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Jeff Bezos champions Black Lives Matter in response to customer - TheGrio
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is standing in solidarity with the Black community amid the civil unrest that is rocking the nation following the death of George Floyd.  Customers have been greeted by a message on the company’s site that reads, Black lives matter. Bezos shared an email from a shopper with
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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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Uncle Bens, Aunt Jemima to remove racial stereotypes | Afram News
In this day of "a change is gonna come," businesses are finally starting to take ownership of the racial stereotypes of which some of them have been operating. It is now time to say goodbye to "Aunt Jemima" and "Uncle Ben."
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(BPRW) Carrie Meek Foundation shows support to the Progressive Firefighters Association Charities, Inc. The Black Chronicle
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Diddy Gifts 14-Year-Old Fashion Entrepreneur With $25K Business Grant On Ellen
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The Sword of The Black Press | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — After graduating from Georgia State in 1972, Gantt was awarded a graduate fellowship to enroll at the Washington Journalism Center. While there, he worked as a U.S. Capitol correspondent, reporter and documentary producer for National Public Radio. His 1973 documentary about gospel
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Black Workers More Likely to Face Retaliation for Raising Coronavirus Concerns | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — For instance, Amazon fired Black and brown workers who have organized to demand more substantial health and safety protections. Thousands of Instacart workers, many of whom are women of color, are reportedly waiting for face masks and hand sanitizer promised months ago. Three out of
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Big Mac Racism at McDonalds | Dallas Weekly
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PayPal to commit $530 million to support Black-owned businesses | New Pittsburgh Courier
by Racquel Coral, Contributing Writer In the month following the brutal murder of Minneapolis resident George Floyd, several major companies have shown their support for the Black community through statements, the inclusion of more Black people in executive roles, as well as donations and
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PayPal to Commit $530 Million to Support Black-Owned Businesses | Chicago Defender
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Mayor Announces New Neighborhood Investments on South and West Sides | Chicago Defender
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