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Second Coronavirus Wave Hover Over George Floyd Protests
Fears Of Second Coronavirus Wave Hover Over Protests

Along with defiance of social distancing orders, experts say the cops' use of tear gas is making things worse.
by Royce Dunmore
06.04.20
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‘Coronavirus Karen’: White Women Policing In Pandemic

The emergence of white women amplifying their privileges to exert their purported moral authorities in reaction to the coronavirus is…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
05.27.20
(FILE) Rihanna's Charity Donates $5 Million for Global Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic Relief. Rihanna...
Rihanna, Big Sean Lead Detroit COVID-19 Relief Efforts

Big Sean and Rihanna teamed up to donate to COVID-19 relief efforts in Detroit.
by NewsOne Staff
05.25.20
Freestyle Love Supreme Opening - Arrivals.
Questlove To Host Televised Potluck Fundraiser

Questlove will host a televised virtual potluck to raise money for nonprofits focused on combating food insecurity.
by NewsOne Staff
05.25.20
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Mike Conley Donates $200K To Coronavirus Relief Efforts

NBA player Mike Conley is donating $200,000 towards COVID-19 relief efforts.
by NewsOne Staff
05.25.20
62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards - Arrivals
Usher’s Nonprofit Leads Effort To Combat Food Insecurity

Usher’s nonprofit donated over 350 vegan meals to individuals in need in Atlanta.
by NewsOne Staff
05.24.20
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Viral Memes Mock 'My Plans' vs. Disastrous 2020

The internet wins again as social media users weigh in with their disappointment in 2020 via the Blackest memes.
by NewsOne Staff
05.24.20
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Notable Black People With Confirmed Coronavirus Cases

There has been a growing number of Black people who have confirmed cases of the coronavirus after a brief spate…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
05.23.20
Tyler Perry Could Set Precedent For How Studios Reopen Amid COVID-19
Tyler Perry Could Set COVID-19 Precedent For Hollywood

The entertainment mogul lays out a detailed plan.
by Royce Dunmore
05.22.20
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Holds Coronavirus Press Briefing
Florida Claims Coronavirus Victory As Second Wave Looms

Gov. Ron DeSantis and Vice President Mike Pence were doing their damnedest to convince America that reopening Florida now is…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
05.22.20
FedEx Accused Of Firing Black Driver Who Recorded Encounter With Racist Customer
FedEx Denies Firing Driver Who Filmed Racist Encounter

Social media speaks out.
by Royce Dunmore
05.21.20
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NYC Flyer Calls Out Social Distancing's White Privilege

A "white privilege" flyer was recently spotted posted in New York City addressing the apparent racial disparity in respecting and…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
05.19.20
Today - Season 68
'Magic' Announces $100M Black-Owned Business Loans

Magic Johnson, one of the greatest passers in basketball history, has thrown his latest assist to Black and brown small…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
05.19.20
Meek Mill, Michael Rubin, And CEO Van Jones Launch The Reform Alliance With Founding Partners
REFORM Alliance To Donate Masks To U.S. Prisons

Jay-Z and Meek Mill’s nonprofit REFORM Alliance will donate masks to every correctional facility in the U.S.
by NewsOne Staff
05.18.20
Howard University Faculty Practice Plan has begun twice a week testing for COVID-19, on May 05 in Washington, DC.
Howard University Opens Free COVID-19 Testing Site

Howard University has opened a free COVID-19 testing site to eliminate the socio-economic barriers to adequate health care.
by NewsOne Staff
05.18.20
LA Premiere Of Cirque Du Soleil's "Volta"
Common’s Nonprofit Launches #WeMatterToo Campaign Amid COVID-19

Common’s nonprofit has launched a criminal justice reform campaign to address the spread of COVID-19 in correctional facilities.
by NewsOne Staff
05.17.20
Top three Virginia Democrats embroiled in scandal
Black People 'Guinea Pigs' For Economy, Leaders Say

The Virginia Legislative Black Caucus sends a letter to Governor Ralph Northam.
by Royce Dunmore
05.15.20
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White Guy Gently Arrested In Social Distancing Standoff

The officer apprehends someone disobeying a city mandate without brutality.
by Royce Dunmore
05.15.20
COVID-Linked Illness Targets Kids As Coronavirus Ravages Black Communities
COVID-Linked Illness Targets Kids: Everything To Know

The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention is working to have a more detailed definition of the inflammatory syndrome.
by Royce Dunmore
05.14.20
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Black Parents, Remote Learning And An Opportunity

Parents of color have an opportunity to offer counter-stories that focus on people who look like us, as opposed to…
by Monisha Bajaj
05.13.20
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