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Exclusive: Harris campaign alums launch firm to fix Democratic mistakes from 2024 and lead a ‘new generation’ of operatives

A group of former Kamala Harris staffers has formed a new grassroots agency, aiming to usher in a “new generation” of strategies they feel the Democratic Party desperately needs. Anatole Jenkins, Brandon Thompson and Jose Nunez launched Campaign Contrasts on Thursday – a Democratic operative firm targeting modern, forward-thinking tactics to scale reach and win elections for their party. Just weeks after Vice President Kamala Harris lost the 2024 election to President-elect Donald Trump, the trio of young operatives – […]

December 19, 2024

News

Biden, Harris to launch Black voter outreach effort amid signs of diminished support

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are stepping up their reelection pitch to Black voters, a key part of their 2020 winning coalition that has shown signs of fraying. They’ll launch a new Black voter outreach effort during a visit to the battleground state of Pennsylvania on Wednesday. The two will stop at Girard College, an independent boarding school in Philadelphia with a predominantly Black student body, and visit a small business to speak to […]

May 29, 2024

Economy

Two Founders Launch Black-Owned Academy Teaching Entrepreneurs How to Raise Capital

Meet Sean Teamor and Kyle Freeman, the dynamic duo behind Capital Raising Academy, the ultimate destination for mastering the art of funding and accelerating business growth. The academy has an 8-week program designed to equip entrepreneurs with the expertise to navigate the intricate world of capital raising successfully.Both Sean and Kyle have developed a comprehensive program that was meticulously crafted by seasoned professionals with decades of experience in finance, investment banking, and entrepreneurship. Attendees learn everything from crafting compelling pitches […]

May 6, 2024

Economy

Black Couple Launch Fastest-Growing Education Platform Teaching Financial Literacy and Real Estate

Meet J. Whit and his wife, Joy, the founders of Ask Whit, a groundbreaking Black-owned education platform that is dedicated to providing essential resources and knowledge to empower African Americans in personal credit, business credit, and real estate. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, this entrepreneurial couple is very passionate about financial empowerment, and they built their platform to help bridge the gap in financial literacy and economic empowerment.The launch of Ask Whit will unfold in three phases, each focusing on […]

May 3, 2024

News

Gangs in Haiti launch fresh attacks, days after a new prime minister is announced

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Gangs in Haiti laid siege to several neighborhoods in Port-au-Prince, burning homes and exchanging gunfire with police for hours as hundreds fled the violence early Thursday in one of the biggest attacks since Haiti’s new prime minister was announced. The attacks began late Wednesday in neighborhoods including Solino and Delmas 18, 20 and 24 located southwest of the main international airport, which has remained closed for nearly two months amid relentless gang violence. “The gangs started […]

May 3, 2024

Economy

3 Formerly Incarcerated Men Launch Black-Owned Ready-to-Eat Meal Prep Company

Dave Lewis, Jarrette Atkins, and Fritz Georges, the founders of MacroBites, have made history after launching what is the first national Black-owned ready-to-eat meal service company. All three men were formally incarcerated, but are now successful entrepreneurs as their Asbury Park, New Jersey-based company paves the way in the industry of nutritious cuisine.When Lewis, who spent his twenties in prison, was released in 2013, he was determined to make positive changes, not just for himself but for his community. Teaming […]

April 23, 2024

Economy

Founder of Black-Owned Fragrance Brand Teams Up With JCPenney to Launch Luxury Collection

November Nichols, the African American founder and CEO of a fragrance brand called Chémin, has teamed up with JCPenney to unveil a new affordable luxury collection. The collaboration brings the line of gender-neutral perfumes and body products to more than 50 of JCPenney's stores nationwide and their online platform.Together with retail giant JCPenney, Nichols is dedicated to making Chémin's products accessible to everyone while maintaining the same delightful scents and sensory experiences its loyal clients have come to love.The Chémin […]

March 18, 2024

News

U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters says MAGA Republicans continue to launch attacks against marginalized communities

This week a handful of House Democrats held a discussion titled “Countering Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Attacks by MAGA Republicans,” to protect marginalized communities from discriminatory practices. On Tuesday, U.S. Reps. Maxine Waters, D-Calif.; Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio; Nikema Williams, D-Ga.; Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, and Emanuel Cleaver, D-Texas, held a roundtable discussion with civil rights experts Angela Rye, principal and CEO of IMPACT Strategies; Laura Murphy, president of Laura Murphy & Associates, LLC.; Dariely Rodriguez, deputy chief counsel for Lawyers’ […]

March 13, 2024

Economy

Black Female Psychologist Uses QR Codes to Launch Interactive Coaching System For Personal and Professional Development

In a groundbreaking move, Dr. Staci L. Parker introduces the InTouch Holistic Interactive Coaching System Workbook, setting a new standard in transformational and professional development coaching. Central to this innovative approach is the integration of Interactive QR Codes, offering an unparalleled and immersive coaching experience for users. Breaking barriers of time and cost, Dr. Parker leverages technology and a unique QR code system to offer affordable, intimate, and self-paced coaching in the areas of Introspective, Relationship, Career & Professional Coaching, […]

February 23, 2024