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Vote Chatham County: A Ballot Review & Primary Election Wrap-Up
Savannah- Chatham County and surrounding areas are invited to participate in a virtual “Ballot Review & Primary Election Wrap-up,” hosted by the Hungry Club Forum of
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Source: The Savannah Tribune
Byron Allen's 'This TV' expands distribution to ABC-owned station subchannels - TheGrio
Byron Allen, founder, chairman and CEO of Allen Media Group/Entertainment Studios announced the over-the-air 24/7 broadcast television network, This TV, which... View Article The post Byron Allen's 'This TV' expands distribution to ABC-owned station subchannels appeared first on TheGrio.
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Culture Minister: No plans to cancel Carnival 2021 | New York Carib News
Culture Minister: No plans to cancel Carnival 2021
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Continued food distribution in North Texas Urged
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City To Provide Technical Assistance To Businesses Applying For Shuttered Venue Operators Grant - The Seattle Medium
The Seattle Office of Economic Development (OED) will provide technical assistance to eligible businesses applying for the highly anticipated Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG). The long-awaited $16 billion fund will provide economic relief to live venue operators, promoters, theatrical
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Focus on Youth Issues At Hungry Club Forum | The Savannah Tribune
The Hungry Club Forum of Savannah, Inc. (HCFS) will hold a youth issues public forum entitled “What Lasting Gifts Can We Give to the Youth of Our Community?,” on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 9:30 AM at www.facebook.com/ hungryclubforumofsavannah. While youth considerations permeate discussions
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Danny Glover
Daniel Lebern Glover, or more commonly known as Danny Glover, is an American actor who has starred in over 70 Hollywood films. Born in San Francisco, California on July 22, 1946, the 68 year old actor officially started a career in acting in 1979. Glover also occasionally enjoys the role of
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New Rule Could Deny Black Developers Access to $4 Billion-Plus in State Housing Funds – Voice and Viewpoint
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Fifth Third Bank Makes Additional Investment In First Independence Bank
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Rise of the Corporatocracy.
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Facebook data on more than 500 million accounts found on hackers site : TheGrio
Details from more than 500 million Facebook users have been found available on a website for hackers. The information appears... View Article The post Facebook data on more than 500 million accounts found on hackers site appeared first on TheGrio.
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On the Agenda: Atlanta City Council Significant Legislative Items for Tuesday, Jan. 19 | Atlanta Daily World
On the Agenda: Atlanta City Council Significant Legislative Items for Tuesday, Jan. 19   The Atlanta City Council will consider legislation during Tuesday’s remote meeting requesting that three Council committees conduct a feasibility study and compile recommendations regarding the establishment of
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Tax prep tips you need now from financial pros | New Pittsburgh Courier
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St. James Municipal Corporation seeks funding from TEF to sanitise parish
The St. James Municipal Corporation says it is seeking funding from the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), to cleanse and sanitise public spaces in Montego Bay and rural townships, as part of measures to curtail the spread of the
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Portland captains need help to replace rafts
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Northern Indiana Links chapter to host 10th Annual Derby fundraiser | The Crusader Newspaper Group
The Northern Indiana (IN) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated will host its 10th Annual Kentucky Derby Fundraiser virtually on May 1, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. DJ Vince Adams will host the event; entertainment will be provided by comedian Damon Williams. One of the region’s most highly
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EARVIN “MAGIC” JOHNSON’S EQUITRUST FUNDS OVER $100 MILLION IN PPP LOANS FOR MINORITY AND WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES | Afro
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Converting Opportunity to Wealth in Our Community at the Hungry Club Forum | The Savannah Tribune
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Fifth Third Foundation Announces Recipients of $1.2 Million in Grants for Black, Woman-Owned Businesses
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OP-ED: The American Rescue Plan — Changing the Course of the Pandemic for All Americans | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The American Rescue Plan also addresses inequities in access to pandemic resources by making significant investments into small, Black businesses by providing $50 billion for new and existing small business relief programs. This legislation bolsters the Paycheck Protection Program
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Walker, Darren (1959– )
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