A New80 Gives Me New Hope I say this not based on observation, but based on my own career in South Carolina politics which spans nearly 20 years. Representative Joe Neal first introduced me to South Carolina politics at the hopeful age of 27. He was the first politician I’d…

Growing Minority-Owned Businesses: South Carolina MBDA Business Center’s Three-Decade Legacy In the ever-evolving landscape of American business, minority-owned enterprises have played a crucial role in shaping the nation’s economy. Recognizing this impact, President Richard M. Nixon established the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) in 1969. For nearly 30 years, the…

Michael B. Moore’s Candidacy for Congress: A Beacon of Hope for South Carolina’s Future and Past If you are a South Carolina Democrat like me, you may not be used to hearing much good news, but lately, the Democratic news in our state has been quite favorable. First, South Carolina…

Balancing Progress and Preservation: Understanding Why There’s a Pause in Construction at Scout Motors Site in Blythewood No matter where you go in Blythewood, whether it’s for happy hour at Scott Benny’s, a quick stop at the drug store, or grocery shopping at Food Lion on Blythewood Road, the hot…

Diversifying American Media Ownership Must Become a National Priority The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) and the National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB) are working together to encourage the media and advertising industries to become more proactive and committed to diversity from the C-suites to the decision-making managers. But…

Optus Bank’s Transformation and Dominik Mjartan’s Vision of Closing the Wealth Gap through Mission-driven Banking In the world of finance, where profit margins and percentage points often dictate agendas and priorities, there are those rare moments when a leader emerges, challenging norms and redefining purpose. Such is the case with…