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Jessi Dean, the Chicago hair stylist making moves in film | New Pittsburgh Courier
by Danielle Sanders, Interim Managing Editor, Chicago Defender Chicago native Jessi Dean believes that the “proof is in the hair” and offers a full range of hair care solutions, including custom wigs, hairpieces, and extensions through the Jessi Dean Human Hair Extension brand. Twenty years of
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Government deficit eases in second quarter - The Times Group Malawi
Central government budgetary operations deficit improved during the second quarter of 2021, registering a decrease of 1.1 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) compared to 2.6 percent of GDP in the preceding quarter and 1.6 percent of GDP registered during the same period last year. This is
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NGC says demand rising, users say no real savings: Has CNG drive run out of gas? - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

Compressed natural gas (CNG) has been dubbed by many in the energy sector as “the transition fuel” for Trinidad and Tobago, because of its accessibility and its low carbon emissions.

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Descendants of Tuskegee Study Encourage Black Folks to Get COVID Vaccine in 5 Min Documentary (Watch)
Descendants of the Tuskegee Study, a 40-year experiment where hundreds of Black men living with syphilis were denied treatment, are speaking out and encouraging people to get vaccinated in a new documentary.
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Malawi Stock Exchange bullish in August - The Times Group Malawi

The Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) posted a positive outturn in August, with the Malawi All Share Index (Masi) growing from 36496.03 points in July to 38945.62 points. In its August Monthly Market Performance Report, MSE says traded shares volume went up to 65,834,055 from 21,990,398 in July and

