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NNPA NEWSWIRE — “There is never a good time to enable predatory loans carrying 400% interest rates,” noted Mike Calhoun, President of the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL), “but this is the worst possible time. The pain caused by the CFPB gutting the payday rule will be felt most by those who
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A-Rod, Bidding for Mets, wants Players to Accept Cap System - Black News Channel
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer/ BNC Contributor  NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Rodriguez, among four groups of bidders for a possible purchase of the New York Mets, called for baseball players accept the type of revenue-sharing system that is tied to a salary cap and sparked quick opposition from the
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Texas' June unemployment rate falls to 8.6%, but experts warn unemployment could worsen next month | Dallas Weekly
Texas’ June unemployment rate fell to 8.6% — a drop from the 13% May jobless rate, according to a Friday morning U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. While it's an improvement from April's record-high 13.5% unemployment rate, June's figure shows the devastating financial toll on Texans as the
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Who Was Danroy ‘DJ’ Henry, and Why Jay-Z, Rihanna and Others Are Speaking Out 10 Years After He Was Killed By Police
Nearly a decade after he was shot and killed by a white police officer, a group of A-list celebrities are calling on the Department of Justice to
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South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Friday 17 July
The funeral of Zindzi Mandela takes place, and Angie Motshekga must decide the fate of SA's schools. The latest news in South Africa here.
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Rabbi: Cannon 'genuinely concerned' after apology, meeting - Black News Channel
By LUIS ANDRES HENAO Associated Press/ BNC Contributor A prominent rabbi who met with Nick Cannon says the television host and producer is 'genuinely concerned about the hurt' he caused by making anti-Semitic remarks, and they intend to work together to reject hate. Cannon apologized to the Jewish
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Michelle Obama to launch podcast about relationships and health - The New York Beacon
It’s the announcement Michelle Obama fans have all been desperately waiting for. Oh, sorry, not that one – Joe Biden seems to have that pretty much sewn up. But the former first lady is starting a podcast. The Michelle Obama Podcast is set to focus on relationship and health
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What Black Men Must Do Now. - ThyBlackMan
(ThyBlackMan.com) Won’t somebody tell me, answer if you can! Want somebody tell me, what is the soul of a man. I’m going to ask the question, answer if you can. If anybody here can tell me, what is the soul of a man? ~Blind Willie Johnson Perhaps the title of this essay should more aptly […]
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Family Attorney: West Palm Beach Police Abuse and Deny Aid to Beautiful Ballerina Suffering Overdose | Afro
Jade Kothe, 20, a beautiful ballerina who aspired to one day own a dance studio, died at her West Palm Beach, Florida residence, June 28, at approximately 1:30 am.  On March 17, Kothe was sent by her parents to Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach for treatment of anxiety and
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NetOne acting board chair faces police grilling
POLICE yesterday said they were keen on questioning NetOne Cellular (Pvt) Limited acting board chair, Susan Mutangadura over perjury allegations involving a member of the telecom’s board of directors. BY TATIRA ZWINOIRA In February, embattled NetOne chief executive Lazarus Muchenje was suspended on
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Half of San Quentin prisoners infected with COVID-19 - TheGrio
California San Quentin prison has made news for their response to COVID-19 as now half of the population has confirmed... View Article The post Half of San Quentin prisoners infected with COVID-19 appeared first on TheGrio.
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Tennessee Woman Accused of Murdering 5-Year-Old Daughter Changed Her Story Several Times, Blamed the Girl’s Father and Toddler Brother, Police Say
A Tennessee woman is facing murder charges for the September 2019 shooting death of her 5-year-old daughter. Robin Howington was indicted on a first-degree murder […]
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Your Morning Cup Of Joe Works For Your Workout | Afro
By Black Health Matters When you need to hydrate for your workout, forget about sports drinks or a plain bottle of water. According to new research, your morning coffee could be your best bet to get the most out of your physical activity. We’ve heard about coffee’s health benefits, like fighting
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Sen. Schumer Wants To Use $350 Billion To Help Black Americans
Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said he wants to shift $350 billion to help Black Americans during the coronavirus pandemic and beyond.
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U.S. Census Bureau to host 2020 Census caravan in Houston's Fifth Ward - DefenderNetwork.com
On Saturday, July 18, the U.S. Census Bureau, in partnership with Houston’s Fifth Ward and Mayor Sylvester Turner, is hosting the first 2020 Census Caravan in the Fifth Ward neighborhood. The caravan is the first of a series that is expected to inform the community about the importance of
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2 men charged in assault on Black man at Indiana lake - Black News Channel
By CASEY SMITH Associated Press/Report for America/ BNC Contributor  INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Two men were charged Friday in an assault on a Black man during which someone threatened to 'get a noose' after claiming that he and his friends were trespassing when they gathered at a southern Indiana lake
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AFRO Exclusive: Greenbelt Mayor Pushing For Police Reforms | Afro
By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com Greenbelt Mayor Colin Byrd has never backed away from a challenge and looks to bring changes to the city’s police force the way he helped lead to major shifts on the campus of University of Maryland College Park. Byrd, the millennial mayor who led
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Racist President Trump Defends Confederate Flag & Cops Killing White Folks Like A Doof
In a recent interview, the former business mogul not only defended the Confederate flag but also brushed aside the deaths of Black Americans at the hands of police to center white people.
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Spokesperson Responds To Reports Of Tamar Braxton's Alleged Suicide Attempt: 'Please Pray For Her'
A spokesperson for Braxton did not confirm the hospitalization or alleged suicide attempt but did say that more information would be forthcoming. “Tamar has had a very tough and emotional day -- more information will be coming in the next few days," the representative sad. "Please pray for her.”
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1st Black Food, Wine and Travel Magazine Strengthens it's Focus | Afro
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Black Lives Matter protester statue replacing effigy of UK slave trader removed - Face2Face Africa
A figure of a Black Lives Matter protester installed to replace the statue of slave trader Edward Colston in Bristol has been removed. The statue of Jen Reid, photographed standing on the plinth with her fist raised after the bronze figure of the 17th-century slave trader was pulled down by
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