Experience savings of up to 85%! Sankofa Children’s Museum of African Cultures invites you to Sip and Shop on Nov 29th from 2-6 pm and Nov 30th from 11-6 pm, honoring Christmas and Kwanzaa with the spirit of love and giving. Sankofa Children’s Museum of African Cultures is located at 4330 Pimlico Rd. Jewelry and Clothes and Drinks. FMI, visit https://www.sankofaafricanbazaar.com/.

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DOWNLOAD THE 2024 SHIBA REPORT HERE (ATLANTA – November14, 2024) – The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) State of Housing in Black America (SHIBA) report reveals a troubling environment for bolstering Black homeownership in the U.S. The two best-performing demographics for African Americans – Black female-headed households and millennials – both declined in home sales in 2023. The report authors, James H. Carr and Michela Zonta, meticulously present facts, statistics, and analysis, underscoring the persistent barriers that hinder Black homeownership. The homeownership rate among Black households was 45.7% in 2023, a sharp contrast to the 74.3% among White households and a significant drop…

Consistently Strong Finances Support Morgan’s Forward Momentum in Student Success, Research and Other Areas By Morgan State U (BALTIMORE – November 12, 2024)—Continuing a four-year run of positive news for Maryland’s flagship public urban research institution, S&P Global Ratings has affirmed its A+ long-term issuer credit rating, with a stable outlook, for Morgan State University. The agency cited Morgan’s firm enterprise risk profile in the credit overview of its most recent annual report, which also noted the University’s substantial increase in student enrollment in recent years and the consistent financial support for Morgan by the State of Maryland. S&P’s assessment aligns with the…

By Doni Glover, Publisher (RANDALLSTOWN – November 12, 2024) – The Greater Baltimore community mourns the loss of two iconic figures, Mary Pat Clarke and Ken Oliver, who both passed away over the weekend. This tribute remembers Ken Oliver, a trailblazer who became Baltimore County’s first Black county councilman. Born in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1945, Ken Oliver moved to Baltimore, where he attended public schools before pursuing a business degree at the University of Baltimore. He later earned an MBA in finance from Morgan State University, marking the start of a distinguished career in banking. He first worked as a…

As we navigate a new political landscape, it’s time to ask: TRUMP IS PRESIDENT—NOW WHAT FOR BLACK AND MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESSES? Join us for Black Directory’s Post-Election Black Business Townhall on November 26 at 1 PM EST, where we’ll explore the opportunities and potential challenges ahead. This is a vital conversation for business owners looking to thrive in 2025 and beyond. During the town hall, we’ll cover: Key opportunities emerging in the current landscape Potential pitfalls to watch for as we move forward Actionable steps you can take now to set your business up for success We also want to hear from you! This is…

The Mayor’s Office of Small and Minority Business Advocacy & Development is hosting the 2024 Speaker Series: Candid Conversations for Entrepreneurs. This speaker series was created to facilitate wealth creation and strategic growth for existing and emerging companies.  This has been a robust series featuring industry experts providing advice on subjects in finance, legal, accounting, marketing, insurance, bonding, technology, business leadership development and success stories. The sessions are held in-person at Mayor’s Office of Small and Minority Business Advocacy & Development, 3000 Druid Park Drive, Suite 3000B, First Floor, Baltimore, MD 21215.  Upcoming Sessions: Session VIII: Technology Services for Wealth Creation…

(ANNAPOLIS, MD – October 29, 2024)—Governor Wes Moore today joined President Joseph R. Biden at the Port of Baltimore to celebrate more than $147 million in federal funding to create good-paying, clean jobs and to expedite decarbonization and electrification efforts at the Port. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded the funding to the Port of Baltimore through its Clean Ports Program, created under President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act. “In Maryland, we aren’t going to choose between building a competitive state and a sustainable one -— we will do both simultaneously,” said Gov. Moore. “In partnership with the Biden-Harris Administration, we…

(BALTIMORE – October 29, 2024)—It was wonderful seeing so many of you at the Visit Baltimore FY24 Annual Meeting, which took place last week at the Baltimore Convention Center. The event highlighted activities of the past fiscal year, economic data from Baltimore’s tourism industry, and upcoming initiatives. It also featured an engaging keynote presentation and a local maker showcase that spotlighted Baltimore’s one-of-a-kind creative community. We thank you for your continued partnership as we collectively move forward with our mission to generate positive economic impact for the city and support our vibrant tourism industry. MEETING HIGHLIGHTS Baltimore has surpassed pre-pandemic…

(BOWIE, MD – October 29, 2024) – Man innovates. Man improves. Man industrializes. Creatures of a revolutionizing habit, Man knows a thing or two about how industrial projects work to unify and empower entire communities. Our law office is honored to be the catalyst for this movement to promote hi-tech industries in our community in honor of legendary inventor Lewis Latimer.  The Latimer laptop/tablet, designed and engineered via the collaboration between the Technology Transactions secretion of Gabriel J. Christian & Associates, LLC, Xelex Group of Maryland, and Practical Technologies, Inc., is the tip of that spear. As the Latimer Laptop…