Civil rights attorney Ben Crump emphasized the importance of preserving the freedom and power of the Black press in his address at the NNPA Midwinter Training Conference, urging African Americans to challenge the status quo and fight against attempts to roll back civil rights and diversity, equity and inclusion.
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Tapping into federal procurement: How to position your business to win contracts
The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) provides free services to help entrepreneurs pursue government contracts and create intergenerational wealth for themselves, their families, and their communities.
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Baltimore County residents want action: End BGE’s multi year rate plans and increased rates
Many Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. customers are seeing extreme increases in their electric bills this month, prompting calls for the Maryland Public Service Commission to do away with the multiyear rate plans that have led to excessive rate hikes.
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Commentary: Mack Lewis Gym inspiring a community through grit and transformation
The Mack Lewis Gym in East Baltimore, founded in 1951, continues to serve as a safe haven for young people, providing discipline, purpose and a path forward through the sport of boxing, and has recently received a $200,000 capital bond initiative to upgrade the facility and prioritize academics over athletics.
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American Airlines faces intense scrutiny over customer service and discrimination allegations
American Airlines is facing severe customer service and racial discrimination complaints, leading to a rethinking of its operational policies and a $50 million fine for failing to provide adequate assistance to passengers with disabilities.
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TikTok says it’s restoring service to US users based on promised executive order
TikTok restored service to users in the United States after a federal ban was lifted by President-elect Donald Trump, who plans to issue an executive order to grant a 90-day extension for ByteDance to find an approved buyer before the popular video-sharing platform is subject to a permanent U.S. ban.
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Did You Set Financial Goals for 2025? Here’s How to Stay on Track
Starting strong in 2025 can help you achieve your financial goals, and creating a budget, tracking your spending, keeping it simple, and setting up an emergency fund can help you get there.
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Black Girls Code: Committed to increasing representation in tech fields
Black Girls Code is an organization that aims to empower Black girls and women in technology fields by providing resources, tools, and opportunities, and has successfully launched one million Black girls, women, and gender expansive youth into tech by 2040.
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Dr. Lance London talks growing his Southern-cooking restaurant Carolina Kitchen
Dr. Lance London, founder of the Southern-cooking restaurant chain Carolina Kitchen, recently opened a new location in Owings Mills, MD, focusing on providing plant-based options, and plans to open a new concept named for his grandmother in Upper Marlboro, MD in 2025.
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Joy Evans Therapeutic Center opens in Ward 7
The Joy Evans Therapeutic Recreation Center, a $40.4 million project, has opened in Ward 7 to provide Washingtonians with critical services that strengthen physical, cognitive and emotional wellness, and is named after a former resident of Forest Haven, a D.C. institution for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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New Year brings wave of new laws across the United States
In 2025, new laws in various states will impact gun safety, healthcare, consumer privacy, transportation, and public safety, with gun safety taking center stage.
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Serving seniors with pride: Meet the new AARP CEO, Dr. Myechia Minter-JordanÂ
Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan has been appointed as the new CEO of AARP, with a focus on advocating for the inclusion of oral health in broader health care and public health discussions, as well as ensuring the sustainability and viability of Social Security and Medicare.