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OP-ED: 8 minutes and 46 seconds | BlackPressUSA

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The catalyst for the latest demonstrations was the senseless and tragic death of George Floyd on May 25 at the hands of four police officers in Minneapolis, Minn. Floyd’s death, those horrific eight minutes and 46 seconds as this American was begging for his life on an American

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Super-sized racism: former McDonalds execs strike back in explosive race | Atlanta Daily World

By Trevor Coleman and Trevor W. Coleman II 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

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Bill Strips Away Dental Care Options

(OPINION) Small businesses in California have taken a major hit over the last few months. Most have been forced to temporarily shut their doors amid mandatory stay-at-home-orders, which has led to sweeping layoffs and uncertainty for the future. The pandemic has impacted the business community so

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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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Kanye West congratulates wife Kim Kardashian for becoming a billionaire - TheGrio

Just weeks after Kylie Jenner was slammed by Forbes for allegedly faking her financial status, Kanye West has taken to social media to congratulate who he says is the new billionaire in the family: his wife. READ MORE: Meet the Black prison reform warriors behind new Third Strike project and who

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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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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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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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Comerica Bank and National Business League Announce $1 Million Commitment to Support Black-Owned Small Businesses - Houston Forward Times

ABOVE: Irvin Ashford, Jr. Comerica Bank recently announced its $1 million commitment over four years The post Comerica Bank and National Business League Announce $1 Million Commitment to Support Black-Owned Small Businesses appeared first on Houston Forward Times.

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HBCU graduate buying property in Houstons Fifth Ward to curb gentrification - DefenderNetwork.com

Gentrification has changed the social and economic demographics of major cities around the United States, causing many low-income native residents to be forced out of their homes. African Americans are often the ones who feel the worst effects of gentrification as higher-income earners drive up

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Snoop Dogg Launches New Snoop Cali Red With 19 Crimes Winery

Hip-hip icon Snoop Dogg is entering the wine business with Australian winery, 19 Crimes, for a special red blend bottle, Snoop Cali Red.

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Bitcoin Is Financial Freedom for Black America Part 3 | The Crusader Newspaper Group

5 Ways to Take Our Power Back By Harry C. Alford III If we choose to participate, the freedom of bitcoin can create a perfect storm of innovation for the Black community. Black purchasing power and representation in the labor market will continue to rise, yet this market is still technologically

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(BPRW) Walmart Celebrates Veterans Welcome Home Commitment; Achieves Goal of 250,000 Veteran Associates Hired The Black Chronicle

(Black PR Wire) BENTONVILLE, Ark.(BUSINESS WIRE) When Jessica Huntsman returned to civilian life after almost a decade of service in the U.S. Army, she found it more challenging finding a

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Pandemic Causing Rise in Unemployment Fraud | The Crusader Newspaper Group

At the time this article was written, more than 120,000 Americans had perished from the deadly virus COVID-19. The death toll continues to rise right alongside the unemployment rate. As if this tragic state of affairs is not enough for our nation to face, countless individuals are now falling

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W. Kamau Bell, Pastor McBride provide PPE to Black communities

The system of racism and white supremacy continues to bear a heavy burden on African American communities throughout the U.S. This is manifested through a lack of employment, high incarceration rates as well as access to health care services. George Floyd’s death by Minneapolis police has brought

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Simon & Schuster names Dana Canedy as first Black publisher - TheGrio

Simon Schuster announced on Monday that Dana Canedy is their new senior vice president and publisher of its namesake... View Article The post Simon Schuster names Dana Canedy as first Black publisher appeared first on TheGrio.

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Without help, Black-owned businesses might not survive the pandemic | Atlanta Daily World

by Eugene Cornelius Jr. (TriceEdneyWire.com)—Black communities in the United States not only represent a disproportionate share of casualties from coronavirus, but they have also been deeply affected by the economic impact of the disease. Longstanding racial discrimination in economic and housing

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Legal Advertising – Bids and Proposals 7-08-20 | New Pittsburgh Courier

LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT Port Authority of Allegheny County REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 20-04 Port Authority of Allegheny County (Authority) is requesting proposals for the performance of the following service (“Contract Services”): GENERAL MARKETING SERVICES The work under the proposed Agreements consists

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Hampton Inn employee fired after calling police on Black family at pool - TheGrio

A white Hampton Inn employee has been fired a viral Facebook Live video showed her calling the police on a Black family just for using the hotels swimming pool in Williamston, North Carolina. In a nearly 10-minute clip, a white hotel employee and two Williamston police officers are shown

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Amazon Acquires Self-Driving Startup Zoox Led By Black Female CEO for $1. 2 Billion

Amazon purchased Zoox, a developer of autonomous vehicles, for $1.2 billion. Zoox CEO Aicha Evans will remain in her current position.

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Wall Street opens mixed on infection increase, economic data - Black News Channel

Wall Street is mixed at the open as investors weigh a rise in coronavirus cases in the United States against upbeat economic data in Europe. Labor Department data showed wholesale prices fell in June for the fourth time in five months, as the U.S.'s deep recession holds down prices. European shares

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Ziggy Marley Will Receive the Black Press 2020 Global Icon Award and Make a Virtual Appearance at the 2020 NNPA Convention | BlackPressUSA

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Ziggy Marley, the oldest son of the Reggae Icon Bob Marley, recently appeared on a livestream interview with the Black Press that was reached more than 1.7 million people around the world. The socially conscious singer is being honored for his outstanding achievements in the

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A New Apple Patent Lets You Take Selfie with Your Distant Partner.

Time has come when people will likely ditch prescription lenses and will rely on highly advanced technology. A new Apple patent clearly hints at such a possibility. The US Patent and Trademark Office has granted a patent for an HMD device that is capable of adjusting its lenses as per the

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Ten Things To Think About Before Buying A New Mobile Phone.

(ThyBlackMan.com) Before you choose a smartphone, you need to get your priorities straight. A smartphone is like a mini-computer that you carry around handily in your pocket. It enables you to perform various tasks with ease. But, what do you actually use your smartphone for each day? If you are

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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) 2020 HBCU Competitiveness Scholars Announced | Press releases

(BPRW) 2020 HBCU Competitiveness Scholars Announced (Black PR Wire) Washington, D.C. – The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (Initiative) announced today the names of 44 students

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RTG redeems issued debentures

LISTED hotelier, Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) says it will soon redeem in full the debentures issued during its capital raise exercise two years ago. BY FIDELITY MHLANGA In January 2018, RTG raised $22,5 million by way of a rights issue linked to debentures. The capital raise comprised $5,81 million

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Cincinnati VC Fund Wants To Invest $50M On Midwest BIPOC Businesses

Lightship Capital is a Cincinnati-based venture capital fund with a mission to help underrepresented BIPOC business owners in the Midwest by creating a $50 million fund for investments.

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Ben Crump Heralded as Black America's Attorney General | BlackPressUSA

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Most recently, Crump has represented three of the most high-profile cases in America today in his representation of the families of Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, who was shot while jogging in Brunswick, Georgia, and Breonna Taylor, gunned down in her bed by Louisville police in

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