Charles Johnson-Bey, a senior vice president of Booz Allen Hamilton, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering Class of 2024, recognizing his contributions to engineering research, practice, and education.
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Small Business Administration preps entrepreneurs for natural disasters with resilience guide
The Small Business Administration has released a new Business Resilience Guide to help entrepreneurs prepare for natural disasters, providing best practices and templates to help businesses curb and bounce back from crises.
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CLLCTIVLY opens applications for new social entrepreneur fellowship program
CLLCTIVLY and the Center for Social Impact Strategy are launching a new fellowship program for social entrepreneurs in Baltimore, honoring the legacy of Drs. Elmer and Joanne Martin and providing them with resources and funding to lead transformative change.
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AFRO Tea set for return to nation’s capital – See Pictures
The AFRO will host its annual D.C. High Tea on September 7, 2024, honoring Angela Alsobrooks, Eleanour Holmes Norton, Cora Masters Barry, and Sharon Pratt for their significant contributions to the Black community.
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Eric Morrissette speaks on what’s next for the Minority Business Development Agency
The Minority Business Development Agency has made adjustments to help all socially or economically disadvantaged businesses obtain financing and government contracts, despite a federal judge ruling that the agency must serve people regardless of race.
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AFRO spotlight on Black excellence: Meet Diedre Windsor, the Maryland entrepreneur on the Inc. 5000 list
Windsor Group, a Black, women and veteran-owned business, has been awarded a contract to provide outreach and technical assistance for the USDA’s Discrimination Financial Assistance Program, which aims to provide financial assistance to farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners who have been discriminated against.
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The power of Black entrepreneurship
John Arthur Butts, a hard-working man from Norfolk, VA, started his own landscaping business, Nature’s Green, after being let go from his job at Lone Star Cement Corporation, and passed down his skills to his family, who are now successful entrepreneurs.
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Press Room: President, secretary-treasurer of AFSCME reelected by acclamation
Lee Saunders and Elissa McBride were reelected to four-year terms as President and Secretary-Treasurer of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) at the 46th AFSCME International Convention.
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PRESS ROOM: Climate Power launches $10 million Black engagement program aimed at mobilizing Black voters around climate
Climate Power has launched its Black Engagement Program to advance conversations about the disproportionate impacts of climate change on Black communities and to educate Black voters about the contrast between Vice President Harris’ climate record and Trump’s pro-polluter agenda.
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Perdue recalls 167,000 pounds of chicken products
Perdue Foods has recalled more than 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders due to the discovery of metal wire embedded in some of the products.
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Finding the right balance: Addressing organized retail theft while upholding civil liberties
Assemblymember Tina McKinnor is urging caution in passing AB 1990, a bill that would allow law enforcement officers to make warrantless arrests for shoplifting offenses, as it could potentially infringe on civil liberties and lead to negative consequences.
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Baltimore leaders speak on empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs
The Black Church Food Security Network, CLLCTIVLY, and J.O.Y Baltimore are organizations in Baltimore that support young entrepreneurs in the arts and agriculture, providing internships, volunteer opportunities, and funding opportunities.