African-American people

Election Pollster Terrance Woodbury Weighs In On Kanye West’s 2020 President Election Bid in July 19 Washington Post News Article

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Monday, July 20, 2020
Musicians, African-American people, Entertainers, Woodbury, Millennials, Kanye West

WASHINGTON, July 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Terrance Woodbury, a partner at HIT Strategies, a political research firm focused on women, minorities and millennials, recently shared his thoughts with the Washington Post regarding rapper Kanye Wests 2020 Presidential Campaign.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Terrance Woodbury, a partner at HIT Strategies, a political research firm focused on women, minorities and millennials, recently shared his thoughts with the Washington Post regarding rapper Kanye Wests 2020 Presidential Campaign.
  • I was convinced that person was Kanye West, Woodbury said.
  • Now theyre taking a closer look at the very real impact West could have on the 2020 presidential election.
  • Pollster Woodbury said the video is a visual manifestation of what he has been hearing in political focus groups recently.

UNCF Mourns Passing of Civil Rights and HBCU Icon John Lewis

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Saturday, July 18, 2020
Musicians, African-American people, Singers, Negro, UNCF, John Lewis, Lewis, Usher

WASHINGTON, July 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF mourns the loss of a champion of Civil Rights, from the 1960s to the Black Lives Matter Movement of 2020, the conscience of the United States CongressRepresentative John Lewis.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UNCF mourns the loss of a champion of Civil Rights, from the 1960s to the Black Lives Matter Movement of 2020, the conscience of the United States CongressRepresentative John Lewis.
  • John Lewis was my Atlanta City Councilman, then my Congressman, and always my friend, said Dr. Michael L. Lomax, president and CEO of UNCF.
  • John Lewis represents the best of who we can be as a human being.
  • In March of this year, UNCF gave its highest award to Congressman Lewis, said Lodriguez Murray, senior vice president for public policy and government affairs for UNCF.

Oprah Winfrey Leads Several Major Philanthropists In Funding Scholarships To South LA Residents Via SoLa Impact's CORE Fund

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Friday, July 17, 2020
African-American people, Oprah Winfrey, Businesspeople, American writers, The Oprah Winfrey Show, O, The Oprah Magazine

The COVID Retraining and Recovery (CORE) Fund, set up by SoLa Impact's non-profit affiliate, SoLa I Can Foundation, will provide up to 200 scholarships to South LA Residents that have been laid-off or furloughed due to COVID-19.

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  • The COVID Retraining and Recovery (CORE) Fund, set up by SoLa Impact's non-profit affiliate, SoLa I Can Foundation, will provide up to 200 scholarships to South LA Residents that have been laid-off or furloughed due to COVID-19.
  • "We were incredibly honored to be selected by the Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation," stated Sherri Francois, the Executive Director of SoLa Impact's I Can Foundation.
  • Jimmy Iovine added, "After being introduced to South LA Forward, I was impressed by the team and its mission.
  • About the Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation:
    Guided by the intention of supporting those in need, the Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation (OWCF) supports organizations around the world.

BLACK GIRLS LEAD™ 2020 Goes Virtual in Partnership with emerge™

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Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Beverly Bond, Civic engagement, Black Girls Rock!, African-American people

ABOUT BLACK GIRLS LEAD AND BLACK GIRLS ROCK!

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  • ABOUT BLACK GIRLS LEAD AND BLACK GIRLS ROCK!
  • BLACK GIRLS LEAD was created to advance young women's leadership development, critical thinking skills, academic achievement, civic engagement, and philanthropy.
  • has been committed to empowering girls to lead by giving them the tools needed to find their voice, define their truth, own their agency, and honor their calling.
  • Founded by celebrity DJ and philanthropist, Beverly Bond, BLACK GIRLS ROCK!

ARM & HAMMER™ Baking Soda Announces a Virtual Summer Camp Made for Kids, But Designed to Take the Pressure Off Parents

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Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Musicians, African-American people, Arm & Hammer, Singers, MC Hammer

EWING, N.J., July 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --ARM & HAMMER Baking Soda is proud to announce ARM & HAMMER Summer Camp, a free, on-demand virtual camp designed to look, feel and sound like it's for kids, but the truth is - it was created with parents in mind.

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  • EWING, N.J., July 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --ARM & HAMMER Baking Soda is proud to announce ARM & HAMMER Summer Camp, a free, on-demand virtual camp designed to look, feel and sound like it's for kids, but the truth is - it was created with parents in mind.
  • "We created ARM & HAMMER Summer Camp to take the pressure of prep and planning off of mom and dad, empowering them to kick back and experience camp on their own terms."
  • These activities have been inspired by the endless possibilities of ARM & HAMMER Baking Soda, which product fans have been unlocking for generations.
  • To learn more about ARM & HAMMER Summer Camp, register to participate, or sign up to receive a first look at camp activities and camp shopping lists, please visit https://www.armandhammer.com/summercamp .

