Community elders say sustaining Black progress will require mentorship, economic literacy and resilience amid shifting diversity efforts. They urge the next wave of leaders to focus on ownership, mindset and long-term impact to strengthen future generations.
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This week creatives and art lovers everywhere are celebrating the sixth annual Tom Miller Week, an annual time to honor the life and legacy of the Baltimore artist. The 2026 celebration is focused on restoring and preserving Miller’s work.
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Debate over the 8(a) Business Development Program: Should it be strengthened or eliminated? Critics argue it’s outdated, but it’s crucial for disadvantaged entrepreneurs.
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Long before modern sports stars like Simone Biles and Coco Gauff, Black athletes such as Moses Fleetwood Walker, a catcher for the American League Association in 1884, broke barriers for future generations.
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The Richmond Free Press and Portland Skanner have shut down as leaders warn of a broader funding crisis in Black media.
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