Tag: Underserved communities
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The University of Connecticut (UConn) is celebrating the legacy of Harrison “Honey” Fitch, its first Black basketball player, through a newly established fund. The Harrison Fitch Leadership Fund, created by Fitch’s son, aims to support underserved students and…
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The inspiring journey of Kristal Hansley, the founder of WeSolar, the first Black woman-owned community solar company. Learn how Hansley is disrupting the green energy landscape, addressing energy disparities, and empowering underserved communities with affordable solar power.
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Dream Exchange, the first black-owned stock exchange in the US, and its mission to democratize access to capital markets, foster wealth building, and create economic empowerment for underserved communities.
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The remarkable journey of Nancy Abu-Bonsrah, the first Black female neurosurgeon at Johns Hopkins Hospital. From her roots in a small village in Ghana to breaking barriers in the prestigious neurosurgery field, Abu-Bonsrah’s story is one of resilience,…
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