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Small business aid went beyond hard-hit companies, data show - Black News Channel
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER and JOYCE M. ROSENBERG AP Business Writers WASHINGTON (AP) — The government on Monday identified roughly 650,000 mostly small businesses and nonprofits that received taxpayer money from a program that likely helped prevent the job market meltdown from growing worse but that
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NNPA President Dr. Ben Chavis to Moderate Forum on Equality | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “I’m honored to have legendary civil rights leader and NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin Chavis Jr. moderating the ninth ‘The Bridge Forum,’” stated Alan “AP” Powell, the event’s organizer, and U.S. Desert Storm Veteran.
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(BPRW) Citizens for a Pro-Business Delaware Slams Delaware Department of Correction and Governor Carney for Politicizing Mask Donations The Black Chronicle
(Black PR Wire) WILMINGTON, Del.(BUSINESS WIRE) Following news that in-person visitations have resumed at Delaware prisons, largely thanks to a donation of 5,000 masks given by the REFORM Alliance, Citizens
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(BPRW) Citizens for a Pro-Business Delaware Slams Delaware Department of Correction and Governor Carney for Politicizing Mask Donations | Press releases The Black Chronicle
(BPRW) Citizens for a Pro-Business Delaware Slams Delaware Department of Correction and Governor Carney for Politicizing Mask Donations The DOC rejected 4,600 masks from Citizens for a Pro-Business Delaware in
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PayPal to Commit $530 Million to Support Black-Owned Businesses | Chicago Defender
In the month following the brutal murder of Minneapolis resident George Floyd, several major companies have shown their support for the Black community through statements, the inclusion of more Black people in executive roles, as well as donations and investments. One of the largest came from the
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Walmart Stops Sale Of All Lives Matter Merchandise Amid Backlash
Walmart will stop the sale of "All Lives Matter" merchandise from its online store and Canadian online storefront and will remove all items sold through third-party sellers.
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Senate Passes Extension of PPP Small Business Loans The Black Chronicle
The U.S. Senate extended the deadline for businesses to apply for coronavirus aid under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). According to The Hill, the program was set to expire Tuesday
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Past Due Time for American Healthcare System to Protect African-Americans.
We are halfway through 2020, and we still do not have proposed legislation that gets at the root of the surprise medical billing problem. We must get rid of skinny networks, improve access to care, and cover emergency services. It is time for insurance companies to pay, so we can save Black
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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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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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The Carr Report: Nice to look at …but he’s not trying to marry you | New Pittsburgh Courier
by Damon Carr When you gain expert level knowledge or skill over a particular subject or talent, many people mistakenly think that you’re an expert on everything. I get tons of relationship questions from single women that are family and friends. In fact, I might get more relationship questions
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Indiana Works to expand access to small business recovery resources | The Crusader Newspaper Group
New partnership aims to provide direct outreach, support to minority employers; small businesses encouraged to leverage available grants, loans to aid recovery Governor Eric J. Holcomb recently provided updates on the state’s efforts to support Indiana small businesses and entrepreneurs, announcing
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Transport and logistics start up defy economic headwinds
Transport and Logistics start-up, MartGreen international is gradually penetrating the cut throat market despite the economic challenges bedeviling the economy with a view to position itself as a transnational cargo transportation entity. BY FIDELITY MHLANGA The company which began operations in
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The Longview Chamber Partners with the U.S. Chamber to Launch a National Initiative on Inequality of Opportunity | East Texas Review
The Longview Chamber is proud to announce they are partnering with The U.S. Chamber of Commerce to host a national townhall on June 25th as part of an ongoing initiative to address inequality of opportunity through education, employment, entrepreneurship, and criminal justice reform. The senseless
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(BPRW) SOCIAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATIONS, POLICY LEADERS, AND ACTIVISTS FROM AFRICA, EUROPE, THE CARIBBEAN, AND THE UNITED STATES GATHER TO COLLABORATE PUT FORTH COLLECTIVE ACTIONS TO END POLICE VIOLENCE | Press releases
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Roberto Monsivais joins BancorpSouth, Longview, Texas | East Texas Review
BancorpSouth Bank (NYSE: BXS) announced today Roberto Monsivais has been hired as a community development mortgage loan originator, serving the Longview and Marshall, Texas markets. He is responsible for developing business and growing the bank’s mortgage loan portfolio by delivering superior
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Okayplayer CEO Abiola Oke resigns after misconduct allegations - TheGrio
This week Abiola Oke, the CEO and publisher of Okayplayer and OkayAfrica, has stepped down from his post after allegations of sexual misconduct and creating a toxic work environment surfaced on Twitter. Over the last several days, several former and current Okayplayer and OkayAfrica employees have
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(BPRW) Founder of Black Online Therapy to Host a Virtual Healing The Black Woman Inside 2-Day Intensive | Press releases
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An Introduction to Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies.
(ThyBlackMan.com) It is relatively improbable that you hear about Cryptocurrency, and its twinnie Blockchain for the first time. This is due to its current rate of adoption among people and business corporations worldwide. If Crypto is experiencing a high level of passage in the world today and is
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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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US consumer spending up 8.2%, partly erasing record plunge - Black News Channel
By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The American consumer increased spending by a record 8.2% in May, partly erasing record plunges the previous two months, against the backdrop of an economy thats likely shrinking by its steepest pace on record this quarter. Last months
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Black-Owned Business Sproxte Partners with Atlanta Public Schools to Create Memorable Graduation Experience Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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Black Lives Matter: Local beauty brand owner creates Makeover racism workshop | Afram News
Youtube celebrity and Socialite Mink Lash owner Ariell Ash will be hosting a free interactive beauty workshop to “Makeover Racism.”
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Louis Vuittons Virgil Abloh accused of stealing design for Pop Smoke cover - TheGrio
Fans were upset with Louis Vuittons art director Virgil Abloh’s work on Pop Smoke’s posthumous album cover. The controversy escalated as Abloh is accused of stealing the design. Fans were so dissatisfied with Ablohs design that the late rapper’s manager Steven Victor guaranteed that it would be
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4 Important Things to Know Before Taking Out a Loan.
(ThyBlackMan.com) There are several things you should know before taking out a loan. You can check out our helpful guide by clicking right here. Are you strapped for cash? One of the best ways to get money is by taking out a loan. Last year, Americans took out loans at a rate 10% higher than []
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(ThyBlackMan.com) The online world provides owners of small businesses with a myriad of amazing opportunities to boost sales, brand awareness, and consumer loyalty. While you can spend money on paid advertising and build up your following on social media, the most effective and budget-friendly way
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(ThyBlackMan.com) The DWI expunged law in Texas is complicated. If you are wondering if someone can get expunged if convicted of DWI, the answer is no. The conviction remains on your record. However, there may be conditions to get you expunged if you are found not guilty. When you complete
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Bitcoin Is Financial Freedom for Black America Part 2 | The Crusader Newspaper Group
5 Ways to Take Our Power Back Harry C. Alford III During the years between 1900 to 1930, we entered what historian Juliette Walker called the “Golden age of Black business” — the number of Black-owned businesses doubled from 20,000 in 1900 and 40,000 in 1914. Segregation forced Black customers to
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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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Housing Authority steers $4.8 million to proposed apartments | New Pittsburgh Courier
Developing news on the Pittsburgh regions economy. Below: Allegheny County includes rental assistance in plan for $250 million in CARES funds by Rich Lord The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh [HACP] board voted, at its monthly meeting, to commit $4.8 million to four developers to help to
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