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99-Year Old Woman Beats Coronavirus, but Not the Oldest U.S. Patient to Survive

Angelina Friedman, a 101-year-old upstate New York woman with “superhuman DNA” not only beat the coronavirus, but knocked out cancer and lived through the 1918 Spanish flu, according to a report. Angelina Friedman, a resident at a Mohegan Lake nursing home,

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Who’s at Risk of Not Being Counted in the 2020 Census: 6 Essential Reads

The census aims to count everyone in the U.S. Of course, that’s not so easy. Overall, the 2010 census was accurate, with a net overcount of just 0.01%. Still, some 16 million people were likely omitted from the final count. The data that

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African American Health Expert Launches Online Wellness Journey Program

Chief Transformation Officer, Tonya Kinlow, creates online Remarkable Wellness Journey to help people find true happiness, deal with trauma, and feel better during these uneasy and uncertain times. The personalized 8-week journey will take place from April 25th – June 20th

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Kids Have a Right to a Basic Education, According to a New Legal Milestone

A federal appeals court has found that children have a constitutional right to an opportunity to learn how to read. The decision on April 23 in a case involving the Detroit public school system finally answers a question the Supreme Court has

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As States Weigh Human Lives Versus the Economy, History Suggests the Economy Often Wins

Policymakers are beginning to decide how to reopen the American economy. Until now, they’ve largely prioritized human health: Restrictions in all but a handful of states remain in effect, and trillions have been committed to help shuttered businesses and those who have been

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Rep. Ayanna Pressley Calls For Racial Data On COVID-19 Small Business Loans

Since the start of the COVID-19, or novel coronavirus, pandemic, many small business owners have been struggling to stay afloat under the economic fallout. Under the new stimulus package, entrepreneurs were able to see if they were eligible to qualify for small

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13-Year-Old Paris Brown Recalls Her Coronavirus Awakening

My name is Paris Brown. My parents are NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent, Stacy Brown, and the awesome Shenay Brown. I am 13-years old and am privileged to be a member of the National Junior Honor Society. But more importantly,

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$349 Billion COVID-19 Small Business Program Short-Changes Businesses of Color

Federal lawsuits allege systemic lending biases that place 8.7 million jobs at risk A $349 billion program created to assist America’s small businesses was launched on April 3 to provide payroll, utilities, rent and more for eligible applicants screened by

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CDC: Individual Housing for People Experiencing Homelessness During COVID-19

Washington, DC –The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated their official guidance on COVID-19 to include sheltered homeless populations, stating, “Depending on resources and staff availability, non-group housing options (such as hotels/motels) that have individual rooms should be considered for

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Journalism Industry Needs Coronavirus Relief Funding

Antitrust Settlements with Google and Facebook Could Recover Journalism Rescue Funds WASHINGTON – In a small win for the journalism industry, the Seattle Times and Tampa Bay Times were each granted a loan that would ensure the publications could avoid layoffs and pay cuts for its staff.

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Black-Owned Newspapers and Media Companies Are Small Businesses Too!

Publishers of Black-owned community newspapers, including Janis Ware of the Atlanta Voice, Cheryl Smith of Texas Metro News, Chris Bennett of the Seattle Medium, Denise Rolark Barnes of the Washington Informer, and Brenda Andrews of the New Journal & Guide in Virginia, are desperately trying to

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Food Assistance Programs Critical for Low-Income Children and Families

According to the Census Bureau, of the 13.8 million households that receive SNAP, 6.7 million have children under the age of 18 and 6.4 million have someone living with a disability. Of all the homes with children under  18, some 18%

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LIVE WEB EVENT “Unmasked: Will Black Businesses Survive the Virus?”

Join us again for this installation of the Unmasked series as we focus on the battle Black businesses currently face. In 2018, Black Enterprise published an article stating that 80% of Black-owned businesses face one common issue: access to capital. When faced

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Congressional Black Caucus and NNPA Demand Stimulus Inclusion

Congressional Democrats reached an agreement with the Trump administration on an interim coronavirus emergency relief package that provides support and fixes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), as well as increased funding for emergency disaster loans and grants, hospitals, health

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Coronavirus Recovery Must Address Structural Barriers Holding Back Women of Color

Washington, D.C. — Today, the Women’s Initiative at the Center for American Progress released a new report and issue brief. The issue brief explores how the coronavirus is exposing the many ways America’s health care system underserves women, including how insurance coverage is

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‘Reopen’ Protest Movement Created, Boosted by Fake Grassroots Tactics

