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Home » Economic empowerment

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Spend in the Black initiative promoting Black-owned businesses on 75th Street in Chicago."
Posted inWord In Black

‘Spend in the Black’ Turns Faith Into Economic Power

by Rev. Dorothy S. BoulwareApril 3, 2026April 3, 2026

Salem Baptist Church’s ‘Spend in the Black’ initiative blends faith and economics, urging intentional spending to rebuild Black wealth and support businesses.

Community Economics & Business Expo in St. Louis
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Community Economics & Business Expo: Empowering St. Louis Entrepreneurs

by Pagee' SpeedeMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026
Posted inThe Narrative Matters

Travel: Dr. Lance TBA, Economic Advisor to King Rivers, to Address 50 Kings in South Africa

by The Newsletter 05March 1, 2026March 11, 2026
Black Wall Street 314 fosters community development through cultural celebrations and economic empowerment in St. Louis.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Black Wall Street 314: Empowering St. Louis Through Community Development

by Metalle TagnerJanuary 27, 2026January 27, 2026
Posted inCommunity News Networks

BofA Names the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis and Cortex Innovation District as 2025 Neighborhood Builders

by The Newsletter 05January 7, 2026January 8, 2026
Posted inWorld Matters

National Business League Celebrates 125th Anniversary with Groundbreaking Initiative for Black Economic Freedom

by TNM StaffJune 20, 2025June 20, 2025
Posted inThe Narrative Matters

Supporting Black Entrepreneurs in Detroit

by Ariel KahanaApril 19, 2025April 19, 2025
Posted ineconomy

Major Breakthrough: The Black Agenda Partners with Black Unicorn Factory for $20 Billion Valuation

by The Newsletter 05January 31, 2025January 31, 2025
Posted inBusiness

Greater Baltimore Urban League turns 100

by Demetrius DillardNovember 13, 2024November 13, 2024
Posted inThe Narrative Matters

Black Business Ownership Numbers Now Top 3.7 Million

by David BeckfordAugust 27, 2024August 27, 2024
Posted inDisc Sports

NBA Foundation celebrates 3rd anniversary, announces $13.5M grant round

by David BeckfordMarch 19, 2024March 19, 2024
Posted inArticulated Insight

National Business League (NBL) to Launch Black Economic Freedom Movement to Help Digitize 1 Million Black Businesses by 2028

by David BeckfordMarch 6, 2024March 6, 2024

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