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Notable Black Folks Who Have Contracted The Coronavirus

Cori "Coco" Gauff, a teenage professional tennis phenom, on Sunday became the most recent public figure to have contracted COVID-19. She…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
07.19.21
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'Karen' Strikes Again: Women Weaponizing Their Whiteness

Another day another Karen. This time a white woman in a clothing store was recorded attacking a Black woman before…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
07.13.21
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Howard Receives $1.59M Grant For Vaccination Efforts

Howard University has received a $1.59 million endowment to help with vaccination efforts in communities that have been hit hardest…
by Brandee Sanders
04.19.21
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We’re Going To Be Alright

Between the pandemic, the high-profile murders of Black people and the state-sanctioned violence against protesters that followed, we have been…
by Courtney Napier
03.15.21
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Activists Say Mumia Abu-Jamal Has The Coronavirus

The movement demanding the release of Mumia Abu-Jamal from prison has been renewed amid concerns about his health after he…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
03.01.21
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NBA All-Star Events Scheduled Despite Warnings

Party promoters and venues are gearing up for several "lituations," in an effort to take part of the economic boom,…
by Charise Frazier
02.19.21
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Howard University Cancels Remaining Basketball Season

The Howard University men's basketball team has canceled the remainder of its season because of health concerns over the COVID-19…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
02.09.21
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COVID-19 Pandemic Relief Talks Show Bipartisan Limits

While Biden is open to having a conversation with Republican lawmakers, Democrats remain committed to putting the needs of struggling…
by Anoa Changa
02.01.21
New York City Close To Running Out Of Covid Vaccinations

Rich White People Are Taking Black Communities' Vaccines

An increasing number of reports indicate that rich white people are using their wealth and prestige to secure doses of…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
01.27.21
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Chicago Teachers Push Safe, Equitable Return To Schools

Members of the Chicago Teachers Union opted to continue remote instruction until the school district has improved safety plans
by Anoa Changa
01.26.21
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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
Joe Biden Is Sworn In As 46th President Of The United States

Reversing Course

Biden's executive actions carry out the vision of his 100 day plan, and will also target underserved Black populations stressed…
by Charise Frazier
01.25.21
President-Elect Biden Delivers Remarks On COVID-19 Pandemic And Planned Response

Details On Biden's Bold $1.9T Relief Package

Days before his inauguration, President-elect Joe Biden announced the “American Rescue Plan,” a $1.9 trillion recovery plan to combat COVID-19…
by Anoa Changa
01.15.21
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CNN Journalist's Emotional Reaction As A Frontline Worker

Sidner's emotional reaction broke the fourth wall that many journalists uphold in order to deliver objective, fact-based reporting.
by Charise Frazier
01.13.21
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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
Economic Stimulus Package Tax Rebate Checks Printed

When Do Stimulus Checks Arrive, Who Gets Them?

There are still plenty of questions as Congress plays a game of see-saw with Americans waiting for certainty about a…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
12.28.20
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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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College Hoops Star Keyontae Johnson Released From Hospital

Keyontae Johnson, the University of Florida college basketball star who collapsed on the court in the middle of a game,…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
12.22.20
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'Significantly More Contagious'

Parts of Europe were in full panic mode as public health officials there reported what seemed to be the U.K.…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
12.22.20
Chicago's Roseland Community Hospital Administers Covid Vaccinations To Hospital Staff

Your Covid Vaccine Questions Answered

Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, a public health pediatrician whose research exposed the Flint, Michigan, water crisis, answers questions about the vaccine…
by Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha
12.19.20
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