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‘A long way from fair’: Birmingham business titan reflects on 60 years of Black business growth, wealth gap
Aug
04

‘A long way from fair’: Birmingham business titan reflects on 60 years of Black business growth, wealth gap
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U.S. Education Sec. Miguel Cardona, HBCU Leaders Meet in Birmingham
Aug
03

U.S. Education Sec. Miguel Cardona, HBCU Leaders Meet in Birmingham
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How one program is leading more students from minority backgrounds to pursue real estate
Jul
26

How one program is leading more students from minority backgrounds to pursue real estate
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Here are 3 Birmingham startups to keep on your radar
Jul
25

Here are 3 Birmingham startups to keep on your radar
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Birmingham’s Historic A.G. Gaston Motel Opens to the Public This Week
Jun
27

Birmingham’s Historic A.G. Gaston Motel Opens to the Public This Week
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NBA “Human Highlight Film” Hall-of-Famer Dominique Wilkins joins Legion FC ownership group
Jun
20

NBA “Human Highlight Film” Hall-of-Famer Dominique Wilkins joins Legion FC ownership group
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$553,477 approved by Birmingham City Council for renovation of Rickwood Field
Jun
16

$553,477 approved by Birmingham City Council for renovation of Rickwood Field
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Small Business Grants – Small Business Trends (smallbiztrends.com)
Jun
09

Small Business Grants – Small Business Trends (smallbiztrends.com)
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Grants for women-owned businesses and female entrepreneurs (ifundwomen.com)
Jun
09

Grants for women-owned businesses and female entrepreneurs (ifundwomen.com)
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Miles College to Offer Summer Programs for Birmingham Students
Jun
07

Miles College to Offer Summer Programs for Birmingham Students
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CELEBRATE THE WINS

Join us in celebrating the wins of our small, minority-owned businesses in Birmingham, AL and surrounding areas.

Birmingham And Partners to Commemorate 60 Years Since Church Bombing
Sep
12

Birmingham And Partners to Commemorate 60 Years Since Church Bombing
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The Global Black Economic Forum and the National Minority Supplier Development Council Announce Partnership
Sep
06

The Global Black Economic Forum and the National Minority Supplier Development Council Announce Partnership
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The Artistry of Fairfield’s Erika Mixon
Aug
09

The Artistry of Fairfield’s Erika Mixon
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Birmingham Times Founder Dr. Jesse J. Lewis Sr. Inducted into NABJ Hall of Fame
Aug
05

Birmingham Times Founder Dr. Jesse J. Lewis Sr. Inducted into NABJ Hall of Fame
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K’la Inman’s Daughter Appeared in ‘Black Panther’ film; Then Came the Calls
Jan
24

K’la Inman’s Daughter Appeared in ‘Black Panther’ film; Then Came the Calls
This article originally appeared in The Birmingham Times.  
She Works to Make BHAM Real Estate Accessible to All
Oct
16

She Works to Make BHAM Real Estate Accessible to All
This post is orginially from Style Blueprint. For Abra Barnes of Barnes
K & J’s Elegant Pastries coming to former Dreamcakes Cafe at Ross Bridge
Oct
07

K & J’s Elegant Pastries coming to former Dreamcakes Cafe at Ross Bridge
This post is originally from Bham Now.  Huge news
Kimmie Stylez is Top 10 Finalist for NEA Dell National Pitch
Apr
20

Kimmie Stylez is Top 10 Finalist for NEA Dell National Pitch
Congratulations Kimmie Stylz! It’s great to see businesses that