As the world watched a video of George Floyd taking his last breath, the Black Lives Matter movement gained rare air, and as millions looked for ways to make a difference, small Black-owned businesses got an unprecedented boost. As Summer Journalism Fellow Ashleigh Field explains, many of these owners are using this prosperity to reinvest back in the community and contribute to the larger cause for justice and equality.
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Read MoreMarissa Evans Alden is a seasoned technology entrepreneur and founder with more than a decade of experience in startups. She currently serves as CEO and Co-Founder of Sawyer, which connects children, parents, and providers of the best enriching childhood experiences through a suite of industry-leading technology solutions with a goal to ensure every child has the opportunity to discover their own love of learning.
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Read MoreImagine a world where children learn not just for knowledge but also to utilize it for creating something tangible and valuable to the people around them.
Read MoreKareem Abukhadra started Forgotten Neighbors, an organization dedicated to sharing the stories of the homeless. Since starting the organization in his sophomore year at Columbia University, he has since amassed tens of thousands of views on his posts.
Read MoreIn short, Singapore’s development is owed to the continual involvement of the government in directing investment within the country.
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