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Mayor Breed Announces Investments to Support Small Business Recovery in San Francisco’s Economic Core | BlackPressUSA
From Mayor’s Office Mayor London N. Breed announced Tuesday $47.9 million in new funding to support the economic recovery of the City’s Economic Core that will be part of her proposed budget. This will include new direct support for small businesses, as well as new events, activations, and public
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Deputy Library Director Bestowed National Honor | Post News Group
A respected national publication called Library Journal took notice and awarded Deputy MCFL Director Raemona Little Taylor in its 2022 Movers & Shakers class of community builders for her outstanding leadership and impact to the library industry as a change agent. Only 41 people were in the 2022
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HED: My Sister’s Keeper Helps to Build Up Bay Area Black Women | Post News Group
The African American Cultural Center on Fulton Street was the site of the fourth annual My Sisters Keepers, By All Means Necessary conference this past weekend, which brought together local and national figures to talk to young women about being assets to the local and national Black
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SUPERB WOMAN: MarQ Clayton - Texas Metro News
MarQuetta Clayton is humanity-driven, fair, and trustworthy and focused on honesty, fairness, and integrity. The post SUPERB WOMAN: MarQ Clayton appeared first on Texas Metro News.
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Alexa Irene Canady: First Black Woman Neurosurgeon in U.S. | BlackPressUSA
By Tamara Shiloh It was during a health careers summer program at the University of Michigan that Alexa Irene Canady (b. 1950) decided to pursue medicine. Her undergraduate degree was in zoology, but she was convinced that continuing her studies at the university’s medical school was what she
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Congrats! BTW Student! Named Presidential Scholar - The New Journal and Guide
HAMPTON ROADS/NJG A Norfolk high school senior was recently named one of 161 seniors from across the nation selected for the 58th Class of U.S. Presidential Scholars. Ayana Ashanti Askew, Booker T. Washington High School, is one of five Virginia high school seniors recognized for their
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Black GOP Candidates Tap Into Voter Frustrations in 2022 Election Cycle
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Beautifying our Community - Garland Journal
“A Love Letter to Sunny South Dallas.” India Stewart, PhD., is the principal artist, of “A Love Letter to Sunny South Dallas.” Her overall theme is celebrating the past, present, […] The post Beautifying our Community appeared first on Garland Journal.
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Buy Black Business Spotlight: Thrive Consulting and Financial Planning - Texas Metro News
Owner Kayla Stutson214-603-4271thrivecfp@outlook.com Thrive Consulting and Financial Planning’s mission is to help you build generational wealth one family at a time. They offer Financial Consultations, Life Insurance, College Funding, Retirement, 401K Rollovers, and Annuities. They have Personal
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When freedom of speech is freedom not to speak
Abdulai Mansaray: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 22 May 2022: The world is in reverse gear as basic food and commodity prices present unprecedented threats to air traffic. Ukraine and Russia may be far way, but we cannot discount that when these countries sneeze; countries like Sierra Leone catch the
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SUPERB WOMAN: Tonyaa Weathersbee - Texas Metro News
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Mayor Aki-Sawyerr is appointed Commissioner for Global Commission on the Economics of Water launched at Davos summit
Mayor Aki-Sawyerr OBE: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 26 May 2022: Water is life and in Freetown the consequences of limited or no access to clean, potable water are acutely felt by almost 50% of our residents and to some degree by us all. The challenges of access to water increase with [Read More]
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Mayor Aki-Sawyerr marks four years in office as Freetown Mayor
Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr OBE: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 11 May 2022: Four years ago today, on 11th May 2018, I was sworn-in as the Mayor of Freetown. I am grateful to God, to the APC party and to the great people of this city for giving me this opportunity to serve [Read More]
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Maria Taylor named new host of NBC’s Football night in America | BlackPressUSA
THE ATLANTA VOICE — In the last 12 months, Taylor – who was named one of 2021’s “Most Powerful Women in Sports” by Adweek – has hosted many of the most-watched events and programs in sports. Following her move to NBC Sports in July 2021, she hosted the Tokyo Olympics, Super Bowl LVI Pregame
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Mom and Pop Business Destroyed by Marriott Project | Post News Group
By Tanya Dennis Uncle Willie’s Bar-be-cue, located on 14th Street in Downtown Oakland, continues to struggle to survive the Marriott Hotel construction literally occurring in their backyard. Craig Jones, the son of owners William and Beverly Thomas, says it is a clear example of white
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Last Decisions | Post News Group
Post Staff Report Spreading this information for those of you that don’t have your affairs in order. Make sure all bank accounts have direct beneficiaries. The beneficiary need only go to the bank with your death certificate and an ID of their own. TOD = Transfer On Death deed if you own
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Rep. Barbara Lee Issues Statement on 2nd Anniversary of George Floyd, Applauds Executive Order on Policing | Post News Group
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MLK Jr. Freedom Center Delegation in Sacramento to Advocate for Civics Education | Post News Group
The Freedom Center delegation was invited to participate in the 19th bus trip for education to Sacramento May 18, 2022, and students from Alameda, Yolo and Sacramento Counties participated. The event was organized by State Senator Dave Cortese, and featured presentations by more than 25 elected
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Councilmember Carroll Fife’s Resolution OK’d to Study Feasibility of Housing 1,000 at North Gateway Parcel
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COMMENTARY: Locals weigh-in on “Evil” description of Russian President Vladimir Putin | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Clinical psychologist Dr. Brenda Wall said having to see media reports of horrendous devastation in Ukraine dredges up thoughts about similar violence to various cultures in history – the Holocaust, enslavement of African people, crisis at the Southern border, indigenous native
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PRESS ROOM: Georgia, Tennessee Small Businesses Eligible for up to $2,000 To Increase Vaccine Confidence Among Their Employees and Community
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Bill to Increase Education Funding for Black Students Moves Forward in Assembly | Post News Group
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Strong Support, Harsh Criticisms Linger as Gov. Newsom’s Budget Begins Final Negotiations - Garland Journal
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