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This real estate professional wants to close the wealth gap hurting Black people

by BlackNews.ComDecember 8, 2020January 25, 2022

Shaquanna Wilson (Image courtesy BlackNews.com) By BlackNews.com Nationwide via BlackNews.com — Licensed realtor and young adult mentor Shaquanna Wilson has released a new book titled From Debt to Deeds Planner, […]

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December issue of Speakers Magazine features Becky A. Davis

by BlackNews.ComDecember 8, 2020January 25, 2022

(Image courtesy BlackNews.com) Nationwide via BlackNews.com — Becky A. Davis knows first-hand how fragile life can be – even before the COVID-19 pandemic shook our world. Davis admits for years […]

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Psychologist creates first ever therapy card deck for Black teen girls

by BlackNews.ComDecember 6, 2020January 25, 2022

Dr. Ebony Butler, the creator of My Therapy Cards (Image courtesy BlackNews.com) Nationwide via BlackNews.com — Dr. Ebony Butler, the creator of My Therapy Cards, the first card deck and […]

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Stock market company teaches investors how to make money

by BlackNews.ComDecember 5, 2020January 25, 2022

J.R. Fenwick and his company FLip That Stock will be teaching beginner investors on how to make money. (Courtesy photo) By Blacknews.com J.R. Fenwick, an expert investor and the founder […]

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Black virologist makes call to action for protection against COVID-19

by BlackNews.ComNovember 21, 2020January 25, 2022

The Covid Hunters: SRS, Inc’s testing team display the tools of the best Covid-19 testing protocols as outlined by virologist, Dr. Lane Rolling and IWC Enviro (Courtesy of Black News) […]

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Mom creates skincare line for kids’ eczema

by BlackNews.ComNovember 21, 2020January 25, 2022

Adrienne Blake, founder of Bake N Co skincare company. (Courtesy of Black News) By Arthia Nixon Black News In May 2019, Adrienne Blake was just a single mom creating a […]

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New film sheds light on the legacy and risks of Black birth

by BlackNews.ComNovember 20, 2020January 25, 2022

The film High Risk: Black Mothers Protecting Themselves and Their Babies, will explore Black maternal mortality rate. (Courtesy photo) By Blacknews.com  When Black mothers are dying during labor at a […]

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Over $400M Projected to Be Spent During Shop Black Week 2020

by BlackNews.ComNovember 16, 2020January 25, 2022

(Courtesy Photo via BlackNews.com) (BlackNews.com) — As Black Friday approaches, early projections indicate that over $400 million will be spent during Shop Black Week (SBW) 2020 at Black-owned establishments. The […]

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Nia DaCosta to Become First Black Woman to Direct a Marvel Film, ‘Captain Marvel 2’

by BlackNews.ComNovember 2, 2020January 25, 2022

Nia DaCosta attends the 11th Annual AAFCA Awards at the Taglyan Complex on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Mark Von Holden /Invision/AP) (BlackNews.com) — Nia DaCosta […]

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Author Troy Gathers Releases New Book “African World History” to Reflect on the Greatness of Ancient Africa

by BlackNews.ComOctober 14, 2020January 25, 2022

Author Troy Gathers (Image courtesy BlackNews.com) By BlackNews.com Nationwide — In these recent months, the country has witnessed an obvious racial divide. Although many factors have led up to the […]

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Eric Hale Becomes 1st Black Male to Win Texas Teacher of the Year Award

by BlackNews.ComOctober 14, 2020January 25, 2022

Eric Hale, a first-grade teacher at Burnet Elementary School in Dallas. (Image courtesy BlackNews.com) By BlackNews.com Dallas, TX via BlackNews.com — Eric Hale, a first-grade teacher at Burnet Elementary School […]

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Black Nurse Launches Line of Natural Tea Blends, Handcrafted With Wellness in Mind

by BlackNews.ComOctober 2, 2020January 25, 2022

Miracle J. Reese is the founder of TasTea Wellness Blends. (Courtesy of Blacknews.com) By Blacknews.com  Miracle J. Reese is the founder of one of very few Black-owned tea companies based […]

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