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Emory Offers Online Course on Civil Rights, Nonviolence

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Atlanta, GA – Emory University has debuted an online course focused on civil rights and nonviolence, taught by activist and former Candler School of Theology distinguished scholar-in-residence Bernard LaFayette Jr. “From Freedom Rides to Ferguson: Narratives of Nonviolence in the American Civil Rights Movement” offers learners an inside look into LaFayette’s experiences as a civil […]
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Environment

Earth To Paris Countdown: 30 Days Until Summit Convenes Experts, Advocates, Influencers and CEOs to Discuss Climate Action During COP21

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New York, NY – Now only one month away, Earth to Paris, a coalition of partners helping to drive awareness about the connection between people and planet and the need for strong climate action, is gearing up to host “Earth To Paris—Le Hub” a two-day high-impact, live-streamed summit on Dec. 7 and 8 in Paris […]
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Business News

Boeing Donates $500,000 to the International African American Museum, Receives “Virgil C. Summer Corporate Award”

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Columbia, S.C., – The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) today announced a $500,000 donation to the International African American Museum during the 2015 Equal Opportunity Day Dinner hosted by the Columbia Urban League. “Boeing is committed to supporting and giving back to the communities where our employees live and work,” said Tim Keating, Boeing’s Senior Vice […]
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Politics

Rep. Richmond Supports SEIU’s Rally to Raise the Wage

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Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Cedric Richmond (LA-02) issued the following statement in support of the rally by the SEIU to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour: “America needs a raise,” said Rep. Richmond. “Every day Americans are still struggling following the recession while the investor class has seen their incomes grow substantially. […]
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Film/Music Videos

Lexi Breed Honors Her Dad, Rap Pioneer MC Breed, In New Music Video

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More about Lexi Breed here.
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Business

VEDC and JPMorgan Chase Announce Loan Fund for African American-Owned Small Businesses

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New York, NY – VEDC and JPMorgan Chase & Co. today announced a new lending program for African American-owned small businesses in New York City, Chicago and Los Angeles. The National African American Small Business Loan Fund will boost economic opportunity for minority-owned businesses in these cities and help them serve low-income communities by providing them […]
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Entertainment

GRAMMY Award-Winner Ashanti’s New Single “Let’s Go” to be Released With the Help of Fans Using the hashtag #DrinkUpAshanti

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New York, NY – In a first of its kind program, GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and actress Ashanti today released her newest single, “Let’s Go,” but needs fans’ help to bring it to life. Until fans hydrate the song with digital water by using the hashtag #DrinkUpAshanti on social media, the song is low-fi and […]
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Politics

Public Split on Allowing Felons to Vote, says FindLaw Survey

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Eagan, Minn – Americans are split on whether convicted felons should be allowed to vote, according to a new survey by FindLaw.com, the most popular legal information website. Thirty-three percent of Americans feel felons should be allowed to vote, according to the FindLaw survey. Forty-two percent say felons should not be allowed to vote. And […]
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Politics

Congressman Fattah Statement on October Jobs Report

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Washington, DC – Congressman Chaka Fattah (PA-02), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on the October 2015 jobs numbers released today: “Today’s job report is great news for the U.S. economy. The numbers released today indicate that the unemployment rate has dropped to 5%, the lowest in the last […]
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