Shelley Sylva is head of U.S. corporate citizenship for TD Bank. (Courtesy photo) By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com TD Bank recently launched its […]
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Blk Swan provides patrons with fine dining experience and ‘urban elevated’ ambiance
Executive Chef Saon Brice played a significant role in creating the design for Blk Swan, and his menu pays homage to Baltimore favorites like the chicken box and jumbo lump […]
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WETATi hosts business pitch competition for D.M.V. students
This year’s participants in the pitch competition have been working with coaches for weeks to perfect their business plans, and at the convention they will network with potential employers and […]
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Seasoned beauty broker launches skincare line for 50+ women of color
Germaine Bolds-Leftridge already owns a marketing company that has cultivated multicultural brands, including Oyin Handmade, Curls Dynasty and Mielle Organics. Now, she is prepared to launch her own brand to […]
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Ravens include the community in their business
Huddle For 100 around downtown Baltimore on September 23, 2019. Lamar Jackson and Willie Snead IV at Webster Kendrick Boys & Girls Club. Chris Moore at St. Vincent De Paul […]
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‘J’s on our feet:’ How Michael Jordan made millions from Air Jordans
Everybody wanted to be like Mike, and that was not lost on Nike. The Jordan brand eventually secured a monopoly on shoes for the NBA, and now players like the […]
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NBA All Stars turned business moguls: Shaq and Magic
Shaquille “Shaq” O’Neal followed a critical piece of money advice from Magic Johnson early on. Johnson explained that while being famous was great, O’Neal would need to start owning things […]
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Black owners and general managers change the game behind the scenes
Frank Robinson was a baseball Hall of Famer who played for the Baltimore Orioles before returning to manage the team and was honored with the American League Manager of the […]
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The legacy of Dorothy Brunson: Black female radio innovator
Dorothy Brunson was a trailblazer for Black women in broadcasting, and she pioneered the urban contemporary format for radio. (Courtesy photo) By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer Report for America […]
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New director of Baltimore’s DPW hopes to cultivate a cleaner and healthier city
Jason Mitchell, a native of Oakland, California, officially became the director of Baltimore City’s Department of Public Works in May, and his top priorities are revamping the water billing system […]
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JPMorgan Chase’s community branches work to improve financial health in underserved communities
JPMorgan Chase Community Manager Brian Atkins, left, and Branch Manager Jua Williams, right, are both residents of the community, and hope they can make a difference in Ward 7 and […]
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Relevnt app offers an audio- based group messaging network
Relevnt users can discover both local and global chat communities, and they can browse curated collections based on their interests. By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps […]