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Attorney Zulu Ali Inducted into Prestigious Who's Who Registry | Afro
Nationwide - Attorney Zulu Ali has been inducted into Marquis Who's Who for Excellence in Law and Activism. Since 1898, Marquis Who's Who has recognized accomplished and prominent professionals in its biographical publications. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled
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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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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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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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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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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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Ebony replaces CEO Willard Jackson after a financial investigation - TheGrio
Ebony Magazine has removed its CEO Willard Jackson following an ongoing independent investigation about unspecified improper transactions. The board of... View Article The post Ebony replaces CEO Willard Jackson after a financial investigation appeared first on TheGrio.
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#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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(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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An Introduction to Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies.
(ThyBlackMan.com) It is relatively improbable that you hear about Cryptocurrency, and its twinnie Blockchain for the first time. This is due to its current rate of adoption among people and business corporations worldwide. If Crypto is experiencing a high level of passage in the world today and is
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Star-studded lineup planned for first Black Press virtual convention - DefenderNetwork.com
The coronavirus pandemic has forced the cancelation and rescheduling of many events. For the first time in the 80-year history of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) and the 193 years of the Black Press of America, the pandemic has resulted in the first virtual conference. “This
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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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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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Queer entrepreneurs explain how CBD company is owed to Black, LGBTQ people for Pride : TheGrio
Pride month is a special time to celebrate the lives and rights deserved to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, ally, and plus community. However, in a time where marginalized folks realities are put at the forefront due to police brutality and systemic oppression, it is still important to recognize
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COVID-19 triggers hackers ‘happy hour’ - Digicel reports - Stabroek News
The advent of COVID-19 appears to have set the stage for a ‘hackers holiday’ according to a report emanating from the regional telecommunications giant Digicel. The article COVID-19 triggers hackers ‘happy hour’ - Digicel reports appeared first on Stabroek News.
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(BPRW) Citizens for a Pro-Business Delaware Slams Delaware Department of Correction and Governor Carney for Politicizing Mask Donations The Black Chronicle
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US Unemployment Falls to 11%, But New Shutdowns are Underway - Black News Channel
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer/ BNC Contributor 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
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Companies Tied to California Officials Get US Virus Loans — The Sacramento Observer
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Netflix to spend $100M to help Black business - TheGrio
Netflix is not just virtue signaling its support of the Black community. Its actually putting some big dollars in play to make it happen. The New York Times reported today that Netflix, which has $5B in its cash reserves will place 2 percent of its holdings with financial institutions that loan to
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Facial recognition technology displays clear racial bias
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Senate Extends Small Business COVID-19 Relief Program - Black News Channel
By ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press/ BNC Contributor WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats drove a temporary extension of a popular subsidy program for small businesses through the GOP-controlled Senate late Tuesday, an unexpected development that came as spikes in coronavirus cases in many states are causing
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Prince George’s County Opens Small Businesses | Afro
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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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US consumer spending up 8.2%, partly erasing record plunge - Black News Channel
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A black bookstore survives the COVID pandemic - The Bay State Banner
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Bitcoin Is Financial Freedom for Black America Part 3 | The Crusader Newspaper Group
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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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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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