The National Policy Alliance is hosting their 2024 Annual Meeting and Conference to discuss the future of Black America and develop public policy impacting the African American community.
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Busey Wealth Management names new Director of Family Office
Abigail S. George has been appointed as Senior Vice President – Director of Family Office at Busey Wealth Management, where she will lead a team dedicated to providing personalized strategic solutions and advisor oversight to ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families.
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Embracing Merit-Based Hiring: The End of Tokenism in the Workplace
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hiring practices should focus on merit-based selections to create a more inclusive workforce, rather than relying on tokenism.
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DCEO celebrates National Black Business Month
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is celebrating National Black Business Month with virtual and in-person events, a social media campaign, and resources to support Black businesses and entrepreneurs.
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Growing numbers of side hustle jobs
52% of workers have taken on second jobs in the past three years due to rising costs of living, with most using the extra income to pay for housing, groceries, debt, and savings.
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Booker T. Washington’s vision of Black business prosperity is rooted in the platform of the 124th Black Business Conference; Liberian President to address the assembly; and the revolution will be digitized
The National Black Business Conference is returning to Atlanta for its 124th edition, with a focus on the legacy of Booker T. Washington and the importance of business development and enterprise ownership for economic liberation, independence, and freedom.
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The National Business League, National Medical Association, National Bar Association, and More Announce Collaborative Effort to Empower and Protect Black American Communities
A collaborative effort by National Business League, National Medical Association, and National Bar Association to empower and protect black communities.
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The Heritage Foundation’s Answer to “Black and Hispanic” Jobs- Project 2025
The Heritage Foundation is launching Project 2025 to bridge the employment gap for Black and Hispanic communities by 2025, but there are concerns about the impact on these communities and the potential for regressive policies.
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Urban Information Network and Image Geyser Merge to Boost Equity and Revenue for Black and Multicultural YouTubers
Solving revenue issues for Black Press and BIPOC content creators with a new partnership that offers free advertising, publicity, and sales portal.
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Joliet’s Downtown District Revitalized with 90S-Themed Ladies Night Out
The historic downtown district of Joliet will be transformed into a “90s Themed Ladies Night Out” on June 29, featuring live entertainment, sales, a first-ever evening Chicago Street Farmers Market, and the Joliet Summer Challenge.
