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Bill Tompkins: extending the vision, expanding the definition of diversity for Montgomery County business community

Bill Tompkins: extending the vision, expanding the definition of diversity for Montgomery County business community

By Deborah Bailey, Contributing Editor Bill Tompkins, new CEO of the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) has a big vision and agenda for the business community in Maryland’s most […]
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Sports First: Unveiling Herstory

Sports First: Unveiling Herstory

top, from left: Jackie Berry, of Berry Realty; Kesha Hodge Washington, Phoenix Council member (District 8); Gizelle Knight, of Shining Light Foundatoin; Collette V. Smith, of Believe N You, Inc., Cloves Campbell Jr., of Arizona Informant; Hon. Sandra Kennedy, and Jerry McPherson, of Greater Phoenix Urban League. Celebrating the first in sports was theme of a […]
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March 30, 2023

March 30, 2023

_____________________________ Employment ____________________________ LEAD SOFTWARE DEVELOPER Singular People, LLC – Birmingham, AL – Lead Software Developer– Lead a team of software developers at client site. Responsible for sizing up or down the team. Coordinate the tasks within the team. Responsible for code quality, security and industry standards. Plan, releases and schedule software development. Req. MS+4. […]

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Ford’s Theatre debuts dynamic stage play,“Shout SisterShout!: The Untold Story of Rock and Roll Trailblazer Rosetta Tharpe”

Ford’s Theatre debuts dynamic stage play,“Shout SisterShout!: The Untold Story of Rock and Roll Trailblazer Rosetta Tharpe”

By Deborah Bailey, Contributing Editor The East Coast debut of playwright Cheryl West’s “Shout Sister Shout!: The Untold Story of Rock and Roll Trailblazer Rosetta Tharpe, is the poignant and jubilant […]
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VP Harris announces more than $1 billion investment into economic, social and political inclusion for African women

VP Harris announces more than $1 billion investment into economic, social and political inclusion for African women

By Megan Sayles,AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com Vice President Kamala Harris rolled out several investments and initiatives to promote economic, political and social empowerment for women in Africa on March 29, […]
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#StrongHER 2023: The Birmingham Women Who Inspire and Empower

#StrongHER 2023: The Birmingham Women Who Inspire and Empower

Compiled by Chanda Temple birminghamal.gov Honorees selected for the City of Birmingham’s StrongHer initiative are true examples that strength is more than physical; it’s mental, too. Their strength is brave as they fight cancer, homelessness, inequality and other challenges. Their strength is fierce as they implement bold ideas that spark change. Their strength is resilient as they climb from the pits of pain to the peaks of promises. The […]

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“If I could go back, I would tell myself to be comfortable with the idea of failure being a regular thing. Music pushes you in ways that you don’t even know are possible, so don’t be afraid to dedicate more time to something that you love,”

Cameron Rodgers-Johnson, recently named a finalist at the Alabama Music Educators Association’s Young Composers Competition at the BJCC in a March 21 story that appeared on BirminghamTimes.com

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People, Places, Things

People, Places, Things

GWEN DERU TODAY… **READ THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES. Catch up on the news! **CONNER KELLY & THE TIME WARP at the Nick. **COMPUTER CLASSES AT THE FIVE POINTS WEST LIBRARY every Tuesday and Thursday. **MOVIES EVERY THURSDAY at Sidewalk Fest. **KARAOKE, 5-9 p.m. at Courtyard Alabaster Bar and Grill. **THIRD THURSDAY BLUES JAM, 7 p.m. at […]

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HUD Secretary Fudge Pledges to Change Agency’s Ad Spending with Black-Owned Media

HUD Secretary Fudge Pledges to Change Agency’s Ad Spending with Black-Owned Media

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The most recent Government Accountability Office study found that federal agencies spent more than $5 billion on advertising over five years, with just $51 million, or 1.02 percent, going to Black-owned businesses.
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HUD Announces $5.5 Million Award for HUBCUs to Conduct Housing and Community Development Research

HUD Announces $5.5 Million Award for HUBCUs to Conduct Housing and Community Development Research

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “HBCUs create economic opportunity both for their students and throughout the communities they serve,” said HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge. “At HUD, we are proud to partner with HBCUs to expand the voices in the housing research space to support strong communities, build affordable housing, create job opportunities, revitalize neighborhoods, and promote homeownership.”
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