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Jessica Carney-Perks

Jessica Carney-Perks, Financial Advisor

Jessica Carney-Perks is the Financial Advisor for Manual RedEye. In her free time, she is listening to the podcast of Amanda Seales, bumping Neo-Soul and finding new ways to style her hair. She enjoys working with community centers or helping with local musical productions. You can contact her at [email protected].

All content by Jessica Carney-Perks
Madam C.J. Walker's contributions to history defied the expectations for Black beauty in society. Design by Jessica Carney-Perks

OPINION: It’s time we remember Madam C.J. Walker

Jessica Carney-Perks
May 15, 2021
Afro Latina students share their experience with colorism and the lack of social acceptance within the Mexican community.

OPINION: The exclusion of Afro-Mexican students during Cinco de Mayo

Jessica Carney-Perks
May 10, 2021
Black culture is multifaceted through colors, music, fashion, and food which makes each individual unique. Today's prevalence of cultural appropriation has made the struggle to remain unique and versatile even harder for people of color.

OPINION: Gold, grillz and games: the bond of Black culture

Jessica Carney-Perks
April 27, 2021
OPINION: JCPS community adjusts to new learning, reflects on losses

OPINION: JCPS community adjusts to new learning, reflects on losses

Jessica Carney-Perks
April 15, 2021
OPINION: It's time we give social workers the love they deserve

OPINION: It’s time we give social workers the love they deserve

Jessica Carney-Perks
March 27, 2021
Students share how they celebrate their culture or manage not knowing historical background

OPINION: National Genealogy Day leaves out people of color

Jessica Carney-Perks
March 11, 2021
Students share the experiences with identity, race and it's importance.

BHM: Redefining what it means to be Black

Jessica Carney-Perks
February 27, 2021
The Divine Nine is composed of five fraternities and four sororities, also known as Black Greek Letter Organizations (BGLOs).

[Photo] BHM: The Divine Nine

February 17, 2021
The GoFundMe fundraiser organized by Yvonnda Pitney for others to donate to their cause and share their story.

Fire leaves J&C family homeless and wondering what’s next

Jessica Carney-Perks
February 16, 2021
Graphic by Jessica Carney-Perks

BHM: Stacey Abrams and why her presence is important

Jessica Carney-Perks
February 4, 2021
Seniors reflect on their choice to graduate early

Seniors reflect on their choice to graduate early

Jessica Carney-Perks
January 21, 2021
What Jehovah's Witnesses think about the holiday season

What Jehovah’s Witnesses think about the holiday season

Jessica Carney-Perks, Financial Advisor
December 16, 2020
A doorway filled with packages, representing Black Friday, Cyber Monday and (the title of the article) the Black Dollar.

OPINION: Supporting the Black dollar following Black Friday

Jessica Carney-Perks
December 6, 2020
A graphic depicting street signs reading "The Romanticization of the Ghetto in Louisville."

The romanticization of the ghetto in Louisville

Jessica Carney-Perks, Financial Advisor
November 20, 2020
A graphic of a name tag, representing the diversity and importance of a name.

The value of a name

Jessica Carney-Perks
November 13, 2020
November special SBDM meeting continues dress code discussion

November special SBDM meeting continues dress code discussion

Jessica Carney-Perks
November 10, 2020
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Wesley House Community Services: A haven hidden in plain sight

Jessica Carney-Perks
October 7, 2020
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