With an election that direcly impact on the LGBTQI+ community right around the corner, San Francisco’s esteemed nonprofit LYRIC has named Toni Newman as Interim Executive Director while Jodi L. Schwartz continues as President to oversee the ongoing capital campaign to expand…
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Pope Appoints First Black American Cardinal, Archbishop Wilton Grey
On Sunday, Pope Francis has named 13 new cardinals including Washington DC Archbishop Wilton Gregory, becoming the first Black American to become a cardinal. This came as a surprise announcement made from his studio window looking out to St Peter’s…
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5 Ways To Support Black Employees During Times Of Tragedy
To say 2020 has been a turbulent and tumultuous year is an understatement. It seems that with each passing week there is a different tragedy that America has to grapple with and navigate. Below is a list of five ways…
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Black Gun Group Educates And Empowers Members
The Zulu Shooters Club is a Black gun group who educate and empower other St. Louisans. The club is the local chapter of the National African American Gun Association (NAAGA) which has 75 local clubs around the country. There are…
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Square Commits $100 Million To Help Black Communities.
Square, the financial company known for its credit card readers, Cash payments app, and Square Capital lending program, announced that it would invest in an array of funds and lenders focused on underserved communities of color, as first reported in today’s…
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A Co-op for Black farmers is Thriving In Minnesota
Farming is a way of life in America. It has been for centuries. Over time, it has changed as technology, food needs, and climate changes. But one thing that hasn’t budged in significant numbers is who owns those farms. The…
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