By the force of our demands, our determination and our numbers,we shall splinter the segregated South into a thousand pieces and put them together in the image of God and democracy. We must say: Wake up, America. Wake up!’ For we cannot stop, and we will not and cannot be patient

AUGUST : BLACK BUSINESS MONTH We are launching a new Campaign to support local Black-owned businesses. Throughout the entire month, we will be hosting virtual events, Instagram Lives, civic engagement and many more activities! #nationalblackbusinessmonth #SupportBlackBusinesses

NCRC, Morgan Stanley announce $15 billion plan to increase lending and investments in lower-income communities ncrc.org/ncrc-morgan-st…

"Small businesses are the biggest job creators, and if they don’t recover, the economy won’t either. To recover, small businesses need capital, and better regulation can help them get the capital they need to thrive again." Forbes Magazine

BREAKING: SBA in consultation with Treasury Department announced today that the #PaycheckProtection Program will re-open the week of January 11 for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers.

NEW: SBA just launched the 2021 Emerging Leaders initiative! The initiative is for executives of small businesses poised for growth in underserved markets.

Before the pandemic, the restaurant industry accounted for 1 out of every 10 jobs in MA. Save our local restaurants and order direct and not through a 3rd party. bostonglobe.com/2021/01/14/lif… via The Boston Globe

We’re thrilled to welcome Vincent D. Rougeau as the 33rd president of Holy Cross. “Our current moment in history cries out for the mission-driven education that Holy Cross provides, and I am very excited about what this community can accomplish," he says. bit.ly/3d09loM

Congratulations to new SBA Administrator Isabel Guzman. We look forward to supporting the work of the SBA at this critical time for small businesses. Guzman receives Senate confirmation to lead SBA rollcall.com/2021/03/16/guz…

It was great to reunite with my former colleague Tonia Magras on her podcast PowerPlay. Thank you for highlighting organizations and individuals making a difference in the community.

Help us to celebrate Interise CEO Darrell Byers 60th birthday, by contributing to our $6k for 60! Campaign. All contributions received will go directly towards Interise's Small Business, Stronger initiative. Learn more and donate in the link below! give.interise.org/campaign/darre…

Interise condemns the domestic terrorism that once again touched the black community in this country. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Buffalo community. All of our resources are needed to continue the daily fight for racial justice at all levels of our society.

Springfield native Darrell C. Byers expands Interise ‘Streetwise MBA’ to Springfield, Holyoke masslive.com/news/2022/11/s…

Our vice chair is Darrell Byers, CEO, Interise, @StreetwiseMBA CEO of Interise. He is on a mission to build a more inclusive economy delivering Interise to 9,000 small businesses in more 80 cities nationwide including locally in Boston and Darrell’s hometown of Springfield. #FinEquityFriday #mapoli

Clarence Thomas was a beneficiary of race-based admissions at my school bostonglobe.com/2023/05/29/opi… via The Boston Globe

Join me and make a gift today – the Power of Purple Giving Day. I 💜 Holy Cross! #ILoveHC give.holycross.edu/power-of-purpl…

I'll be speaking at Interise SolveIt 2024: Creating an Inclusive Economy on May 05 - 07, 2024. I would love to see you there!🎉🎉 Register here: whova.com/portal/registr… - via #Whova Event Platform tinyurl.com/25okv8uz #Interise #SolveIt2024