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Jersey City to host first BLACK BUSINESSES MATTER street festival | New York Carib News

(Jersey City, NJ—July 8, 2020)— The Black Entrepreneur Friends, in partnership with The City Of Jersey City, are proud to present the first Black Businesses Matter Street Festival on Saturday, July 11, 2020 (RAIN OR SHINE) from 12 PM- 7 PM (EST) at The Mary McLeod Bethune Center located 140 Martin

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Minimum Wage Increases on July 1 | The Crusader Newspaper Group

Illinois Department of Labor Reminds Workers to Watch Their Wages Illinois’ minimum wage will make its second increase this year to $10 per hour beginning July 1. The Illinois Department of Labor urges minimum wage earners to make sure their checks reflect the increase following July 1. Governor JB

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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group

Billionaire Robert Smith Calls On Corporations To Adopt His 2% Reparative Plan For Black People

He lays out a proposal to assist Black communities.

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(BPRW) Wells Fargo Names Kristy Fercho to Lead Home Lending | Press releases

(BPRW) Wells Fargo Names Kristy Fercho to Lead Home Lending Michael DeVito to retire after more than 23 years with the company (Black PR Wire) DES MOINES, Iowa-(BUSINESS WIRE)- Wells

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Source: The Black Chronicle

Interim Zisco board chair leaves in a huff

Economist Gift Mugano has resigned as Ziscosteel interim chairperson after Industry minister Sekai Nzenza reportedly censored him for making remarks that were deemed in ‘conflict’ with his role as a board member of a State enterprise. By Everson Mushava In a letter to Nzenza dated June 29, Mugano

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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

PRESS ROOM: TRU Conversations — A Blueprint to Be a Catalyst for Change by Promoting Truth, Understanding and Unity | BlackPressUSA

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Since 2017, TRU Colors has been bringing people from across racial and economic divides together by hosting in-person events where people from different backgrounds meet-up and talk to each other over a beer. These “speed dating” events are designed to pair the participants to speak

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Buying Black: Is it a trend or Something We are Committed to Doing? | Chicago Defender

Across the country, people intentionally celebrated Juneteenth. While these and other events are happening, black-owned businesses have received a massive amount of support. This is a fantastic turn of events for black business owners. However, is buying black a current trend and if so, how long

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Source: Chicago Defender

NASA Names Headquarters After First Black Female Engineer At NASA | Afro

By US Black Engineer NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine announced Wednesday the agency’s headquarters building in Washington, D.C., will be named after Mary W. Jackson, the first Black female engineer at NASA. Mary started her career in the segregated West Area Computing Unit of the

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Wall Street opens mixed on infection increase, economic data - Black News Channel

Wall Street is mixed at the open as investors weigh a rise in coronavirus cases in the United States against upbeat economic data in Europe. Labor Department data showed wholesale prices fell in June for the fourth time in five months, as the U.S.'s deep recession holds down prices. European shares

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(BPRW) ClickUrban is Mobilizing Black-Owned Businesses for Success with their Online Business Directory The Black Chronicle

(Black PR Wire) DENVER CO ClickUrban, LLC, is bridging the gap between black businesses and black consumers. The company has created a dynamic platform that allows black-owned enterprises to

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Two Black Harvard grads have redefined ‘nude’ by launching a makeup line for all complexions | The Crusader Newspaper Group

By Kristine Solomon, Yahoo Lifestyle Have you ever looked for the perfect nude lipstick? Amanda E. Johnson had been searching for three years when she finally vented her frustration to K.J. Miller, a friend and fellow Harvard Business School graduate. Zeroing in on the right neutral is

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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group

4 Important Things to Know Before Taking Out a Loan.

(ThyBlackMan.com) There are several things you should know before taking out a loan. You can check out our helpful guide by clicking right here. Are you strapped for cash? One of the best ways to get money is by taking out a loan. Last year, Americans took out loans at a rate 10% higher than []

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Amazon Acquires Self-Driving Startup Zoox Led By Black Female CEO for $1. 2 Billion

Amazon purchased Zoox, a developer of autonomous vehicles, for $1.2 billion. Zoox CEO Aicha Evans will remain in her current position.

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Indiana Works to expand access to small business recovery resources | The Crusader Newspaper Group

New partnership aims to provide direct outreach, support to minority employers; small businesses encouraged to leverage available grants, loans to aid recovery Governor Eric J. Holcomb recently provided updates on the state’s efforts to support Indiana small businesses and entrepreneurs, announcing

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The Carr Report: Nice to look at …but he’s not trying to marry you | New Pittsburgh Courier

by Damon Carr When you gain expert level knowledge or skill over a particular subject or talent, many people mistakenly think that you’re an expert on everything. I get tons of relationship questions from single women that are family and friends. In fact, I might get more relationship questions

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Source: New Pittsburgh Courier - Powered by Real Times Media

Lone Star College-Houston North, Comcast provide free internet access to students during pandemic | Afram News

Lone Star College-Houston North and Comcast’s Houston Region have announced a business partnership to provide free internet access to approximately 200 LSC-Houston North students and families in need. The new agreement will ensure these students can continue their education through the

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Michaela Coel turned down $1M Netflix deal for I May Destroy You - TheGrio

I May Destroy You is now one of HBOs most acclaimed current series and its creator, London-born Michaela Coel is... View Article The post Michaela Coel turned down $1M Netflix deal for I May Destroy You appeared first on TheGrio.