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Comerica Bank earns 2021 Leaders in Financial Education Award Winner - DefenderNetwork.com
Comerica Bankwas selected as one of four Leaders in Financial Education Award (LiFE) winners by the Texas Bankers Foundation. The bank was recently honored at the Texas Bankers Association’s 136thAnnual Convention in Austin during a special awards luncheon on August 26. “At
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Black people call out experiences of discrimination because of their unique names | New Pittsburgh Courier
by Sherri Kolade LaNeisha Gunn E’yandra Otis “The story beneath your name can’t be contained beneath the tide, so sisters, let them rise and take their rightful places on your applications and business cards, desk placards, and uniforms until one day (our) names become the norm. But for right
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‘Gut-Wrenching’: Weak Jobs Report Disappoints
It was a sobering jobs report Friday, with hiring sharply down, leaving many economists and other observers surprised at the sudden falloff in new employment. The post 'Gut-Wrenching': Weak Jobs Report Disappoints appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Create a home office that works | New Pittsburgh Courier
Photo courtesy of Getty Images (Man in home office) (Family Features) Although a growing number of businesses are reopening their in-person office spaces, many are maintaining remote workforces or implementing hybrid schedules. While the shift signals steps toward more traditional, familiar work
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Challenges Abound in Repairing America’s Foster Care System
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Part of the reason the system is broken is that the very people it is intended to help and serve are not being served,” said Dr. Tammy Lewis Wilborn of Wilborn Clinical Services LLC. “Their emotional and psychological needs are not being addressed. Some young people have spent
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Check Out The Style And Decor Of Jay-Z's Sleek Roc Nation Office In L.A.
Hov’s Roc Nation headquarters in Los Angeles focuses on neutral tones, while keeping things minimalist with technology being at the forefront.
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Gov. Newsom Praises Economy, Second Stimulus Payments as Rivals Step Up Attacks | Post News Group
Californians are scheduled to start receiving their second stimulus payment on Sept. 1, two weeks before California's gubernatorial recall election.  The post Gov. Newsom Praises Economy, Second Stimulus Payments as Rivals Step Up Attacks first appeared on Post News Group.
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Drake, other celebrities back financial firm’s efforts to offset their carbon footprints | New Pittsburgh Courier
Grammy-winning rapper Drake is the latest among a group of celebrities — including actors Robert Downey Jr., Leonardo DiCaprio and Orlando Bloom — teaming up with California-based Aspiration to find ways to reduce the large carbon footprint that comes with being an international superstar. The
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Al Harrington Talks Empowering Black Ownership in Cannabis Through Free Music Festival
As the cannabis industry continues to grow in value, many in Black and brown communities can't help but notice the irony of it all.
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TO BE EQUAL: Spend Nine Minutes And 29 Seconds To Make A Difference - Texas Metro News
By Marc Morial If we can lift black lives from the margins of society, we can lift all lives.” – USC Law Professor Jody David Armour. I had the honor of delivering the commencement address at Tennessee State University. Like many historically Black colleges and universities, TSU was born in the
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Texas Lawmakers Send Gov. Greg Abbott a Bill that Funds Virtual Learning, but Could Leave out Many Students of Color | Dallas Weekly
The Texas Senate gave final approval to Senate Bill 15 in a 29-2 vote Tuesday afternoon. Controversially, the bill will leave out many students, especially many students of color, without a virtual option.
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Ask Damon: Is it ok for woman to give man money? Which is King - Cash or Credit? Is he wrong for wanting to go dutch on a date? | New Pittsburgh Courier
by Damon Carr, For New Pittsburgh Courier Is it ok for a woman to give a man money? ~ Facebook Question Damon says: Interesting question. Is it ok for a female to give a man money? Well, it depends. Husband and Wife are excluded. How hubby and wifey decide to divvy out money is their … Continued
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COVID, masks, ‘The Miracle,’ and bogus diplomas
‘The Pinellas School District continues to enact public policy that adversely impacts scholars of all ethnicities with deleterious consequences for Black and Brown attendees,’ said Goliath Davis, III, Ph.D. BY GOLIATH J. DAVIS, III, PH.D., Contributor ST. PETERSBURG - COVID-19, and especially the
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Malawi GDP to get 30% lift through industrialization in next five years
There are prospects that the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) could get a boost of up to 30 percent, from the present nine present nine percent, through industrialization – especially mining – by the end of the next five years. According to Peter Simbani, principal secretary for the Ministry
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PRESS ROOM: American Fintech Council Announces New Key Hires | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The American Fintech Council is excited and grateful that each of these women are joining our effort to help build a financial services industry that is more inclusive and diverse,” said Garry Reeder, AFC CEO. “Their leadership will benefit the fintech industry and the consumers
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TIMOTHY PARKER BRINGS ART OF CRAFT TO CHULA VISTA BREWERY - Voice and Viewpoint
By Barbara Smith, Contributing Writer “Never settle for someone telling you what you can’t do.” For Timothy Parker, entrepreneur and master craft brewer, this credo has been his recipe for success. As the only black-owned craft brewery in San Diego County, his Chula Vista Brewery has become a mecca
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Local beekeeper supplies raw honey to Baltimore community | Afro
By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writer Report for America Corps Member msayles@afro.com Everyone has a bee story. Most of the accounts involve buzzing and unpleasant stings, and they culminate in an enduring fear of bees. Baltimore native Nikkia Rowe’s bee story tells a different tale. She’s been
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TNM Profits up by 19% - The Times Group Malawi
By Frank Phiri Customer base grows to 4.5 million Investment in network operations doubled Net profit for Malawi’s pioneer mobile network services provider TNM plc grew by 19% in the first half of 2021, after two consecutive years of negative growth in profits during the same period. The company
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New Book Equips Black Men to be Family Builders and Financially Independent news -The Black Chronicle
Nationwide - Alan D. Benson, author and entrepreneur, is excited about the release of his book, Stand Up! A Message to the Black Man! This book offers a message of… The post New Book Equips Black Men to be Family Builders and Financially Independent appeared first on The Black Chronicle.
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Humanitarian Organization in Vallejo Supports Developing Countries with Access to Water and Education | Post News Group
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Zim blue chips shine in Africa - The Zimbabwe Independent
A list of 250 biggest companies released by the London-based pan-African magazine, African Business, ranked financial services giant CBZ Holdings Limited, technology outfit Cassava SmarTech, conglomerate Innscor Africa Limited, Hippo Valley Estates and Delta Corporation among the best performing
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IAMovement: Vetiver grass, the eco-friendly solution to flooding - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

In 2018, TT recorded one of the worst instances of flooding in recent history. Entire communities were submerged and countless families displaced.

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Flow supports employees, customers with back to school programme - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

Some 34 members of staff of Flow, whose children wrote the July 1 Secondary Entrance Assessment (SEA) exam, recently received vouchers, valued at $500 towards the purchase of school supplies.

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Real Times Media expands RTM 360 with seasoned content creators | New Pittsburgh Courier
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As Schools Reopen, Gov. Newsom Invests $123.9 Billion to Address Financial and Safety Concerns - Los Angeles Sentinel
On Aug. 3 in Perris, California – a Riverside County city located about 70 miles east of Los Angeles -- Lincoln Cooper and Fortunate Hove Cooper handed out free backpacks full of school supplies and hand sanitizers to struggling families during a triple-digit heat wave.  They were joined by
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