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Sharon Tucker makes history as Fort Wayne's first Black female mayor, succeeding Tom Henry and bringing a legacy of community engagement and leadership to the city.

President Biden's 2021 Juneteenth proclamation marks a historic recognition of Black history, urging continued efforts for racial justice and equality.

Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the U.S., marked by General Order No. 3 in Texas on June 19, 1865, symbolizing freedom and cultural heritage.

California has emerged as a pioneer in this movement with the introduction of the California Reparations Task Force and its innovative Reparations Calculator.

House Resolution 414 (H.Res.414) is a significant legislative proposal that aims to address key issues affecting African Americans and Black business owners. This resolution, introduced on June 5, 2023, highlights critical areas such as economic empowerment, access to capital, and systemic inequalities that have long hindered the progress of Black communities in the United States.

President/CEO and Co-Founder of the National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC), Harry C. Alford Jr., transitioned Monday, December 6, in Washington, DC. He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Kay DeBow Alford, Vice President and Co-Founder of the National Black Chamber five months earlier.

Ramadan Abdul-Azeez, the organization's newly elected president, is eager to increase membership and modernize the chamber's operations during the volunteer position's three-year term.

Looking for members to fulfill initiatives People who care about diversity and inclusion in Fort Wayne should not let the name of the Black Chamber of Commerce deter them from getting involved, the group’s new president told the Fort Wayne Rotary Club on Monday. Clifford Clarke, a former information technology director at Ivy Tech and […]

About 10 years ago, several black leaders in the Fort Wayne business community saw the need for a greater organization to help close the income and wealth gap, particularly for African Americans.

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Fort Wayne's NBC) - The Fort Wayne Black Chamber of Commerce is producing a second directory of Black owned businesses and organizations in the area.