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Tag: Archived Press Release
Leading Ladies of Richmond and FSIC Black History Month Event: African American Women Small Business Lending Workshop
FSIC American Innovation and Opportunity Fund (AIOF) in association with the Leading Ladies of Richmond and the SCL Global Policy Initiative are excited to announce the date for their “Small Business Lending Workshop”. The event will be held via webinar on February 25, 2021 at 7:00 pm ET.
Press Release – FSIC Dream Creators Workforce Development Program Graduate Starts New Job
FSIC American Innovation and Opportunity Fund (FSIC) congratulates graduate Jordan Fitts from its most recent Dream Creators Workforce Development cohort. All program participants/students in the FSIC program receive advance training and incidental support prior to attended the Nash Community College Underground Electrical Line Construction program. Mr. Fitts recently received his graduation certificate and started his new job with Pike Energy in Raleigh, NC.
(VIDEO) #FSICHealth – THE STATE OF HEALTH FOR BLACK MEN IN AMERICA SERIES COVID – MYTHS, FACTS & FEARS (Talking about the NFL, Football, and the NBA Bubble) (October 6, 2020)
Please see posted video of recent #FSICHealth event addressing Football and the dangers of COVID for all involved.
Op-Ed – Professional Sport Team Owners in US Prove Socialism Can Work
These “capitalists” [professional sport teams owners] understand that in order to have a thriving, competitive marketplace, a winner take all “laissez faire” economic approach does not work. In order to support a 30-40 team league, owners understand that the wealthier markets must support the smaller, poorer markets.
(VIDEO) #FSICHealth – “THE STATE OF HEALTH FOR BLACK MEN IN AMERICA” SERIES – MYTHS, FACTS & FEARS (October 6, 2020)
“THE STATE OF HEALTH FOR BLACK MEN IN AMERICA” SERIES: COVID – MYTHS, FACTS & FEARS
FSIC Hosts “THE STATE OF HEALTH FOR BLACK MEN IN AMERICA” SERIES: COVID – MYTHS, FACTS & FEARS
FSIC is proud to host the next in a series of meetings on the State of Health for Black Men in America. This event will focus on COVID – Myths, Facts & Fears.
Statement of Support for Dominion Energy Diversity and Inclusion Efforts
FSIC hopes through the continued support of economically responsible companies like Dominion Energy, some of the poorest and underserved communities in the country can start to participate in the new economy and strengthen the economy for all Americans.
Brown, Booker, Harris Introduce Senate Resolution Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis
“We will not make progress until we acknowledge and address all of the ways that centuries of racism and oppression have harmed Black and brown Americans,” said Senator Brown. “This resolution is an important step toward recognizing the racial disparities in healthcare that have existed for far too long while also outlining concrete action we can take now to help reverse them. Though this resolution is not a solution in and of itself, it will help to lay the foundation for change that is continually subverted by and for the status quo. I am proud to join my colleagues in introducing this important resolution.”