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News you may have missed: The Sacramento Kings have announced a new partnership with Reviver, an African-American-founded technology company, marking a significant milestone in the NBA. The Reviver logo will be featured on the left front strap of the Kings' jersey, marking the first time an African-American-founded tech company has partnered with an NBA team in such a capacity. Reviver is the creator of the world's first digital license plate, and the partnership aims to help create more opportunities for the Sacramento community and inspire the next generation of creators. The partnership extends beyond basketball, with the digital plates also being promoted and made available for purchase at Sutter Health Park during baseball season. https://lnkd.in/gWPRk-jc

🗳️💰 Court rules it's LEGAL to bet on the presidential election! Get ready to place your bets and keep your eyes on the polls—this race just got a whole lot more interesting! #ElectionBetting #PresidentialRace #GameOn

Tyreek Hill Says He Could Have Handled Traffic Stop Better https://bit.ly/3AZc1kB

Rap megastar Kendrick Lamar will headline the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show - The Sacramento Observer https://bit.ly/3znj1qN

Hey LinkedIn fam! 👋🏾 If you're tuning into the presidential debate on September 10, why not watch it with us — from a Black perspective? Join us for "Debate Night in Black America: A Virtual Conversation," a livestream event by Word In Black that puts our voices at the center. 🖤 This isn’t just political talk — it’s a space created specifically for us, by us, to dive into what matters to the Black community during this critical election season. Hosted by Word In Black’s Liz Courquet-Lesaulnier and joseph williams, we’ll kick off before the debate and stick around after to unpack what we heard (or didn’t hear). Expect real talk, insights, and commentary that speak directly to our experiences. 📅 When: September 10, 2024   🕗 Time: 8:00 p.m. EST / 5:00 p.m. PST   🌐 Where: https://lnkd.in/gf_RpeaB  Whether you’re joining from home or at one of our local watch parties, let’s show up, speak up, and make sure our community’s voice is part of the national conversation. 👉🏾 Register now: https://lnkd.in/gf_RpeaB Let’s break down the issues that impact us — together. See you there! ✊🏾 #DebateNightInBlackAmerica #BlackPerspective #Election2024 #WordInBlack

Senior Staff Writer Genoa Barrow is working on something special and needs YOUR help! She is hosting a series of photoshoots with our photographers and is looking for models—but not any models: seniors. If you know community elders, please share this with them. Participants must RSVP for the photoshoots by using the link below. RSVP Here: https://lnkd.in/gNTigD59

The Sacramento Black Chamber of Commerce is leading the charge in ensuring BIPOC small business owners aren't left behind in the tech landscape. Their Tech Inclusion Initiative offers free training to small business owners interested in integrating technology into their operations. Learn more about the initiative here: https://lnkd.in/gnwunwX7 Story by Christine Shelby

The City of Sacramento Office of Innovation and Economic Development is now accepting grant applications to fund organizations that help start-up businesses and entrepreneurs in Sacramento. The "Innovation Incubator and Accelerator Grants" are aimed at supporting early-stage businesses located in the city, with a goal of fostering innovation and stimulating economic development. The program is designed to provide mentorship, education, and resources to startups, enabling them to grow and succeed. The grant funding comes from the Innovation Growth Fund in the General Fund, and programs must be completed within a 12-month contract period. Applications are being accepted now through September 9, with complete guidelines available on the City's website. The program is open to companies and nonprofits, with a focus on supporting high-growth potential and innovative offerings. What are your thoughts on the role of incubators and accelerators in fostering innovation and economic growth in our community? Will you apply for this opportunity? 🗞 Story: https://lnkd.in/g9nSiDq5 🈸 : https://lnkd.in/d68NdGPD.

Attention all Black authors ✍🏾 in or from the Sacramento region! The OBSERVER, is building a Black Author/Novel Directory and wishes to feature your work, particularly if it touches on social commentary and advocacy. The OBSERVER invites you to share information about yourself and your works for inclusion in this purposeful directory. Click here to fill out our form: https://lnkd.in/eMErayPw Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with your network. 📚

Stronger Today, Than Yesterday: Black Women-Owned Businesses - check out this video from Wells Fargo and Word In Black. To learn more: https://lnkd.in/ex9ruJZm