Applications are accepted until Friday, April 21. Organizations must be physically located within one of the 11 NBC and Telemundo television markets and provide services in the same area.
As Earth Day approaches, young people are sharing their solutions to save the planet. News4’s Molette Green, working for the community, joins us with the details on this initiative.
Brighter Bites D.C. – a nonprofit focused on providing health food to underserved communities – received $20,000 in NBCU Local Impact Grant money, and it’s made a big difference in the lives of local families. The deadline to apply this year is Friday.
The Generation DMV conference is bringing Black and brown men together to relieve the stigma around discussing mental health. News4’s Molette Green shares why it’s important. Learn more at www.generationdmv.com/events
Howard University’s Step Team is ready to win a national competition on the world-famous Apollo Theater stage. News4’s Molette Green reports on how it’s a huge comeback after COVID-related disruptions.
Three Montgomery County sisters who noticed a lack of women in leadership in architecture, construction and engineering, created a group called Build Girls. News4’s Molette Green reports on how the sisters hope to inspire high school girls on this career path.
A local nonprofit is giving young performing artists a spotlight to grow their talent. News4’s Molette Green reports on how Young Artists of America at Strathmore has a range of programming and scholarships opportunities to support students in the DMV.
The Employ Prince George’s Youth Career center offers workforce development, internships, apprenticeships and more for young people aged 13 to 24. News4’s Molette Green reports on how it’s already helping the community. For more information visit www.employpg.org/youth/
Wednesday is National Walking Day. News4’s Molette Green, working for the community, catches up with experts on how you can promote heart health.
Temi Oni, the owner of MStreet Co., talks about her new maternity clothing line that aims to be fashionable, sustainable and practical. News4’s Jummy Olabanji reports.
A Prince George’s County native started growing her business, Latia Taylor Booms, during the pandemic. News4’s Jummy Olabanji asks her how she got her project to flourish.
Prince George’s County native Jada Jenkins said she opened her salon because she saw a need to bring stylists together and help them build on their own growing business brands. News4’s Jummy Olabanji reports on how she’s found success.
Prince George’s County Public Schools had students star in a PSA to warn their peers about the dangers of fentanyl. News4’s Molette Green, working for the community, talks to the students about what it means.
The Pajama Glam event is designed to ease difficult conversations surrounding breast cancer. News4’s Molette Green caught up with the mother-daughter team and what inspired them to create the event. For more information, visit www.tigerlilyfoundation.org.
