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Biden-Harris Administration commits to ensure government spending with Black and minority-owned media businesses | New Pittsburgh Courier

by Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent President-Elect Joe Biden’s administration plans to support legislation offered by District of Columbia Democratic Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton that would ensure federal agencies advertise with minority-owned businesses, including the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA). “From the racial equity plan – at the direction of the President-Elect, … Continued

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The Black crisis in the midst of the coronavirus crisis | Dallas Weekly
Dr. Maulana Karenga, chair of the Department of Africana Studies at CSU Long Beach, wants the Black community to make sure that physical distancing during the pandemic does not interfere with relationships or establishing
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Around the State - Dallas Examiner
Special to The Dallas Examiner The DEC Network to distribute $1.1 million through Dallas Small Business Relief Fund   The DEC Network, formerly the Dallas Entrepreneur Center, in collaboration with the Communities Foundation of [...] The post Around the State appeared first on Dallas Examiner.
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Worlds First Industry Club for Youth Launches in Detroit! | The Michigan Chronicle
This September, the Boys Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan (BGCSM) will open its first Industry Club, offering an unparalleled immersive summer and after-school experience for young people interested in pursuing a career in retail or fashion merchandising. The Industry Club will be co-located
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Drafting of final BBI report almost complete: Raila
Speaking after meeting women leaders at his Capitol Hill office in Nairobi, Mr Odinga revealed that the drafting of the final Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) is at an advanced stage signifying the near return of the political
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Source: Daily Nation - Breaking News, Kenya, Africa, Politics, Business, Sports | HOME
PRESS ROOM: Wells Fargo Launches 'Many hearts. One community.' Holiday Campaign - Black News Channel
By BlackPressUSA The perseverance of communities continues to be a shining light during these trying times, and Wells Fargo is celebrating the optimism and determination of our community anchors. From local food banks stepping up to meet the steep increase of people seeking assistance, to small
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Source: Black News Channel - Black News Channel
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Sheriff's Deputies Shoot And Kill Half Brother Of Man Found Hanging In California
Sheriff's Deputies Shoot And Kill Half Brother Of Man Found Hanging In California
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Video Dylan Roof Got More Due Process: #Conyers Supporters Hold Rally in Detroit
A rally was held in Detroit today in support of Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) in the wake of calls for his resignation after sexual harassment allegations.  Video below:
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Bewilderment in Black Community Over Ice Cube’s Overture to Pres. Trump
Sean Broadus and his brother Evan Broadus live near the Gilbert Lindsay Community Center in South Central, Los Angeles, less than 20 minutes from where their idol, Ice Cube, grew up. Both are having a hard time processing the hip-hop icon’s revelation that he’s working with Pres. Donald
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TEXAS RAMPS UP COVID-19 TESTING
Governor Abbott, CVS Health Announce 44 New COVID-19 Drive-Thru Test Sites In Texas
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Source: East Texas Review | The Community Paper Everyone Should Read
Regina Benjamin, MD
Regina Benjamin, MD is the Former United States Surgeon General and a practicing family physician. In July 2009, Benjamin was appointed as the 18th United States Surgeon General and served a four – year term. During that period, Benjamin served as the Chair of the National Prevention, Health
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How Pittsburgh’s Black business owners are coping amid the pandemic
Talking to Black business owners in Pittsburgh in the wake of the COVID-19 quarantine, you hear a lot of the same things: They’ve applied for loans and have heard nothing
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To Improve Equity, Improve Government Capacity - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
… massive inequities in American life. Black Americans face disproportionate risks to their … for Disease Control and Prevention, African Americans have 2.6 times the …
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NNPA Publishers Respond to Joe Biden's Commitment and Plan for Black America | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “There is a legacy of racism and inequality that lives still in our institutions, our laws, and in too many people’s hearts that makes it harder for Black people to succeed,” Biden wrote in the 1,047-word column published Oct. 19, 2020 on the NNPA Newswire Service. “These are facts
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Source: Black News, Politics, Commentary & Culture | BlackPressUSA
Manchester business community has high expectations of new Gov't
MANDEVILLE, Manchester - Members of the business community in this south-central parish have high expectations of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Government following last Thursday's massive 33-seat majority win over the Opposition People's National Party (PNP).Although experiencing huge losses due
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Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com
House leaders demand details on PPP – Florida Courier
As the remaining days dwindle for small businesses to apply for loans through the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), both banks and federal officials are being challenged by several House leaders to explain how the $670 billion program intended to aid the nation’s small businesses has
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Source: Florida Courier
NNPA Publishers Respond to Biden’s Commitment and Plan for Black America
The commitment by Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden to help increase opportunities and recognize the plight of African Americans as outlined in an exclusive editorial with Black Press USA resonated quite loudly with African American publishers and national board members from the National
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Source: The Washington Informer
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Gov. Tony Evers Announces Grant Program for Small Businesses
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz It is no secret that the economy has taken a hit due to the pandemic. States across the nation are reopening and with them are the small businesses trying to stay afloat. Earlier this week, Gov. Tony Evers announced a grant program as part of the Wisconsin Economic Development
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Source: The Madison Times Weekly Newspaper
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Black businesses get fewer loan opportunities, study shows - TheGrio
There has been an 84% national decline in lending money to Black-owned businesses since 2007 under the Small Business Administration’s... View Article The post Black businesses get fewer loan opportunities, study shows appeared first on TheGrio.
