U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, center, poses with seven Black venture capitalists who served as panelists during a session of the Congressional Black Caucus’ Annual Legislative Conference last week in Washington, D.C. Panelists talked about their paths to success, the barriers they faced and best practices that create funding opportunities.
Author: Pluria Marshall Jr
Black venture capitalists lead panel in D.C. conference
U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, center, poses with seven Black venture capitalists who served as panelists during a session of the Congressional Black Caucus’ Annual Legislative Conference last week in Washington, D.C. Panelists talked about their paths to success, the barriers they faced and best practices that create funding opportunities.
Actor Ewan McGregor receives star on Walk of Fame
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Whittier High renames art building for former teacher
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Vicious beating symbolizes racial hate in California
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Housing, jobs coming to new project in South L.A.
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BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: Micheaux Film Festival returns to Culver Theater Oct. 21-27
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