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Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin Tests Positive For COVID-19

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin thanked his supporters for their well-wishes and said he was recovering after it was…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
02.23.21
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Vaccine's Racial Disparities Demand Answers About Equity

Vaccine distribution is not keeping up with the impact of COVID-19 on Black and other communities of color.
by Anoa Changa
02.01.21
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Time To Keep Promises To Black People

As we continue to see the ravages of climate disasters, a failing health and economic system and the expansion of…
by Karissa Lewis
01.27.21
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Black People Died In, Survived The Holocaust, Too

It's seldom remembered that Black people were also casualties of the genocidal Nazi terrorism known as the Holocaust.
by NewsOne Staff
01.27.21
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Black Patients With COVID-19, Diabetes More At Risk

A Mississippi professor found that Black diabetes patients with COVID-19 were at an increased risk for Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
by Anoa Changa
01.26.21
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Meet Biden's Cabinet, Senior Advisers Who Are Black

Here's a list of Black people reportedly being considered for roles in the president-elect's future cabinet.
by Bruce C.T. Wright
02.04.21
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It’s Time Health Research Included Black People

Many African Americans remain hesitant to participate in medical research. Why?
by NewsOne Staff
01.26.21
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More Black, Latino Kids Have COVID-19 Hardships: Study

Black and Latino Households are almost twice as likely as their white counterparts to experience three or more hardships related…
by Anoa Changa
01.14.21
Q&A Broward Health Medical Center Administers First Of Its Covid Vaccinations To Healthcare Workers
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What The COVID-19 Vaccine Means For Black Folks

Dr. Armen Henderson, assistant professor of medicine at the University of Miami and internal medicine physician, discusses the coronavirus vaccine…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
01.12.21
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Why Kwanzaa Is More Important Than Ever Before

For African Americans, Kwanzaa is not just any “black holiday.” It's a recognition that knowledge of Black history is worthwhile.
by Frank Dobson
12.24.20
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Covid Vaccine Must Address Racial Health Disparities

From speaking out about racial disparities in our health care system and even participating in a COVID-19 vaccine trial, Dr.…
by April Lockley, DO
12.23.20
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Challenge Convincing Black People To Trust Covid Vaccines

One of the vaccines being developed has been shown to be close to 95% effective. But no vaccine will be…
by Ann Christiano and Jack J. Barry
11.29.20
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Biden Administration Needs Black Inclusion In Agriculture

Black people find ourselves inadequately included or represented in the government we’ve worked so tirelessly to support and protect. The…
by Black Professionals in Food and Agriculture
11.27.20
Florida Volunteers Take Part In COVID-19 Vaccine Trials
Survey: Black Folks' Covid Vaccine Trust Issues Confirmed

It was already pretty established that Black and brown folks were leery of being inoculated with the coronavirus vaccine, but…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
11.24.20
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Study Finds Racism Accelerates Aging In Black Americans

Research confirms that stress from racism, particularly experienced early in life, can affect the mental and physical health disparities seen…
by Sierra Carter
11.20.20
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This Is The Giuliani Black People Warned Of

Much like with Trump, it can’t be ignored how loudly Black folks also sounded the alarm about Giuliani dating back…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
11.20.20
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PEOPLE's Last 3 'Sexiest Man Alive' Are Black

Michael B. Jordan is the third-straight Black man to be named PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive," for 2020, but history shows…
by NewsOne Staff
11.18.20
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Who Gets Covid Vaccine First? Distribution Questions Linger

As Black people disproportionately suffer from Covid-19, there are lingering questions about the distribution process that will determine who gets…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
11.18.20
Fulfillment Fund's Spring Fundraising Celebration Honors UCLA
Sinbad's Stroke Draws Attention To Blacks' Doubled Risk

The stroke suffered by comedian and actor Sinbad drew attention to Black people's heightened risk of suffering brain attacks.
by Bruce C.T. Wright
11.17.20
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What If The 'Drop Squad' Really Existed?

Spike Lee's "Drop Squad" movie was released 26 years ago, but it is more relevant than ever for the state…
by NewsOne Staff
10.28.20
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