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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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Entertainment

Digital Pioneer Roland Martin and Grammy Award Winning Artist Jay King Support Small Black Businesses During Coronavirus Pandemic

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Sacramento, CA – While several old school artists are utilizing their musical talents and fame to entertain quarantine audiences across social media platforms, Grammy Award winning Club Nouveau performer and veteran music industry executive, Jay King has opted for a different path of service during the Coronavirus pandemic. As the newly elected CEO and president […]
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Atlanta News

Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Lowery Was a Drum Major for Environmental Justice

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By Felicia M. Davis – As I say farewell to our beloved leader, spiritual and intellectual guide and personal mentor, reflections upon the many lessons that Dr. Joseph E. Lowery taught informs my perspective on virtually everything. We know that he would admonish us to listen to the experts about COVID19 but he would also […]
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Atlanta News

Official Statement from Lowery Institute on Transition of Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Lowery

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Joseph and Evelyn Lowery Institute for Justice & Human Rights Statement on Peaceful Transition of Reverend Doctor Joseph Echols Lowery, Age 98 October 6, 1921 – March 27, 2020 Our beloved, Rev. Dr. Joseph Echols Lowery, made his transition peacefully at home at 10 p.m., Friday, March 27, at the age of 98. He was […]
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