Author: Adahlia Thomas | Staff Writer

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COVID can’t stop her hustle

As we all know, the coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on everyone and everyday life. But one local entrepreneur isn’t letting COVID-19 negatively impact her businesses. As the owner of three businesses — S.S. Beauty Bar, S.S. Beauty Spa and a beauty supply store — Shannon Sherrell properly prepared […]

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COVID-19’s effect on Black businesses

Since the 1860s, before the abolition of slavery, Black people have owned and operated successful businesses, thriving in industries such as food, clothing and beauty. Although there are, and have been, successful Black-owned businesses, there is a shortage of them nonetheless. According to marketplace.org, “Black people are almost 13% of […]

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Realtors say commercial properties ‘in peril’

The coronavirus, or COVID-19, is the topic of every conversation, right now. Since its inception late last year, the virus has put a strain on the global economy, and President Trump has demanded that only essential workers and businesses remain in operation at this time. One essential business that has […]

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How COVID-19 compares to past pandemics

The novel coronavirus, commonly known as COVID-19, has caused fear around the world as tens of thousands succumb to the virus. Discovered late last year, the virus has affected more than people’s lives. It has also affected businesses, schools and the economy as a whole. But like past pandemics, such […]

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Parade celebrates Black History Month

QUINCY — On the sunny and windy morning of the last day of February, folks were lined up along Stewart and Crawford streets to witness the 2020 Black History Month Parade, coordinated by the City of Quincy. Quincy is a small, close-knit town of about 7,000 people. It is the […]

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Survivors march for justice

More than 400 people marched, hand in hand, to the Capitol building on Tuesday to bring awareness for survivors of crime. The march was coordinated by an organization called Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice.  It is an organization made up of victims and survivors of crime including domestic violence, […]