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Analysis of Patterns of Employment by Race Report
By ABC (Associated Black Charities) This analysis will present data on racial differences in employment, employment growth, earnings and job turnover. Our analysis answers the question – Is African American employment concentrated in lower-paying or higher-turnover sectors of the City and regional economy? African American employment is concentrated in lower wage industries and occupations and […]
Posted inCoronavirus, National News, NEWS, POLITICS, U.S. Government
PRESS RELEASE: Congressional Black Caucus Statement Regarding President Trump’s Sudden Funding Cut to World Health Organization
The Congressional Black Caucus (Courtesy Photo) “At a time of crisis, true leadership seeks to solve problems not blame others. This President has threatened to cut funding for the World Health Organization (WHO), an organization that has helped decrease the spread of diseases such as Ebola, Cholera, and Yellow Fever. The WHO is established in […]
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PRESS RELEASE: Largest African-American Dating App, Tagged, To Rollout Live Video Dating to Respond to COVID-19
(Black PRWire) – -The Meet Group, a leading provider of interactive livestreaming solutions, has created two new features designed to help users connect while maintaining proper dating distance on its popular mobile application, Tagged — the country’s largest dating app primarily focused on African Americans. The two features, Blind Date and 1:1 video chat, are […]
Posted inBaltimore News, Coronavirus, Health, NEWS
PRESS RELEASE: Mayor, Police Commissioner Announce First Coronavirus Death of a City Employee
BALTIMORE, MD. — This morning, Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young and Police Commissioner Michael Harrison announced the first COVID-19 death of a City employee. Mr. Michael Baptist, a contract services specialist in Human Resources at the Baltimore Police Department, passed Friday evening. Mr. Baptist began his career with the Department in 1971, as a sworn-officer, […]
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150,000 Black Churches Are Demanding That The Unidentified Miami Policeman Who Handcuffed Dr.Armen Henderson Be Fired
National Black Church Initiative P.O. Box 65177 Washington, DC 20035 202-744-0184 dcbci2002@gmail.com www.naltblackchurch.com National Black Church Initiative President Rev. Anthony Evans and 150,000 Black Churches Are Demanding That The Unidentified Miami Policeman Who Handcuffed Dr. Armen Henderson Be Fired And Investigated For Violating Dr. Henderson’s Civil Rights What the Hell is going on! Washington, DC […]
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Black Pastors Call On Trump Admin. To Address Impact Of Coronavirus On Minority Communities
By Leonardo Blair, Christian Post Reporter A group and black pastors and researchers called on the Trump administration Wednesday to address the disproportionate impact of the new coronavirus on minority communities. “We have gathered as pastors, as faith leaders around this country to simply state that last week’s headlines reminded all of us that racism […]
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Sen. Booker, Rep. Pressley Lead Colleagues in Rebuking Administration for Unlawful Wage Garnishment
Education Department “blatantly disregarding” new law prohibiting wage garnishment during coronavirus WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) today led more than 30 of their congressional colleagues in blasting the Trump Administration for continuing to garnish wages of millions of struggling student loan borrowers, despite a new law passed by Congress […]
Posted inBaltimore News, Health, Maryland Government, NEWS, Prince George's County News
Special Health Insurance Enrollment Periods Extended and Additional Updates
Special Enrollment Periods Extended! The Maryland Health Connection has extended the COVID-19 Special Enrollment Period to June 15 for uninsured Marylanders who need health coverage. In this crisis it is essential that uninsured Marylanders get coverage so that they can get the care they need — for their safety, and for all of us. Visit […]
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Mayor Young Issues Executive Order Regarding Facial Coverings
The Mayor advises all residents of Baltimore City to wear cloth masks or other facial coverings, as defined by the CDC, when out in the community and especially when social distancing measures are not possible. The executive order also advises residents to wear facial coverings when visiting essential businesses and, when interacting with delivery personnel […]
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NAACP Launches Stay Home Baltimore Initiative
NAACP BALTIMORE LAUNCH STAY HOME BALTIMORE EDUCATION CAMPAIGN AND INITIATIVE Local Influencers and Celebrities Join NAACP in Effort to Increase Awareness About COVID-19 Health Crisis in Baltimore BALTIMORE, MD –In response to the growing coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis, the Baltimore Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is partnering with […]
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Baltimore City COVID-19 Related Resources For Businesses
The Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC) is coordinating with city and state agencies and the federal government to identify resources available for businesses. We want to know how you are being affected by taking our brief business impact survey at https://bit.ly/2UohyJv. By taking this survey, you will be included in a database that will enable us […]