Members of the Black community gathered in support of political commentator Joy Reid, whose award-winning MSNBC show, “The ReidOut,” was recently cancelled, and was the first Black woman to anchor a primetime cable news show.
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After recovering from heart failure related to pregnancy, she went on to game show glory
Cheryl Stokes, CEO of a leadership development business, shares her experience with peripartum cardiomyopathy, a rare condition in which the heart muscle weakens during or right after pregnancy, and how she learned to take better care of herself and her family.
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Target caught in DEI crossfire as lawsuits and boycotts mount
Target Corporation has faced financial consequences, community backlash, and legal challenges after scaling back its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and withdrawing its Pride Month merchandise, prompting boycotts and economic pressure from civil rights groups.
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24-hour shopping blackout begins Friday, February 28
A grassroots movement, dubbed the “Target fast,” is calling for a 24-hour boycott of Target stores in protest of their decision to end their diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, potentially impacting their sales and the broader economy.
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Maryland leaders gather to celebrate excellence in public service
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott, along with other Black men of excellence, gathered for a commemorative photo, highlighting the importance of unity and support during these unprecedented times.
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Baltimore City Council, residents demand action from BGE over rate hikes
Baltimore residents are struggling to pay their gas and electric bills, with BGE rates increasing due to cold weather and additional taxes and fees.
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Mayor Bowser launches applications for 2025 Robust Retail Grant Program
The 2025 Robust Retail Grant Program, managed by the Department of Small and Local Business Development, aims to support DC-based retail businesses with a funding opportunity of $10,000 through a lottery process, with applications open until March 31, 2025.
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Baltimore native recognized as Naval Education and Training Command’s 2024 Military Instructor of the Year
Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Johnelle Jones, a Baltimore native, was recognized as Naval Education and Training Command’s Military Instructor of the Year (Mid-Grade Enlisted) for 2024 for her dedication in training future warfighters.
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ASALH hosts 99th Annual Black History Luncheon in honor of Black labor and resistance
The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) hosted its 99th Annual Black History Luncheon, discussing the importance of African American labor and the impact of recent federal agencies’ decisions on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Barbie partnering with Black in Fashion Council to empower the next generation of Black female fashion designers in celebration of Black History Month
Mattel’s Barbie is partnering with the Black in Fashion Council to celebrate Black designers and encourage young girls to pursue fashion design careers.
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Missed opportunity: BEYA leaders and attendees weigh in on military’s decision to pull out of job fair
The 2025 BEYA STEM Conference concluded on Feb. 15 without the U.S. Armed Forces, due to the 47th president’s executive order abolishing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the military, potentially impacting national security and the recruitment of talented individuals in the STEM fields.
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Fearing ICE raids, Delmarva immigrants mostly stay home
The Trump administration’s mass deportation plans have caused anxiety among undocumented immigrants in rural communities on the Delmarva Peninsula, where businesses reliant on immigrant labor may struggle to find alternative workers if deportations occur.