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Black Business News… 3
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President Downsizes Black College Conference Denver Passes Immigrant Protections Amid White House Threats President Reverses Obama Policy on Military Gear for Police Rep. Lieu's Statement on Trump's Decision to End the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program Rep. Lieu Co-Leads Introduction of Cyber Diplomacy Act Senate Panel Approves Funding for U.N. Climate Body Former US Presidents Raising Money for Hurricane Relief Rand Paul and Kamala Harris Team Up to Reform Bail Practices Office of Disaster Assistance Dallas/Forth Worth and Nationwide
Entertainment 20
BBN Show Biz Buzz
Editorials/Perspectives 13 38 40 64
OPEN LETTER FROM Leaders of American Industry Trump, Republicans Ignore Lessons of Noah Obama had a 'Pen and Phone' Strategy; Trump has an Eraser Ads on Facebook Target 'Jew Haters' After Brand Safety Reassurances
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End Racism Model Proves Everyone Wrong Chicago City Treasurer Invests in Local BlackOwned Bank The Co-founder of America's Largest Blackowned Bank says Racism is Rampant in Finance Spain/Southern California Investment Summit 100 Days, 35 Ways for Caring for Puerto Rico… and Beyond
Community/Public Interest 83 83 84 85 86 87 88
Welcome to Wiki Loves Monuments 2017 Southern California Freeway to be Named for President Obama Curtis Mayfield Estate Releases 20th Anniversary Edition of 'Poetic License' Book Archaeologists Uncover How the Pyramid of Giza was Created! Sweet Home Café: National Museum of African American History and Culture Chef Marilyn Wins Mac & Cheese Competition Attention Artists: The Obama Foundation Wants You to Apply for Its New Fellowship
Obituary/Memorials 90
Mike Hodge, ‘Law & Order’ Actor, Dies at 70
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Zeitz MoCAA – Museum of Contemporary Art Africa African Startups Named Finalists of MIT Innovation Challenge Inauguration of the Zambian L-15 Flight Simulation Center Trade Lead: Nigeria: Bid Rounds for 30 Marginal Oil Fields A Smithsonian First: An Exhibition in Africa Microsoft 4Afrika Hands its IP Hub Over to COMESA Caterpillar to Build Solar Power Plant for B2Gold Otjikoto Mine in Namibia
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Whoppi Goldberg's Natural Menstrual Cramp Solution The Power of Personalization in People-Based Marketing Recipe for Success: Data and Personalization Greenlining Institute Supports Section 1071 of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform, Consumer Protection Act France Issues the French Tech Visa. What is it? Virtual Reality Will Change Our World: Be Part of the Change US Ministers March on Washington in Call to
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