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LIVESTREAM: NNPA Partners with #Donate1Post to Help Black-Owned Businesses During COVID-19

NNPA NEWSWIRE — To combat the resulting uncertainty and help ensure that Black-owned businesses can sustain themselves and survive the pandemic, a team of influencers and public figures have joined together under the hashtag #Donate1post. The National Newspaper Publishers Association has agreed to partner with #Donate1post, providing access to our digital and print platforms in order to enhance the value delivered to Black-owned businesses by the many other influencers and public figures participating in the program.

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On Friday, April 24, 2020, social media influencer, wardrobe stylist and brand content creator, Brittany Hampton and Martin Ekechukwu, a serial entrepreneur, influencer and the Co-founder of WHTWRKS will be interviewed by the NNPA’s award-winning senior correspondent, Stacy Brown.

By Norman Rich for the NNPA Newswire

There’s no secret that economies across our nation — even the world — have been devastated by the impact of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. However, without intervention, the impact on Black-owned businesses will be especially devastating.

To combat the resulting uncertainty and help ensure that Black-owned businesses can sustain themselves and survive the pandemic, a team of influencers and public figures have joined together under the hashtag #Donate1post.

The National Newspaper Publishers Association has agreed to partner with #Donate1post, providing access to our digital and print platforms in order to enhance the value delivered to Black-owned businesses by the many other influencers and public figures participating in the program.

Our first contribution will be a livestream on Friday, April 24, 2020, featuring social media influencer, wardrobe stylist and brand content creator, Brittany Hampton and Martin Ekechukwu, a serial entrepreneur, influencer and the Co-founder of WHTWRKS. Hampton will be highlighting SoulDope.org and Ekechukwu will highlight Adjourn Teahouse (@adjournteahouse). They will be interviewed by the NNPA’s award-winning senior correspondent, Stacy Brown.

Viewers on our Facebook platforms will be able to submit questions and comments to the panel during the livestream. However, if you miss the event, you’ll still be able to watch the recorded video on Facebook, BlackPressUSA.com and our Vimeo page at Vimeo.com/nnpa.

Martin Ekechukwu, who launched #Donate1post, is a serial entrepreneur, influencer, and Co-founder of WHTWRKS. Ekechukwu’s background includes traditional training at some of the largest CPG companies worldwide and considers himself a hybrid trained marketer. Ekechukwu has worked directly with Def Jam Recordings on emerging artist strategy and created innovation opportunities for artists such as Snoop Dog, Janet Jackson, and Sean “Puffy” Combs.

In 2013, Martin co-founded WHTWRKS, a marketing company that focuses on bridging the gap between brands and their target audience through the creation of compelling content and experiential events.

Brittany Hampton was introduced to the fashion world at a young age as a child model for big brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Nautica, and American Girl and is best known for becoming Diane Von Furstenberg’s very first global brand ambassador after winning the first season of House of DVF in 2014.

Edechukwu and Hampton are part of #Donate1post’s more than 70 confirmed influencers, generating a total of $200,000+ worth of free publicity to small businesses nationwide. Many of these firms are small, “mom and pop” micro-businesses that struggle to stay afloat even during the best of times.

Our new economic uncertainty is driven by the reality that, despite the best efforts of civic leaders, economists, researchers, scientists and medical professionals, the virus is in control. According to a recent article by global consultancy McKinsey & Company, “The threat of COVID-19 to lives and livelihoods will fully resolve only when enough people are immune to the disease to blunt transmission, either from a vaccine or direct exposure. Until then, governments that want to restart their economies must have public-health systems that are strong enough to detect and respond to cases.”

This makes the efforts of Hampton, Edechukwu and other #Donate1post influencers and public figures like Angela Rye (@angelarye), Queen Khamyra (@queenkhamyra), Woah Vicky (@imwoahvicky), Asia Irving (@asiairving), and actor Sarunas Jackson (@ronejae) from the hit show HBO show Insecure so essential.

Each influencer will help by donating one (or more) post ($3,000+ value per post) to help promote selected small businesses to their thousands and millions of followers.

For more information about #Donate1post and to find out how you can participate in helping Black-owned businesses during the pandemic, tune in to watch the stream or visit the program’s Facebook page.

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NFL: Week Two Recap | Jalen Hurts did not fold; Caleb Williams exits game with injury

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts found Darius Cooper with nine seconds left for the game winning touchdown as his team beat the Tennessee Titans 24-20 in Nashville. Hurts finished the day 26/37 for 264 yards. He threw for two touchdowns and two interceptions. Prior to the final drive, the Eagles ran 25 plays for 45 […]
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Prior to the final drive, the Eagles ran 25 plays for 45 yards. During the final drive Hurts went 6-8 with 61 passing yards and the touchdown. Titans defensive tackle — and team captain — Jeffery Simmons said this week that the way to defend Jalen Hurts is to make him “play quarterback.”

