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Entrepreneurs
Stefi Mar

Pretty & Powerful Takes Girl Power to the Next Level Success and Fellowship

Photographer and native Jaxon Felicia Anderson hosted her 2nd annual “Pretty & Powerful” soirée, bringing together in her studio a diverse gathering of women for a day of networking, inspiration, and connection. The event welcomed attendees eager to build relationships, exchange business insight, and gain knowledge from a panel of experts in influencing, entrepreneurship, and professional growth.

Stefi Mar April 14, 2026
African Americans
Stefi Mar

Sickle-Cell-Advocates-Sound-Alarm as Georgia Bill Advances

As momentum builds around new sickle cell legislation in Georgia, advocates say a deeper issue continues to threaten the very communities the disease impacts most. Black-led organizations on the front lines are still being shut out of critical funding.

Stefi Mar April 14, 2026
Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

What to do when inheriting a house that is paid off

Inheriting a house that is paid off puts you in a strong position with built-in equity, though your next steps matter. Start by confirming ownership, reviewing any tax considerations, and weighing whether keeping, renting, or selling supports your financial goals. Taking time to assess the situation early can help you preserve and make the most of the property’s value.

Stefi Mar April 14, 2026
African Americans
Stefi Mar

Historic Black Baltimore Community Secures $3.15M Federal Grant for Flood Relief

After decades of persistent flooding and property damage, Turner Station, a historic Black community in Baltimore County, has received a federal grant to the tune of $3.15 million for flood resiliency and mitigation upgrades. Congressman Kweisi Mfume (D-MD-07), alongside Baltimore County Executive Katherine Klausmeier and leaders from Turner Station Conservation Teams, announced the funding on March 12.

Stefi Mar April 7, 2026
African Americans
Kathleen Untalan

A Casualty of the War on Drugs and Two Decades After His First Arrest, Charles Finally Received Help

Charles found himself on the receiving end of one of the most punitive periods in U.S. legal history: the War on Drugs. What began in part as an attempt by then-President Richard Nixon to get reelected, ended up accelerating during the crack-cocaine epidemic of the 1980s that affected millions. During this time, federal and state lawmakers across the country defaulted to punishment, creating and passing laws with draconian penalties for drug possession and sales. 

Kathleen Untalan April 6, 2026
African Americans
Stefi Mar

A Head Start Administrator’s Story

My name is Marcia Claggett. I reside in Calvert County, Maryland , and work at the United Planning Organization’s (UPO) Office of Early Learning in Washington, D.C. As a child at the age of 3, I was enrolled in the Head Start program located at the Southern Maryland Tri-County Community Action Committee. The year would be 1970. I completed two years of Head Start with the program and I have to add that my mother was introduced to much-needed services that assisted her in making ends meet. 

Stefi Mar March 31, 2026
African Americans
Stefi Mar

AFUWI – Gala to Honor Outstanding Leaders

The American Foundation for the University of the West Indies (AFUWI) will honor two outstanding academic leaders whose work has changed access to higher education for many generations of minority students. Dr. Wayne J. Riley, President of SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, and Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick, Interim President and President Emeritus of Howard University, will be honored at AFUWI’s 29th Annual “The Legacy Continues” Awards Gala, which is scheduled for April 17, 2026, in New York City.

Stefi Mar March 24, 2026