Monday, April 6, 2020 | 1pm EST
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Everything Black-Owned Businesses Should Know
A 90-minute information and Q&A session with urgent information on the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) under the newly-passed stimulus package – the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act. Understand what’s included in the PPP and your business’s eligibility.
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COVID-19’s Impact On Black America
We are in unprecedented times with disruptions to our daily lives unlike we’ve ever seen, ESSENCE is committed to bringing you the information, experiences and solutions you need to help you stay connected, inspired and empowered – all from the comfort and safety of your home.
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THE 2020 CARES ACT
We are in unprecedented times with disruptions to our daily lives unlike we’ve ever seen, ESSENCE is committed to bringing you the information, experiences and solutions you need to help you stay connected, inspired and empowered – all from the comfort and safety of your home.
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Help your business thrive with important information from our experts.
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Michelle Ebanks
Immediate Past CEO, Essence Comms. Inc.
![Melanie Campbell](https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/talent-headshot-image_0004_MELANIE.jpg)
Melanie Campbell
President & CEO, National Coalition On Black Civic Participation/ Convener of the Black Women’s Roundtable
![Gwen Hess](https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/talent-headshot-image_0002_GWEN.jpg)
Gwen Hess
President, Black Women’s Agenda, Inc.
![Marc Morial](https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/talent-headshot-image_0003_MARC.jpg)
Marc Morial
President & CEO, National Urban League
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Rev. Al Sharpton
Founder & President, National Action Network
![Ron Busby](https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/talent-headshot-image_0001_RON.jpg)
Ron Busby
President & CEO, U.S. Black Chambers, Inc.
![John Stanford](https://www.essence.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/talent-headshot-image-JStanford.jpg)
John Stanford
Managing Ptr., Prism Group &
Co-Founder, Small Business Roundtable
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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS
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Derrick Johnson
President & CEO, NAACP