Health leaders across the U.S. have expressed concern over Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s claims that Black people have better" immune systems.
The gospel singer recently had some telling words at church.
Right-wing talk show host Wayne Dupree, who has repeatedly downplayed the COVID-19 vaccine, recently admitted he has been "battling COVID-like" symptoms over the course of several days.
Rapper Nicki Minaj said she tested positive for COVID-19, advised her millions of Twitter followers to not be "bullied" into getting vaccinated and shared a horrific story/conspiracy theory about a family friend becoming "impotent" with "swollen testicles" as a result.
Chris Paul is in the league's COVID-19 protocol "indefinitely" in the middle of a major playoffs run, prompting NBA fans to wonder if the Phoenix Suns' star point guard is fully vaccinated.
On Wednesday the Biden administration announced it will purchase and donate 500 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine to countries in need over the next year. While it is a step forward, it won't eliminate the 700 million dose shortage Africa is currently facing.
Howard University has received a $1.59 million endowment to help with vaccination efforts in communities that have been hit hardest by the pandemic.
The death of famed boxer Marvin Hagler sparked conversations around hesitancy over the COVID-19 vaccine, especially within Black communities.
Medical and public health officials see the lingering fear of malicious government action in predominantly Black communities as a reason to move swiftly to address equity concerns.
An increasing number of reports indicate that rich white people are using their wealth and prestige to secure doses of the coronavirus vaccines by traveling to Black and brown neighborhoods, where the immunizations are needed most.
An attempt to address racial disparities in vaccine access was overruled after Texas state officials threatened to cut Dallas county’s vaccination supply.
Sandra Lindsay, an ICU nurse, was the first person in New York State to receive the shot, during a livestream shared by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
