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COMMENTARY: Fear and Loss in a Time of Plague

March 18, 2020 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — For far too long as a country, we have lived in denial regarding the ever-present threat of pandemics. Trump was not alone in that self-deception. Scientists have warned us that these dangers […]

VP Joe Biden Signals: You’re at The Table. Have a Seat.

March 18, 2020 admin 0

Our conversation with the Vice President by Gayle Andrews When Vice President Joe Biden launched his campaign for President, he made it clear that African Americans would play prominently in his appeal for support of […]

Shonda Rhimes is All of Us Trying to Homeschool

March 17, 2020 Staff 0

(CNN) Shonda Rhimes is one of millions of parents trying to juggle working from home and educating their children in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. Rhimes’ hit ABC show is among the many productions that […]

Why You Should Stop Joking That Black People Are Immune to Coronavirus

March 16, 2020 admin 0

MARCH 14, 2020 There’s a fatal history behind the claim that African Americans are more resistant to diseases like Covid-19 or yellow fever. Last two days alone, two African-American NBA basketball players have […]

What You Need to Know about Coronavirus on Monday, March 16

March 16, 2020 admin 0

By Eliza Mackintosh and Nick Thompson, CNN Updated 8:28 AM ET, Mon March 16, 2020 (CNN)“We must respond with a wartime mentality.” This was Mayor Bill de Blasio’s message overnight to New Yorkers as he ordered bars and […]

Idris Elba Tests Positive for Coronavirus, Urges ‘No Panic’

March 16, 2020 admin 0

The star of Pacific Rim and Marvel movies says he has no symptoms. By: Gael Fashingbauer Cooper March 16, 2020 11:49 AM PDT For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit […]

Without Sports to Distract, Public Health Becomes Our No. 1 Focus

March 16, 2020 admin 0

LOREN TATE ltate@news-gazette.com Sports isn’t life or death. Sometimes we act like it is, and then we’re struck with a lightning bolt of reality. For the jocks among us, we never imagined how swiftly our […]

National Black Doll Museum to Feature Barbie & Ebony Fashion Fair in New Exhibit

March 15, 2020 Staff 0

Mansfield, MA — The National Black Doll Museum of History & Culture – the only museum in the country whose mission is to preserve the history of African Americans through the art and craft of Black dolls – […]

11th Democratic Debate Tonight Down to Biden and Sanders

March 15, 2020 Staff 0

Sen. Bernie Sanders and former Vice President Joe Biden will be the only candidates onstage for Sunday’s Democratic presidential debate. With the coronavirus pandemic altering the daily lives of Americans, the 11th Democratic presidential debate […]

Jacksonville Shut Down Due to Coronavirus

March 13, 2020 Staff 0

As concerns and contractions regarding the coronavirus continue to grow, Jacksonville closures have been added to the national list of closures following a signed a declaration of emergency for Duval County by Mayor Lenny Curry. […]