The Congressional Black Caucus has submitted a sweeping list of proposals that it says elected officials must implement to specifically protect Black folks and their best interests as the country grapples with the coronavirus crisis.

One of the more understated casualties from the sudden economic and social effects of the coronavirus has been Black-owned businesses.

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Ciara and Russell Wilson will donate one million meals to help people battling food insecurity amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Rihanna’s nonprofit has donated $5 million to COVID-19 relief efforts.

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LeBron James’ I Promise School is keeping its Family Resource Center open to help students and their families amid the COVID-19 crisis.

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An Atlanta-based nonprofit is providing portable hand-washing stations to combat the spread of COVID-19 among the homeless.

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The money is intended to assist parents, teachers and students during the coronavirus crisis.

Larry Edgeworth, a longtime employee of NBC, has died of complications from the coronavirus after he tested positive for the respiratory disease also known as COVID-19.

The Congressional Black Caucus and other Black leaders have planned a town hall event via telephone to bring attention to the coronavirus' disproportionate impact on African American communities.