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Simon & Schuster names Dana Canedy as first Black publisher - TheGrio
Simon Schuster announced on Monday that Dana Canedy is their new senior vice president and publisher of its namesake... View Article The post Simon Schuster names Dana Canedy as first Black publisher appeared first on TheGrio.
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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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Ziggy Marley Will Receive the Black Press 2020 Global Icon Award and Make a Virtual Appearance at the 2020 NNPA Convention | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Ziggy Marley, the oldest son of the Reggae Icon Bob Marley, recently appeared on a livestream interview with the Black Press that was reached more than 1.7 million people around the world. The socially conscious singer is being honored for his outstanding achievements in the
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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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African, East European fresh foods virtual trade fair can be template for Caribbean - Stabroek News
With the COVID-19 pandemic challenging the international community to find ways around the restraints imposed by social distancing, there is evidence that some countries are already embracing technology to arrive as close as they can to a condition of normalcy insofar as interaction associated with
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Can DWIs Be Expunged in Texas?
(ThyBlackMan.com) The DWI expunged law in Texas is complicated. If you are wondering if someone can get expunged if convicted of DWI, the answer is no. The conviction remains on your record. However, there may be conditions to get you expunged if you are found not guilty. When you complete
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POC CSBG Program Director Open Position
Pinellas Opportunity Council, Inc. Position Description CSBG Program Director Job Code: 71 FLSA: Hourly-Exempt Pay Grade: 8 $47,219- $56,309 Annually Job Type: Program Major Function: Under the supervision of the Executive Director, manages the day-to-day operations of a wide range of community
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NNPA President Dr. Ben Chavis to Moderate Forum on Equality | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “I’m honored to have legendary civil rights leader and NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin Chavis Jr. moderating the ninth ‘The Bridge Forum,’” stated Alan “AP” Powell, the event’s organizer, and U.S. Desert Storm Veteran.
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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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Abandoned Baby Becomes Cell Phone Tech Mogul | Afro
By Curtis Bunn Zenger News Rescued at two days old by retirement-age couple Nathan and Edith Figgers, Freddie was raised as one of their own. Later, the African-American couple formally adopted him. Both lived to see his extraordinary rise, although Nathan died in 2014 after developing
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Most of Wall Street wilts amid worries on virus, economy - Black News Channel
By STAN CHOE, DAMIAN J. TROISE and ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) — Most of Wall Street wilted Thursday on worries that the economy's recent improvements may be set to fade as coronavirus cases keep climbing. The SP 500 lost 0.6%, with three in four stocks within the index
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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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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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What is Bitcoin (BTC) hash rate? Commentary on trends and price
The word 'hash rate' is often heard when trading virtual currencies. If you want to trade Bitcoin (BTC), this is a word you should definitely remember, but many people do not know what it means. Therefore, this time, I will explain the basic knowledge of the hash rate, such as how the hash rate
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Star-Studded Lineup Planned for First Black Press Virtual Convention | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a devastating impact on African Americans and other people of color throughout the United States. Yet, coupled with that viral pandemic is the continuing epidemic of racism in America that is unabated with the fatal realities of racially
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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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Economy: US unemployment falls to 11%, but new shutdowns are underway - Black News Channel
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. unemployment fell to 11.1% in June as the economy added a solid 4.8 million jobs, the government reported Thursday. But the job-market recovery may already be faltering because of a new round of closings and layoffs triggered by
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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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Black Lives Matter: Local beauty brand owner creates Makeover racism workshop | Afram News
Youtube celebrity and Socialite Mink Lash owner Ariell Ash will be hosting a free interactive beauty workshop to “Makeover Racism.”
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Government shutters EcoCash - NewsDay Zimbabwe
The government on Friday struck a mortal blow on Econet, suspending mobile money transactions, which will affect EcoCash the most, and suspended trade on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange in an effort to contain the collapse of the country’s currency. In a statement on Friday evening, the permanent
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European investment firms twisting Brazil’s arm on Amazon deforestation - Stabroek News
Universally regarded as a uniquely important cog in the global wheel of environmental preservation the Amazon rainforest would appear to be again coming under the assertive scrutiny of environment watchers over what is believed to be a fresh surge of abuse of the area emanating from
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Diddy Gifts 14-Year-Old Fashion Entrepreneur With $25K Business Grant On Ellen
[ad_1] Share0 Image via @ceotreybrown/Instagram Fashion isn’t the easiest industry to break into. One boy was not only able to beat the odds and launch his own clothing brand but he also was able to catch the eye of music and fashion mogul  Sean “Diddy” Combs. Philadelphia native Trey Brown is the
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Black-owned businesses see sales boost from Blackout Day : TheGrio
Black business owners are taking to social media to speak out about the boost in support they saw on Blackout... View Article The post Black-owned businesses see sales boost from Blackout Day appeared first on TheGrio.
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Businesses urged to nominate their Black, Asian and minority ethnic champions - Voice Online
BUSINESSES AND the public are being urged to nominate the Black, Asian, minority ethnic and... The post Businesses urged to nominate their Black, Asian and minority ethnic champions appeared first on Voice Online.
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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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Bozoma Saint John named as Netflix's new chief marketing officer : TheGrio
Netflix has tapped former Endeavor powerhouse Bozoma Saint John to serve as its new Chief Marketing Officer.  Saint John, who worked as CMO at Endeavor since 2018, is replacing Jackie Lee-Joe, after she departed the streaming giant due to personal reasons, Deadline reports. Throughout her 20-year
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Netflix to shift $100 million in cash into Black-owned banks - DefenderNetwork.com
Netflix Inc. will shift as much as $100 million to lenders that serve the Black community, making it the largest company yet to pledge cash to historically underfunded financial institutions. The online TV giant will start by shifting $25 million into the Black Economic Development
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Bitcoin Is Financial Freedom for Black America Part 3 | The Crusader Newspaper Group
5 Ways to Take Our Power Back By Harry C. Alford III If we choose to participate, the freedom of bitcoin can create a perfect storm of innovation for the Black community. Black purchasing power and representation in the labor market will continue to rise, yet this market is still technologically
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Millions of African Women At Risk Because of COVID | Afro
By RODNEY MUHUMUZA, Associated Press KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Rebecca Nakamanya rolls her eyes, dismissing a question about school fees. What really worries her is how to feed three children and a jobless partner on a daily wage of less than $3, minus transport to and from her job as a cook. “We have
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Super-sized Racism: Former McDonald’s Execs Strike Back in Explosive Race Discrimination Lawsuit
For more than 50 years the McDonald’s Corporation took pride in branding itself as a socially conscious corporation particularly interested in doing business in abandoned and long-ignored Black communities while embracing racial diversity as a critical component of its corporate ethos. It is
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