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Association of Black Cardiologists Creates COVID-19 FAQ Community Watch

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WASHINGTON – Today, the Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) issued patient-centered frequently asked questions (FAQ Community Watch) related to COVID-19 for its community health advocates and partners. The ABC created FAQ Community Watch to provide concrete and trustworthy information about the danger and challenges of the disease with particular attention to those with heart disease. […]
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Business

Dr. Kevin James named 19th President of Morris Brown College

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ATLANTA — The Morris Brown College Board of Trustees announced it has unanimously appointed Dr. Kevin James as its 19th President, effective immediately. At age 42, he is one of the youngest College Presidents in the country. He has served as Interim President since March 1, 2019. “I am honored to have been selected by […]
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Entertainment

Byron Allen’s Digital News Platform ‘The Grio’ Launches New Series For Facebook Watch

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LOS ANGELES – Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group digital news division — The Grio — proudly announces a new video series for Facebook Watch. The Grio is producing and distributing an exclusive video series, STAYING IN BUSINESS. The STAYING IN BUSINESS video series features interviews and profiles of African-American business owners who reveal how they […]
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Business

National Urban League Helps Minority-Owned Businesses and Community-Based Institutions Access to Covid Relief

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By Marc Morial (To Be Equal #17) – The $349 billion Paycheck Protection Program established by Congress earlier this month was supposed to help sustain small businesses imperiled by the COVID-19 pandemic. The money ran out in less than two weeks. Then we found out that the vast majority of the funding — $243.4 million […]
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Headlines

Maya Rockeymoore Cummings Endorsed by Black Women for Positive Change

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BALTIMORE – Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives representing Maryland’s 7th Congressional District, is honored to announce an endorsement for her candidacy by Black Women for Positive Change. Black Women for Positive Change is a national policy-focused network of predominately African American women and “Good Brothers” from States including: California, […]
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Business

Howard Advances Major Healthcare Vision Through Partnership with DC Mayor’s Office

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WASHINGTON, DC – Howard University President, Wayne A. I. Frederick, and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a partnership to support a citywide healthcare network that will serve residents in all communities, including the City’s most vulnerable populations. The District will provide financial and regulatory assistance to advance Howard’s health facilities and programming objectives. This is […]
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Headlines

The Global Coronavirus “War” Concept Brings Hunger and Oppression to Ghana’s Poor

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The reaction to the pandemic is causing growing food insecurity in villages throughout Ghana. With a national lockdown underway transportation is limited and while food is plentiful in some areas it is scarce with exorbitant prices in others. We are appealing to all who were welcomed in Ghana, and all planning to visit in the […]
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Commentary

Madcapping and Conning with Trump: Feeding Americans Addiction to Illusions

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This editorial from the LA Sentinel by Dr. Maulana Karenga is the best synopsis of the leader of the free world I’ve seen yet: The current and seemingly consensual wisdom is that this pandemic has exposed the fault lines of injustice and inequality in society. But it has also added in the problematic person of […]
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Entertainment

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs launches ‘Our Fair Share’ to Help Minority-Owned Small Businesses Access Second Round of PPP Funding

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NEW YORK – Entrepreneur and Media Mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs launched OURFAIRSHARE.com, a platform built to help minority entrepreneurs and small businesses access much-needed capital amid the economic devastation brought by COVID-19. The initial round of Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP) dollars disproportionately went to those with the right connections, rather than the greatest needs, Our […]
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