A few weeks ago the Chairman of our Board @fxravin and the Chairman of @durhamsummit had the distinct privilege of meeting with staff from the German Embassy @germanyinusa to discuss various domestics topics.
Thank you to Mayor @leofrombullcity and his office as always for connecting the dots and keeping Durham in the forefront!
Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People, Inc. (DCABPI) Chaired By: @fxravin recently provided grant support for twenty (20) businesses owned and operated by Black, Indigenous, and people of color (aka, BIPOC) located in East Durham and Fayetteville Street Corridor needing supplemental working capital or that have experienced a significant economic loss due to COVID-19 thanks to a grant from @duke_energy
Through DCABPI’s Community Revitalization Grant Program (CRGP), minority-owned businesses were awarded microgrants along with support services to help their business.
The 20 businesses awarded grants and complimentary support by DCABPI through CRGP included:
East Durham
4 Gems of Distinction
Cates Hotdog
Jumas Food Mart
Merrick-Moore Community Development Corp.
Onyx Sun Farms LLC
POOF Event & Training Center
Rofhiwa Book Cafe
Russell’s Pharmacy & Shoppe
Smoothies AND
Wall Street Juniors Inc.
Fayetteville Street Corridor
Ama’Gees LLC
COXARTXPERIENCE Health & Beauty Institute
Hayti Barber Shop
Hayti Heritage Center
Kale’s Kitchen
Purpose Learning Lab
Spectacular Magazine
Trophy Smiles Dentistry
We Are
World of Flowers
Article By: @spectacularmag
@duke_energy Foundation presents check to Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People, Inc. City and County officials along with business & community stakeholders attended the ceremony. Funds will be used to support minority-owned businesses located in East Durham (e.g., Holloway Street / Wellons Village area) and Fayetteville Street Corridor.
NCCU Scholars and DCABPInc. Interns participating in the Courageous Conversations
Courageous Equity Leadership Fellowship.
Fellows receive training on Protocol for Courageous Conversations, skills that help them respond to racial incidents, and support with their healing sessions.
We would like to cordially invite you to, Holloway Street Live:
This is an opportunity to connect with community members in East Durham, build relationships, and market your service or product. This event will include music, kid’s activities, a bike giveaway, and wonderful local businesses. Thank you for helping us Unify Community Voices!
Additionally, feel free to forward this information to any businesses large or small that would like to participate. RSVP today, admission is free:
Sponsored By: @dcabpinc
Join us on on Wed, Nov 17 2021 @ noon for a Unifying Community Voices conversation with Jaki Shelton Green, NC Poet Laureate. Guest may attend this virtual event by click-on the flyer displayed on the website IN OUR COMMUNITY" section or by scanning the QR code displayed on the flyer to access the Zoom link.
Join Rep. Zack Hawkins and the Durham Housing Authority staff Tuesday, October 12 at 7 pm for a discussion on issues and solutions facing DHA communities.
Register and Submit Your Questions at bit.ly/DHATownHall-October
Zoom link provided upon registration.
This event will also be livestreamed to facebook.com/zackhawkinsnc.
Join the Durham Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. in Partnership with You can Vote for: ALL IS NOT QUIET ON THE VOTING FRONT: 2021 VOTING AND REDISTRICTING. Thursday September 16, 2021. 7pm-8pm EST.
