According to Pew Research, in 2022, 66 percent of White families owned stocks directly or indirectly, compared to 39 percent of Black families according to the Federal Reserve’s Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF).
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How to protect — and improve — your credit score in 2026
As credit scoring models continue to evolve, on-time payments and low credit utilization will play an even larger role in shaping scores in 2026. Financial experts warn that common misconceptions, such as opening multiple new credit cards to boost credit, can significantly damage a person’s overall profile.
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One Baltimore event unites leaders around mental wellness, healing and community action
KEYS Development’s “One Baltimore” gathering brought together mental health providers, elected officials and community leaders to strengthen collaboration around healing, emotional wellness and youth support in the city. Speakers, including Mayor Brandon Scott and Sen. Antonio Hayes, emphasized that building a healthier Baltimore requires collective leadership, sustained investment and community-driven action.
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Laila’s Gift hosts inaugural We C.A.R.E. Conference for caregivers
Laila’s Gift hosted its first We C.A.R.E. Conference in Annapolis, Md., providing caregivers of children with special needs with education, resources and community support. The event also introduced the Laila Elopement Awareness and Dissemination (LEAD) Act to address elopement risks statewide.
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Will Holmes to celebrate 20 years of entrepreneurial success with consulting business
Will Holmes, founder of Will Holmes Consulting, will soon celebrate 20 years of success with a renewed focus on entrepreneurship training and community impact.
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Black Wealth Summit returns to Washington D.C. with focus on financial empowerment
The Black Wealth Summit returns to Washington D.C. on Dec. 5-6 with two days of programming focused on financial empowerment, entrepreneurship and long term wealth strategies in the Black community. This year’s event expands on its mission with new sessions, networking opportunities and a strengthened commitment to accessible financial education, highlighted by an official statement from founder Cedric Nash that underscores the summit’s focus on innovation, resilience and the evolving meaning of wealth.
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Securityplus Federal Credit Union proudly supports The AFRO’s Black Business Matters EXPO
Securityplus Federal Credit Union sponsored and participated in The AFRO’s Black Business Matters EXPO to celebrate entrepreneurship, support small businesses and strengthen Baltimore’s community connections.
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Douglass Memorial holds funeral for 101-year-old Baltimore businessman, Herb Brown
Family and friends are still celebrating the life and legacy of Baltimore businessman Herb Brown. A funeral was recently held at Douglass Memorial Community Church to honor the remarkable life and legacy of the 101-year-old veteran.
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Investing in Baltimore’s Future and in Baltimore’s People
Baltimore Community Foundation Learn more about BCF’s investing portfolio and how to get involved here.
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Big changes to the agency charged with securing elections lead to midterm worries
Election officials across multiple states say the federal cybersecurity agency CISA has sharply reduced its election-security support due to the current administration’s budget cuts, staffing losses and shifting priorities, leaving them worried about vulnerabilities heading into the 2026 midterms. Many states are now scrambling to fill gaps once covered by CISA—such as threat monitoring, coordination, and preparedness exercises—because they no longer know whether the agency will provide the services they relied on in past election cycles.
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Small business owners in Laurel, Md. celebrate opening of new and improved child care facility
Milestones Enrichment Center (MEC) owners Traci Cowan and Valencia Skeeter held the grand opening of their new and improved child care facility in Laurel, MD on Nov. 1, with the event drawing a robust crowd of families and community supporters.
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Maryland’s Small Business Outreach Summit focuses on preparing entrepreneurs for the future
Maryland brought together state leaders and more than 800 entrepreneurs for the 10th annual Governor’s Small Business Outreach Summit, focusing on future-ready strategies for growth. The event expanded its programming this year, adding new tracks for technology, emerging entrepreneurs, youth ventures and veteran-owned businesses.