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  • Black Chambers Across Florida Gather in Tallahassee For 3rd Annual Black Chamber Day

    The Florida Association of Black Chambers of Commerce (FABCC) hosted its third annual Black Chamber Day at the Capitol in Tallahassee, commencing on Feb. 5, 2024, with a vibrant reception and live band performance by Tallahassee Nights. The event continued on February 6th with a day of advocacy and education for attendees. With Florida ranking…

  • This Young Lawyer Is On Her Way To Becoming The First African-American Woman Chess Master!

    Rochelle Ballantyne, a 26-year-old lawyer in New York, is driven to achieve the prestigious title of chess master – something no Black woman in the U.S. has done before. Her passion for the game was first kindled at age 8 by her late grandmother, who taught her chess to channel her high energy. “I started playing…