Eight Black female leaders of nonprofits in the District’s 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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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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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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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 Washington 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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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has announced $2.2 million in financial assistance to support small, minority, and veteran-owned businesses, creating 36 new jobs and retaining 131 jobs in the state.

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The Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce (NVBCC) has partnered with the Washington, D.C. Chapter of SCORE to provide mentorship, resources, and education to graduates of the Economic Evolution Accelerator Program.

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Write-in candidates Olivia Henderson, Khadijah Long and Ciprian Ivanof are campaigning for the Ward 8 D.C. Council seat, while Nate Derenge is the Republican nominee, with public safety being a top concern in the ward.

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Janene D. Jackson received the DC Chamber of Commerce 2024 Business Leader of the Year Award for her advocacy for the District's business ecosystem, while Antwanye E. Ford, Tonya V. Kinlow, Brian Kenner, Don Martin, and Angela Franco were also honored for their contributions to the organization.

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Skyland Workforce Center celebrated its 10th anniversary and a "homecoming" at its new location at Skyland Town Center, where it has placed over 1,000 people in jobs and helped nearly 8,000 clients since 2014.

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