Alana Winns has been appointed as the new chief content officer and editor in chief of Career Communications Group, where she will lead the charge in dismantling information silos and enhancing content strategy to boost viewer engagement and broaden media influence.
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Chase for Business’ ‘The Experience’ spotlights minority businesses in pop-up marketplace
J.P. Morgan Chase hosted a free event for D.C.’s small business community, featuring six local minority-owned businesses, including Brix Fitness and MahoganyBooks, who were part of the Chase for Business Coaching for Impact program.
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Meet Ramsey Harris, PNC’s lead on community development banking and corporate responsibility
Ramsey L. Harris, PNC’s senior vice president and Greater Maryland market manager for Community Development Banking and the Corporate Responsibility Group, is a third-generation Pentecostal pastor who is passionate about serving communities and helping people become financially empowered.
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D.C. mayor opens safe commercial corridor hub in Anacostia
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has opened a second Safe Commercial Corridor Hub in the Anacostia neighborhood of Ward 8, providing residents with access to city services and outreach teams from various agencies to respond to community challenges.
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Biden-Harris administration propels HBCUs with record $16B investment
The Biden-Harris administration has committed over $16 billion in federal funding and investments to historically Black colleges and universities, including $11.4 billion in grants, contracting awards, and debt relief, to support their role in advancing intergenerational economic mobility.
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Five first steps to start a company
Starting a business requires a comprehensive business plan, adequate financing, determination of the legal structure and registration with the IRS, and seeking legal assistance to determine the best structure for your business.
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Register for AFRO Black Business Matters Free Virtual Expo 2024
The AFRO special section highlights the achievements and contributions of African Americans in various fields, including politics, business, arts, and sports.
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They made one-of-a-kind quilts that captured the public’s imagination. Then Target came along
Target launched a limited-edition collection based on the Gee’s Bend quilters’ designs for Black History Month in 2024, but the quilters received limited financial benefits from the collection’s success.
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A win for Black entrepreneurship: Is the new FTC ban good for Black businesses?
The Federal Trade Commission has voted to ban noncompete agreements, which could increase worker pay by $300 billion and lead to 8,500 more new businesses each year, but legal challenges from the US Chamber of Commerce and the Business Roundtable may delay its implementation.
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Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump leads class action against Geico, alleging discriminatory practices
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Geico by minority business owners alleging contractual breaches and unjust enrichment, claiming the insurance giant systematically deprived minority Geico Field Representatives of critical business opportunities.
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As some lawmakers look to regulate AI fakes, free speech concerns remain
FKA twigs urged Congress to ban unauthorized use of AI to replicate her image or voice, as generative AI has been used to create songs and explicit images of popular artists, infringing on their rights and revenue.
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Maryland Congress members hold hearing at Bowie State University to advocate for Black entrepreneurs
Maryland lawmakers held a field hearing at Bowie State University to discuss the impact of racial discrimination on small business owners and the need for targeted federal business programs to address it.