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Black Entrepreneur Partners With Non-Profit to Host Zoom Event About Cryptocurrency and the Racial Wealth Gap

Empowering Youth with Financial Wellness Through Digital Innovation Nationwide — Junior Wallstreeters, a Black-owned non-profit organization, is proud to announce a special virtual presentation in honor of Financial Literacy Month titled “Introduction to Cryptocurrency: Can Investing in Cryptocurrency and Other Digital Platforms Help Address the Racial Wealth Gap?” The event will take place via Zoom on […]

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Va. community colleges end diversity, equity and inclusion practices

by Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury Virginia’s 23 community colleges will be required to ensure all of their programs and practices comply with federal regulations to ensure everyone is treated fairly and equally, ending policies that promote diversity, equity and inclusion. The decision by the Virginia Community College System’s State Board is in response to President […]

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Va. Democrats criticize Trump’s order to close education department as governor touts readiness

by Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury With the federal government attempting to shut down the Department of Education, Virginia is now considering how the move will impact operations in the commonwealth. State Democrats and some parents and advocates have expressed concern with President Donald Trump’s signing on Thursday of the executive order directing U.S. Secretary of […]

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Entrepreneur Launches BlackShares, a Social and Professional Network That Enables Black Economic Empowerment

The new platform aims to be the home of all Black digital life and to share most of its revenue with members and Black founders Vince Martin, Founder and CEO of Atlanta-based Upsides Network LLC, has launched a new platform called BlackShares, a drop-in replacement for networks like BlueSky and LinkedIn, intended specifically for the Black […]

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Prince William County Launches Resource Hub for Residents Impacted by Federal Workforce Actions

by Prince William Office of Communications and Engagement In response to the recent federal workforce reductions, Prince William County has launched a comprehensive online resource page to assist those affected. The page provides information on employment opportunities, career support, workforce training, housing and financial counseling, food security and mental health services.  Prince William County is […]

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Committee Perspectives on Panhandling & Safety

by Prince William Office of Community Safety In a continued effort to enhance support for the homeless population, the Office of Community Safety, the Department of Social Services, and H.U.G.S. joined the conversation hosted by the Prince William Committee of 100 to discuss proactive strategies for addressing homelessness and panhandling. The meeting emphasized the commitment […]

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