Bruce LeVell: “Our land is more than an asset. It’s an opportunity to build businesses, create jobs, strengthen communities, and leave a lasting legacy for the next generation,” LeVell said.
Dr. Alveda King : “Booker T. Washington understood that we are one blood, one human race. He focused on the importance of entrepreneurship, ownership and economic opportunity,” King said. “Those values still strengthen families and communities today.”
"What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" revisited — Kevin Daniels writes that Douglass didn’t despair of America and neither should we. Quick, powerful read at BPALiveWire: https://t.co/KWB1KkUiUm
#FrederickDouglass#July5#History#Opinion
The Obama Presidential Center adds a modern chapter to the tradition of presidential libraries—preserving records, shaping public history. Read the article: https://t.co/ATQgaZb5P8 #ObamaPresidentialCenter#History
Free Juneteenth event at the Kennedy Center featuring Dr. Alveda King, Dr. Ben Carson, Candy Carson & Wintley Phipps — celebrating freedom and unity. Details: https://t.co/hob3bdT5lZ #Juneteenth#KennedyCenter#Freedom
The VA Center for Women Veterans will host a Southwest Regional Summit in San Antonio on July 24–25 to advance the Boots on the Ground enrollment initiative for women veterans. Details: https://t.co/TiNRN0VPlc #WomenVeterans#VA#SanAntonio
New article: The SPLC faces tough questions after a House Judiciary hearing — has it drifted from its civil-rights roots? Read more: https://t.co/THz4CDSHHg
#SPLC#CivilRights#News#Politics
Megan Kool & Dee Dee Bass Wilbon are hosting the Mega Strong Freedom Fit Fest on the National Mall June 28 at the Jefferson Memorial — an inclusive workout to celebrate America’s 250th. Details: https://t.co/qd4JFqFR0t #FreedomFitFest#DCEvents#American250
Free Juneteenth Celebration at the Trump Kennedy Center — June 20, 6:00 p.m., Millennium Stage. Honor freedom, unity & gratitude with performances and community reflection. Details: https://t.co/zMJrDXCfgN #Juneteenth#Freedom#Unity
The Church’s role is to influence culture, not conform to it. A concise reflection on cultural renewal and faithful witness. Read: https://t.co/NVEnNRxPsd
#ChurchAndCulture#CulturalRenewal#Faith
DC is becoming a major sports destination — from pro teams to grassroots growth. Dee Dee Bass Wilbon on what’s driving the momentum: https://t.co/jrj0RrAGjG
#DCSports#SportsNews#DCAthletics
Don’t miss MEGA STRONG; FREEDOM FIT FEST on the National Mall — BPALiveWire & MEGA Strong Fitness bring veterans, families, and fitness fans together ahead of America 250. Details: https://t.co/rBlGpV4JT9 #FreedomFitFest#MegaStrong#America250
HBCU students: explore careers in farming and food systems at the Urban Agriculture Event on May 1 (11 AM–3 PM) at Atlanta University Center. Hosted by USDA & GA Dept. of Agriculture. Details: https://t.co/iBnHsnxDzx #UrbanAg#HBCU#FoodSystems
Open Letter to the Very Fine People — why some who ‘know better’ stay silent in public. Read the full piece and weigh in: https://t.co/7V2LLavDYn
#OpenLetter#Politics#PublicDiscourse
ON THE MOVE: Byrd, Gibbs, Schwartz — David J. Byrd confirmed as Prince George’s County Director, Office of Central Services. More on the leadership change and what it means for county operations: https://t.co/iKTZfvY2tC #OnTheMove#LocalNews#Leadership
’Billions at stake’: SFOF’s Dr. OJ Oleka testified before the House Oversight Committee about widespread government fraud, waste & abuse. Key findings and urgent reform proposals in the latest piece: https://t.co/kJYTKbn2tF #SFOF#Accountability#Fraud
Athletes are increasingly naming Jesus publicly — not just ‘God’ but Jesus. Dorian B. Francis explores this trend and its cultural impact. Read more: https://t.co/jMmfpSPwMd #FaithInSports#ChristianAthletes#BPALiveWire
To mark the 250th anniversary of Abigail Adams’ Remember the Ladies, Bass Bonded Publishing hosted a luncheon and announced the Rediscovered American Classics series bringing important voices back to readers. https://t.co/ZOaZQQo1VA #RememberTheLadies#AbigailAdams#BookTwitter
Celebrating service and strength — the Veterans Health & Wellness Foundation honored female veterans at “A Serenade for Strength” Awards Gala. Full story: https://t.co/kEKE0wXS4P #WomenVeterans#Veterans#Gala
Black business leaders met with Trump White House officials to push for policies that boost economic power for Black enterprises. Full coverage from BPALiveWire: https://t.co/s34eSN3C1r
#BlackBusiness#Economy#Policy#BPALiveWire