Many Americans have been under strict stay-at-home orders, or at least advisories, for more than a month. People are frustrated and depressed, but have complied with what they’ve been asked to endure because they trust that state and local public health officials are telling the truth

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How to Score an Internship During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Editor’s Note: Even though unemployment has reached a record high due to business closures and social distancing measures brought about by the new coronavirus, you can still snag an internship if you know how to adapt and get creative. That advice comes

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Renters Still Left out in the Cold Despite Temporary Coronavirus Protection

Emergency relief for renters across America may protect them from the threat of eviction during the coronavirus crisis – but it won’t last for long. The economic shutdown necessitated by COVID-19 has undermined the ability of millions of families and

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Atlanta Mother of Twin Boys Dies From Coronavirus at 36-Years Old

Atlanta, GA — Brent Green, a 36-year old African American mother of twins who had no known underlying conditions, has died due from coronavirus. Her family believes she started getting sick after going to the grocery store to buy food for

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Voting Rights Expert: Still Work to Be Done in Representation, Access

CHICAGO — The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guaranteeing women the right to vote was ratified by the states Aug. 18, 1920. During the 100th anniversary year of women’s suffrage, DePaul University’s Christina Rivers is available to discuss the

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Trump Versus the States: What Federalism Means for the Coronavirus Response

President Donald Trump recently attempted to explain the complex relationship between the federal government and the states, as outlined by the framers in 1787. “[Y]ou can call it ‘federalist,’ you can call it ‘the Constitution,’ but I call it ‘the

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Single Mom Who Almost Died From COVID-19 Says She Quarantined Herself Away From Her Kids

Tiffany Pinckney, a 39-year old single mother from NYC, was worried when she realized that she had been infected with coronavirus. She says she immediately quarantined herself at home separate from her two sons, who are ages 9 and 16, before

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Remembering Dr. Dorothy Irene Height

April 20, 2020 marks the 10th anniversary of the death of our gentle but fearless leader and mentor, Dr. Dorothy Irene Height. This significant anniversary offers us an opportunity for reflection during these unprecedented times we are living in today.

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A Return to the White House – Michelle Obama Tops List as Biden’s Veep

Is a return to the White House by the Obama family in the cards? It can happen if former First Lady Michelle Obama would accept a public invitation from former Vice President and presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden. On

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Virginia Pastor Who Defied Social Distancing Has Died After Contracting COVID-19

Bishop Gerald O. Glenn, the 66-year old pastor and founder of New Deliverance Evangelistic Church in Chesterfield, Virginia, has reportedly died from COVID-19. He allegedly defied warnings to avoid religious gatherings and still continued to preach that “God is larger

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Attorney Helped Save Black Men’s Lives By Calling for Suspension of Anti-Mask Law During COVID-19 Pandemic

Gerald Griggs, an attorney and VP of the NAACP’s Atlanta branch, had began calling for an immediate suspension of the anti-mask law during the COVID19 pandemic to help protect the safety of Black men in Georgia. Just five days later,

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Investment Expert, Dr. David Doriscar, Reveals How to Get Funding For Your Business

Dr. David Doriscar is the founder and CEO of the Doriscar Capital Group, an organization that helps businesses nationwide get funding – from micro-loans to capital of up to $100 million dollars. An accomplished author, as well as a financial

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“Black History Saved My Life: How My Viral Hate Crime Led to an Awakening”

“Black History Saved My Life: How My Viral Hate Crime Led to an Awakening” is the compelling autobiography of Ernest Crim III, an educator, speaker and activist, who recorded and was the target, along with his wife, of one of

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First Black Sheriff in the History of Broward County Overcomes Bigotry

It’s been just over one year that Gregory Tony became the first Black sheriff in the history of Broward County, Florida. And, as one might expect, Tony’s job is made all the more difficult because even in the 21st century,

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NFL Exec Troy Vincent Talks Draft, HBCU Initiatives

Troy Vincent’s career and life have come a long way since the Miami Dolphins selected him with the 7th pick in the National Football League (NFL) Draft in 1992. The former five-time Pro-Bowl cornerback has risen to become the second-in-command

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NFL Scores Win with National Response to COVID-19

In the wake of the unprecedented novel coronavirus pandemic, the National Football League (NFL) — perhaps more than any other sports league and many other major corporations — has strived to rapidly respond to needs in local communities throughout the

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BHERC’s Operation Love Delivers Love, Easter Sunday Meals and Essential Goods to Seniors in Los Angeles Area

