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The Black Enterprise Financial Fitness Contest! Enter to win $2,000

Think you got what it takes to become finacially fit? Enter the Black Enterprise Financial Fitness Contest! 

Top Three Finalists in the Race to the White House Top Commencement Challenge Announced

The White House and the Department of Education announced today the top three finalists of the first annual Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge. The Commencement Challenge was launched to give public high schools around the country a chance to show President Obama what they are made of, and how they are challenging [...]

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The Paws Have It! The 4th Annual Fashion for Paws Benefit for the Washington Humane Society Raises $373,000

On April 10, the paws came out for the 4th annual Fashion for Paws (F4P)  at the Embassy of Italy to benefit the Washington Humane Society (WHS). F4P infuses the nation’s capital with cutting edge high fashion, drawing an extraordinary crowd of VIP’s, fashion and animals lovers alike. Creating buzz from Peoples Magazine  Peoplepet.com  to the Russian airwaves , this was [...]

The National Museum of the American Indian Receive Items Belonging to Jimi Hendrix

Today the National Musuem of the American Indian received items belonging to famed guitarist Jimi Hendrixbrought to the museum by his sister Jaine Hendrix. These items, including a coat that has never been on display, two guitars, a leather pouch and necklace worn by Jimi will be on display in our upcoming exhibition, “Up Where [...]

Greater Washington Fashion Chamber of Commerce Presents the State of Style 2010

In late March  The Committee on House Administration approved the formation of the Congressional Apparel Manufacturing and Fashion Business Caucus. The caucus is chaired by Reps. Diane E. Watson (D., Calif.), Jerrold Nadler (D., N.Y.) and Carolyn B. Maloney (D., N.Y.), lawmakers from the two states representing the largest apparel manufacturing and design centers in the country. [...]

Gwen Ifill, Up Next at Carol Joynt’s Cafe Q & A

Caroly Joynt’s Q & A Cafe will be interviewing authour and journalist Gwen Ifill, host of Washington Week and a regular on the PBS Newshour on May 13th at the Ritz Carlton in Georgetown.   The Q & A launched in October 2001 as a response to the September 11 terrorist attacks in New York and Washington. Carol felt the [...]

“Antiques Roadshow” is Coming to Washington!

Washington, D.C., has been chosen as one of six cities chosen to be taped by the Antiques Roadshow crew this summer. They’ll be coming to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on August 21. Admission to Antiqures Roadshow events is free, but tickets are required and must be obtained in advance. Ticket applications and complete ticketing rules [...]

Intern with The Black Philanthropic Alliance: Qualified Applicants Encouraged to Apply

The Black Philantropic Alliance (BPA) is looking for an intern to help with our administrative duties. This is a terrific opportunity to learn more about the workings of the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors. The position calls for an enthusiastic and well-organized person interested in philanthropy and black community issues to work up to 15 hours per week. [...]

Washington Jewelry Designer Evelyn Brooks to Debut “Moschik” Collection at Saks Jandel

Based in Washington, D.C., Evelyn Brooks Designs is a jewelry boutique offering stylish and exotic, Peruvian-inspired jewelry for women and men. Evelyn Brooks will premiere the jewelry collection, “Moschik,” at Saks Jandel starting Spring 2010. Saks Jandel is an upscale fashion boutique independently owned by the Marx family of Washington, D.C. Their niche is high [...]