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From Selma to Montgomery – A Moment to Remember

A group of eight women recently ran from Selma to Montgomery Alabama. This was the same route Civil Rights Activists took as a part of a series of civil-rights protests that occurred in 1965…

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The SBA Recognizes Outstanding Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners

As part of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration takes the opportunity to highlight the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs, small business owners.

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As They Pay Down College Loans, Millennials Are Taking a Hard Look at Homeownership

Brian A. Hudson, the executive director and CEO of the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, agreed with Cashion, that community is very important to millennials.

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With Tax Scam Complete, GOP Caucus Unveils Insane Budget Blueprint to Attack Safety Net

The individual income tax cuts in the Republican Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which have an end date of 2027 and already disproportionately benefit the rich.

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Recognizing Powerful Interests – 75 Percent of Americans Back Campaign Finance Reform

Pew Research Center survey, released Thursday, reveal Americans “see the country falling well short in living up to” democratic ideals and values, and believe core changes are needed in the political system.

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Black Writers’ Conference Positions Authorpreneurs to Take Books From the Page to the Stage

The Red Ink Conference: The Premier Conference for Authors & Editors will empower attendees to write, edit and market their next bestseller – at a fraction of the cost.

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Three African American Racial Justice Leaders Respond to Starbucks Effort to End Bias in its Company

Bryan Stevenson, founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative; Sherrilyn Ifill, president and director-counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund.

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Comedian Bill Cosby Found Guilty in Andrea Constand Sexual Assault Trial

A Montgomery County jury on Thursday found comedian Bill Cosby guilty on all three counts of aggravated indecent assault in the case involving Andrea Constand, a former Temple University employee…

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Welcome to The Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival

Recognizing this, Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II (Repairers of the Breach) and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis (Kairos Center) recently launched The Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival to build upon Dr. King’s work.

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How Images Change Our Race Bias

It is precisely because our ability to see is largely learned and heavily influenced by media images, that we can also relearn how to see. A number of studies in cognitive sciences in recent years have shown how people can, for example, reduce racial biases through practices of seeing.

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Confirmation of Latest Right-Wing Judge for Lifetime Post ‘Should Send Shockwaves Across the Nation’

Highlighting the degree to which the Trump administration is reshaping the judiciary, the Senate on Tuesday confirmed Kyle Duncan—”a darling of right-wing social crusaders”…

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Four Years Since Flint Crisis Began, Ellison Unveils Bill Declaring ‘Clean Water a Right for All’

Many locals also continue to suffer from long-term physical ailments, including lung and kidney damage. And the town’s economic difficulties persist, with more than 41 percent of residents living in poverty.

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‘The Stuff of Slumlords’: Ben Carson Unveils Plan to Triple Rent on Poor Americans Using Housing Assistance

Blatantly flouting his own agency's recommendations, Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson announced Wednesday a plan to triple the rent for low-income individuals

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The 2018 Harlem International Film Festival

With a festival-wide theme of “Harlem International Presents XIIIgent films for Exigent Times!”, the Opening Night selection will feature the return of award-winning alum Christina Kallas, with her film festival hit, THE RAINBOW EXPERIMENT.

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Angela Quiles Nevarez Appointed Co-Chair of Jackson Lewis’ Hispanic-American Attorney Resource Group

Angela Quiles Nevarez focuses her practice on employment litigation. She defends employers involving claims of discrimination, sexual harassment, wage and hour violations, wrongful termination…

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Earth Day Isn’t Just for Rich, White People

That will be evidenced this Earth Day as NAACP chapters around the country are hosting activities to engage communities of color in ways tied to deeper social justice and civil rights. Environmental issues in Michigan, we enter Earth Day with our eyes on the prize…

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Payday Lenders Wage New Wars against Consumers and Regulation

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act gave guardrails to lenders and consumers alike. Reactions from civil rights and consumer advocates clearly indicated they weren’t buying it.

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Wells Fargo Increases Its Commitment to Black Homebuyers

Wells Fargo announced a commitment to create 250,000 African American homeowners by 2027; a plan to lend $60 billion for home purchases over that 10-year period.

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Two Black Men Arrested at Starbucks Finally Speak Out — Police Chief Apologizes

You go from being someone who’s just trying to be an entrepreneur, having your own dreams and aspirations, and then this happens. How do you handle it? Do you stand up? Do you fight?

