Department of Commerce

Minority-Owned Media Not Forgotten in Stimulus Legislation

Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior CorrespondentApril 2, 2020

Another $10 million has been designated for the Minority Business Development Agency within the Department of Commerce to provide grants to Minority Business Centers and Minority Chambers of Commerce to provide counseling, training, and education on federal resources and business response to the COVID-19 for small businesses.

National News Political

Supreme Court Shoots Down Trump’s Census Citizenship Question

Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire CorrespondentJuly 4, 2019

“In blocking Trump’s ability to add a citizenship question, the court has ensured that voting rights for people of color are protected, and that all communities – regardless of race, ethnicity, geographic location, religious views, political affiliation, and country of origin – are fairly represented,” said Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA).

National News News (Business)

The U.S. Black Chambers Named Distinguished Advocate of the Year

Sentinel News ServiceOctober 26, 2016

Each year MBDA honors “Champions of Minority Business Development” through its National MED Week.