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From federal overreach to local betrayal: The double threat to Black freedom in Washington, D.C.
The piece criticizes federal and local moves to reinstate cash bail and expand policing in D.C., arguing such policies criminalize poverty and harm Black communities while undermining public safety.
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6mFrom solo to staffed: How two Black business owners built their team
For many entrepreneurs, building a business begins as a solo pursuit—founders juggling multiple roles while trying to establish a stable revenue base. But for some Black business owners, the shift from solo operator to building a team often takes unconventional forms, shaped by resource constraints and creative approaches to staffing and growth.
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1mBaltimore-Washington e-Edition
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