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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Banks cash in as Republicans move to kill consumer protections
Congressional Republicans have launched a campaign to repeal the CFPB rule that would cap overdraft charges at $5, with the banking industry pushing to preserve the estimated $8 billion in annual revenue it collects from these fees.
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Financial independence starts early: Make 2025 the year of money lessons
Parents can empower their children with financial literacy by incorporating lessons into upcoming activities, preparing for cash gifts, emphasizing the value of giving back, and introducing them to their first debit card.
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Economic Black Out called for Feb. 28
The People’s Union is calling for a 24-hour economic blackout on Feb. 28, starting at midnight, to demonstrate the power of collective action and disrupt the economy by not making any non-essential purchases.
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The Madison 801 brings elevated cafe dining to East BaltimoreÂ
The Madison 801, a casual fine dining cafe, has opened on the 800 block of North Chester St. in East Baltimore, offering elevated dishes and healthy options, and is a product of Black collaboration, from development to financing and construction.
Posted inTechnology
BEYA STEM Conference examines biotechnology’s potential to transform healthcare
Biotechnology innovations, including those enabled by AI and data science, are transforming healthcare by providing more precise and personalized treatments, while also addressing challenges such as bias and adoption.
Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore’s own, Black-owned tea company, Equitea returns home with a first-of-its-kind, matcha pop-up experience for 30 days in Remington.
Equitea, a Baltimore-based matcha company founded by Quentin Vennie, is hosting a pop-up in Remington from February 22 to March 22, offering a variety of matcha-based drinks and collaborating with local pastry chefs.
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Wash, dry, enroll: Finding medicaid help at the laundromat
Fabric Health, a startup, is connecting people with Medicaid and ACA coverage by meeting them at laundromats, helping them with their health needs and enrolling them in coverage programs.
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Black nurses advocate for health equity at 37th Annual Capitol Hill event
The National Black Nurses Association’s 37th Annual Black Nurses Day on Capitol Hill brought together healthcare professionals and advocates to address systemic health disparities and push for legislative action to advance health equity in Black communities.
Posted inBaltimore News
The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum Brings Black History Exhibit to the Miller Senate Building in Annapolis
The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum is hosting an exhibition, “Shaping Maryland’s Legacy: A Black History Month Salute,” featuring five life-sized wax figures of African American leaders and change-makers, at the Miller Senate Building in Annapolis, Maryland, from February 4 to the end of February 2025.
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Target hit with class action lawsuit over DEI policies and stock decline
Target Corp. is facing a class action lawsuit alleging that its DEI initiatives led to a 22% plunge in its shares and a $15.7 billion loss in market value, despite its defense of the programs.
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Baltimore City Council announces investigative hearings on BGE rates
The Baltimore City Council has announced a series of investigative hearings to address BGE’s rate increases, which have risen nearly three times the rate of inflation over the past decade.
