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Today isn't a good day. I posted a few wks ago my excitement at providing my state's 1st AI project with a lot of data about NC's Black Entrepreneur community. The data was shown to VP Harris to help win a $30+ million grant. Today, I learned my data is to be SCRAPPED.
01:33 PM - Apr 17, 2024
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Cynthia Williams
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Apparently, it is "no longer appropriate" to highlight Black businesses separate from other businesses in NC. We are no longer a special group of consideration.

And yet...

Women-focused entrepreneur data in the database is allowed to stand separate.

I've lodged a complaint and await a response.
01:37 PM - Apr 17, 2024
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just alex
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In response to Cynthia Williams.
Very late to this. So sorry. Hoping today has been an improvement over yesterday’s terrible news.

Holding good thoughts for news on your project.
🤞
09:46 PM - Apr 18, 2024
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dariasteigman
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In response to Cynthia Williams.
This sucks in so many ways. I'm sorry -- and angry.
03:54 PM - Apr 17, 2024 (Edited)
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Puckarama
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In response to Cynthia Williams.
What does that mean, Ms. Cynthia? Rescind the grant? Your involvement?
01:41 PM - Apr 17, 2024
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Cynthia Williams
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In response to Puckarama.
I am at a standstill and awaiting a response, Puck. Logic says that I should be a whistleblower and tell the feds what the state did to get the VP's support and now that work is gone. The grant should be rescinded. I need more info before I can do anything more. Thanks for asking. 👍
02:06 PM - Apr 17, 2024
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Dina Loves Dogs
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In response to Cynthia Williams.
Oh no. Why
01:37 PM - Apr 17, 2024
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Cynthia Williams
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In response to Dina Loves Dogs.
Please read my second spout in the thread. I'm so angry right now, I could "unalive" someone.
01:39 PM - Apr 17, 2024
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