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PHILADELPHIA – School is officially in session across Philadelphia after a morning filled with excitement and support from some of the city’s top leaders. Mayor Cherelle Parker and Superintendent Tony Watlington joined parents and staff as they cheered on each student entering Edmonds Elementary for their first day of school on Monday. “This is what ‘One Philly,’ a united city, looks like,” Parker said. “It begins with our young people. We believe in our young people.” The 2024-25 school year kicked off with cheers, clapping and the ringing of bells as the mayor gave pep talks to excited students. “I’m pumped up…

Adams Administration Will Surge Underserved Neighborhoods with Hundreds of City Employees to Screen for Benefits On-the-Spot, Help New Yorkers Save Money on Food, Rent, Taxes, and Other Needs Adams Administration Has Helped New Yorkers Save More Than $30 Billion Through Access to Programs and Benefits NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today launched a citywide “Money in Your Pocket” initiative to help New Yorkers screen for or learn about more than 70 city, state, and federal programs that can make life in New York City more affordable. The New York City Public Engagement Unit (PEU) trained hundreds of…

The space will provide financial and mentorship resources for its participating businesses. A new Black Business Hub has officially opened in Madison, Wisconsin. The establishment will encourage community members to support its local Black entrepreneurs. The hub celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 24, per WKOW. Local leaders attended the ceremony that coincided with the 10th annual Unity Picnic. However, the hub seeks to do more than provide a space for entrepreneurs to show off their businesses. According to the news outlet, 20 of the 90 spots have filled thus far. As they grow the hub, the CEO of…

The grant money has been split between restaurants, education centers, and community spots in Newark. A group of small businesses owned by people of color and members of the LGBTQ+ community in Newark, New Jersey, have been named as recipients of about $1.2 million in grants under the Newark Retail Reactivation Initiative. The Newark Retail Reactivation Initiative was created to help build the retail sector and support new businesses in the area. According to city officials, the grants will serve to help promote the city’s increased downtown development. Mayor Ras J. Baraka said in a statement, “This initiative spurs our progress toward…

Pennsylvania spent $136 million with Black-owned and Hispanic-owned businesses in 2022-23, a 30% increase from the $104 million reported the previous year. More minority-owned businesses in Pennsylvania are receiving state contracting dollars. Of the nearly $700 million received under Gov. Josh Shapiro and Lt. Gov. Austin Davis for 2022-23, the state government spent $136 million with Black-owned and Hispanic-owned businesses. That is a 30% increase from the $104 million reported last year. These figures, revealed in a news release, come months after Gov. Shapiro signed an executive order to create the Pennsylvania Advisory Council for Inclusive Procurement (PACIP). The 16-member council advises state agencies on…

Erie, Pa. (WJET/WFXP) — Three Erie-based companies have placed on the 43rd Inc. 5000, one local company making its debut, landing within the top 1,500 in the nation. The Inc. 5000 ranks the nation’s fastest-growing private companies amid pandemic, inflation, and supply chain woes. The companies are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2020 through 2023. Starting with the company placing 4,917, Logistics Plus. Logistics Plus, the Erie-based global logistics company, has seen a 76% 3-year growth. This is the company’s 9th time appearing on the Inc. 5000 list. The company was founded by its owner and CEO Jim Berlin in…

For one of the final events for the 50th anniversary of Harlem Week, community members came out in droves on Thursday for the second annual Health Summit at the Alhambra Ballroom, a partnership between the annual event and Black Health Matters (BHM) geared toward sharing health and wellness information addressing health disparities of Black Americans. “It’s bigger and better than ever,” said Rosalyn Y. Daniels, founder and CEO of BHM. “I think that’s because [attendees] were in the Harlem Week state of mind which meant they were up for fun, information and entertainment.” Long lines wrapped around 125th Street to…

Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty CEO jumped ship to Victoria’s Secret who has reportedly offered the fashion executive $18 million to work remotely. Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty lingerie brand just lost its CEO to Victoria’s Secret, who has reportedly offered the fashion executive $18 million to work remotely. On August 14, Victoria’s Secret announced the addition of Hillary Super, the former CEO of Savage X Fenty, who will begin her new role effective September 9, The Star reported. “(Victoria’s Secret) welcomes Hillary as our new CEO to power the business’s next chapter and deliver the foremost tenet of our transformation strategy: accelerating growth in our core business…

he people. The food. The music. The history. Harlem Week celebrated its 50th anniversary with a kickoff breakfast on August 1 at the famous Sylvia’s Restaurant. It concludes on August 18 with the signature event that started it all: Harlem Day. In between, an overflowing schedule of concerts, performances, get-togethers, talks, fairs, markets, and educational opportunities. All free. All held throughout the global mecca of Black culture, history, and leadership: Harlem. Harlem Day festivities stretch three-quarters of a mile from West 135th Avenue to St. Nicholas Park. Three stages of entertainment headlined by hip-hop artist Fabolous. An Apollo Hour. A tribute to Harry Belafonte. Harlem…

Heinz has bestowed $4 million in total since launching the Black Kitchen Intiative. Heinz has reaffirmed its commitment to support Black-owned restaurants. The brand will donate another $1 million in grants to help Black entrepreneurs keep and grow their kitchens. The hefty check will go toward Heinz’s Black Kitchen Initiative (BKI), which is also in partnership with The LEE Initiative and Southern Restaurants for Racial Justice. In a statement released to Essence, Heinz emphasized its ongoing mission to support Black-owned restaurants nationwide. “The Black Kitchen Initiative grants are a tentpole moment for us each year, not only because we recognize the importance of Black-owned…