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Read MoreNFL says season likely to start on time in September – but will fans be there?
By Jade Hernandez The NFL says it plans to start the next season on time on Sept. 10, but it’s not clear yet if fans will be allowed in the stands.
Read MoreInglewood Mayor Shares How City is Thriving
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor [email protected] While the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting cities across the world, mayors are taking special consideration on how to help their constituents during these unprecedented times. Inglewood, California Mayor James Butts explained to the AFRO, in an exclusive Facebook Live interview, how he has managed to keep his city…
Read MoreBlack-Owned Newspapers and Media Companies Are Small Businesses Too!
The Black Press continues to tackle domestic and global issues, including the novel coronavirus pandemic and its effects on all citizens – particularly African Americans. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Publishers of Black-owned community newspapers, including Janis Ware of the Atlanta Voice, Cheryl Smith of Texas…
Read MoreJournalism Industry Needs Coronavirus Relief Funding
Antitrust Settlements with Google and Facebook Could Recover Journalism Rescue Funds WASHINGTON – In a small win for the journalism industry, the Seattle Times and Tampa Bay Times were each granted a loan that would ensure the publications could avoid layoffs and pay cuts for its staff. The collapse in advertising revenue during the pandemic exacerbated the already perilous financial position of…
Read MoreSean ‘Diddy’ Combs Launches ‘Our Fair Share’ – New Platform Dedicated to Helping Minority-Owned Small Businesses Access Second Round of PPP Funding
Launched in Partnership with The National Bankers Association, ‘Our Fair Share’ Will Work to Help Simplify the Application Process Surrounding the latest PPP Rollout NEW YORK/PRNewswire/ — Entrepreneur and Media Mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs today launched OURFAIRSHARE.com, a platform built to help minority entrepreneurs and small businesses access much-needed capital amid the economic…
Read MoreCongressional Black Caucus and NNPA Demand Stimulus Inclusion
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Congressional Democrats reached an agreement with the Trump administration on an interim coronavirus emergency relief package that provides support and fixes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), as well as increased funding for emergency disaster loans and grants, hospitals, health care providers and testing. Senate…
Read MoreJust 3% of California’s Small Businesses got Federal Coronavirus Stimulus Loans
Just 3% of California’s Small Businesses got Federal Coronavirus Stimulus Loans The following article was originally published April 20, 2020, and republished through a collaboration with KPCC and LAist. Story by Emily Guerin Reporter Roundup is a collaboration between PBS SoCal/KCET and KPCC/LAist to bring you the biggest headlines M-F about COVID-19. Watch the April 20 episode here. There are approximately 3.7 million…
Read MoreLos Angeles Nonprofits Face a Crisis. Let’s Pass H.R. 4523 and Keep Nonprofits Strong
By Gloria Zuurveen, Founder/CEO Nonprofits are facing threats on multiple fronts. In addition to responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and disruption, they are also having to deal with an insurance crisis. Across the greater Los Angeles area, nonprofits provide care for the elderly, group homes for children, shelter and…
Read MoreMcDonald’s in China Apologizes for Banning Black People From Entering Restaurant
Nationwide — McDonald’s has been under fire after one of it’s locations in Guangzhou, China reportedly began banning Black customers from entering the restaurant in response to a myth that all African immigrants were infected. The fast food giant has since issued an apology statement in connection to the incident. A video showing a sign posted…
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