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NNPA Publishers Respond to Joe Biden’s Commitment and Plan for Black America
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “There is a legacy of racism and inequality that lives still in our institutions, our laws, and in too many people’s hearts that makes it harder for Black people to succeed,” Biden wrote in the 1,047-word column published Oct. 19, 2020 on the NNPA Newswire Service. “These are facts
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Source: Black News, Politics, Commentary & Culture | BlackPressUSA
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Paula A. Price
Paula A. Price was Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of Ahold USA in Quincy, MA. In that role, Price was responsible for Finance, Accounting and Shared Services, Strategy and Planning, Real Estate Development and Construction, and Information Technology. Price transformed the
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Kevin M. Warren
In this role, Kevin leads worldwide channel strategy, salesforce effectiveness and global client engagement for Xerox’s diverse portfolio of hardware, software and services. His mandate includes improving Xerox revenue performance by developing, launching and marketing world class solutions to
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Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce sets up relief program to help businesses of color
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) – The Oakland Chamber of Commerce has set up what they call a resiliency relief program to help its members who have been hurt by the coronavirus
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Source: San Francisco Bay Area News & Weather | KRON4
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Chihuahua Charlie's Cantina Serves Up U-Haul Equipment | Dallas Weekly
ARLINGTON, Texas (Dec. 3, 2020) — U-Haul Company of Texas is pleased to announce that Chihuahua Charlie’s Cantina signed on as a U-Haul® neighborhood dealer to serve the Arlington community. Chihuahua Charlie’s Cantina at 5835 I-20 W. will offer essential services like U-Haul trucks and moving
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Source: Dallas Weekly
Boon for black beauty businesses following Clicks hair advert outrage | News24
The fallout from the offensive Clicks hair advertisement will result in a boon for black hair professionals and their small businesses could soon have vital access to services to help them thrive, according to the government.
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Source: https://www.news24.com
New poll reveals COVID-19’s impacts on African American communities
On Tuesday, May 19, the African American Research Collaborative in partnership with the NAACP and the Equity Research and Innovation Center at Yale School of Medicine presented new polling detailing the impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic on African American
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Source: Atlanta Tribune
Newswire: Implicit bias a driver of COVID-19 among African-Americans
By Khalil Abdullah
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Source: Greene County Democrat | Serving Greene County Like No Other Newspaper
NFL Continues Strong Social Justice Initiative with $250 Million Commitment
The National Football League’s social justice initiative has continued to inspire change in underserved communities, including a $250 million commitment to bring awareness, dialogue, and a renewed direction to the conversation of racial and social
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Source: The Charleston Chronicle
COVID-Safe Care
The COVID-19 pandemic has made it crystal clear just how much communities rely on their local hospitals and also how much we rely on
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Source: East Texas Review | The Community Paper Everyone Should Read
GOP Gets Court Backing in Suppressing the Vote in Battleground States
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Democrats and Republicans are engaged in a furious struggle over voting rights. In almost every instance, Democrats are trying to make it easier for Americans to cast ballots, and Republicans are trying to make it harder,” The New York Times reported on Wednesday, October
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Source: Black News, Politics, Commentary & Culture | BlackPressUSA
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SBA Loan Program Changes, But Not Soon Enough For Milwaukee-Based African American Group - African American News Today - EIN News
president and CEO of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin out soon.     Kendrix says the African American Chamber also turned to the
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Source: WUWM 89.7 FM Milwaukee Public Radio
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