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Black Entrepreneur Develops Innovative Health, Fitness and Well-Being App For Women

She’s It Founder and President, Tam Williams, wanted to provide a product that would help women to engage, learn and be motivated to look beyond the scale and to look at themselves first.

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The Art of Success Honoring the Intellect, Swagger & Power of Black Creatives

The Harlem Business Alliance has pledged its service as an advocate for the preservation and retention of Harlem’s business community for over 37 years.

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Fifty Years Later, Fair Housing Act Recognized as a Factor in Fighting Housing Discrimination

One of the signature achievements of the Civil Rights Era was the passage by Congress in April of 1968 of the Fair Housing Act (FHA), also known as Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968.

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As Workers See Crumbs, Biggest Wall Street Banks Have Already Pocketed $2.5 Billion

As most Americans report that they have seen little to no paycheck boost thanks to the Trump-GOP tax cuts, the very biggest Wall Street banks are reporting quite the opposite: record profits.

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‘Total Failure of Governance’ by Trump: Blackout Deepens Puerto Rico Crisis

Wednesday’s blackout, as the AP noted, “occurred as Puerto Rico legislators debate a bill that would privatize the island’s power company, which is $14 billion in debt and relies on infrastructure nearly three times older than the industry average.”

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What’s Unconscious Bias Training, and Does it Work?

Unconscious bias training will not solve the whole problem. Discrimination has other causes that aren’t fully dealt with in this kind of training, such as explicit prejudice or policies that have disparate impacts on people of different races. Effective solutions will require multiple approaches…

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When the World Attacks You, Find Strength in Christ’s Power

I think Paul’s good news is that there is a place of refuge when the attack comes. He uses himself as a very good example to follow.If I surrender my weaknesses to the power of Christ and subjugate my will to that of the Lord’s will, then I become empowered to deal with whatever is thrown my way.

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Black Scholar and Activist Ron Walters Was a Genius, Donna Brazile Says

Donna Brazile called world-renowned scholar and activist Dr. Ronald Walters a genius … Dr. Chavis noted that the movements for Black Power and Black political leadership have evolved and that Dr. Walters’ writings gave recognition to the diversity within the Black community, but also called for unity.

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Egyptian-Inspired Swimsuits Beyonce’s Dancers Wore At Coachella, an Inspiring Story Too

From that moment, things changed for me. Although technically very broke, I was still working odd jobs and I started saving. If I got ten bucks it wasn’t just ten bucks… it was half a metre of printed fabric! Three dollars meant I could get myself a new packet of needles.

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Single Mom With Five Children Graduates From Law School; Inspires Millions

“When I look at the pictures, I cry, I smile, and I’m very grateful,” Champs said. “I see a woman who at one time knew that the odds were against her. Looking at that picture reminds me of the fact that I didn’t just defy the odds, me and my children destroyed them.”

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It’s time to Raise the Wage in NC – May 22, We Are Headed to Raleigh

State-wide coalition called Raising Wages NC, a broad, diverse group of working people and unions, community organizations, faith leaders, businesses, and policy advocates who all believe that all workers in NC deserve a living wage.

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Dee C. Marshall’s “Win Rock & Rule” Women Empowerment Inspires Action

Marshall said her heart is to motivate women to rise so “we can all go to the top together.” The event was a call to action for women to take a stand, which was why the theme this year was #AllRise.

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Bestselling Author Releases ‘Personal Credit Awareness’ Book for High School and College Students

Virtually no public-school system or college campus provides education to teens and young adults on the impact of good credit health and its major role in obtaining financial freedom in America.

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Black-Owned Candle and Vegan Skincare Joins Subscription Box Industry

Candle and vegan skincare company has announced the launch of its luxury candle + spa subscription box, giving subscribers access to  artisan candles and vegan bath & body products… To experience bliss, visit WickedFlame.com and get started with $10 off your first box with coupon code BLACKMAGIC.

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Program Helps African American and Low Income Students With College Admissions and Enrollment

Xcel Scholastic, an independent academic resource for families of college-bound high school students, offers academic advising for what many students and parents …

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Black Engineers and Technology Professionals to Convene in D.C.

HBCU Connect is offering black engineers and technology professionals in D.C. Maryland, and Virginia, the opportunity to network with other African American professionals in the area.

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Top 10 Most Beautiful Black-Owned Hotels and Resorts

In a Black-owned hotel, you get to explore a new destination, experience great service, while patronizing a Black hospitality business as well!

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