Bank of America recently held a three-day event, educating locals on financial literacy and wellness programs. The event took place at the Bon Secours Community Resource Center from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2.
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Black Philanthropy Circle invests $1M into Baltimore nonprofits
The Black Philanthropy Circle reached a $1 million milestone in its mission to fund Black-led nonprofits. The grants support education, housing and community initiatives, strengthening solutions to challenges facing Baltimore residents.
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Common headlines United Way of Central Maryland’s 100-year celebration at the Meyerhoff
United Way of Central Maryland celebrated its 100th anniversary with a star-studded concert at Baltimore’s Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, headlined by Common and featuring performances from CeCe Peniston and the Baltimore City College Choir. The evening honored a century of community service while inspiring hope for the organization’s next hundred years of impact across Central Maryland.
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Consumers demand keeps ESG and equity alive despite political shifts
Despite political rollbacks, experts say environmental, social and governance (ESG) remain vital for long-term success in business.
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The future of Black wealth: Reviving Black Wall Street
Efforts to revive Black Wall Street focus on building networks, technology hubs, and cooperative economic strategies to ensure Black wealth circulates across generations and communities nationwide.
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Comcast Flagship Lift Zone brings free Wi-fi and digital skills training to Ward 8
Ward 8 residents now have access to free Wi-Fi and upgraded technology at the Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus (THEARC) in Southeast Washington, D.C. Comcast invested $750,000 to launch a new Flagship Lift Zone at the campus, which also includes digital skills training and expanded workforce development support.
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How the Howard University School of Business equips students for entrepreneurial success
Howard University’s School of Business is redefining entrepreneurship education by combining a rigorous academic foundation with hands-on experience, mentorship, and cutting-edge tools like AI. With support from initiatives like the PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship, Howard is preparing students to lead with purpose and innovation in a rapidly evolving business world.
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United Way of Central Maryland to celebrate centennial anniversary with benefit concert
United Way of Central Maryland, led by Franklyn Baker, is marking its 100th anniversary with a star-studded benefit concert on Oct. 11 at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, featuring Common, CeCe Peniston, and Elyscia Jefferson. The celebration not only honors a century of impact but also calls on the community to continue supporting the organization’s mission to build stronger, healthier, and more equitable neighborhoods across Greater Baltimore.
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How the Howard University School of Business equips students for entrepreneurial success
Howard University’s School of Business is redefining entrepreneurship education by combining a rigorous academic foundation with hands-on experience, mentorship, and cutting-edge tools like AI. With support from initiatives like the PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship, Howard is preparing students to lead with purpose and innovation in a rapidly evolving business world.
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Generational wealth summit highlights franchising as a way forward
The Generational Wealth Business Summit filled the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in Baltimore with Black entrepreneurs eager to learn practical steps toward ownership and financial independence. Over its 11 years, the event has become a stage where lessons about business strategy meet the lived experiences of those who took the leap.
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The 50-year legacy of Black Classic Press
Paul Coates, a former Black Panther Party member, founded Black Classic Press in 1978 as a program to provide books for incarcerated African American people. From chicken dinners to book drives, the business has now become a publishing and printing house where a few of his children and grandchildren work to continue the mission of sharing Black narratives.
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E.E. Ward Moving and Storage owners share keys to lasting legacy and innovation
E.E. Ward Moving and Storage, the nation’s oldest Black-owned business, continues to thrive as Brian Brooks leads with strategic preparation, community investment, and a commitment to lasting legacy.