Oneida County History Center’s Induction of Kevin Byrd’s Work Shines A Light On His Global Advocacy
International News – Kevin Byrd’s journey as an International Prostate Cancer Awareness Advocate begin at the age of 23 when his grandfather was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. Kevin Byrd established the Brown Byrd Foundation, Inc. in 2008 with Co-Founder and Vice President Blossom Brown. In addition to his recent induction of his…
PPP Deadline Extended Two Months … or Until the Funds Run Out
by Anthony Quiñones On March 24 the Senate voted 92 to 7 to extend the application deadline for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) from March 31 to May 31. Passage of the PPP extension came nearly one week after the House approved the bill, which now needs President Joe Biden’s signature to officially become…
Government Prioritizes Small Businesses in Second Round of PPP
Government Prioritizes Small Businesses in Second Round of PPP By Anthony Quinones According to Unidos US, only 8% of Black-owned businesses received the aid they requested in the first round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. At the same time, many large companies were able to apply and secure PPP loans,…
Apply for Third Round of PPP Loan
New York, New York - Many small business owners and members in the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. were underserved during the first rounds of the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans due to inequities and delays in getting to details to the African American…
Founder and CEO Ideal School of Allied Healthcare Honored at Carib Impact
New York, New York – On February 18, 2021 Nicole Laborde Founder and CEO of Ideal School of Allied health Care honored at Carib Impact Awards live Broadcast. About: Carib Impact Awards – Caribbean Life’s annual Impact Awards recognizes the achievements and contributions of outstanding individuals of Caribbean background who have…
Apply For Third Round of Payroll Protective Program
National News - President Joe Biden announced changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which is the vehicle for helping small businesses weather the Covid-19 pandemic. The modifications to the PPP are a big win for American small businesses, especially business owners of color and our country’s smallest business owners.…
NY-based Chamber Creates Virtual Expo to Support Black Businesses
NY-based Chamber Creates Virtual Expo to Support Black Businesses African American Virtual Small Business Small Business Expo on February 26, 2021 9:00 am to 5:00 pm New York, New York - New York's largest African American Chamber the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. will presenting a Virtual…
Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce Blazes New Partnership to Keep African American Small Business Owners Afloat Amidst Pandemic
New York, New York - Many small business owners and members in the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. were underserved during the first rounds of the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans due to inequities and delays in getting to details to the African American community.…
New Vision Planner Journal Helps To Reshape Your Future Even When It’s Unclear
Westchester, NY (January 2021) – New Vision Planner Journal Helps To Reshape Your Future Even When It’s Unclear. We have all heard the saying that dreams do come true. However, it requires vision, planning and actionable steps. A vision is the ability to think about or plan the future with your imagination even…
Black Spectrum Theatre Co. Inc. Announces Black Spectrum Home Video Series for the months of December 2020 and January 2021.
Queens, New York – Black Spectrum Theatre Co. Inc. Announces Black Spectrum Home Video Series for the months of December 2020 and January 2021. About: Black Spectrum Theatre and its Founder – Carl Clay—a playwright, director, and filmmaker founded Black Spectrum Theatre Company as a traveling theatrical troupe in 1970. He is now…
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