
U.S. Green Cards Eligibility, The threshold Qualifications
Thanks to the massive immigration into Western countries, particularly from war-torn areas like Syria, it looks like the politics in Western countries have gone too far right. Politicians that carry the day are often those who hold nationalism views and must have a strong anti-immigration policy. Well, we are not going to name names, but […]
Travelling Abroad as a Green Card Holder
What documents do I need to travel outside the United States? In general, you will need to present a passport from your country of citizenship or your refugee travel document to travel to a foreign country. Furthermore, the foreign country may have additional entry/exit requirements such as a visa. For information on foreign entry and […]
Tips for a Smooth Transition when settling down in the U.S.
Adjusting to the new life in the United States and a change from a familiar environment and familiar culture is often challenging for most African expatriates. People usually immigrate to find happiness in the West. However, when adapting to the new environment becomes difficult, one may start feeling homesick and disillusioned. On the other hand, […]
Cultural differences/shock as an African immigrant in the US
The United States is regarded as the most culturally diverse country in the world. With a constant stream of immigrants for the past 150 years stemming from different parts of the world, it has grown to have a distinct American culture that is recognizable to any new visitor. Although it is not easy when making […]
The US State Department demands Full Social Media Disclosure for Last 5 Years when Applying for Visa
You probably have seen the ‘memo’ that you should be very careful about what you post online. Given the fact that for some time now, some employers have been asking job applicants to submit their social media profiles for vetting during the job interviews. Maybe you didn’t think that was reason enough for you […]