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New photo ID law takes effect as Ohio begins early voting
By Zack Frink, Elevate Dayton This week, early voting starts for Ohio's May 2 election under new regulations that mandate photo...
RoShawn Winburn
Apr 7, 20231 min read
Dayton-based nonprofit initiates $50M plan to tackle food scarcity and boost healthcare access
By Zack Frink, Elevate Dayton Homefull, a nonprofit organization in Dayton, has initiated a $50 million endeavor to tackle the food...
RoShawn Winburn
Apr 7, 20231 min read
Medical imaging, car detailing companies take top prizes in latest Entrepreneur Rising Academy pitch
A startup that aims to offer low-cost, self-pay ultrasound services took first prize last week at the culminating pitch night for the...
RoShawn Winburn
Mar 31, 20232 min read
Black innovators use emerging technology to advance equity, build Black wealth
Despite their role in transformative tech advancements, Black founders still struggle to get adequate funding and recognition. By Linda...
RoShawn Winburn
Mar 31, 202310 min read
Artificial intelligence is on the rise, but how will it affect the BIPOC workforce?
By Nate Dillard Jobs and careers are likely to be impacted by artificial intelligence (AI), with some roles being more susceptible to...
RoShawn Winburn
Mar 31, 20231 min read
Proposed $146M office park would create 600 jobs for Dayton area
By Zack Frink NorthPoint Development announced plans to construct a large industrial/office park in Miami Twp., creating more than 600...
RoShawn Winburn
Mar 31, 20231 min read
Dayton Realtors' $3.5M green renovation to foster community engagement
By Zack Frink Dayton Realtors is nearing completion of a $3.5 million renovation project to transform a 40-year-old building into a...
RoShawn Winburn
Mar 31, 20231 min read
Dayton recovery plan invests $1.5M in housing and childcare to tackle inequity
By Zack Frink Two Dayton organizations are receiving investments totaling over $1.5 million from the Dayton Recovery Plan to address...
RoShawn Winburn
Mar 31, 20231 min read
Black Family Wellness Expo
The Links Inc. Dayton OH Chapter is hosting a Wellness Expo at Greater Allen AME Church on Saturday, March 18, 2023.
Carol Prewitt
Mar 8, 20232 min read
First African American Master Blender coming to Dayton’s Wright-Dunbar district
W. Social Tap & Table is hosting “An Evening with Victoria Butler" on 3/14. Butler is the Master Blender for Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey.
RoShawn Winburn
Mar 7, 20232 min read
Tulsa Race Massacre Survivors Granted Ghanaian Citizenship
Two of the last three survivors of the 1921 Tulsa massacre on “Black Wall Street” have been granted Ghanaian citizenship, according to ...
The Dayton Weekly News
Mar 5, 20232 min read
Goodbye Dilbert
Dilbert comic-strip creator Scott Adams launched a diatribe about Black people being a hate group.
The Dayton Weekly News
Mar 2, 20233 min read
Could ChatGPT erase a legacy of Black excellence?
Could ChatGPT erase a legacy of Black excellence? Here's how this powerful tech can become more accurate and inclusive.
RoShawn Winburn
Mar 1, 20236 min read
Dayton NAACP President Earns 54th NAACP Image Award
Dayton NAACP President Earns 54th NAACP Image Award
The Dayton Weekly News
Feb 28, 20234 min read
University of Dayton to archive work of artist and educator Bing Davis
University of Dayton to archive work of artist and educator Bing Davis
The Dayton Weekly News
Feb 28, 20232 min read
The first Latina queen at a historically Black university drew online backlash.
A TikTok video of Miss Coppin State went viral, posts questioned representation, race and legacy. The reality at the school is different.
The Dayton Weekly News
Feb 27, 20235 min read
Pitch your idea to make Dayton better
Pitch your idea to make Dayton better. Winner receives $1,500 seed money for a volunteer-powered project.
RoShawn Winburn
Feb 25, 20232 min read
Salute to a Dayton Icon
Dr. Arthur Edward Thomas, President Emeritus of Central State University
Central State University
Feb 24, 20231 min read
America and its killing fields
America is exceptional with more guns than people. It's not enough to send up a prayer for the dead; send out a policy change for the living
The Dayton Weekly News
Feb 24, 20235 min read
The Contemporary Dayton Lecture Series: Conversations
The Contemporary Dayton presents poet, essayist and cultural critic Hanif Abdurraqib
The Dayton Weekly News
Feb 23, 20235 min read
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