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Few small businesses have been able to withstand the aftermath of COVID-19 without taking a serious financial hit. In a fluctuating and unstable economy such as ours, the idea of …

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Former President Barack Obama went on Twitter to express his thoughts on the acts of voter suppression under the Trump administration amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Kanye Wests Yeezy Brand Received Millions From the Federal Paycheck Protection Program - Black Enterprise

Kanye West, who became a billionaire earlier this year, was granted a government loan between $2 million and $5 million for his Yeezy brand.

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Milwaukee Business Restart Grant Applications Due Friday; Small Businesses Eligible for Up to $15,000 to Resume Operations

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Rwanda: Study - 57% of SMEs Were Affected By COVID-19 Lockdown

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In April, Wells Fargo announced it would donate gross proceeds from the Paycheck Protection Plan to nonprofits working with small businesses. This month, the bank has ramped up its efforts by unveiling the details of an approximately $400 million initiative to help small businesses impacted by the

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Los Angeles Looks to Rebuild Swiftly after Damage from Uprising and Looting; Over 100 Businesses Affected.

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Tom Bradys Lifestyle Brand TB12 Received Between $350,000 To $1 Million In PPP Loans

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PPP Loans Allow Some to Hang On During Pandemic

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Digital lending bridges key gaps in business credit

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Beyoncé donates $1M to small Black-owned businesses - DefenderNetwork.com

BeyGOOD announced on Instagram that Beyoncé has partnered with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). She has allocated additional funds to help Black-owned small businesses. Round Two of financing opens this month. View this post on Instagram Beyoncé adds $1M to

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Leading the Charge: Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Uses Political Platform to Advocate for Testing and Necessary Resources in the Midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic

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