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Stacie McClam urges schools to rethink education for the future
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Former educator and filmmaker Stacie McClam is using the summer planning season to push schools and communities to ask whether education is preparing students for a rapidly changing world.
Volleybird joins The Directors Club as partner
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Volleybird has joined The Directors Club as a partner to build closer ties with club leaders, operators and racquet sports decision-makers.
WINGS Summit spotlights six child care solutions in San Diego
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TOOTRiS drew more than 250 leaders from 40 states and Washington, D.C., to San Diego for its 2026 WINGS Summit, where six child care models won funding and recognition.
Six Futures launches financial education platform for Black communities and communities of color
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Six Futures launched in Washington, D.C., on June 19, 2026, with a platform focused on helping Black communities and communities of color navigate housing, credit, investing, business ownership and wealth transfer.
Bethlehem student wins first Raíces national essay contest
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Kelsey McIntyre, a student at The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts in Pennsylvania, won the first Raíces national essay contest for a piece about family, food and Hispanic heritage.
IFS maps America’s marriage deserts and marriage gardens
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The Institute for Family Studies has released a new report and interactive maps showing stark differences in marriage patterns across U.S. communities, with a 60-point gap between the strongest and weakest areas.
Eric D. Wilson expands push for financial literacy and entrepreneurship
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Business leader Eric D. Wilson is widening a set of education- and community-focused initiatives with Grammy-nominated producer Mali Wilson, aiming to create more pathways to entrepreneurship, financial literacy and economic mobility.
Robin Foundation expands overdose prevention push after Washington advocacy trip
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The Robin Foundation returned from Washington, D.C., after joining bereaved families and advocates from about 40 states for Walk for Lives, Capitol Hill meetings and fentanyl awareness events.
Global Immigration Partners warns EB-5 investors on September 2026 deadline
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Global Immigration Partners is urging prospective EB-5 investors to move early as September 30, 2026, could determine who qualifies for grandfathering protections under the program’s current rules.
Speak Sell Shine 2026 brings speakers and media to Washington
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Speak Sell Shine 2026 will gather authors, executives and thought leaders in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 5-6 for a two-day speaker and media development experience.
HBCU pre-law summit expands law school pathways in North Carolina
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The 13th Annual National HBCU Pre-Law Summit & Law Expo brought aspiring lawyers to North Carolina’s Research Triangle Sept. 24–27 for law school visits, admissions guidance, and mentorship.
Jackiem Joyner expands his work into books, education and touring
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Jackiem Joyner is broadening his career beyond jazz performance with new books, an education platform and a 2026 national tour.
Art of Living signs peace education pact with Nobel laureates secretariat
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The Art of Living marked its 45th anniversary in Bengaluru with leaders from 182 countries and a new agreement aimed at expanding peace education and youth leadership.
Istituto Marangoni Milano Design opens new Via Verri campus and research center
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Istituto Marangoni Milano Design has opened a new phase in Milan with a five-floor campus on Via Verri and a new Advanced Design Research Centre focused on luxury, prototyping and emerging technologies.
Laura Harding joins New York reparations commission
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Laura Harding, Esq. has been appointed to the New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies by Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie.
British International School of Washington tops Niche rankings for academics and diversity
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British International School of Washington earned five No. 1 rankings in Niche’s 2027 school list, including top marks for academic excellence and diversity in Washington, D.C. The results highlight the school’s standing as a high-performing…
Doctors Against Genocide brings more than 200 to Capitol Hill for health care advocacy day
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Doctors Against Genocide will bring more than 200 medical professionals and supporters to Washington, D.C., on Thursday for a day of education and advocacy focused on protecting health and human life in the U.S. and abroad.
SAFEE launches global alliance with 16 partners
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The Strategic Alliance for Economic Emancipation launched SAFEE.world on Oct. 1, 2026 with 16 initial partners and an open call for more organizations to join.
Dave Chappelle to headline Duke Ellington School of the Arts fundraiser in Washington
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Dave Chappelle will return to Washington, D.C., on Sept. 25 to headline a benefit for Duke Ellington School of the Arts at DAR Constitution Hall. Proceeds will support the school’s 50th-anniversary campaign, including the Donal Leace Endowment and…
Basswood Counsel joins USBC 360° Growth Accelerator as legal partner
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Basswood Counsel PLLC has teamed with U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. to serve as the exclusive legal services partner for the current USBC 360° Growth Accelerator cohort.
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