Chicago Rapper Dreadrock Releases New Album, BornBroke2

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Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Musicians, Albums, African-American people, Lil B, Lil Wayne, Obama BasedGod, Choices and Flowers

CHICAGO, July 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- BornBroke2is the new album from Dreadrock with 9 songs, including a feature with Lil B (BasedGod) with the track Pass.

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  • CHICAGO, July 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- BornBroke2is the new album from Dreadrock with 9 songs, including a feature with Lil B (BasedGod) with the track Pass.
  • BornBroke2 has the collaboration of five producers, including Dreadrock, and a featuring with Lil B (BasedGod) with the track Pass.
  • James Samuels(born May 21, 1995), better known by his stage name Dreadrock, is an American rapper, songwriter, record executive, entrepreneur, businessman, and record producer.
  • Between the production of one album and another, Dreadrock keeps an intense production of new songs.

Hon. Stockwell Day, PC Appointed as Chairman of The Board of First Responder Technologies Inc.

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Friday, July 10, 2020
African-American people, American writers, Illinois, Howard Gutman, Michelle Obama, Gutman, Family of Barack Obama, Barack Obama

Prior to his service in the federal cabinet, Mr. Day served as Canada's Leader of the Official Opposition (2000-2001).

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  • Prior to his service in the federal cabinet, Mr. Day served as Canada's Leader of the Official Opposition (2000-2001).
  • Before his time in federal politics, Mr. Day served as treasurer (Minister of Finance) and acting premier of Alberta.
  • Ambassador Howard Gutman is the United States of America's former Ambassador to Belgium, serving under President Barack Obama.
  • About First Responder Technologies Inc.
    First Responder Technologies Inc. (the "Company") is a technology development company that commercializes academic and internally developed intellectual property for use in the public safety market.

Census Takers to Start Follow Up With Nonresponding Households in Select Locations

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Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Public policy, Government, White House, Federal Government, Public policy, Other Policy Issues, Demography, African-American people, United States Census, Businesspeople, Federal Statistical System of the United States, United States Census Bureau, Taker, Census, T.I.

The Census Bureau will provide face masks to census takers and requires that census takers wear a mask while conducting their work.

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  • The Census Bureau will provide face masks to census takers and requires that census takers wear a mask while conducting their work.
  • To confirm a census takers identity, the public may contact their regional census center to speak with a Census Bureau representative.
  • How are these Offices Selected for the Early Start to Deploying Census Takers?
  • Career Census Bureau operational leadership makes the decision on when and where area census offices will begin following up with households that have not yet responded to the 2020 Census.

Louisiana Real Estate Company Gives a Platform to Local Artists Affected by COVID-19

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Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Musicians, African-American people, Entertainers, Kanye West, Kardashian family, Kim Kardashian, Conway

Musicians and other performers have been hit hard financially during the pandemic because most of their income comes from live performances.

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  • Musicians and other performers have been hit hard financially during the pandemic because most of their income comes from live performances.
  • "Our company has always played a role in helping others in troubled times," said Lacey Conway, CEO of Latter & Blum.
  • The live performances will feature a wide range of artists including singer-songwriters, bands, storytellers, chefs, and more.
  • The company is dedicated to building communities, careers, and lives through the professional and ethical practice of real estate.

Howard University President Discusses the Fall Re-Opening Plan in Special to Air on WHUT TV

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Tuesday, July 7, 2020
WHUT, Howard University, Wayne A.I. Frederick, The Mighty Boosh, Washington, D.C., African-American people

WASHINGTON, July 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Howard University President Wayne A. I. Frederick, M.D., MBA recently sat down with alumna and journalist Anna-Lysa Gayle of WJLA ABC 7 for a WHUT TV special titled, "Howard University Re-Opening Plan for Fall 2020."

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  • WASHINGTON, July 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Howard University President Wayne A. I. Frederick, M.D., MBA recently sat down with alumna and journalist Anna-Lysa Gayle of WJLA ABC 7 for a WHUT TV special titled, "Howard University Re-Opening Plan for Fall 2020."
  • "We have a sacred obligation when students come to Howard University to protect them; it's the first priority.
  • A party that Howard University, in many ways, has been at since the very beginning and has continued.
  • For the latest Fall Re-open Plan updates from Howard University, please bookmark howard.edu/reopen .