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Dayton Celebrates Black Business Month with Purpose
Every August, Dayton Weekly News joins communities across the country in observing Black Business Month - a time to elevate Black entrepreneurship and drive conversations around equity, ownership, and generational wealth. For us, it’s more than a tribute. It’s a commitment.

RoShawn Winburn
Aug 14 min read


Fighting Political Apathy Depends on the Next Generation
The current state of American politics feels broken. At a time when millions are at risk of losing healthcare, when vital local programs, from afterschool enrichment to housing assistance are being cut, and when political debate has morphed into a culture war where logic is optional and division is expected, it’s easy to understand why so many people feel powerless. But we cannot afford apathy, not now.

The Dayton Weekly News
Jul 192 min read


Greater West Dayton Incubator Has New Director
The University of Dayton has named alumna, educator, community advocate and entrepreneur Juanita-Michelle Darden as director of the Greater West Dayton Incubator.

The Dayton Weekly News
Jun 82 min read


Spectrum Announces $50,000 Donation to Wesley Dayton Through Spectrum Community Center Assist
Spectrum Announces $50,000 Donation to Wesley Dayton Through Spectrum Community Center Assist

The Dayton Weekly News
May 232 min read


Looking Back and Moving Forward: Dayton Weekly News 30th Anniversary
Looking Back and Moving Forward: Dayton Weekly News 30th Anniversary

Donerik Black
Nov 23, 20232 min read


“You Hear Me but Do You See Me… We’re Here,” Mental Health Event Hosted by YLAG
“You Hear Me but Do You See Me… We’re Here,” Mental Health Event Hosted by YLAG

The Dayton Weekly News
Nov 20, 20232 min read


Greater Allen AME Church Presents Newly Adopted Programs Toward Spiritual Growth
Greater Allen AME Church Presents Newly Adopted Programs Toward Spiritual Growth

Brenda Cochran
Nov 20, 20233 min read


Omega CDC Celebrates the Journey on Hope Road at the Hope Live Here Gala
Omega CDC Celebrates the Journey on Hope Road at the Hope Live Here Gala

The Dayton Weekly News
Nov 11, 20233 min read


Omega CDC Hosts Hope Zone Honors
Omega CDC Hosts Hope Zone Honors, with Keynote Speaker Hasan Davis

The Dayton Weekly News
Oct 6, 20233 min read


Greater West Dayton Incubator hosts the first Black Business Awards
Greater West Dayton Incubator hosts the first Black Business Awards

ShopBlackBizDayton.com
Sep 9, 20232 min read


The DPS Senior Executive Director of Transportation discusses 5 C's for a welcoming workplace
The DPS Senior Executive Director of Transportation discusses 5 C's for a welcoming workplace

The Dayton Weekly News
Aug 31, 20231 min read


Happy Birthday Falcons!
Class of 1971 celebrates 70 years of life!

The Dayton Weekly News
Jul 22, 20231 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


Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Returns After COVID-19 Hiatus
Dayton's Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Returns After COVID-19 Hiatus

Carol Prewitt
Jan 24, 20233 min read


Have You Broken Your New Years Resolutions Already?
...is this week's Word on the Street! The ancient Babylonians are said to have been the first to make New Year resolutions 4,000 years...

LaTonya Victoria
Jan 13, 20232 min read


Westside Makerspace Ribbon Cutting
After many months of planning, The Westside Makerspace has come to fruition. On Saturday, April 2nd a few hundred people turned out...

LaTonya Victoria
Apr 7, 20222 min read


Montgomery County Opens $2 million Employment Opportunity Center
On Wednesday October 27th the City of Dayton celebrated the completion of Montgomery County’s newest workforce development facility: The...

The Dayton Weekly News
Oct 27, 20211 min read


The Gem City’s “Urban Gym”
Former Mayor shares her passion for the history of West Dayton during tour for area youth. On October 10th, 2021, YLAG had the pleasure...

Azhani Caesar
Oct 21, 20214 min read

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