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Cain, Herman (1945- )
Herman Cain, Republican Party activist and 2012 Presidential candidate is also a newspaper columnist, popular radio talk show host in Atlanta, and former chairman and CEO of Godfather’s Pizza, a Pillsbury subsidiary.  Cain was born on December 13, 1945 in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of Luther and
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Source: Black Past
Dec
13
1945
Kelly, Robin L. (1956– )
Democrat Congresswoman Robin Kelly represents Illinois’s 2nd District, which includes Kankakee County and parts of Cook and Will Counties. It includes Chicago’s south suburbs and Southeast Side. Kelly was first elected on April 9, 2013, when the state of Illinois held a special election to fill the
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Source: Black Past
Cowan, William “Mo” (1969- )
William Cowan, known to most as “Mo” Cowan, served in the United States Senate as a Democrat from February 1t to July 16 in 2013, representing the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Governor Deval Patrick, a fellow Democrat, appointed Cowan on January 30th, 2013 to fill the seat vacancy
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Source: Black Past
Apr
4
1969
Virus’ spread is slowing, county health officials say
LOS ANGELES — The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Los Angeles County topped 40,000 May 20, while results of the latest antibody testing showed a drop in the percentage of residents believed to have been infected at some point, an indication the virus’ spread is
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Collins, George Washington (1925-1972)
Born on March 5, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois, George Washington Collins graduated from Waller High School and immediately joined the United States Army in 1943 at the age of 18.  He rose to the rank of sergeant and was discharged in 1946.  Collins attended the Central Y.M.C.A. College in
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Source: Black Past
Zimbabwe: WB Approves U.S.$2,2m Grant
The World Bank (WB) has approved a US $2,2 million grant for Zimbabwe's recovery and resilience projects to address the devastating impact of Cyclones Idai and Kenneth in March last
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Source: allAfrica.com
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Magic Johnson Announces $100 Million in Loans for Business Owners of Color
Since April, when the $2 trillion COVID-19 Stimulus Bill was passed and the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) began to address COVID-19’s financial hits, the first study to look at the novel coronavirus’ impact on Black and Latinx business owners, conducted by the
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Source: The Charleston Chronicle
Governing Through Crisis Not New in Jefferson County
The way of life may have changed for many during the COVID-19 pandemic, but constituent services haven’t, say members of the Jefferson County
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Source: The Birmingham Times
Local skincare company now making COVID-19 hand sanitizer
As sanitizing products continue to remain scarce nationwide due to the coronavirus pandemic, a local skincare company is doing its part to minimize the virus’ spread by shifting its production from bath and body products to hand
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Source: Atlanta Tribune
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Masiyiwa completes solar power project in Matabeleland South
Zimbabwean businessman and philanthropist, Strive Masiyiwa has, through his Re-Imagine Rural initiative, completed a 100KW solar power project in the Ndolwane area in Bulilima district near Plumtree town in Matabeleland
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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People
Forgivable SBA loans for Atlanta-area small bizs from minority-led Lendistry
Enterprises able to document 2019 finances encouraged to apply at www.mylendistry.com      Lendistry CEO Sands: Shorter wait times for well-documented applicants, new clarity from SBA on loan forgiveness, mean now is the time to act
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Rainey, Joseph Hayne (1832-1887)
In 1870 Republican Joseph Hayne Rainey became the first African American to be elected to the United States House of Representatives and take his seat.  Others were elected earlier but were not seated.  Rainey was born in Georgetown, South Carolina, on June 21, 1832. His parents had been slaves but
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Aug
2
1887
Mayor Lightfoot and BACP Awards $5,000 Grants to Nearly 1,000 Chicago Microbusinesses Impacted by Covid-19
Launched on April 28, the Chicago Microbusiness Recovery Grant Program was designed for businesses that may not be able to obtain funding through federal and other financing
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Kenya: Mother Admits Son Killed By Mob Over Robbery Was a Thief
One mother has surprised many by admitting that her son was killed for theft was
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Plan to enable SMEs gain more from housing project
Plan to enable SMEs gain more from housing project
