Why Black-Owned Banks Are More Important Than Ever
Black-owned banks are federally insured financial institutions that are owned by a majority of Black individuals and serve Black communities.
Why Black-Owned Banks Are More Important Than Ever
Black-owned banks are federally insured financial institutions that are owned by a majority of Black individuals and serve Black communities.
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Shop Local This Small Business Saturday
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Hidden Empire Films Produces Docuseries on Floyd Mayweather
In October 2022, independent film company Hidden Empire Films announced that they will produce a new docuseries about professional boxer Floyd Mayweather. Titled The GOAT, the series will follow Mayweather’s journey from the beginning of his career all the way up to his 15 world championship titles.The film’s production is
REFORM Alliance Partners with Columbia Justice Lab
REFORM Alliance (REFORM), a nonprofit organization fighting for reform in the U.S. legal system, has entered into a new partnership with Columbia University in New York City to study policies, practices and reform opportunities within the legal system. REFORM is specifically working with the Columbia Justice Lab, which aims “to
Honoring Black Excellence at TheGrio Awards
On October 22, 2022, digital media network theGrio hosted their first award show, “theGrio Awards,” in Los Angeles, California. The ceremony and gala was co-hosted by entertainers Sheryl Underwood and Taye Diggs and was attended by many high-profile guests, including professional athlete Allyson Felix, rapper Queen Latifah, attorney Ben Crump
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Shop Local This Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday is scheduled for the last Thursday of November. Unlike Black Friday and Cyber Monday, which focus on holiday sales for large retail chains, Small Business Saturday calls on people to “shop small” by making purchases at businesses with less than 1,500 employees. How Small Business Saturday Originated
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A new monument celebrating the service of African American veterans opened in September 2022 at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park in Buffalo, New York. The comprehensive monument, called The African American Veterans Monument (AAVM) is the first monument to honor the sacrifices of Black veterans in
Hidden Empire Films Produces Docuseries on Floyd Mayweather
In October 2022, independent film company Hidden Empire Films announced that they will produce a new docuseries about professional boxer Floyd Mayweather. Titled The GOAT, the series will follow Mayweather’s journey from the beginning of his career all the way up to his 15 world championship titles.The film’s production is
REFORM Alliance Partners with Columbia Justice Lab
REFORM Alliance (REFORM), a nonprofit organization fighting for reform in the U.S. legal system, has entered into a new partnership with Columbia University in New York City to study policies, practices and reform opportunities within the legal system. REFORM is specifically working with the Columbia Justice Lab, which aims “to
Honoring Black Excellence at TheGrio Awards
On October 22, 2022, digital media network theGrio hosted their first award show, “theGrio Awards,” in Los Angeles, California. The ceremony and gala was co-hosted by entertainers Sheryl Underwood and Taye Diggs and was attended by many high-profile guests, including professional athlete Allyson Felix, rapper Queen Latifah, attorney Ben Crump
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