The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) continued its “Operation Love” outreach Sunday, April 12, 2020 in the Los Angeles area targeted towards seniors and those with “underlying” health conditions who have been extremely impacted and need assistance. This

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While Struggling Americans Await $1,200 Stimulus, Nation’s Wealthiest Reap Windfall

While struggling individuals and families look forward to a $1,200 federal stimulus check, America’s wealthy have again made off with most of the cash. The $2.3 trillion coronavirus stimulus package includes a temporary tax change for individuals who make at

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The Political and Healthcare System Is Broken and Corrupt in America

“History is bound to repeat itself. Look at what went wrong in 1918 (Spanish Flu). Then do the opposite,” says the History Channel. President Woodrow Wilson was the American President in 1918, when 675,000 Americans died as a result of

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Making Masks – What You Need to Know About to Reduce Transmission

The recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendation to use cloth face coverings to help slow the spread of COVID-19 has generated numerous how-to articles and videos. As academics who focus on personal protective equipment (PPE) research and development, we are

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Checking Blood for Coronavirus Antibodies – 3 Questions Answered

Coronavirus testing in the United States is moving into a new phase as scientists begin looking into people’s blood for signs they’ve been infected by SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. This technique is called serological testing. Virologist Daniel Stadlbauer helped

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Some States More Ready for Mail-In Voting Than Others

When Wisconsin voters and officials sought to adapt the state’s spring elections to better observe social distancing guidelines, the U.S. Supreme Court refused. One of the changes state officials had asked for was extra time so voters could cast their ballots by mail. The coronavirus

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Science vs. Myth — The COVID-19 Crisis

Trump’s decision to cut funding for the World Health Organization (WHO)—which we warned about last week—is yet another example of his efforts to obscure reality and distance himself from any responsibility for the mess that the USA finds itself in

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AARP and NNPA Join Forces for Riveting Webinar on Saving Black Lives During COVID-19 Pandemic

AARP, the nation’s oldest and largest nonprofit dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and over, and the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), the trade association of the Black Press of America, held a briefing to help provide critical information for those

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Dying to Work — Amazon, Other Frontline Workers Bear Brunt of COVID-19

Many Forced to Choose Between Safety and Paying the Bills “The organizer’s conduct was immoral, unacceptable, and arguably illegal,” is how an Amazon official sought to frame the efforts of one of its workers who was fired by the company. The

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Players Scoff at Major League Baseball’s Plans to Return to Action

Major League Baseball is batting around plans to start its 2020 season next month despite the struggle by health officials to blunt the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. The ambitious plan, which reportedly may have

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Individual Stimulus Checks Begin to Arrive, What Should You Expect?

Payments from the $2.3 trillion federal coronavirus stimulus package have begun hitting individual bank accounts. In a memo, IRS Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the first round of payments were sent on Thursday, April 9, and should arrive in bank

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Black Businesses Matter, But Will They Get Fair Share Of COVID-19 Aid Money?

President Donald Trump and Congressional leaders announced the $2 trillion economic stimulus package—the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to great fanfare, touting the deliverables of different aspects of the provisions and their belief in its ability to

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NHRMC Launches COVID Care at Home Monitoring System for COVID-19 Patients

WILMINGTON, NC – New Hanover Regional Medical Center has established a telephone monitoring system to allow clinical staff to regularly evaluate suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patients recovering at home. The tool will be used to serve existing patients at NHRMC and NHRMC

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The President Continues to Fight for Black Community

I am from Michigan, and here in my hometown I have seen our community rally to do all we can to support our neighbors and local businesses during this difficult time. Thanks to President Donald Trump, some more help is

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The Pandemic Curve is Not Bending, Putting Americans at Risk

“The real implications of those delays and missteps were not fully apparent during early polling regarding the White House response. But now, as the death toll mounts and more state governors have stepped up their responses to the emergency, it

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First General Motors-Ventec Critical Care V+Pro Ventilators Ready for Delivery

OKOMO, Ind. – General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) today began mass production of the Ventec Life Systems V+Pro critical care ventilator under contract to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. “Thousands of men and women at GM, Ventec, our

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We Need Newspapers More Than Ever, and They Need a Stimulus

  “Wash your hands. Don’t touch your face. And buy a subscription to your local newspaper.” That’s some coronavirus coping advice from Steven Waldman and Charles Sennott, leaders of the journalism nonprofit Report for America. It’s a good suggestion —

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