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Representative Karen Bass Holds Town Hall to Discuss Heroes Act
She was joined by Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson of Los Angeles City Council, Sheila Kuehl of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, and Tunua Thrash-Ntuk, the Executive Director of Local Initiatives Support Corp, Los Angeles
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Cleaver, Eldridge (1935-1998)
Eldridge Cleaver, author and civil rights activist, was born on August 31, 1935 in Wabbaseka, Arkansas.  Cleaver, a child of six, lived in a household where his father abused his mother.  The Cleavers moved to Phoenix, Arizona and finally settled in Los Angeles, California where Cleaver spent much
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Aug
31
1935
Lowes Commits Additional $25 Million in Grants & Resources To Small Businesses In Wake of COVID Pandemic
As small businesses look to reopen in the coming weeks and months, Lowe’s announced a second $25 million commitment to support ongoing COVID-19 relief, bringing the company’s pandemic support to communities to $50
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Hayes, Charles Arthur (1918-1997)
African American Congressman, Charles Arthur Hayes, will forever be remembered for his commitment to legislate equal rights for black labor workers.  After noticing racism aimed toward black workers in his hometown of Cairo, Illinois, Hayes moved to Chicago and started unionizing activities in
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American Beach, Jacksonville, Florida (1936- )
American Beach, the only beach in Florida that welcomed black Americans and offered safe, secure overnight accommodations during Jim Crow segregation, was founded in 1935 by the Afro-American Life Insurance Company (AALIC) which was established in 1901 to provide the Jacksonville, Florida black
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Earvin "Magic" Johnson's Equitrust Funds Over $100 Million in PPP Loans for Minority and Women-Owned Businesses
Earvin “Magic” Johnson, majority owner of EquiTrust, the nation’s largest minority-owned insurance company, announced a $100 million partnership with MBE Capital Partners (MBECP), the largest certified minority-owned asset-based lender, and the National Action Network
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Source: Chicago Defender
Despite Guv's OK, Stylist Fears Reopening
She’s plenty eager to resume offering her loyal customers hair extensions and her trademark short cuts, the ones that for 25 years have caused New Haveners to remark, “Oh — Samantha cut your
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Fulton Registrations and Elections announces polling site changes for primary
Shifting poll sites required because of loss of locations due to COVID-19 pandemic
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Earvin Magic Johnson's Equitrust funds over $100 million for minority and women owned businesses
Earvin “Magic” Johnson, majority owner of EquiTrust, the nation’s largest minority-owned insurance company, announced a $100 million partnership with MBE Capital Partners, the largest certified minority-owned asset-based lender, and the National Action
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Source: Atlanta Tribune
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Nation’s smallest small businesses get left behind during COVID-19 | Afro
In late March, Congress approved the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, known as the CARES Act, setting aside $376 billion in funding for American workers and small
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Allen Temple African Methodist Episcopal Church, Cincinnati, Ohio (1824 - )
Early 19th Century African American Methodists in Cincinnati, Ohio initially worshipped at the local Methodist Episcopal churches, but were treated in a discriminatory manner. In response to this treatment Rev. James King and Rev. Phillip Brodie, after contacting leaders of the new AME Church
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2013
Al Sharpton
Al Sharpton is a religious leader and political activist. He was born on October 3, 1954, in Brooklyn, New York. His father left the family and Sharpton was raised by his mother. They had to move to the public housing projects, where his mother worked as a maid and supported the family on her
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Oct
3
1954
Fund to Raise $2M For Black Hairstylists | Afro
NEW #SAVETHESALON FUND TO RAISE $2 MILLION FOR BLACK HAIRSTYLISTS
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How Birmingham City Councilors Maintain Contact With Constituents. From a Distance.
Council President William Parker, who represents District 4, said the body has been teaming up to make sure residents stay informed and have what they
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Kenya: Sports Fund Avails Sh30 Million to Cushion Sportspeople in COVID-19 Distress
Nairobi — The Sport, Arts and Social Development Fund has availed Sh30m that will go towards cushioning vulnerable sports people whose income has been hugely affected by the cancellations of sports events occasioned by the COVID-19
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