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NABJ Mourns the Passing of Longtime Black Press Advocate George E. Curry

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Washington, DC – The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) mourns the loss of longtime black press champion and editor, George E. Curry. He died Saturday at 69. “I am heartbroken to learn that Mr. George Curry has passed. He has been a beacon for so many and a pivotal voice among black publishers. His […]
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Creator of the Kwanza Fund, Lazone Grays, Aims to Alleviate Poverty by Supporting Grassroots Programs

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By Katie Moore, The Topeka Capital-Journal – Lazone Grays recently created the Kwanza Fund to tackle the root causes of poverty that continue to afflict people in Topeka. Grays teamed up with Dave Fowler, owner of Rewards Wireless, 826 S. Kansas Ave., to raise money to get the project off the ground through an innovative […]
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Just What Were Donald Trump’s Ties to the Mob? – By David Cay Johnston

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This article about Donald Trump’s “long, close and wide-ranging dealings with organized crime figures,” appeared in Politico May 22, 2016. It’s by David Cay Johnston, who has covered Trump for 27 years. Johnston won a Pulitzer Prize for his New York Times reporting on the American tax system and currently teaches business, property and tax […]
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DogonVillage.com’s Tribute to Champions of Change at #DNCPhilly Party Celebrating Black Vote

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Video tribute to Champions of Change in the Black community presented at DogonVillage.com’s #DNC Watch Party in Phili. It recognizes civil rights leaders who helped get the Voting Rights Act passed as well as women’s rights leaders, labor union leaders and community organizers who continue to make sure all citizens have a right to vote […]
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Don’t Get It “Twisted” Marcus Darc’s New R&B Release

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Los Angeles, CA – Multi-platinum songwriter, producer and R&B charmer Marcus Darc has been droppin drawers and making panties wet since the 80’s when he formed his first group in Chicago, R-Kelly & MGM. As one of the original new school sexy soul singers, his signature sound has ‘erected’ a body of work that has […]
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Business

Black Entrepreneur Builds Multi-Million Dollar Low Rider Classic Car Empire — Launches Tour to Help Other Aspiring Entrepreneurs

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Los Angeles, CA — World-renowned industrialist, Thomas “T.J.” Loftin is currently on tour speaking on how he played a pivotal role in expanding the low rider business and its affiliates (i.e., paint shops, tow trucks, auto transporters) into multi-trillion dollar industries by teaching others about low riders, classic cars, muscle cars, custom cars, and auto […]
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Politics

Inside Donald Trump’s Meltdown

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Time Magazine – By Alex Altman, Philip Elliott, Zeke J Miller – When Donald Trump mucks things up, the first person to let him know is usually Republican Party boss Reince Priebus. Almost every day, Trump picks up his cell phone to find Priebus on the line, urging him to quash some feud or clarify […]
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Actress, Singer and Talk Show Host Keke Palmer Announced as Spokesperson For Respect My Vote! Campaign

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Los Angeles, CA – The Respect My Vote! campaign today announced multifaceted entertainer Keke Palmer as the latest celebrity spokesperson. An accomplished actress, singer, and television host, Keke started her film career at the age of 11 in the critically acclaimed ‘Akeelah & the Bee’. She has since led a groundbreaking career with starring roles […]
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Business

New American Funding Launches New American Dream Initiative

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Tustin, CA – New American Funding, a national mortgage banker, today announces the formation of a new program, New American Dream. The initiative seeks to raise awareness and increase homeownership in African-American communities by building consumer confidence fueled by home buying education and accessibility to relevant loan programs. “We’re optimistic about raising awareness of today’s […]
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