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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Provides Scholarships For George Floyd’s Daughter and Granddaughters To Attend HBCUs

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJune 13, 2020June 16, 2020

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJune 13, 2020June 16, 2020014997

The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (AKA) announced the organization is planning on providing scholarships to the daughter and granddaughters of George Floyd

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President Donald Trump Reschedules Tulsa Campaign Rally ‘Out of Respect’ for Juneteenth

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJune 13, 2020June 13, 2020

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJune 13, 2020June 13, 2020010748

President Donald Trump has decided to reschedule his rally from June 19th to the next day, June 20th, "out of respect" for the Juneteenth holiday

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The Black Lives Matter Movement and a Breakthrough Deal Boost a Black Winemaker’s Business

Caroline ClarkeJune 13, 2020June 12, 2020

by Caroline ClarkeJune 13, 2020June 12, 2020022016

Longevity wines founder Phil Long is seeing an increase in sales and social followers as people promote black businesses and urge their support

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NBC To Stream Virtual Discussion On The Realities Of Parenting Black Children in America

Derek MajorJune 13, 2020June 12, 2020

by Derek MajorJune 13, 2020June 12, 202006766

NBC News NOW will stream a virtual discussion with families from around the country on the realities of parenting Black children in America.

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The Movement for Black Lives Announces Juneteenth Weekend of Action

Selena HillJune 12, 2020June 12, 2020

by Selena HillJune 12, 2020June 12, 2020022989

The Movement for Black Lives is organizing a weekend of action to demand divestment from police and investment in black communities in honor of Juneteenth

Politics

Stacey Abrams Shuts Down Meghan McCain on “The View” (Video)

Selena HillJune 12, 2020June 12, 2020

by Selena HillJune 12, 2020June 12, 2020040750

Stacey Abrams schooled Meghan McCain on Donald Trump's path to authoritarianism and Georgia's recent voting disaster.

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Lowe’s Opens Applications for $25 Million in Minority Small Business Grants

Derek MajorJune 12, 2020June 13, 2020

by Derek MajorJune 12, 2020June 13, 20200218716

Lowe's, the hardware superstore, opened its first round of grant applications for its $25 million in small business grants for minority-owned businesses.

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Racial Justice Org Blasts Amazon One-Year Ban of Facial Recognition Software as ‘Bare Minimum’

Derek MajorJune 12, 2020June 12, 2020

by Derek MajorJune 12, 2020June 12, 202008004

The Action Center on Race and the Economy has called Amazon's one-year ban of its Rekognition software to law enforcement agencies the "bare minimum."

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U.S. Soccer Repeals Policy Requiring Players to Stand During National Anthem

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJune 12, 2020June 12, 2020

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJune 12, 2020June 12, 202003964

U.S. Soccer has repealed its policy requiring its players to stand during the national anthem.

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CBCF Launches New Initiatives To Support Social Justice Reform In America

Derek MajorJune 12, 2020

by Derek MajorJune 12, 202005826

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. announced it will launch three key initiatives to support social reforms and education needs.