Hurts said to Simmons after today’s game: “You started that sh**. I had to finish it.”

Running back Saquon Barkley suffered a stinger in the first half but he ultimately finished the game. He had four carries and nine yards and one catch for eleven yards. He will get an MRI for his injury, but admitted to Cameron Wolfe of the NFL Network he was fine.

Caleb Williams leaves game against Vikings with apparent lower-body injury

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was helped off the field with a right leg injury with 7:42 remaining in the fourth quarter. Williams was down, writhing in pain after scrambling to his left. After departing the injury tent, Williams raised his right fist, acknowledging the crowd while expressing his frustration. Testing will commence on Monday to find out more details about his injury.

“We’ll know tomorrow,” Johnson admitted regarding Williams’ injury. “He’s in good spirits. He’s a team player.”

Williams finished the day with 138 passing yards and one interception.

“I’m actually happy it’s nothing with the knee — that was my first inclination,” Johnson said. “But, a hamstring could be pretty damaging as well. So, we’ll see. We’ll see how bad it is tomorrow and we’ll go from there.”

Bryce Young once again dominated the Falcons

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is 5-1 against the Atlanta Falcons and is undefeated at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Today, Young threw for 287 yards and three touchdowns as he led the Panthers to a 34-3 dismembering of the Atlanta Falcons. Georgia Tech alumnus Darren Waller caught two touchdowns and linebacker Devin Lloyd returned one of his two interceptions for a touchdown.

Cooper Rush started his second straight game for the Falcons and it did not go well. The partisan crowd voiced their displeasure after Rush completed 10/17 passes for 86 yards and two interceptions. Jack Strand entered the game for Rush prompting cheers from the Falcons fans. The rookie threw a pick-six on his first career pass attempt. Strand was the first QB to accomplish that feat since Sam Darnold in 2018 and is the first Falcons player to do that since Brett Favre in 1991. Strand finished the day with 59 passing yards and 16 rushing yards.

According to reports, quarterback Michael Penix, Jr. is expected to make his season debut this Thursday at the Green Bay Packers. His return should help the Falcons. They are the first team since the 2008 Rams to not run any plays in the red zone after the first two games to open a season.

The bright spots for the Falcons today were the Spelman College Jaguarettes performing with the Falcons cheerleaders and Florida A&M’s marching band, The Marching 100, also performed during halftime!

Jayden Daniels gets carted off after apparent arm injury

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels appeared to injure his left elbow on the final play of the first half in his game against the Dallas Cowboys. During the play, Daniels got stepped on, braced himself for the fall, and his elbow bent the wrong way. Daniels draped a towel over his head as he exited the field on the cart.

He was later ruled out.

Daniels suffered a dislocated elbow to the same arm during week nine of last season against the Washington Commanders, which led to him being shut down for the remainder of the season.

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The Complete Negotiation Framework — Every Stage, Every Tactic, Every Win

Master the complete vehicle-purchase negotiation framework with Roosevelt Gist and Roosevelt. Learn every stage, tactic, and win!
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Negotiation framework stages, tactics, and winning strategies from AutoNetwork

Roosevelt Gist and Roosevelt deliver the complete vehicle-purchase negotiation framework in Episode 8 of The Color of Our Money Is Green. This episode covers the three foundations of every effective negotiation, the full seven-stage negotiation sequence with exact language for every stage, and five of the most common dealership tactics with the specific response each one requires.
What You Learn in This Episode:
The three foundations that make every negotiation tactic work
The complete seven-stage car-buying negotiation sequence
Exact language for every stage of the dealership conversation
Five common dealership tactics — the turnover, the four-square, the packed payment, spot delivery, and forced add-ons — and how to counter each one
Why signing preliminary paperwork isn’t the same as signing the final contract
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AutoNetwork helps serious car shoppers inspect any new vehicle online before walking into a dealership. I’m Roosevelt — I’ve been reviewing cars and shaping digital car buying and credit union auto leasing since before YouTube car reviews existed.
You’ll find detailed walkaround reviews, POV test drives, and buyer-focused breakdowns covering comfort, space, features, and real-world value.

How to use the channel:
Watch the walkaround of the car you’re considering
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Walk in already knowing what you want — and what it should cost

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Mazda CX-90 Luxury: Heated Seats & Premium Comfort! #shorts

Stay toasty in the CX-90! Plush Nappa leather, heated/ventilated seats, and a memory-equipped heated steering wheel deliver ultimate luxury.
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Mazda CX-90 interior with heated seats offering premium comfort.

Experience ultimate comfort in the CX-90. Nappa leather, heated/ventilated seats, 8-way power adjustments, and memory settings for both front passengers. The heated steering wheel with memory tilt/telescope adds premium convenience.

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