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Wesley Bell defeats ‘Squad’ member Cori Bush. A pro-Israel group spent $8.5 million to help oust her

ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell has defeated U.S. Rep. Cori Bush in a Democratic primary in St. Louis, marking the second time this year that one of the party’s incumbents has been ousted in an expensive contest that reflected deep divisions over the war in Gaza. Bush, a member of the progressive congressional group known as the “Squad,” was seeking a third term in Missouri’s 1st Congressional District, which includes St. Louis city and part of […]

todayAugust 7, 2024 2

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Harris raised a massive $310 million in July, as she looks to reset November’s race against Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris‘ campaign announced Friday that it raised $310 million last month, an eyepopping sum showing that donors who once seemed spooked about the prospects for November’s election with President Joe Biden are now offering mountains of cash to boost his former No. 2. The haul by Harris, the Democratic National Committee and affiliated entities far outpaced Republican former President Donald Trump, whose campaign and assorted committees said they took in $138.7 million for July. […]

todayAugust 4, 2024

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California budgets up to $12 million for reparations bills, a milestone in atoning for racist legacy

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California plans to spend up to $12 million on reparations legislation under a budget signed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, marking a milestone in the state’s efforts to atone for a legacy of racism and discrimination against Black Californians. The reparations funding in the $297.9 billion budget Newsom signed over the weekend does not specify what programs the money would go toward. Lawmakers are not considering widespread direct payments to Black Californians this year. The state […]

todayJuly 2, 2024 1

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Black Founder Raises $5.1 Million to Revolutionize Manufacturing Procurement

Will Drewery, the founder and CEO of Diagon, a Black-owned tech platform that is transforming the manufacturing procurement industry, is celebrating having raised $5.1 million. Their innovative procurement platform promises a simpler, faster process for businesses seeking to build or expand their operations.The funding round was led by The Westly Group with support from Valia Ventures, Techstars, Foster Ventures, Foxe Capital, Anthemis Group, Ventures Together, and REFASHIOND Ventures: The Industrial Transformation Fund, according to Shoppe Black.Setting up new manufacturing facilities […]

todayMay 7, 2024

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Jamaican Nanny Creates Million Dollar Maternal and Community Health Empire

Rosalee Henry, the Founder and CEO of Mothers Helping Hands Atlanta LLC, a leading provider of newborn and postpartum care along with community health support, is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded the 2024 Business Achievement Award for Excellence in Black Entrepreneurship. This esteemed accolade, presented at the TSP Game Plan event, recognizes the company's exceptional growth and its significant contribution as a Black-owned business in the entrepreneurial sphere.Rosalee is a Postpartum Doula and Newborn Care Educator and […]

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34-Year-Old Financial Advisor Launches Free Masterclass, Aims to Help One Million Black Families Break the Chains of Poverty

Tremaine Wills, an award-winning financial advisor and the founder of Mind Over Money, a Black-owned visionary financial advisory firm is rewriting financial narratives for families nationwide. She has launched a free live masterclass called "Multiple Streams of Income Done the Right Way" where she is teaching how to turn W2 income into passive income.Tremaine has garnered recognition as an Excellence Awardee by Investment News, named a Top 100 Financial Advisor by Investopedia in both 2022 and 2023, and has shared […]

todayMarch 5, 2024

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‘Obamacare’ sign-ups surge to 20 million, days before open enrollment closes

WASHINGTON (AP) — Some 20 million people have signed up for health insurance this year through the Affordable Care Act marketplaces, a record-breaking figure. President Joe Biden will likely proclaim those results regularly on the campaign trail for months to come as former President Donald Trump, the Republican front-runner, vows to dismantle the Obama-era program. The Biden administration announced Wednesday morning that 20 million have enrolled for coverage on the marketplace, days before the open enrollment period is set to […]

todayJanuary 11, 2024

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Jury awards $148 million in damages to Georgia election workers over Rudy Giuliani’s 2020 vote lies

WASHINGTON (AP) — A jury awarded $148 million in damages on Friday to two former Georgia election workers who sued Rudy Giuliani for defamation over lies he spread about them in 2020 that upended their lives with racist threats and harassment. The damages verdict follows emotional testimony from Wandrea “Shaye” Moss and her mother, Ruby Freeman, who tearfully described becoming the target of a false conspiracy theory pushed by Giuliani and other Republicans as they tried to keep then-President Donald Trump in power after […]

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