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Cannabis
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 week ago

Hot Spot: Dynasty Commodities Is Redefining Cannabis Culture in Harlem | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Dynasty Commodities combines luxury cannabis offerings with a commitment to community empowerment and social equity in Harlem.
Social justice
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Paz-Cedillos: Mayfair in East San Jose is just getting started - San Jose Spotlight

Mayfair's transformation is driven by local residents organizing for cultural pride and community empowerment.
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 week ago

Harlem's Uptown Strength NYC Empowers the Community Through Fitness and Ownership | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

August is Black Business Month and highlights Uptown Strength NYC, a Black-owned gym dedicated to empowerment and strength in Harlem.
US politics
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

5 Key Takeaways: The Future of School Property Taxes in Pennsylvania

Proposed amendment in Pennsylvania aims to eliminate school property tax and replace it with a new funding model by 2029.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

'Almost forgotten' east London river to be revamped in 3m project

Ilford Arrival project will revitalize the River Roding with a £3 million regeneration scheme involving a bridge, park, and riverside walk.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
4 years ago

To Support Democracy, Foundations Must Practice Democracy - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Many foundations preaching democracy externally are practicing anti-democratic ideology internally by enforcing top-down decision-making and power consolidation. Funders must shift power to communities.
Social justice
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

SF's HERstorical Walk: "The Art of HOMELessness" (Tenderloin)

The Art of HOMELessness installation will include street writing workshops for houseless youth and elders, showcasing 29 years of resistance through creative expression.
Arts
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Impactful hiring program is 'game-changer' for company and neurodivergent individuals

El Car Wash launched a neurodivergent hiring program, providing a supportive environment for individuals with autism and other neurodivergent traits.
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

These two Black transgender women are 'shining beacons' leading Chicago through anti-trans backlash

Brady-Davis stated, "I feel that Republicans, the President of the United States, were elected on the backs of $250 million worth of lies," addressing the anti-trans ad campaigns.
LGBT
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

44 percent: Miami muralist, TPS in limbo for Haitian immigrants

Addonis Parker's journey as a muralist illustrates the profound impact of embracing one's artistic gifts for community empowerment.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Film: Pacific Mission + Q&A with Plastic Odyssey's Fabien Lamaison

Pacific Mission tackles the urgent issue of plastic pollution through innovative waste management and community empowerment in the Pacific Ocean.
NYC startup
fromEater Dallas
2 months ago

How Chad Houser's Cafe Momentum Changed Lives - And Broke Dallas's 31-Year James Beard Award Losing Streak

Cafe Momentum employs formerly incarcerated youth, providing them with life skills and career opportunities while being recognized for its impactful humanitarian efforts.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Bikes, the Bean and Black Panthers in Chicago: Wembley to Soweto initiative 2025

The Wembley to Soweto Foundation empowers young photographers from struggling communities to capture and connect their experiences through sports, fostering creativity and community engagement.
London politics
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago

Credit, community and connection: Meet Tayumika Zurita, the woman driving financial empowerment in Bed-Stuy * Brooklyn Paper

JPMorgan Chase aims to empower Brooklyn communities through financial education and community-building initiatives at their new Community Center Branch.
Black Lives Matter
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

'Scary times': Ben Crump and Rep. Jasmine Crockett speak to Miami Gardens residents

Political engagement and community building are crucial for Black America's progress, emphasized by leaders at the People's Meetup Town Hall.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Waste collection is green work': how a pro-poor partnership created jobs and cleaned a city

Waste pickers in Pune have transitioned from being marginalized individuals to respected community educators through a pro-poor private public partnership model.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
2 months ago

How the State of the People Power Tour Is Building Power and Amplifying Black Voices - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

A grassroots movement is underway to amplify Black voices and drive systemic change across the U.S.
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

Marc Walraven on Solving Food Deserts One Vertical Farm at a Time

Marc Walraven aims to empower urban communities to grow food easily through innovative and simple farming systems.
fromBKReader
3 months ago

Real Estate Conference Looks to Provide Community, Capital And Connection For Black New Yorkers

The main goal is community, connection, and capital. It's to prove that we can work together to achieve great things.
Brooklyn
fromArchDaily
3 months ago

Inhabited Landscapes: 20 Cultural and Community Centers in Rural Areas

The architecture of cultural and community centers in rural areas becomes a rich field for experimentation, blending tradition and innovation tailored to local realities.
Online Community Development
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
3 months ago

NYC to Buffalo: This Weed Brand Is Blowing Up Across the State | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Silly Nice embodies a unique blend of authenticity and hustle, rapidly transforming from a Harlem-based initiative to a leading name in New York's cannabis landscape.
NYC startup
fromHackernoon
2 years ago

Poker Meets Web3: MTT Sports Steals the Spotlight at TOKEN2049 | HackerNoon

MTT Sports is transforming its user engagement strategy by retiring free mining in favor of a more sustainable token distribution model.
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

A tiny tribe wanted to shape the future of a famed canyon. Ancient DNA helped.

"We've always known who we are. Our elders [have] always known we've been here. Come to find out, everything we felt and knew [is] just validated on their terms."
US news
Fashion & style
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
3 months ago

Sustainable Style: Weed Auntie's Hemp Jumpsuit Celebrates Community and Cannabis | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Solonje Burnett launches the eco-friendly Weed Auntie Hemp Jumpsuit, merging fashion with sustainability and community empowerment.
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