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(BPRW) Carrie Meek Foundation shows support to the Progressive Firefighters Association Charities, Inc. The Black Chronicle

(Black PR Wire)Miami, Fla. As an expression of appreciation and gratitude for their long-standing service in the community, the Carrie Meek Foundation (CMF) provided a $500 contribution to the

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2020; No Economic Victory Lap.

Little of the employment conversation addresses low-wage workers, poverty, the failure of some employers to provide sick days, and health care challenges. In focusing on the aggregate, we miss the circumstances that many citizens face. Even before corona hit, one in ten Americans and one in five

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Essential advice on staying safe ahead of barbershops and hair salons reopening - African Voice Newspaper

On Saturday 4th July hairdressers and barbers will reopen their doors across England, fifteen weeks since they closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The announcement by the Prime Minister has been welcomed by many who are looking forward to their first haircut in nearly four months. However, these

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Source: African Voice Newspaper - African news from a British perspective

Opinion: Proposed Business Tax May Head to the November Ballot. Will It Help or Hurt?

On July 14, the Oakland City Council will consider a proposal for a major change in the Oakland Business Tax. According to the proposed rate schedule, businesses could see rate increases as high as approximately 300% - 500%. Why should you care? Because you will pay for the increases. Unless

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Transport and logistics start up defy economic headwinds

Transport and Logistics start-up, MartGreen international is gradually penetrating the cut throat market despite the economic challenges bedeviling the economy with a view to position itself as a transnational cargo transportation entity. BY FIDELITY MHLANGA The company which began operations in

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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

Snoop Dogg Launches New Snoop Cali Red With 19 Crimes Winery

Hip-hip icon Snoop Dogg is entering the wine business with Australian winery, 19 Crimes, for a special red blend bottle, Snoop Cali Red.

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Source: Black Enterprise - The Premier Resource for Black Entrepreneurs and Career, Tech, and Money Content for Black People - Black Ent

Stamp duty holiday set to save homebuyers £15k in these areas - Voice Online

CHANCELLOR OF the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, has announced a stamp duty holiday for homebuyers, meaning... The post Stamp duty holiday set to save homebuyers £15k in these areas appeared first on Voice Online.

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House Leaders Demand Details on PPP Small-Business Loan Program | The Orlando Advocate

As June 30 application deadline nears, newer and shorter forgiveness form announced By Charlene Crowell, Senior Fellow, Center for Responsible Lending As the remaining days dwindle for small businesses to apply for loans through the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), both banks and federal

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Source: The Orlando Advocate

#BlackoutDay2020 is July 7. Here’s what you need to know. - DefenderNetwork.com

Tuesday, July 7, is #BlackOutDay2020, when many Black Americans and allies plan to showcase their combined economic might by refusing to spend any money on anything at all. Those who have to buy something are being encouraged to spend their money at a Black-owned business. Texas resident Calvin

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Source: Houston Defender Network - Houston's Leading Black Community News & Information Source

(BPRW) HBCU Buzz Presents: 2020 HBCU Top 30 Under 30 | Press releases

(BPRW) HBCU Buzz Presents: 2020 HBCU Top 30 Under 30 30 Leaders from 18 Historically Black Colleges, Honored (Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON, D.C. ⁠— For the sixth year, HBCU Buzz

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Statewide eviction moratorium extended through August; Pittsburgh’s revenue takes hit from pandemic | New Pittsburgh Courier

Continuing the county’s triple-digit case streak Wednesday, the Allegheny County Health Department [ACHD] announced 158 new COVID-19 infections and 12 new hospitalizations. No new deaths were announced. Thursday’s announcement brings the total case count to 4,367 infections, 196 deaths and 443 past

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Lets Not Turn Black Lives Matter Into Black Lives Marketing Free Press of Jacksonville

by Tiffany Hogan In the last couple of weeks with the fallout from the brutal and senseless police killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and so many others, companies in retail, advertising, technology, media, entertainment, [...]

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Source: Free Press of Jacksonville – Florida’s First Coast Quality Black Weekly

Trump angrily responds to Black Lives Matter mural to be painted in front of Trump Tower - TheGrio

After Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that New York City plans to paint a Black Lives Matter mural in front of Trump Tower, the president slammed it as a “symbol of hate.” The mayor said on MSNBC’s Morning Joe on Wednesday that he was specifically sending a message to President Donald Trump. He

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