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Information from the Town of Fairfield:FAIRFIELD, CT — Due to increased interest in the Board of Selectmen’s (BOS) Budget Session on Monday, March 3, the location has been changed from the first-floor conference room in Sullivan Independence Hall to Room 102 at the Fairfield Regional Fire School, 205 Richard White Way. When: Monday, March 3, 10:00 a.m.What: BOS Continued Budget Review; Deliberative Session and VoteWho: First Selectman Bill Gerber; Selectman Christine Vitale; Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick; residents/members of the general publicWhere: Fairfield Regional Fire School, Room 102; 205 Richard White Way Source link

News release from City of Framingham.FRAMINGHAM, MA — For the second consecutive year, the Memorial Building is lit up red, gold, and green to mark Black History Month.“This gesture serves to raise awareness that February is Black History Month. This month is dedicated to celebrating and honoring the contributions and achievements of Black individuals throughout history. It is also an opportunity to reflect on the struggles and injustices that Black people have endured and continue to confront, while recognizing their resilience and strength,” said Mayor Charlie Sisitsky. “By acknowledging and celebrating Black history, we can strive toward a more inclusive…

BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (WSBT) — Leaders from across Michigan gathered in Benton Harbor Friday morning to kick off the third Michigan Black Summit, where key issues impacting Black communities are being discussed.The focus on this annual event is on empowering Black communities through economic development, voting rights, and leadership, with attendees working on solutions to create lasting change.This year’s theme, “The Black Dollar, The Black Vote, and Black Leadership,” brings together leaders, activists, and experts all working towards solutions for Michigan’s Black communities.”We are at a very critical time in our state’s history where leadership is so critically important,” said…

Belle Collective is back on OWN for a fiery season 2. Ahead of the season premiere of the Kingdom Reign Entertainment-produced reality show, the cast proved they are more than shade-throwing southern belles and businesswomen by showcasing the soul of the city with #ADayInJackson. Local and national press were treated to a once-in-a-lifetime exploration of what Jackson has to offer, with the Belles at the center.Black History in Jackson, MSTo start the day off, an episode was screened of the season with a catered breakfast at The Westin in Downtown Jackson. The cast got with press to show off the…

NEWARK, NJ — A Newark hospital recently hosted a series of events in recognition of Black History Month, wrapping the month up with an annual celebration ceremony on Friday.Throughout February, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center has hosted activities that include a Black Owned Business Fair, HBCU Divine Nine Day, African Attire Day, White Coats for Black Lives Medical Grand Rounds, and Black History Month Solidarity Day. The hospital held its annual Black History Month Celebration Ceremony on Feb. 23. That event included keynote speeches from two of the “Three Doctors” – Sampson Davis, George Jenkins and Rameck Hunt – a…

Health officials in two US states are tracking measles outbreaks as cases rise to nearly 100 people. The Texas Department of State Health Services reported on Friday that it was aware of 90 cases diagnosed in the last month in the South Plains area, in the north-west part of the state. At least 77 of them were reported in children and teens under 17. In New Mexico, officials said nine people had become sick in Lea County, along the state’s eastern border with Texas.Measles is highly contagious and can be deadly. The outbreaks come amid a rise in US anti-vaccine…

There’s a change of ownership taking place when it comes to new business creation in the United States. Nationally, applications for new businesses swelled in from 2019 to 2022, according to a new report from Brookings. Black and Latino business ownership grew, while the share of businesses with white owners remained flat.Black business owners went from making up only 5% of U.S. business-owning families in 2019 to 8% in 2022, according to the Brookings report.While the Pittsburgh region kept pace with the national trend of new business creation — with a 37% increase in new business formation during the same…

Target’s recent decision to roll back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts has left many Black-owned businesses uncertain about their future with the retailer. The announcement came as a surprise to suppliers like Pernell Cezar, founder of BLK & Bold coffee company, who had benefited from Target’s programs aimed at supporting Black-owned businesses. Cezar’s company was operating out of the back of a brewery with just three employees when he got the opportunity to present his products to a Target buyer at a Black History Month expo. By January 2020, his Rise & GRND roast was on Target shelves,…

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Toscaloosa, pick up. – № 4 Seeds Phillant Smith University and Seeds No. 6 Wiley University, each of the higher seeds of Saturday to advance to the championship game 2025 HBCUAC Hope Credit Union Basketball Championship In the maternity warehouse hall. № 4 Philander Smith 62, 1 College No. 1 College 50 Philander Smith jumped to an early management and never defeated the most seeded Stilman College 62-50 to the championship game for the third season for the third season. Shaniaday Thomas hit 3 pointers and Dasia Turner, watched with a theft and layup to give Ms. Panthers an early…