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Majority of NFL First Round Picks Have Black Agents

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Seventeen of the 32 selections Thursday night counted African Americans among their representatives. (More than one agent represents some players.) The scattered remote locations did nothing to…

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Restaurants in America Hard Hit by COVID-19 Face Uphill Battle to Return to Normal

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The devastating economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic has been particularly divesting to the restaurant and service industry. One estimate proclaimed that 40 percent of restaurants in…

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COMMENTARY: As Trump Approvals Sink During COVID-19 Crisis Democrats Look to Take the U.S. Senate

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The U.S. Senate was seen as out of play in terms of Democrats taking over. But now, with the coronavirus crisis turning the economy and the culture…

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Wells Fargo Waives Collection of Negative Balances, Provides Stimulus Check Tips

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Payments to eligible recipients will arrive by either direct deposit or a paper check, and Wells Fargo has issued six helpful tips that may help individuals access…

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Black-Owned Businesses demand share of federal dollars as COVID-19 rages on

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Last week, the release of a second loan program to bolster businesses and revive the economy provides about $484 billion for small businesses, hospitals and additional testing.…

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‘This Never Happened,’ Former Vice President Joe Biden Speaks on Sexual Assault Allegation

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The Biden allegations have forced many feminists to shift position away from what they were saying during the Kavanaugh hearings. The slogan “believe all women” was repeated…

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Jim Clyburn Speaks to Black America on COVID-19: Saving and Empowering Black Lives

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The must-see interview, which will spotlight the recent actions of the U.S. Congress with respect to the impact of COVID-19 on America, and in particular on the…

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Former Radio Personality Creates Social Media App for African Americans

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “This app is bigger than just a way for people to have freedom of speech, or monetize their content,” 30-year radio personality, Marcel told NNPA Newswire of…

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COMMENTARY: Congressional Black Caucus: Prioritize Black People First! Word!

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Currently, Congress approved $450 billion more in the PPP 2 bill. For this bill we need Black congressional leadership to sing the words, “Say It Loud I’m…

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OP-ED: The Role of the Black Church During a Pandemic

NNPA NEWSWIRE — I’ve preached many times that 93 percent of what Jesus did was outside of the walls of the church as he healed, fed, evangelized and organized. Admittedly,…

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