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Report: MSNBC Host Joy Reid To Become First Black Woman To Anchor a Prime-Time Cable News Program

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJune 30, 2020June 30, 2020

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJune 30, 2020June 30, 2020068519

MSNBC weekend morning anchor Joy Reid will reportedly take over the time slot that one-time host Chris Matthews occupied before exiting the network.

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Judge In George Floyd Case Is Worried Cops Won’t Get A Fair Trial

Derek MajorJune 30, 2020June 30, 2020

by Derek MajorJune 30, 2020June 30, 2020024806

The Hennepin County judge handling the case of the four men charged with killing George Floyd is concerned they won't get a fair trial.

Entrepreneurship Health and Wellness

The Black Farmer’s Market Attracts Over 1,000 Shoppers in Raleigh, North Carolina

Dana GivensJune 30, 2020June 30, 2020

by Dana GivensJune 30, 2020June 30, 2020012206

Over 1,0000 people supported local black-owned businesses at the Black Farmers' Market in Raleigh, North Carolina, over the weekend.

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CNN Analyst Van Jones Privately Helped Trump Develop Police Reform Bill

Derek MajorJune 30, 2020June 30, 2020

by Derek MajorJune 30, 2020June 30, 202009362

According to a new report, CNN Analyst Van Jones was instrumental in President Donald Trump's executive order on police reform.

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Mississippi Mayor Fights Tears While Signing Executive Order To Remove State Flag

Derek MajorJune 30, 2020June 30, 2020

by Derek MajorJune 30, 2020June 30, 2020010472

Mayor Johnny Magee of Laurel, Mississippi, held back tears as he signed an executive order to remove the state's flag from city-owned buildings.

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272 NYPD Police Officers Filed for Retirement Since the Police Killing of George Floyd

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJune 30, 2020June 30, 2020

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJune 30, 2020June 30, 202004998

The New York Police Department revealed 272 officers have filed for retirement between George Floyd's death on May 25 and June 24.

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Colin Kaepernick Partners with Medium to Create Race-Related Content

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJune 30, 2020June 30, 2020

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJune 30, 2020June 30, 2020010585

Medium welcomed Kaepernick to a seat on its board of directors and will partner with Kaepernick and his content publishing company, Kaepernick Publishing

Business Entrepreneurship

American Express Pledges $10 Million To Fund Grants for Black Businesses Affected by COVID

Dana GivensJune 30, 2020June 30, 2020

by Dana GivensJune 30, 2020June 30, 2020010451

As part of its global Shop Small campaign, American Express is investing $10 million into a grant program to support Black-owned small businesses in the

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Mary J. Blige Launches Her Own Brand Of Wine

Dana GivensJune 30, 2020June 30, 2020

by Dana GivensJune 30, 2020June 30, 2020042796

The Grammy Award-winning singer is jumping into the wine and spirits industry with the launch of her new collection of wines.

Sports

NASCAR Driver Kyle Weatherman Debuts #BackTheBlue Car After Bubba Wallace Displays #BlackLivesMatter Vehicle

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJune 30, 2020June 30, 2020

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJune 30, 2020June 30, 2020041691

After NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace debuted a "Black Lives Matter" design on his racecar, Kyle Weatherman counters by revealing a "Blue Lives Matter-themed" design