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Governor Wes Moore announced Wednesday $10 million for small business and community development grants through the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s Project Restore 2.0 and Business Boost grant programs. This is huge for our local small businesses! The funding will activate vacant spaces in business corridors, support small businesses with start up or […]

The Biden administration is at it again!  They announced Wednesday the forgiveness of $1.2 billion in student debt for nearly 153,000 borrowers. However not everyone is eligible, you must be enrolled in the new repayment program, called the Saving on a Valuable Education, or SAVE, plan. The relief will go to borrowers who have been […]

Baltimore County police have announced that the investigating involving Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers is now closed. This is following a domestic violence event that allegedly took place in Owings Mills, Maryland. The NFL said last week it was in the “early stages” of looking into the matter, and Flowers was  subject to a […]

Nicki Minaj is gearing up for her “Pink Friday 2” tour and while she has already added Monica, it seems like she is ready to add even more spice. Nicki Minaj hopped on her Instagram live and asked fans to hit up Katt Williams for him to join her on tour too! “I know that […]

A judge has heard Marilyn Mosby’s  arguments on her motion to acquit her in the mortgage fraud, however the judge as decided to deny her request. Mosby now faces a maximum of 40 years in prison, but it’s unlikely she will receive the full time. A sentencing hearing for Mosby is scheduled for May 23, but […]

Baltimore City has landed a multi-million dollar deal to purchase two hotels to house homeless residents as an emergency shelter.  Sleep Inn and Suites located at 300 N. Front Street; the Holiday Inn Express located at 221 N. Gay Street and 332 N. Front Street; and the parking lot located between these two hotels at […]

me too. International announced the launch of its new initiative "Love Letters," which will focus on supporting survivors of sexual violence.  The post me too. Launches ‘Love Letters’ Campaign With Heartfelt Message To Black Men appeared first on NewsOne.

Nicki Minaj is heading on the road for her Pink Friday 2 Tour and we now know she’s not going alone! During an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, Monica confirmed she’ll be included on the tour as well. During her announcement Monica thanked Nicki for  acknowledging the significance of her career, and even called the […]

Lamar Jackson is the MVP! Baltimore Ravens QB has been named the NFL MVP for the second time in his career, making history. After previously winner MVP in 2019, Lamar is now the 11th player in the NFL to win the award two or more times. He was a unanimous winner for the 2019 season […]

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A study found that Black travelers expressed dissatisfaction with how the travel industry promotes itself as inclusive. The post Black Travelers Want Authentic Experiences That Embrace Intersecting Identities, Study Suggests appeared first on NewsOne.

As Suge Knight currently sits in a jail cell, he is not holding back his bars (no pun intended) for a fellow west coast rapper.

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Microaggressions are subtle, often unintentional comments, snubs or actions that communicate derogatory or negative messages towards marginalized groups. The post What Are Racial Microaggressions? How To Recognize Subtle Racism appeared first on NewsOne.