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Leaders on the continent have vowed that if there is another pandemic, they won’t be shut out of the vaccine market.
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Are you a Facebook user? You could get some settlement cash
By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press Anyone in the U.S. who has had a Facebook account at any time since May 24, 2007, can now apply for their share of a $725 million privacy settlement that parent company Meta has agreed to pay. Meta is paying to settle a lawsuit alleging the world’s largest social media
Maryland leaders discuss next steps in ‘Highway to Nowhere’
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Rep. Kweisi Mfume met with Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott and U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Ben Cardin (D-Md.) to discuss plans to redevelop West Baltimore’s “Highway to Nowhere” using a $2 million federal investment. “The partial construction of this highway resulted in the demolition
Reparations: experts compute hundreds of billions owed to Black Californians
By Antonio Ray Harvey, Oakland Post Economists advising The California Task Force to Study and Develop Reparations Proposals for African Americans have developed economic formulas that project the reparations owed to Black Californians who are descendants of people enslaved in the United States are likely to exceed $800 billion. Three of five harms were used
7 Key Questions to Ask a Financial Advisor Before You Hire Them
Photo: fizkes via 123RF Choosing a financial advisor is a big decision, especially if you’re new to investing. You have to trust an individual or firm to help you manage your money. So, how do you know if you’re working with the right person? Figuring out your financial goals is an excellent first step. Are
The Harbor Bank of Maryland remains committed to serving Greater Baltimore’s Black communities
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com The Harbor Bank of Maryland (Harbor Bank), headquartered in Baltimore, opened its doors back in 1982 with $2.1 million in assets. After more than 40 years, the institution stands today as a pillar in the Greater Baltimore Black community with nearly $321 million in assets. The institution was
Ex-officer who fatally shot Breonna Taylor hired as a deputy – The Associated Press
Ex-officer who fatally shot Breonna Taylor hired as a deputy The Associated PressView Full Coverage on Google News
Montana transgender lawmaker silenced again as backers erupt – The Associated Press
Montana transgender lawmaker silenced again as backers erupt The Associated PressView Full Coverage on Google News