{"id":6398,"date":"2025-02-20T21:05:21","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T05:05:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dizzydiddy.com\/?p=6398"},"modified":"2025-02-20T21:05:24","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T05:05:24","slug":"the-black-agenda-celebrates-one-year-with-black-agenda-day-proclamation-by-las-vegas-mayor-shelly-berkley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dizzydiddy.com\/?p=6398","title":{"rendered":"The Black Agenda Celebrates One Year with \u201cBlack Agenda Day\u201d Proclamation by Las Vegas Mayor Shelly Berkley"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Las Vegas, NV \u2013&nbsp;<em>The Black Agenda<\/em>, a movement dedicated to empowering Black communities through&nbsp;<strong>economic investment, political advocacy, and technological innovation<\/strong>, marks its&nbsp;<strong>one-year anniversary<\/strong>&nbsp;with a historic event on&nbsp;<strong>February 25, 2025<\/strong>. In recognition of its impact,&nbsp;<strong>Las Vegas Mayor Shelly Berkley<\/strong>&nbsp;will officially&nbsp;<strong>proclaim February 25th as \u201cBlack Agenda Day\u201d<\/strong>, a milestone celebrating the organization\u2019s achievements in economic development, policy influence, and entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event, hosted by&nbsp;<strong>Hollywood actor Miguel A. N\u00fa\u00f1ez Jr.<\/strong>, will bring together&nbsp;<strong>business leaders, policymakers, and cultural icons<\/strong>&nbsp;for an evening of celebration, reflection, and a bold vision for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.qa435np20yp5\"><strong>A Year of Progress &amp; Change<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since its launch in 2024,&nbsp;<em>The Black Agenda<\/em>&nbsp;has led transformative initiatives, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Economic Empowerment<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Scaling\u00a0<strong>The Black Unicorn Factory<\/strong>, a\u00a0<strong>$20 billion<\/strong>\u00a0digital business accelerator preparing\u00a0<strong>100+ Black-owned businesses<\/strong>\u00a0for Wall Street.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Investment &amp; Wealth Building<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Launching the\u00a0<strong>$500M Black Business Growth Fund<\/strong>\u00a0to fuel Black entrepreneurship.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Political Impact<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Supporting key electoral wins, including\u00a0<strong>Shirley Berkley\u2019s election as Mayor of Las Vegas<\/strong>\u00a0and engaging with White House advisors on policies advancing Black communities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tech &amp; Innovation<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Establishing the\u00a0<strong>Black Tech Accelerator<\/strong>\u00a0to support\u00a0<strong>100+ Black startups<\/strong>\u00a0in AI, blockchain, and fintech.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Community &amp; Cultural Advocacy<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Partnering with the\u00a0<strong>NAACP, ACLU, and grassroots organizations<\/strong>\u00a0to advance social justice and economic inclusion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.h6gf1vpkigei\"><strong>\u201cBlack Agenda Day\u201d \u2013 A Historic Proclamation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mayor Shelly Berkley\u2019s&nbsp;<strong>proclamation of February 25th as \u201cBlack Agenda Day\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;recognizes&nbsp;<em>The Black Agenda\u2019s<\/em>&nbsp;leadership in driving economic and policy change. \u201cThis organization has achieved extraordinary progress in just one year,\u201d said Mayor Berkley. \u201cTheir work is paving the way for&nbsp;<strong>equity, opportunity, and lasting impact.<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.5vssjvu042p\"><strong>Looking Ahead: 2025 &amp; Beyond<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.e92mzz9awvbm\">As&nbsp;<em>The Black Agenda<\/em>&nbsp;moves forward, it plans to expand its efforts through:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Black Policy Summit<\/strong>, shaping policies for economic and business equity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tech &amp; Digital Inclusion<\/strong>, increasing Black representation in AI, fintech, and blockchain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Community Wealth Programs<\/strong>, advancing homeownership, business development, and financial literacy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The event will feature&nbsp;<strong>live performances, exclusive panels, and networking opportunities<\/strong>&nbsp;for attendees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TheBlackAgendaNow.com<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For tickets, sponsorships, and media inquiries: &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Marie Lemelle (213) 276-7827 &#8211; Marielemelle@platinumstarmediagroup.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hollywood\u2019s Miguel A. 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