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NBA Star DeAndre Jordan Says He Has COVID-19

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
07.01.20
Atlanta Cityscapes And City Views
Morehouse Receives $40M For COVID-19 Initiative

Morehouse School of Medicine has received $40 million to help combat COVID-19 in underserved communities.
by NewsOne Staff
06.28.20
Young black man text messaging on smart phone at home.
Bevel Launches Black Mental Wellness Initiative

The grooming brand Bevel has teamed up with Headspace to offer free mental wellness services for the Black community.
by NewsOne Staff
06.28.20
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Student Loan Repayment Plans Should Worry Black Voters

As conversations around social and racial justice equity with building financial stability remain at the forefront, the plight of African…
by Demetria Irwin
06.22.20
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Blacks' Involvement Urged For COVID-19 Vaccine Trials

Black medical professionals chime in on treating the coronavirus.
by Royce Dunmore
06.19.20
Careers (job search) - VII
Black Unemployment Rises As Overall Jobless Rate Drops

The good news of the jobless rate dropping did not extend to Black workers as new data shows their unemployment…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
06.06.20
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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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
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
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
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Who Has The Right Prescription For Healthcare?

Conservative pundit Shermichael Singleton discusses the merits of healthcare plans proposed by Democrats versus Republicans'.
by Shermichael Singleton
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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