Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced plans to support small businesses and minority communities, including a strategic plan for procurement reform, a housing package, and a pledge from President Biden to cover the full costs of rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
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Hello Alice expands Boost Camps and accelerators for entrepreneurs
Hello Alice is expanding its small business accelerators and Boost Camp programs in 2024, providing entrepreneurs with training, skill development, and a network of peers to expedite the growth of their businesses.
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A Prosperous Tomorrow empowers Baltimore residents with tech skills
Devin Jackson founded A Prosperous Tomorrow, an organization that provides digital literacy and technology career training to Baltimore residents, in order to combat the digital divide in the city and prepare young people for technology certifications.
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Gov. Moore signs executive order making state resources more accessible
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has signed a plain language executive order to make state services and programs more accessible, recognizing 34 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the benefits of plain language.
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Union workers protest in downtown Baltimore
Unite Here Local 7, the City Union of Baltimore, the American Federation of Government (AFGE) and the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) joined forces to protest wages earned by hospitality workers at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in the Inner Harbor.
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D.C. Board of Education passes resolution in support of nixing legacy admissions
The D.C. State Board of Education has endorsed a call to eliminate legacy and donor preferences in college admissions, arguing that it stifles diversity and prevents low-income and Black and Brown students from accessing equitable opportunity.
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Apollo Theater makes history with Kennedy Center honor
The Apollo Theater in Harlem has been awarded the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors, marking the first time a venue has received this honor, recognizing its significant impact on American culture and the performing arts.
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Urban oasis: Alleviating climate change in Baltimore
The Baltimore Office of Sustainability is working to make the city carbon-neutral by 2045, and Stillmeadow Community Fellowship is taking steps to help their neighborhood adapt to climate change by building a ten-acre forest, installing an urban apiary, and becoming a resilience hub.
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How fast fashion is affecting global communities of color
Fast fashion is a billion dollar industry that is exploiting cheap labor and producing excessive waste, but consumers can be more intentional and sustainable by supporting brands that prioritize longevity and transparency, buying less and caring for what they have.
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Upcoming meetings and events in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area
The D.M.V. area is hosting a variety of family-friendly events this summer, including the DMV Made Festival, Broccoli City Festival, Kids World 2024, and Black Health Connect: DC 2024 Mixer, as well as virtual events such as Breaking the Chains: Decriminalizing Mental Illness in the Justice System and Virtual Writing Hour.
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Wells Fargo Foundation deploys $500,000 to housing nonprofits in D.C.
The Wells Fargo Foundation has granted $500,000 to five Washington, D.C. nonprofits to address systemic housing challenges and support the creation and preservation of generational wealth through homeownership.
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Black Restaurant Week returns to D.C. and Baltimore area for fifth year
Black Restaurant Week is returning to Washington D.C. and Baltimore for its fifth year, aiming to stimulate the economy of the Black community and highlight Black-owned culinary businesses and professionals who cannot afford marketing campaigns.