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BMe Welcomes 45 New ‘Vanguards’ of the Next Black Narrative

  Black business, philanthropy, and media leaders recognized for commitment to building black equity without stereotyping or stigmatizing black people   This Black Business and Black Philanthropy Month, 45 remarkable Black leaders have been named “Vanguards for the Next Narrative … Read More

September 16, 2021 0
News | Our Voices
Covering Black communities with nuance and purpose

There’s a difference between covering a community from a perspective of highlighting their assets compared with their deficits. “Deficit framing defines people by the worst possible thing that ever happened to them, and that happens a lot with Black communities,” … Read More

August 28, 2020 0
About the Fellows | News
“Unspeakable” amplifies voices of the Deaf community and their support for Black lives

Titled “Unspeakable,” this public service announcement is charged with bringing awareness to the voices of the Deaf community and their support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Written and directed by Emmy Award-Winner Emmai Alaquiva and a team of collaborators, … Read More

July 15, 2020 0
About the Fellows
Terri Minor Spencer: Force of Nature in Her Community

“Good Morning, Boom Shakas! Have A Great Day, Do It With Your Chin Up & Back Straight” Scroll down Terri Minor Spencer’s Facebook page and you’ll see many messages like this one—and in Terri’s case, what you see is what … Read More

July 8, 2020 0
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Celebrating Pittsburgh: Rebuilding from the ground up

As our communities change, many urban areas in the city and county are seeing more vacant lots. But a local nonprofit is giving the neighborhood the tools to make a positive change. From areas overgrown with weeds to trash and … Read More

July 8, 2020 0
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BMe Community mobilizes 70 Black leaders to drive the Agenda for Black L.O.V.E.

As part of its commitment to advance the Agenda for Black L.O.V.E., BMe Community (BMe) has awarded fellowships designed to unite, celebrate, and elevate Black leaders to achieve greater influence and impact in creating more caring, prosperous communities. After a … Read More

June 30, 2020 0
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Network of 300 Black Leaders and OneUnited Bank Calls for Black People to Live Own Vote and Excel (L.O.V.E.)

In celebration of Juneteenth (Freedom Day), BMe Community, OneUnited Bank, and a vanguard of 300 Black leaders are urging organizations, community leaders, and citizens to formally declare their support for Black people to Live, Own, Vote and Excel in America. … Read More

June 18, 2020 0
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President of American Mobile & Teledentistry Alliance

The American Mobile & Teledentistry Alliance announced today that Dr. Kwane Watson has been selected as the first ever President. “Dr. Watson brings a wealth of experience, knowledge, talent, and enthusiasm to our mission,” says the Board of Directors. “We … Read More

June 18, 2020 0
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“What defunding police could look like in Detroit” | Chase L. Cantrell | Detroit Free Press

Last week, I circulated a simple bar graph on social media depicting how the City of Detroit prioritizes annual spending from its general fund. Simple budgetary posts usually go unnoticed or unshared, but this one quickly went viral. Why? On … Read More

June 16, 2020 0
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Congresswomen Are Banding Together Seeking Racial Healing

This new legislation would examine slavery and institutional racism As protesters across America march, shout, and kneel to demand an end to police brutality, and as the land of the free and the home of the brave grapples with racism, … Read More

June 9, 2020 0
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OneUnited Bank America’s Largest Black Owned Bank Supports Blackout Day 2020

Los Angeles, CA – June 8, 2020 – OneUnited Bank, the largest Black owned bank in the country, is proud to support #BlackOutDay2020, a national financial movement happening on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. The movement recognizes the need for economic … Read More

June 8, 2020 0
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Derrick Tillman completes Miller Street Apartments in Hill District

May 16 was a great day for Derrick Tillman, president and CEO of Bridging the Gap Development, LLC. One of his many dreams became a reality. The ribbon-cutting ceremony of the 36-unit Miller Street Apartments took place. Four years ago, … Read More

May 19, 2020 0

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