Yearly Archives: 2023

Vice President Harris to announce support for historically underserved entrepreneurs in Bidenomics-fueled small business boom

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire, @StacyBrownMedia In a visit to local small businesses in Washington, D.C. this month Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled plans to provide grants to non-profit and community-based organizations as part of the $125 million Capital Readiness Program (CRP). The program seeks to bolster historically underserved entrepreneurs’ access to capital, aligning

A time to support: the importance of Black Business Month

By Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper, AFRO CEO and Publisher Nearly 20 years ago, historian John William Templeton and engineer Frederick E. Jordan Sr. declared August as National Black Business Month to “drive the policy agenda affecting the 2.6 million African American businesses.” Today, according to the latest data, there are more than three million Black-

PRESS ROOM: Family of PG County Bicycle Homicide Victim Calls For Justice to Be Done

Greg J. McCullom By Special Press release (Prince George’s County, Maryland) – After his final Memorial services held on Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Silver Spring, Maryland, the family of Gregory J. McCullom has released the following statement through their family counselor, Sophia A. Nelson, Esq. and a spokesperson for the family, Mr. Brian Akins:

Op-ed: The business of bringing fresh food to East Baltimore

By Senator Cory V. McCray (D-Md.- 45) Partnerships can conquer tough challenges. Part of my job as a public servant is to find solutions to these challenges, especially when they negatively impact the communities I represent. Since taking office, bringing a grocery store to the heart of East Baltimore has been a challenge. A few

Commentary: JetBlue-Spirit merger helps Maryland fly to new heights

By Rev. Dr. Alvin C. Hathaway Baltimore is undergoing a once-in-a-generation revitalization that is building an economy for the future. While we are having remarkable success in bringing new businesses to the city, attracting residents, and bringing life to our streets, our community needs strong partners to help move us forward. When I heard about

5 Effective Methods to Maximize Your Savings

Photo: Andriy Popov via 123RF Saving money is an essential aspect of financial stability and achieving long-term goals. Whether you’re saving for an emergency fund, a dream vacation, or retirement, adopting effective money-saving methods can significantly improve your financial well-being. These money-saving strategies will equip you with practical tips and insights to unlock your savings potential

Phylicia Rashad Resigns as Howard University Fine Arts Dean

By Amaka WatsonHouston Defender August 14, 2023 Prominent actress, producer, and Houston native Phylicia Rashad announced her decision to step down from her role as dean of the Chadwick Boseman College of Fine Arts at Howard University after the 2023-2024 academic year. Reports indicate that Howard University President Wayne A. I. Frederick conveyed this news

Trump says he will skip GOP presidential primary debates

By Jill ColvinThe Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump confirmed Aug. 20 that he will be skipping the first Republican presidential primary debate on Aug. 23 — and others as well. “The public knows who I am & what a successful Presidency I had,” Trump wrote on his social media site.