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HBCU GO sets 2027 SWAC basketball slate starting Jan. 2
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Allen Media Group’s HBCU GO will open its 2027 men’s and women’s basketball schedule on Jan. 2 with Bethune-Cookman at Florida A&M. The 20-game SWAC slate runs through March 4 and will air across broadcast, streaming and digital platforms.
Meghan E. Gilson pushes human-centered AI adoption for small businesses
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Meghan E. Gilson, an educator and AI Adoption Strategist based in Richmond, is promoting a staged, human-led approach to artificial intelligence for small and mid-sized businesses.
Blacks Network launches Afrocentric business and community platform
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Blacks Network, Inc. has launched Blacks Network®, a SaaS platform aimed at connecting businesses, entrepreneurs, professionals and communities across the U.S., Canada, Europe and Africa.
MarketBeat names the best free fall events in every state
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MarketBeat surveyed 3,011 families to rank the best free seasonal experience in every state, as 65% said autumn traditions are becoming unaffordable.
Anguilla backs TAA’s new St. Kitts office as airlift push grows
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Anguilla tourism officials are welcoming Trans Anguilla Airways’ new office and local team at St. Kitts’ main airport, calling it a practical step toward better regional connectivity.
Branching Minds ranks No. 3 on Fortune’s 2026 Best Workplaces in Education & Training list
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Branching Minds landed at No. 3 on Fortune’s 2026 Best Workplaces in Education & Training list, an honor based entirely on confidential employee feedback.
Cannabis dispensary sues New Jersey regulator over labor pact rules
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The Cannabis Place 420 Corp. filed a federal lawsuit in New Jersey challenging the state’s cannabis labor peace agreement rules, saying they conflict with federal labor law and the Constitution.
Overwatch Mission Critical’s veteran hiring push tops 200 hires
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Overwatch Mission Critical says its Anchors of Hope campaign has reached 206 hires, leaving 44 more needed to hit a 250-hire target by Veterans Day. The effort has drawn 28 companies and is tied to a broader push to connect veterans and military…
MEMRI warns Iran is using AI videos to fuel propaganda and violence threats
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MEMRI released a new study on Sept. 22, 2026, arguing that Iran and its proxies are using AI-generated videos to spread anti-U.S. and anti-Israel propaganda, including threats against American targets.
Mercy University earns top social mobility ranking from U.S. News
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Mercy University landed among the nation’s best colleges for social mobility in U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Colleges rankings.
Ming Ye brings cross-script calligraphy to Richmond Culture Night
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Calligrapher and Manchu cultural researcher Ming Ye introduced Richmond, Texas, residents to Chinese and Manchu calligraphy at a Sept. 22 community Culture Night.
Mercy University wins $3 million federal grant for student success initiative
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Mercy University will receive nearly $3 million from the U.S. Department of Education over five years to expand career readiness, faculty training and AI integration for low-income students.
Strategy market to hit $163.11 billion by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the global strategy market will grow from $102.72 billion in 2025 to $163.11 billion by 2030, driven by AI-powered decision tools, real-time analytics and demand for personalized digital experiences.
CALECIM launches four-product scalp care line powered by PTT-6
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CALECIM has introduced a new professional scalp care collection with four products meant to support follicle health, strengthen hair and extend treatment results between salon visits.
MyFredy expands to 175 U.S. markets for procedure companion services
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MyFredy says it now serves 175 U.S. markets, extending non-clinical companion support for outpatient patients at home and across state lines.
Saint Mary’s College tops U.S. News regional private rankings in the West
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Saint Mary’s College of California earned its highest U.S. News ranking yet, tying for No. 1 among private regional universities in the West and placing No. 3 overall in the 2027 list.
ZenaTech revenue jumps 425% in first half as drone business scales
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ZenaTech posted sharp second-quarter and first-half revenue growth for the period ended June 30, 2026, driven mostly by its Drone as a Service business.
Small Business Expo opens free stats hub for newsroom use
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Small Business Expo is giving journalists free access to daily small business statistics, charts and survey findings drawn from its ongoing owner polls.
New report sketches four futures for U.S. civic life by 2036
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The nonpartisan Civic Futures Institute has released a new foresight report on how American civic life could evolve by 2036 as trust, technology, polarization and social connection continue to shift.
Pete Blackshaw launches book on how brands win in the AI answer economy
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Pete Blackshaw has launched a new Wiley book in Paris that argues brands must now compete for AI visibility, accuracy and trust as consumers increasingly rely on AI to decide what to buy. The book frames a shift from search rankings to AI…
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