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NBA concerned over White House proposal to cut CDFI Fund funding

The National Bankers Association (NBA) has expressed deep concerns about the White House’s proposal to eliminate all appropriated funding for the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund...

Black women’s job loss soars in April, highest among groups

Black women experienced the steepest job loss of any demographic group in April, shedding 106,000 jobs, according to newly released data from the U.S....

Trump’s DEI policies threaten Black business growth

Black-owned businesses have experienced historic growth in recent years, but that progress is now under threat. A sharp decline in small business optimism, coupled with...

Milk & Honey expands to Charlottesville, Virginia

The celebrated Southern-style restaurant franchise Milk & Honey has expanded its reach to Charlottesville, Virginia.The franchise’s newest location opened on March 19 on Emmet...

D.C. Attorney General secures public health benefits for Providence Hospital redevelopment

D.C. Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb has announced a sweeping resolution to the controversial sale of the long-vacant Providence Hospital campus in Ward 5.Schwalb’s...

Target’s financial and reputational losses due to DEI reversal

Target continues to face mounting financial and reputational fallout after reversing course on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The retail giant has lost...

Local leaders honored for diversity in business

Kenneth Kelly, CEO of Strativia based in Largo, Maryland and Girardo Smith, CEO of the Educational Systems Federal Credit Union (EFSFCU), are two of...

Lee’s Flower and Card Shop: A Legacy of Family and Community

Ward 3 resident Stacie Lee Banks understands that there are two things that are important in her life — flowers and family. As president...

Virginia’s economic growth under Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s initiative

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) recently announced the launch of “Virginia Has Jobs,” an effort designed to further unleash the Commonwealth’s economic strength by...

Americans increasingly rely on side hustles to cover daily expenses

A new 2025 Side Hustle Survey from LendingTree reveals that nearly half of Americans, 44%, have a side hustle, with many relying on it...

Laura Fote’s inspiring message at Women’s Business Collaborative Retreat

Laura Fote, CEO of L&B Concepts based in Howard County, Maryland and co-owner of The Gatsby Showcase Foundation, is a seasoned entrepreneur who loves...

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