The hotly-debated COVID-19 relief bill has finally been signed by President Joe Biden after months of arguments and haggling over what would be included or left out. “This historic legislation is about rebuilding the backbone of this country and giving people in this nation, working people, middle class folks, people who built the country, a […]
(Black PR Wire) Most people think of vaccines this way: you get vaccinated, and your immune system prepares to fight a virus or bacteria that enters the body. The vaccine serves as the catalyst to set up protection, prevent infection, and prevent you from infecting others. Unfortunately, it is not quite that simple. Not all […]
The richest people on Earth are not immune to the coronavirus. As the pandemic tightened its grip on Europe and America, global equity markets imploded, tanking many fortunes. As of March 18, when we finalized this list, Forbes counted 2,095 billionaires, 58 fewer than a year ago and 226 fewer than just 12 days earlier, […]
The opera community is in mourning since it was announced that Antoine Hodge, a well-known singer who had performed across the country, died on Feb. 22 from complications related to COVID-19, according to The New York Times. Hodge, 38, passed away at AdventHealth Orlando hospital in Orlando, Florida, where he had been transported for special treatment as he battled […]
Zoe and Jordan Sims Rhodes, two sisters in Indianapolis, have created a clothing line and a hashtag to help people become more comfortable with COVID-19 vaccination, particularly focusing on communities where there is a high level of anxiety about the vaccine. The hashtag, Vaccinated While, encourages social media users to share their stories about being […]
If you’re interested in sharing your opinion on any cultural, political or personal topic, create an account here and check out our how-to post to learn more. ____ 2020 was a year like no other. The novel coronavirus ushered us into a global state of unprecedented emergency. Businesses were shut down, the economy was crushed and health was at […]
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced her sister died due to complications related to COVID-19 on Wednesday at the age of 64. In a Twitter thread, Bowser called her sister Mercia Bowser a “loving, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend” who worked “tirelessly for children, the elderly, and those with behavioral disorders until her retirement and beyond.” “We’re grateful to the doctors […]
FedEx Corp. just agreed to give Jackson State University over the next five years to support educational opportunities and employment equity. According to the press release issued by the University, an initial funding of $200,000 has been designated to support students, faculty and staff as they navigate the COVID-19 crisis. Remaining funds will support a broader […]