Leaders of the St. Elizabeth East Redevelopment Project and area residents gathered to discuss the positive developments taking place at the St. Elizabeths East campus, including the construction of the new Congress Heights Library, two mixed-use residential developments, and the existing retail, entertainment, and health facilities.

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Ernisha M. Hall, president and CEO of the Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce, has been selected to serve on the transition team for Virginia's governor-elect, Abigail Spanberger, to help drive inclusive economic growth and support small and minority-owned businesses.

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Keith Andrew Perry has been appointed as the Vice President of Government Relations and Policy for the DC Chamber of Commerce, bringing with him extensive experience in governmental affairs, public policy, and organizational leadership.

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The D.C. Office of Planning is seeking residents' input on the city's growth potential through the D.C. 2050 process, which projects 845,000 residents and one million jobs by 2050, with the goal of providing affordable housing, good jobs, and world-class amenities.

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The DC Caribbean Bar Association was founded by legal professionals of Caribbean backgrounds to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the District, and to provide continuing education courses, public services, and events that celebrate their heritage.

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The federal government shutdown has caused concern among Washingtonians about the potential rise in health care costs and the gutting of the Affordable Care Act, which could leave millions of Americans uninsured.

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The U.S. Black Chambers Inc. has acquired the former Black Entertainment Television campus for $38 million, with plans to transform it into the USBC Innovation Center to serve as a national engine for business growth, innovation, and community impact.

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Over 1,000 members of the DMV area's political, business, and philanthropic communities gathered at the National Building Museum to celebrate local entrepreneurship and free enterprise at the D.C. Chamber of Commerce's 2025 Awards and Gala, where Mayor Bowser, D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson, and other leaders honored local achievements and discussed plans to support the city's businesses and residents.

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Black veterans and their accomplishments are being uplifted this Veterans Day, as they face budget cuts and challenges in the VA, with many believing the Trump administration has politicized the leadership of the Pentagon.

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The Prince Hall Free and Accepted Masons and Eastern Stars of the District of Columbia has been granted approval by the D.C. Council to retain its tax-exempt status at its historic U Street building, which has a special meaning for African Americans in the city.

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