Louisiana
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Abbeville native becomes first Black President of the Chamber of Commerce
Abbeville, La. – February is a month to honor Black History Month and those who’ve paved the way in the…
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Here’s how Madam C.J. Walker paved the way for Black businesses
If you are a Black woman and find yourself at one of the big box beauty stores staring at rows…
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Baton Rouge business leaders talk about the power of the Black dollar, buying from the community
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – A Baton Rouge business owner and a chamber of commerce are working to build generational…
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Black businesses ready to shine at LA County Fair
LOS ANGELES — This year, the Cooperative Economic Empowerment Movement will return to the Los Angeles County Fair for its…
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How L.A.’s black-owned music companies hope to change an unjust record business
In 1977, Richard Griffey opened the doors on Sound of Los Angeles Records. Formed from the ashes of Griffey and…
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Baton Rouge killing: Black Lives Matter protest photo hailed as ‘legendary’
10 July 2016 Updated 11 July 2016 Image source, Jonathan Bachman/Reuters Image caption, Jonathan Bachman’s image from Baton Rouge has…
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Black Urban Legends, Black Conspiracy Theories, Church’s Fried Chicken
Conspiracy theories and urban legends are nothing new, and while they exist throughout all cultures, in the Black community, many…
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L.A. City Council scandal wasn’t a surprise after ongoing controversies
Published 2022-10-19 17:25 5:25 October 19, 2022 pm For segments of the public, the city council scandal that continues to…
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A brief history of Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry mixing racism with criminal justice | The Latest | Gambit Weekly
Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry is really having a rough couple of weeks. Last week Landry was called out for…
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Tensions between Black and Latino residents in L.A. spike in wake of Nury Martinez scandal
Officials in Los Angeles are struggling to contain the fallout stemming from the leaked audio of racist comments made by…
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