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Growing the American Economy through Black Leaders in Data, STEM, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation

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By U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo The Department of Commerce has one overarching goal: To improve America’s economic competitiveness so that our workers and our companies succeed in the global economy. And Black History Month is a great time to showcase the achievements of the Black scientists, educators, creators, activists, and others who have contributed to that goal and continue to...

This Black History Month Commerce Recommits to Creating Equity and Opportunity for All Americans

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This Black History Month, I have been reflecting on the words equity and opportunity, and the work that we at the U.S. Department of Commerce are doing to live up to their definitions and ensure that we create a 21st century economy that works for all Americans, but especially those who far too often have been overlooked or left behind. I come from a long line of small business owners, including...

Black History Month: How Commerce Assists Black Entrepreneurs and Innovators

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Joint blog by the Minority Business Development Agency, the International Trade Administration, and the Bureau of Industry and Security Throughout the year, the Department of Commerce provides valuable assistance to inventors and minority-owned business enterprises across the United States, including small and medium-size firms that are important source of revenue and jobs in communities...

EDA and MBDA Support a New Generation of Black Entrepreneurs

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At the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Black History Month is an opportunity to shine a light on the legacies and achievements of those within the Black business community and to honor the significant cultural and economic contributions of Black Americans to our country. This is also a time to encourage greater participation and reaffirm our commitment to greater access to opportunity and...

National Black History Month: Honoring a Century of Excellence in Data Collection and Use

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For more than 100 years, African American leaders in the Department of Commerce have been making significant, innovative contributions to our collection of data to help us better understand our country and our world. Through locations across the country, the Commerce Department provides services crucial to deploying connectivity, data, and information to businesses, American communities, and...

FirstNet at 10: A Decade of Dedication to Public Safety

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By Edward Parkinson, CEO, First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) Broadband has become the lifeblood of our economy. It is also essential to our national security and public safety, a fact that first responders recognized many years ago. The tragedies of September 11 th revealed fundamental problems with the communication systems used by our nation’s first responders. They needed a...

Black Inventors and Entrepreneurs – Past, Present, and Future

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Joint blog by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the International Trade Administration Every February, we celebrate the achievements and history of African Americans. Black History Month reminds us that the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are critical to the success of the Department of Commerce’s mission. It is also an opportunity to spotlight some of the many...

National Black History Month: Commerce Home to Black Leaders in STEM Education and Research

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Black History Month is a time to show appreciation for the achievements of the Black scientists, educators, creators, activists, and others who have contributed to our nation’s greatness and continue to propel this nation forward every day. From astronomer Benjamin Banneker to NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, Black innovators have made countless discoveries throughout American history that...