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June 8, 2023June 8, 2023

Text message scams are getting worse: How to protect yourself in the digital age

By: Stacy M. Brown / NNPA In an age of advanced technology and widespread connectivity, text message scams, including in big cities, have become a...

by Staff

June 8, 2023June 9, 2023

Business National News

Black women face dire consequences when unemployment rates rise

By: Stacy M. Brown / NNPA In a setback to the progress made in narrowing the racial unemployment gap, an increase in joblessness among Black...

by Staff

National News Technology

President Biden allocates $115M to rebuild Jackson, Mississippi’s water infrastructure

By: Stacy M. Brown / NNPA President Joe Biden has announced the allocation of $115 million to support critical investments in reconstructing Jackson’s water infrastructure....

by Staff June 7, 2023June 7, 2023

Business Education Technology

Black Girls Do Engineer awards $10,000 scholarship to Prairie View A&M student

Each year the non-profit organization Black Girls Do Engineer (BGDE) Corporation awards a $10,000 scholarship to a junior or senior member in the program to...

by Alexandria Green-Jones June 6, 2023June 7, 2023

Photo: Kara Branch (right), Founder and CEO of Black Girls Do Engineer Corporation, presents the BGDE Scholarship to senior member Kayla Hooks (middle). Kayla’s mom, Latoya, is pictured on the left.

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Bun B brings out media, local celebs, influencers for Trill Burgers soft opening

Burgers and fries flow as Houston athletes, musicians and media personalities flock to Houston’s newest smashburger destination.

by Editor-in-Chief June 4, 2023June 7, 2023

Business National News Technology

Optimism prevails among minority business owners, survey shows

(StatePoint) Even as minority business owners face new economic challenges, including supply chain disruptions and inflation, results from PNC’s recent Economic Outlook survey show an...

by Staff June 4, 2023June 5, 2023

Business Community Local News

McDonald’s looking to hire 22K across Texas this summer; also offering college tuition assistance for employees

Get those kids off the couch – or go for yourself! McDonald’s restaurants across Texas are looking to hire approximately 22,000 restaurant employees this Summer....

by Editor-in-Chief June 3, 2023June 4, 2023

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Diddy files lawsuit against Diageo alleging racial discrimination and neglect of liquor brands

By: Stacy M. Brown / NNPA Renowned music producer and rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs has taken legal action against spirits company Diageo, accusing the corporation...

by Staff June 2, 2023June 2, 2023

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House Passes debt ceiling legislation with bipartisan support, averting potential default

By: Stacy M. Brown / NNPA In a resounding display of unity, the House of Representatives voted today to pass the debt ceiling legislation following...

by Staff June 1, 2023June 2, 2023

Business National News

Joint Center study finds that Black Americans have widely varied views of financial situations

By: Stacy M. Brown / NNPA The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, a Washington, D.C., think tank, has found that Black Americans are...

by Staff June 1, 2023June 1, 2023

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Vice President Harris talks debt ceiling, maternal health, and small biz in exclusive Black press interview

By: Stacy M. Brown / NNPA Vice President Kamala Harris was as integral to the negotiations as anyone else in helping to reach a bipartisan...

by Staff June 1, 2023June 1, 2023

Business National News Politics

Poll shows affirmative action supported by majority of Americans as Supreme Court set to rule

By: Stacy M. Brown / NNPA Most U.S. adults believe colleges should be allowed to consider race as part of their admissions process. However, an Associated...

by Staff May 31, 2023June 1, 2023