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Policy Recommendations and Private Sector Solutions to Address Gaps Negatively Affecting Black Americans
We interviewed Pia Carusone of Republic Restoratives to learn more about how she fosters inclusivity in the American distilling community.
Like many food-centric cities across the country, the lifeblood of the food and beverage industry in Washington, D.C. is increasingly dependent on neighborhood hot spots –the places where D.C. residents can enjoy a familiar meal or a cocktail from a friendly face in our big town.
In light of Pride month, we're highlighting some of the inspiring LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs in the DMV area. Learn more about JSQUARED Naturals.
Systemic barriers to equality of opportunity for Black Americans and people of color.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today published America’s Opportunity Gaps: By The Numbers, a compilation of research that documents the inequality of opportunity for Black Americans and people of color. Released the day before the Chamber’s National Summit on Equality of Opportunity, the report quantifies racial divides in six critical areas: education, employment, entrepreneurship, criminal justice, health, and wealth development.
This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the United States Congress, on legislation relating to policing reform.
CBS This Morning’s Gayle King, AT&T’s Randall Stephenson, PWC’s Tim Ryan, and W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s Joel Wittenberg Among Lineup for Historic Event Registration for virtual event opens today
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today announced a national townhall on June 25th as part of an ongoing initiative to address inequality of opportunity through education, employment, entrepreneurship, and criminal justice reform.
When Aisha Bowe started classes at Washtenaw Community College in Michigan she had planned to study international business, but a change of heart – inspired by her father’s decision to go back to school for electrical engineering – upended her trajectory. “He brought up this idea that maybe I could be an engineer, too,” says Bowe.
