Hazel Thomas, the Ward 5 committeewoman to the D.C. Democratic State Committee, has been involved in District politics for decades, but concerns about the effort to change the District鈥檚 electoral system, known as Initiative 83, has fueled much of her recent activism. 鈥淧eople need to be informed about this initiative to make intelligent decisions,鈥� said […]

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NAACP Capital has launched a $200 million fund to invest in fund managers and startups focused on closing gaps facing communities of color, with Jay Lundy as the managing director.

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The Bowser administration has invested $1.2 million in the Capital Workforce Innovation Consortium to provide capacity building, technical assistance, and grants to training providers in the District, and launched SkillsNation, a digital hub offering new opportunities in innovation and technology.

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FEMA is encouraging businesses to register with SAM.gov and understand the agency's mission in order to compete for federal contracts and provide disaster response and recovery services.

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Wells Fargo Bank and the Omicron Eta Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. joined together to educate a selected group of senior students at Maya Angelou Public Charter School on the basics of budgeting and finances.

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The Nigerian Center has received $50,000 in combined funding from the District government, Walmart and individual donors to support the Immigration Access Program and the Path to Prosperity Program for fiscal year 2025.

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Wayne A.I. Frederick, former president of Howard University, has been appointed as interim CEO of the American Cancer Society and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network as of November 2.

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Eight Black female leaders of nonprofits in the District鈥檚 Wards 7 and 8 are recipients of the second cohort of the Chief Executive Leadership Ascend Program (CLEAP), a collaboration of JPMorgan Chase bank, the Center for Nonprofit Advancement (CNA) and the health and wellness-oriented Jane Bancroft Robinson Foundation and will each receive $25,000 for their […]

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The National Bankers Association Conference focused on the growth of minority banks, the 2024 presidential election, and the state of diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the US, with speakers discussing the need for Black and minority deposit institutions and the importance of DEI in corporate America.

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The 老澳门开奖网 Informer, a weekly print newspaper founded by Dr. Calvin Rolark in 1964, is celebrating 60 years of providing positive news of the Black community, and continues to be a force for the annual parades and peace walks honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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