Tag #Economic Empowerment

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DELTA FEST: A Ten-Year Plan for Economic Empowerment in the Deep South

The inaugural DELTA FEST, held in Jackson, Mississippi, launched a decade-long initiative to address infrastructure and capital gaps in the Deep South, fostering economic empowerment through public-private partnerships and community development.

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No Poverty
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Financial Literacy: Addressing Systemic Barriers to Economic Empowerment

John Hope Bryant's book, "Financial Literacy for All," highlights the critical need for financial education in the US, particularly for underserved communities, emphasizing entrepreneurship and responsible financial practices to break cycles of poverty; his nonprofit, Operation HOPE, has invested ov...

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44% Bias Score

No Poverty
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Honeycutt Insurance: Empowering Agents, Transforming Insurance

Honeycutt Insurance, founded by Tray Honeycutt, is revolutionizing the insurance industry by empowering agents through technology and mentorship, generating $15,000-$30,000 in monthly premiums for new full-time agents, while focusing on serving underserved middle-income families.

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48% Bias Score

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NICO Group Invests K65 Million in Malawian Creative Arts Empowerment

The NICO Group is sponsoring the second Investment School for Creative Arts in Malawi with K65 million, empowering 50 creatives with financial and legal knowledge from July 17-18, 2025, at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge to enhance their economic contributions.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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South African Brewery Owner Trains Next Generation, Aims for Industry Diversity

Apiwe Nxusani-Mawela, South Africa's first Black woman craft brewery owner, launched Brewsters Academy in Johannesburg to train 13 young Black graduates, mostly women, in beer brewing, aiming to diversify the \$5.2 billion industry employing over 200,000 people.

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Gender Equality
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Ramaphosa Reaffirms Commitment to Black Economic Empowerment in South Africa

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa reiterated the government's commitment to broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) as a constitutional imperative, citing Statistics SA data showing progress but persistent income inequality, with white households earning five times more than black Afric...

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60% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Community Asset Mapping: A More Effective Approach to Financial Literacy

Unlike traditional financial literacy programs, community asset mapping focuses on existing community strengths to address financial struggles, proving more effective than solely focusing on deficits.

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20% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Women Entrepreneurs: A Surge in Startups, But Persistent Systemic Barriers Remain

The number of women starting businesses reached an all-time high in 2025, but only 1.9% achieve over \$1 million in revenue, highlighting persistent systemic barriers despite the increase in alternative funding.

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Gender Equality
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Uganda Boda Boda Union Launches Electric Motorcycle Program

Uganda's United Boda Boda Riders Union is distributing 2,000 electric motorcycles to low-income riders, requiring a Shs 100,000 deposit and Shs 66,000 weekly payments for two years, aiming to reach one million riders and install over 700 charging stations nationwide.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Successful High-Tech Integration Program for Bedouin Youth in Israel

itworks", "Qualitest", and "Bank Hapoalim" partnered to integrate Bedouin youth into high-tech, increasing the number of Bedouin engineers in the Negev from 56 to 200, demonstrating a successful model for inclusive employment.

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24% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Black Businesses Adapt to Economic Uncertainty at Essence Fest and Invest Fest

Black entrepreneurs are using events such as Essence Fest in New Orleans to combat decreased sales due to economic uncertainty and political division, while simultaneously events like Invest Fest in Atlanta are focusing on financial literacy and technological skill-building to navigate the changing ...

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Asset Ownership: The Key to Wealth for America's Richest Self-Made Women

The Forbes list of America's Richest Self-Made Women reveals that asset ownership, not just hard work, is the key to immense wealth; women entrepreneurs often lack access to funding and face societal pressures that hinder their ability to build scalable businesses.

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64% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality

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