Monumental Sports Network has announced a partnership with Hampton University and HBCU Go to air 67 college basketball games this upcoming season, including at least 38 featuring HBCUs, in an effort to uplift local athletics and provide the most robust D.C. sports programming in the market.
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Car Buying in 2024 – How to Prepare
JPMorgan Chase offers a variety of tools and tips to help consumers prepare for their next car shopping experience, including setting a budget, looking for the best deals, test driving the vehicle, determining whether to finance or lease, and considering whether an electric vehicle is right for them.
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From the Middle East to the C-suite: Meet Eronica Dew, Air Force veteran and CEO of BES Solutions
Eronica Dew, a veteran of the US Air Force, credits the military for boosting her confidence, implementing structure in her life, and providing access to programs and resources to help her meet her goals.
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Army vets merge comic book culture with Ancient African history
Manuel and Geiszel Godoy, Army veterans and co-founders of Black Sands Entertainment, have created a publishing house to provide opportunities to Black creators, artists and writers and to tell stories that empower African-American youth.
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PRESS ROOM: NAACP launches innovative $200 million fund of funds to transform the venture capital landscape
The NAACP has launched NAACP Capital, a fund of funds that will invest in fund managers and startups focused on closing gaps facing communities of color, with a goal of raising $200 million.
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Baltimore Together Summit to tackle community development and small business growth
The third annual Baltimore Together Summit, organized by the Baltimore Development Corporation, will be held at Baltimore Center Stage on Nov. 12 to discuss the city’s progress in fostering a stronger and more inclusive economy.
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HomeFree USA and Wells Fargo hosts homeownership workshop for Bowie State students
HomeFree USA and Wells Fargo hosted a homebuyer workshop at Bowie State University to educate renters on the affordable homeownership process, emphasizing the importance of homeownership as a pathway to wealth.
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Mayor Bowser announces $1.8 million in funding for 17 local businesses
Mayor Bowser has announced that the District’s Inclusive Innovation Equity Impact Fund will provide $1.8 million in grants to 17 businesses, with the funds being used for low-interest loans, revenue-based financing, and equity investments.
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A look at how Biden’s $147 million investment into Maryland Port Administration will bring change to Baltimore
President Joe Biden announced $3 billion in infrastructure grants to support ports nationwide, with the Maryland Port Administration receiving $147 million, which will be used to purchase zero-emission cargo handling equipment and drayage trucks and facilitate the transition of the port to a zero-emission facility.
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‘Great Minds of Science’ introduces youth to lives of great, lesser-known scientists
Tonya Bolden and David Wilkerson have collaborated to create “Black Lives: Great Minds of Science,” a graphic novel introducing young readers to lesser-known Black scientists and innovators who made significant contributions to their fields.
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Maryland Statewide Digital Equity Summit explores broadband expansion, solutions to equity gap
Marylanders Online hosted the second annual Maryland Statewide Digital Equity Summit to examine challenges and solutions to gaps in digital literacy and connectivity, with Governor Wes Moore expressing his belief that Maryland has the potential to become a national model for digital inclusion and equity.
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Downtown Partnership of Baltimore celebrates Central Business and Arts District at annual meeting
The Downtown Partnership of Baltimore held its annual meeting on Oct. 10, celebrating local leaders and announcing a $7 billion development project, as well as a $10 million grant from the state of Maryland to support the city’s growth.