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Sep- 2019 -19 September#NNPA BlackPress
People of Color are Majority of Working-Age Hires in U.S.
WASHINGTON INFORMER — For the first time in U.S. history, people of color — in particular women of color — are…
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19 September#NNPA BlackPress
Chavis Moderates Lively Discussion on the State of Black Business During CBCF’s Annual Legislative Conference
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Hosted by Pennsylvania Democratic Congressman Dwight Evans, panelists included Rob Busby, Sr., the President and CEO of…
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18 September#NNPA BlackPress
School Board Votes to Close Kaiser Elementary School
OAKLAND POST — Facing an angry standing-room only crowd of parents, students and teachers who booed their decision, the board voted…
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17 September#NNPA BlackPress
L.A. Regional Food Bank gets donation from Starbucks
WAVE NEWSPAPERS — Los Angeles’ homelessness epidemic isn’t the only issue plaguing several low-income communities. The county is full of “food…
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16 September#NNPA BlackPress
Scholarship to honor Embry-Riddle track star
DAYTONA TIMES — Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Allegiant Travel Company have announced the Howard Walls, Jr. Track and Field Memorial Scholarship.…
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14 September#NNPA BlackPress
Uber, Lyft Drivers Make Last-Minute Push to Remain Their Own Bosses
SACRAMENTO OBSERVER — On Labor Day, Gov. Newsom voiced his support for Assembly Bill 5, a sign that the much fought-over…
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14 September#NNPA BlackPress
Former NFL Players Open Checkers & Rally’s across Birmingham area
BIRMINGHAM TIMES — Donnell Thompson and Ron Wooten, retired NFL players, are opening a chain of Checkers & Rally’s across…
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13 September#NNPA BlackPress
Black Press of America Awards Courageous Leaders
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The 2019 honorees are the Honorable Karen Bass, U.S. Representative (D-CA); the Honorable Elijah E. Cummings, U.S.…
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12 September#NNPA BlackPress
In One Section of Queens, Gun Violence Has Left Activists with Plenty of Work to Do
NNPA NEWSWIRE — "If young people who have experienced gun violence receive wraparound supports to empower them to fulfill their…
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12 September#NNPA BlackPress
OP-ED: The Time is Now to Help Prevent Gun Violence in Urban Neighborhoods
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “One of the things that I have done over the last 10 years – with the exception…
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