WASHINGTON (NNPA) – No one had seen President Obama more emotional than last week when announced “My Brother’s Keeper,” a new initiative aimed at helping young Black men. He spoke from the heart, recounting the pain of not having his…
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President gains support of “My Brother’s Keeper” initiative
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President Barack Obama held an event in the East Room of the White House to unveil his “My Brother’s Keeper” initiative. He took action in partnership with foundations, businesses, and others to make sure that every young man of color…
Tennessee gets grant to boost college degree completions
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Tennessee was named one of only three states selected to receive a grant valued at $1 million to increase on-time college completion rates. The grant supports the state’s higher education reform efforts that help students finish a degree in two…
Pathway Lending and Goldman Sachs partner in business initiative
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Pathway Lending, a Community Development Financial Institution that provides underserved small businesses with lending and educational services to spur job creation and economic development throughout Tennessee, has received $2.2 million in new loan and grant funds from the Goldman Sachs…