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BDM covers matters of financial education, training and literacy based on programming from reputable organizations and businesses.

Robert F. Smith's $100M initiative to boost HBCUs and MSIs through real estate projects

Robert F. Smith's $100M initiative to boost HBCUs and MSIs through real estate projects

Steinbridge Group's strategy involves converting the underused land associated with HBCUs and MSIs into valuable assets that foster economic growth and empowerment.

4 Black community leaders appointed to Order of Ontario

History & Achievements

4 Black community leaders appointed to Order of Ontario

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Ontario investing $15 million in program to support Black entrepreneurs

Ontario investing $15 million in program to support Black entrepreneurs

The program expects to prepare more than 1,200 Indigenous, Black and other racialized entrepreneurs, including 450 entrepreneurs, in 2023–24.

RICE receives $1.5M investment from Wells Fargo

RICE receives $1.5M investment from Wells Fargo

The Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) has announced yet another investment — this time, a $1.5 million boost from Wells Fargo.

Dope Nerds founder Ursula Spencer takes home $50K from 2023 Catalyst grants program

Dope Nerds founder Ursula Spencer takes home $50K from 2023 Catalyst grants program

Dope Nerds has won $50,000 from the CTIA Wireless Foundation through its Catalyst program.

SAVE THE DATE: Millennials 2 Millionaire's M2M CON to provide real estate, investment, and entrepreneurship tips at Meridian Arts Centre Nov. 11

SAVE THE DATE: Millennials 2 Millionaire's M2M CON to provide real estate, investment, and entrepreneurship tips at Meridian Arts Centre Nov. 11

The one-of-a-kind conference and masterclass M2M Con will take place Nov. 11 at Meridian Arts Centre

Patricia Hill Collins awarded $1M Berggruen Prize for shaping philosophy, culture and empowering marginalized voices

DEI & Sustainability

Patricia Hill Collins awarded $1M Berggruen Prize for shaping philosophy, culture and empowering marginalized voices

Collins is a prominent African American scholar, sociologist, and author known for her groundbreaking work in the fields of intersectionality, Black feminism, and critical race theory.

Blaxpo's second annual career expo connects Black talent to top corporations, entrepreneur resources

DEI & Sustainability

Blaxpo's second annual career expo connects Black talent to top corporations, entrepreneur resources

Over 1,000 people packed the Toronto Marriott City Centre Hotel for Blaxpo, the second annual job and multi-touchpoint conference held on Oct. 13 and 14.

Wes Hall's 'No Bootstraps When You're Barefoot' makes the first cut for 2023 National Business Book Award

Wes Hall's 'No Bootstraps When You're Barefoot' makes the first cut for 2023 National Business Book Award

Joining nine other authors, the award, presented annually since 1985, recognizes outstanding talent in Canadian business writing. The $30,000 prize is determined by a panel of prominent individuals from the business and academic sectors.

$1M community impact investment announced at Executive Leadership Council's Symposium and Recognition Gala; $3M in scholarships distributed, including HBCUs

$1M community impact investment announced at Executive Leadership Council's Symposium and Recognition Gala; $3M in scholarships distributed, including HBCUs

The announcement was made during the organization's annual recognition gala at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in Fort Washington, Maryland, Oct. 3 - 6.

The 2023 Elevate Festival comes to a close, leaving thousands of inspired entrepreneurs and innovators in its wake

The 2023 Elevate Festival comes to a close, leaving thousands of inspired entrepreneurs and innovators in its wake

This year’s festival featured 11 content tracks across five stages, including AI, future societies, cybersecurity, the latest trends in gaming, fintech, the future of work, and more.

10-year-old Black entrepreneur living with dyslexia launches educational STEM toy line at Marbles PlayStore

10-year-old Black entrepreneur living with dyslexia launches educational STEM toy line at Marbles PlayStore

After seeing an improvement in her math and reading skills and support from her community, Simmons joined forces with her older sister, Chynah Jeter, to launch Team Genius Squad, an educational toy line, at Marbles PlayStore in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina.