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Throughout the years, our history has been miswritten or untold, it’s time for us to create our own story. Everything here will be black asf.

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2024 Juneteenth Business Expo

The 2024 Juneteenth Business Expo presented in partnership with HeavieTalk Media will be hosted virtually June 17-19, 2024.

Are you interested in being a vendor for the 2024 Juneteenth Business Expo? We are now accepting late vendor applications. A $25 late registration fee is required.

Late vendor registration closes on May 27, 2024.

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THE SUMMIT

Register for the 2024 Juneteenth Business Expo + Summit. The summit will consist of educational workshops, fireside chats, and a keynote speech.

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Black Business Scholarship

A new cycle is open for the Black Business Scholarship presented by TheBlack.Blog. This scholarship looks to support Black businesses across the U.S. Scholars are selected each quarter via a nomination system. Scholarship nominees must meet specific eligibility requirements.

Scholarship nominations will be accepted until Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 11:59pm CST.

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Black Business Scholarship Fund

The Black Business Scholarship provides funding to Black businesses that are striving to make an impact. This year we want to double our impact to reach more Black small businesses. We have a fundraising goal of $5,000 which will allow us to provide additional funding and resources.

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#TodayinHistory Legendary singer and actress Janet Jackson was born in 1966. May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth. To celebrate, we’ll be sharing mental health information and resources. #TodayinHistory Camilla Williams became the first African American woman to appear with a major American opera company in 1946. Our interview with Kaylon Beck, the founder of @beckandcallhospitality, has premiered. #TodayinHistory Clara Stanton Jones was born in 1913. Clara Stanton Jones was the first African American president of the American Library Association. She was also the first woman and the first African American director of the Detroit Public Library. Check out this preview of our interview premiering this Wednesday with Kaylon Beck, the founder of @beckandcallhospitality. #TodayinHistory Legendary singer, songwriter and musician Stevie Wonder was born in 1950. Join us in wishing a Happy Birthday to Stevie Wonder🎉 Happy Mother’s Day from TheBlack.Blog! Today and everyday we celebrate all mothers and mother figures. You’re appreciated. ❤️ #TodayinHistory Oscar Stanton De Priest died in 1951. Oscar DePriest was an influential civil rights activist and politician. Oscar DePriest was the first black alderman of Chicago, IL. #TodayinHistory Bob Marley passed away at the age of 36 in 1981. #TodayinHistory Nelson Mandela became South Africa’s first black president in 1994. #TodayinHistory Iconic singer Tamia was born in 1975. Tamia is known for hit songs like “So Into You” and “Stranger in My House.”