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Dallas Weekly News: Ep. 61- Texas leaders warn of Hospital Capacity and ask for lockdown | Dallas Weekly
Today in Dallas Weekly News, Texas reported 8,258 new COVID-19 cases, Colin Kaepernick and Disney announce their partnership deal and the Dallas city hospital report.
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Stores Focus On Cleaning To Get Shoppers Back To Spending | Afro
By ANNE DINNOCENZIO, AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Forget about making shopping fun. As clothing retailers and others try to stay viable during the coronavirus pandemic, theyre hoping steps like cleaning during store hours, offering hand sanitizer and other safety measures will bring in
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Black Professionals Struggle Getting Back To Work | Afro
By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com While President Donald Trump continues to boast that he’s done more for Black Americans than any Commander In Chief in history, the month of Mays unemployment figures make a strong case otherwise.  According to Stateline, a nonprofit news service
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Halle Berry Apologizes For Considering Role As A Transgender Man In A Upcoming Film
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Integration, Marketing Reach and Longevity Fundamental to New Collaboration Between The Dallas Weekly and Mark Cuban Companies | Dallas Weekly
The $100,000 advertising campaign will use both old and new media to target DFW millennials The Dallas Weekly is a weekly newspaper that has been serving the African American community in Dallas and the surrounding region since 1954. Today, the paper announced the start of an advertising campaign
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Breonna Taylor’s Family Says She Was Still Alive After Being Shot, But Police Didn’t Offer Aid
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Givly App founder talks HBCU giving challenge, philanthropy : TheGrio
The Givly App is more than just a tech company. In 2018, the Givly App was launched by Tiffany Williams.... View Article The post Givly App founder talks HBCU giving challenge, philanthropy in Black community appeared first on TheGrio.
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HED: Amid a pandemic, Restorative Farms plants seedlings for South Dallas growth | Dallas Weekly
South Dallas resident Kaneesha Redding built her own garden box in her backyard. She went to Lowe’s, picked out the wood and nailed it together. It was her grandparents 20-acre farm in Louisiana that fostered her desire to garden.    “Growing up, I was used to eating corn and tomatoes from the
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Christian Cooper refuses to cooperate in case against Amy Cooper
The Black bird-watcher who posted a video that went viral of a white woman calling 911 on him after he... View Article The post Christian Cooper refuses to cooperate in case against Amy Cooper appeared first on TheGrio.
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Transcript reveals George Floyd told cops he couldnt breathe more than 20 times - TheGrio
George Floyd repeatedly told officers that he couldn’t breathe more than 20 times and that he feared for his life... View Article The post Transcript reveals George Floyd told cops he couldnt breathe more than 20 times appeared first on TheGrio.
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Bay Area couple charged with hate crime for painting over BLM mural : TheGrio
The Bay Area white couple who were captured on camera painting over a Black Lives Matter street mural have been... View Article The post Bay Area couple charged with hate crime for painting over BLM mural appeared first on TheGrio.
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Freddie Gibbs Cooks DJ Akademiks To A Crisp On ‘Desus & Mero’ [Video]
When journalists go low, Freddie Gibbs goes lower. He had time for Hip-Hops most hated media personality. As spotted on HipHopDX the Gary, Indiana MC made a recent appearance on the Desus Mero show. As usual The Bodega Boys were combing through the biggest stories in popular culture. Things got
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Americans Face Testing Delays as Virus Surges - Black News Channel
By CHRISTOPHER WEBER and SOPHIA TULP Associated Press/ BNC Contributor LOS ANGELES (AP) — For two weeks, Rachael Jones has stayed home, going without a paycheck while waiting and waiting for the results of a COVID-19 test from a pharmacy near Philadelphia. Im just so disappointed. I just dont know
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Ralph Lauren Releases Limited-Edition COVID-19 Benefit Polo Shirt, Designed By Black Woman
One of the worlds most beloved fashion houses is stepping up once again to give back to the people. Polo Ralph Laurens iconic cotton top has received a very thoughtful update. Since its launch in 1972, the Polo shirt has become the signature wearable for RL. The brand wanted to extend an
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Cub Foods opens ‘community stores’ to fill Mpls. food desert after...
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Indiana Governor Defends Officer Response to Assault Report - Black News Channel
By CASEY SMITH Associated Press/Report for America/ BNC Contributor INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb defended the states Department of Natural Resources on Wednesday amid criticism that the agencys conservation officers did not adequately respond to the reported assault of a Black man
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White Woman Who Attacked Police Officers with Firebomb Blamed Black Man for Giving Her the Materials Until Her White Accomplice Confessed
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Samsung’s Next Galaxy Unpacked Event Is Going Down August 5th
Mark your calendars, August 5th, 10 a.m. ET, we will see what the newest devices coming to the Galaxy ecosystem. Like every other event now, the entire event will be live-streamed. Rumor has it, Samsung will be unveiling the new Galaxy Note 20.
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Harvard, MIT sue to block ICE rule on international students
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Lee Daniels bringing Black 'The Wonder Years' reboot to ABC : TheGrio
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Henry Jansen: Western Cape Mayor dies from COVID-19
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Jamie Foxx responds to Kanyes POTUS bid: Aint got time for the bulls--t
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