Applications for the program are currently open and will be accepted until May 19, 2023 (Black PR Wire) Lawrenceville, GA – The Ann Cephus Family Fund is excited to announce the launch of the 3R9M Music Business and Technology Internship Program for rising 10th and 11th graders at Central Gwinnett and Berkmar High Schools. This program provides a unique…
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NASA Postdoctoral Program Seeks Early Career and Senior Scientists for Prestigious Fellowships at Its Locations Across the U.S.
Program offers unique and inspiring environment for fellows to conduct research with leading NASA scientists; apply by July 1 for next application cycle deadline May 02, 2023 10:40 AM Eastern Daylight Time OAK RIDGE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NASA invites both early-career and senior scientists to explore fellowship opportunities in its postdoctoral program and share in NASA’s mission…
ONEUNITED BANK ANNOUNCES 13TH ANNUAL “I GOT BANK” CONTEST FOR YOUTH IN CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH
Offers Free “I Got Bank” E-Book plus $1,000 to 10 winners (Black PR Wire) Boston, MA – In celebration of National Financial Literacy Month, OneUnited Bank, the nation’s largest black-owned bank, is proud to announce its 13th Annual “I Got Bank!” National Financial Literacy Contest where ten children will win a $1,000 savings account. To…
World Bank Group Signs MOU with Jackson State University and HBCUs
Will work together to promote more inclusive and sustainable development WASHINGTON, September 23, 2022 —The World Bank Group today signed a new agreement with Jackson State University President Thomas K. Hudson, J.D. and the presidents of five other Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) that will promote the sharing of knowledge and talent between the…
Applications Now Open for the Coalition to Back Black Businesses 2022-23 Grant Program
Now in its third year, the Coalition to Back Black Businesses will award $1.3 million in total grants and resources to support the long-term growth of Black-owned small businesses as they continue to navigate challenges including inflation, labor shortages, access to capital, and supply chain disruptions. (Black PR Wire) Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce…
GREENWOOD, INC ACQUIRES VALENCE TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND JOB RECRUITING FOR THE BLACK COMMUNITY
Strengthens Greenwood as the largest digital network for Blacks and minorities; Follows Recent Acquisition of The Gathering Spot and Creates a Trifecta of Fintech Product, Million Member Community, and Career Development Platform June 22, 2022 Atlanta, GA Greenwood, the digital banking platform for Black and Latino individuals and business owners, has announced the acquisition of…
The 4 Things Black people must do to prepare for the coming recession
Black Financial Advisor gives FREE money tips on YouTube Call-In Financial Talk Show “Pocket Watching with JT” (Black PR Wire) I’m a Black Certified Financial Planner who also hosts a call-in financial talk show. Both my private clients and show callers want to know what they should be doing to prepare for a recession. Here…
Tampax Launches Flow It Forward Scholarship Program With UNCF to Support HBCU Students Pursuing Healthcare Careers
Scholarship expands upon Tampax’s ongoing efforts to provide healthcare information and period resources to Black women and to help close the racial representation gap in medicine. June 16, 2021 11:34 AM Eastern Daylight Time CINCINNATI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Black women account for less than 3% of all U.S. doctors, even though Black people make up 13% of the…
Unfavorable Credit Say They Are More Likely to Win the Lottery Than to Leave Money to Family When They Die
Survey from Self Financial Reveals the Impact of Credit Challenges in the Black Community (Black PR Wire) AUSTIN, Texas — Self Financial, a leading fintech startup enabling consumers to build credit and savings, today released the results of a third-party survey examining the impact of credit challenges among Black Americans. The survey shares insights into the unique…
Comcast RISE to Award $5 Million in Grants to BIPOC-Owned, Small Businesses
Eligible businesses in Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Houston and Philadelphia can apply for $10,000 grants. Additionally, over $2 million has been awarded to more than 20 community-based organizations and diverse chambers of commerce to provide support to BIPOC-owned, small businesses. February 09, 2021 07:00 AM Eastern Standard Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Comcast today announced the Comcast RISE…
Coalition of Black Excellence presents CBE Week 2021 to unite and uplift Black professionals
The virtual three-day conference CBE Week 2021 offers business pitch competition, supplier fair, networking and access to top industry leaders (Black PR Wire) San Francisco, Calif., February 8, 2021– Every year during Black History Month, the Coalition of Black Excellence (CBE) hosts CBE Week. Now in its fourth year, CBE Week 2021 Thrive Together aims…
ONEUNITED BANK, LARGEST BLACK OWNED BANK AND VISA LAUNCH ONETRANSACTION CAMPAIGN
Focusing on Closing the Racial Wealth Gap LOS ANGELES, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank and first and only Black owned digital bank in the country and Visa are proud to announce for Black History Month the OneTransaction Campaign to close the racial wealth gap. The Campaign includes a…
Citi Hires Black-Owned Firms Exclusively to Distribute $2.5 Billion Bond Issuance in Commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Collaboration with Minority-Owned Broker Dealers Reinforces Citi’s Commitment to Closing the Racial Wealth Gap in the U.S. January 28, 2021 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Citi today announced that it worked exclusively with four Black-owned firms to syndicate a $2.5 billion bond issuance, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to increasing racial equity in the…
Treasury and IRS Begin Delivering the Second Round of Economic Impact Payments to Millions of Americans
December 29, 2020 WASHINGTON – Today, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service will begin delivering a second round of Economic Impact Payments to millions of Americans as part of the implementation of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021. The initial direct deposit payments may begin arriving as early as…
Female Entrepreneur Motivation Basics
Photo by Melody Jacob on Unsplash On some days, it only takes one look at the humble smile of J. K. Rowling to instantly feel the writer’s block melt and make way for the chapter intro of the century. Then there’s Wednesday, when you take a glance at Sara Blakely’s achievements and see them as…
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