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` Rapid Growth of Black-Owned Businesses Between 2017 and 2022, the number of majority Black-owned firms in the United States jumped…
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Honoring Achievement Through Craftsmanship and Community For over three decades, CMS Trophies and Plaques, Inc. has stood as a proud symbol of excellence,…
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Changing the World Through Cosmetology-Dudley Beauty School System of Illinois.
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Faith, Community, and Entertainment: A Las Vegas Outing with a Message
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Off-the-Strip Culture Guide: How to Spend a Black Arts Weekend in Las Vegas
If you’re visiting Las Vegas—or you live here and want a different kind of weekend—try designing a Black arts and culture…
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Family-Friendly Vegas: A Powerful Stage Play That Sparks Real Conversations
Las Vegas isn’t just for adults—and if you’re looking for meaningful, family-friendly things to do away from the Strip, Back in…
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Date Night in Las Vegas: Make It Black Theater + Black-Owned Businesses
Tired of the same dinner-and-a-casino routine for date night in Las Vegas? This March, you can create a powerful, Black culture-centered…
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January 2026 Grants for Black-Owned Beauty Brands (and How to Turn Them Into Customers)
A New Round of Grants for Black-Owned Beauty Brands A new roundup of January 2026 grants and resources for Black-owned beauty…
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Things to Do in Las Vegas: Step Back into 1960s Chicago with Back in the Day
If you’re looking for something deeper than the usual Vegas strip experience this March, mark your calendar for Back in the…
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Economic Blackout 2026: Turning Boycotts Into “Buy Black” Power
Organizing Dollars in Response to DEI Rollbacks All over social media, Black consumers are asking a new kind of question: If…
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Building a Modern Black Wall Street Online: Why Directories Matter More Than Ever
The Need for a Modern Black Wall Street The phrase “Black Wall Street” evokes images of Tulsa’s Greenwood district in the…
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Back in the Day: A Powerful 1960s Chicago Musical Comes to Las Vegas
Lighthouse LV & S.A.V.E. proudly present Back in the Day, in association with Black Pages International and Bronz’D Entertainment—a gripping stage…
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Black Entrepreneurs in D.C. Show How Local Ecosystems Can Power 2026
Washington D.C.’s Focus on Black Business Support As 2026 begins, cities like Washington, D.C. are putting Black business support at the…
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“She Can’t See It Yet”: Preparing Now for February’s Black Business Breakthrough Week
Preparing for Black Business Breakthrough Week A viral post making the rounds on Facebook says, “She can’t see it yet, but…
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Grants for Black Women Entrepreneurs: Turning Capital Into Community Impact
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The Coalition to Back Black Businesses: Grants, Then What?
The Coalition to Back Black Businesses (CBBB) The Coalition to Back Black Businesses (CBBB)—a partnership including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce…
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From News to Action: How to Turn Every Black Business Headline Into a Next Step
The Volume of Black Business News In the past two weeks alone, headlines have highlighted Black-owned businesses receiving major grants, new…
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