William "Bill" Lucy, a respected and revered Black labor leader, died at the age of 90 after a lifetime of defending civil and human rights and advocating for social justice and worker freedom.

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Larry Miller, former president of the Portland Trailblazers and chairman of the advisory board for Jordan Brand, is advocating for the hiring of returning citizens, emphasizing that people deserve a second chance and that it is a sound business strategy.

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Lean In and McKinsey & Company's Women in the Workplace Report reveals that while women have made progress in corporate America and Canada, women of color remain underrepresented, and companies are investing fewer resources into women's advancement.

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The Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration's Enforcement Division, accompanied by MPD officers, closed down two illegal cannabis businesses for operating in violation of cease-and-desist orders, recovering a total of 8,176 grams of marijuana, 4,828 grams of THC edibles, and 2,439.65 grams of THC wax.

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NAREB is hosting its 2024 Black Wealth Summit at Clark Atlanta University to provide data and information on appraisal bias, heirs property, and the State of Housing in Black America, as well as to urge stakeholders to support equity in all communities.

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The National Bankers Association is hosting its annual conference at the Royal Sonesta Washington, D.C. Capitol Hill, featuring speakers such as Michael Hsu and Martin Gruenberg, discussing topics such as Equity Under Attack and AI.

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The U.S. Department of Commerce's Minority Business Development Agency and the National Minority Supplier Development Council are hosting events in Atlanta to celebrate the achievements of minority business enterprises and award outstanding individuals and organizations.

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The National Black MBA Association's 46th Annual Conference & Exposition was held in Washington, D.C. from Sept. 17-20, featuring workshops, pitch competitions, receptions, parties, and booths of corporations, businesses, and graduate business schools, as well as keynote speakers such as Stacey Abrams and Jamie Dimon.

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Le Meridien Madison has rebranded from the Madison, offering guests a four-star hotel with 356 rooms, a fitness center, restaurant, marketplace, and bar, as well as a rich history of hosting presidents and welcoming guests from all over the world.

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A recent study by Betpack.com revealed that loan approval rates vary significantly by race, with white-owned businesses having the highest approval rates and Black-owned businesses facing the greatest challenges, pointing to systemic barriers and a need for policies and programs to address these inequalities.

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