POLICY & JUSTICE — D.C. plans to use roughly $7.8 million in opioid settlement money for Medicaid and addiction treatment programs already funded through its general budget, a move critics argue maintains existing spending levels rather than expand treatment and recovery services. District law requires settlement money must supplement, not supplant, existing funding.
LAND & LEGACY — The ongoing nationwide cyclospora parasite outbreak has driven shoppers to local farmers markets for produce, with the Black Farmers Market in Memphis seeing increased demand forcing farmers to double their orders. The increase is being driven by growing consumer distrust in large-scale produce chains.
EDUCATION — The University of the District of Columbia's construction pathway director is recruiting young Black people from local schools and offering pathways where students can save thousands by bypassing traditional four-year degrees. After the summer session, several students complete the construction pathway with job placements in hand.
Photographer, educator, and community activist Georgia Provost died; she served as president and CEO of Provost Studios, a nearly 80-year-old business that chronicled generations of Houston life and Black schools before integration.
Texas Southern reportedly is set to hire Seton Hall assistant Corey Lowery as its new men's basketball coach, pending approval from the school's board of regents.
Texans wide receiver Tank Dell participated in practice while wearing full pads for the first time since suffering a severe knee injury in December 2024, marking his biggest step toward returning to the field.
Temu and Shein have come under scrutiny over products containing toxic chemicals like lead and phthalates, with concerns particularly significant for Black consumers who face higher rates of serious illnesses.
DJ Kool Herc hosted a party in the Bronx, New York on August 11, 1973, that marks the birth of hip-hop music.
The Watts riots, also known as the Watts Uprising, occurred from August 11-16, 1965, marking a turning point in the fight against police brutality and systemic racism.
Harlem Week returns for its 52nd year on August 1-16 with free street festivals, concerts, film programs, and career fairs celebrating the historic neighborhood.
The federal government is taking action on hunger by shifting focus from just providing food to ensuring adequate nutrition in neighborhoods and schools.
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Founded by Tope Awotona, Calendly has become one of the most successful Black-founded SaaS companies globally, valued at over $3 billion. The automated scheduling platform eliminates back-and-forth emails and simplifies meeting coordination for millions of users worldwide.
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