Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Council Vice President Andrea Jenkins announced that the city will host its first Minneapolis Black Business Week from Friday, July 19 to Saturday, July 27.

The week will feature an exhibition of Black-owned businesses in Minneapolis; job-seekers, business owners, creatives, and would-be entrepreneurs will have opportunities to expand their networks, hear firsthand from local officials about how to bid for procurement opportunities, and learn more about existing resources. 

Former Vice President and 2020 presidential hopeful Joe Biden will visit Indianapolis between July 24 and July 27.

Biden and others are set to participate in the National Urban League's 2019 Conference at the Indiana Convention Center.

Besides Biden, several candidates seeking the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination are scheduled, including Kamala Harris, Joe Biden, Cory Booker and Pete Buttigieg.

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Guess who? Presidential candidates. Anthony Hamilton. Dapper Dan. Ray J. Bevy Smith. And many more at our 2019 Conference, less than 2 weeks away!

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We hope you're enjoying this long holiday weekend with plenty of fun, family, food, friends, and sun!