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$349 billion COVID-19 Small Business Program Short-Changes Businesses Of Color

April 27, 2020 admin 0

By Charlene Crowell, NNPA Newswire Contributor  – The Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) estimated that as many as 95% Black-owned businesses stood no chance of securing a program loan. Other communities of color were similarly […]

Political

Atlanta Mayor Receives Racist Text Calling her the N-Word Because She Opposes Georgia Businesses Reopening

April 27, 2020 admin 0

by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton – Feelings are very strong in Georgia because of the reopening of certain businesses during the coronavirus pandemic with many people opposing the decision. In the midst of speaking out […]

Health

14 Foods You Can Eat As Much of As You Want

April 27, 2020 admin 0

By Sarah Schmalbruch / ThisisInsider.com – While there’s no such thing as a zero-calorie food, there are foods you can enjoy freely without having to worry about packing on the pounds. According to nutritionist Dr. […]

Lifestyle

Coronavirus Could Change Restaurants Forever — Here’s What Chefs and Owners Have to Say

April 27, 2020 admin 0

By Regan Stephens / FoodandWine.com – Industry leaders predict what we’ll see in a post-coronavirus dining landscape. The coronavirus touched down in the U.S. early this year, and by mid-March, restaurants across the country were suddenly and […]

Business

Two Black Women Entrepreneurs Launch a Plant Subscription Service to Promote Self-Care

April 27, 2020 admin 0

by Lydia Blanco – Mignon Hemsley, digital marketer and Danuelle Doswell, graphic designer and freelance creative, are the co-creators of the virtual plant shop and subscription service, Grounded. And they are on a mission to spread […]

Business

Florida Father Surprises His Four Kids With ATM Business

April 27, 2020 admin 0

by Dana Givens – Generational wealth has been critical to the conversation in building black wealth. Due to economic and historic racial disparities, passing down tangible economic investments like real estate or businesses are far […]

Entertainment

Adidas Collaborates with Run-DMC for Commemorative Sneaker

April 23, 2020 admin 0

By  Stacy M. Brown NNPA NEWSWIRE — Adidas Originals announced it has collaborated with Run DMC to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Superstar silhouette sneakers famously worn by the Hall of Famers throughout their career.   […]

Urban Traveler

More Airlines Are Dropping The Dreaded Middle Seat

April 23, 2020 admin 0

More airlines are opting to temporarily drop the agonizing middle seat in an effort to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus. United recently announced that that it would block middle seats and has now joined […]

Urban Traveler

Meet 6 Of The Most Influential Black Women In the Travel Industry

April 23, 2020 admin 0

By Parker Diakite – Each year, studies prove that women love traveling and they have no problem getting out there and doing it on their own. A recent study conducted by HostelWorld, an online hostel booking platform, revealed […]

Business

Cannabis Companies Aren’t Eligible for COVID-19 Federal Aid Despite Paying $2 Billion in Taxes

April 23, 2020 admin 0

by Dana Givens – Cannabis has become a lucrative business within the U.S. since individual states began legalizing the drug for recreational use. While many legalized states have deemed dispensaries as “essential” businesses that should […]

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