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The Good News
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The Good News hosted by Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. and powered by KNG Networks and Baltimore Public Media delivers insightful daily and weekly content.

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  • Today’s business markets are increasing globally in scope and opportunity. Especially for minority-owned businesses in the United States, there are new initiatives that offer access to international markets. The GOOD News is the Biden-Harris Administration has established the Global Diversity Export Initiative.
  • Living in the digital age affects the quality of life. Unfortunately, there is a digital divide in America, particularly for underserved communities. The GOOD News is the Federal Communications Commission is addressing the bridging of the digital divide through the Affordable Connectivity Program. According to a new report over 23 million households have been able to get an Internet connection through the Affordable Connectivity Program. It is vital to the future of the American economy that affordable digital services are available to all communities nationwide. Innovations in digital services will continue to expand and all should benefit.
  • As the nation’s economy continues to rebound, will consumers be able to soon see a reduction in prices for everyday goods and services? The GOOD News is there is a rising optimism among small businesses across America about the future of the American economy that will bring a reduction in the prices for goods and services.
  • One of the growing social change and social justice movements in the nation today is the Environmental Justice Movement that began back in 1982 in a small rural predominantly African American farming community in Warren County, North Carolina. The GOOD News is that President Biden, Vice President Harris and others in the Administration have announced a tremendous investment plan to assist communities, universities, and Environmental Justice Movement organizations by offering grants.
  • The demand for energy in all forms is on the increase across America. Yet the public demand for clean air to breathe is also on the rise. The GOOD News is the Biden-Harris Administration has announced new regulations for American power plants to prevent 1.38 billion metric tons of carbon pollution between now and 2040.
  • Our nation and world were blessed by the outstanding talent and career of James Earl Jones. May he rest in Peace and in Power. The GOOD News is the memory and legacy of James Earl Jones will be cherished for generations to come.
  • The fact is the planet Earth is experiencing an unprecedented temperature rise. Climate change is an existential reality for all people throughout the world. The GOOD News is the Environmental Protection Agency has announced a new Climate Adaptation Plan for America that will help communities and industries to be responsive and resilient as result of climate change.
  • While we acknowledge the progress that America has made thus far in the 21st Century on socioeconomic issues, one issue that needs to receive greater priority is maternal Health for women in underserved communities. The GOOD News is the Department of Health and Human Services has announced 558 billion dollars in funding to improve maternal health outcomes nationwide.
  • Increasing climate change is a reality for millions of Americans. The GOOD News is the Biden-Harris Administration has been successful in recruiting young people to join the American Climate Corps that is focus on raising the level of public awareness about the challenges and solutions to the issues of climate change.
  • As inflation continues to decrease in America, there are also new and innovative employment opportunities that are available across the nation. The GOOD News is in the Clean Energy sector the Department of Energy has announced that more than 250,000 new jobs were added over the past year.