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COMMENTARY: COVID-19: The View Across Black America

Similar to Hurricane Katrina 15 years ago, the global coronavirus pandemic is shining a light on America’s racial fault lines. By whatever trope you choose to deploy—“last hired, first fired,” “When White America catches a cold, Black America has the

UVA Enrolls First Patient in COVID-19 Medication Study

The University of Virginia Health System (UVA) has joined a national clinical trial testing a potential COVID-19 medication. “I enrolled the first patient on the clinical trial for Remdesivir,” Dr. Taison Bell, an infectious disease expert who specializes in critical

NNPA Senior Correspondent Stacy Brown and Wife Test Positive for Virus

The National Newspaper Publishers Association has been hit again by the coronavirus. NNPA Senior Correspondent Stacy M. Brown and his wife Shenay have been diagnosed with COVID-19. Brown recently chronicled the story of Jeffrey L. Boney, the multi-award-winning writer for the Houston

Senate Passes Bill to Permanently Fund Historically Black Colleges and Universities

(CNN) The Senate passed a bill recently by unanimous consent to permanently fund historically black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions. Federal funding expired on October 1, 2019. In early November 2019, 38 senators had sent an open letter to

Three Reasons Why One Million Black Families May Not Get a Stimulus Check

The Trump Administration has approved a $2 trillion dollar stimulus bill that will send money to millions of families to help compensate them during the COVID-19 outbreak. Individuals can received as much as $1,200 each, and families can receive more

African American Scientist Breaks Ground in Cancer Research

Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green, an assistant professor at Morehouse School of Medicine in the Physiology Department, has reportedly become the first person to successfully cure cancer in mice using laser-activated nanoparticles. According to Black Culture News, Dr. Green’s revolutionary and unique nanoparticle technology

Acclaimed Houston Forward Times Columnist Tests Positive for Coronavirus, Admitted to ICU

More than 825,000 people around the globe have been infected with the novel coronavirus, including at least 175,600 in America. Now the coronavirus has hit a member of our family. Jeffrey L. Boney, a multi-award-winning writer for the Houston Forward

IN MEMORIAM: African Americans Who Have Died of COVID-19

The inaccurate internet memes and false online conspiracies that “Blacks can’t get coronavirus” are contrary to reality. African Americans are not immune to COVID-19. On April 2, the Pentagon was looking to provide civilian institutions with more body bags after

CENSUS Must Move Forward During COVID-19 Pandemic

This year, the Census Bureau is making preparations to complete the huge task of counting everyone in the U.S. The U.S. population is now over 330 million people. Interest groups had just begun to seriously push people to complete CENSUS

National Civil Rights Museum to Host Virtual Commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Death

Remembering MLK: The Man. The Movement. The Moment. MEMPHIS, TN – (April 2, 2020) — The National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel will present a virtual commemoration in honor of Dr. King’s life and legacy on April 4,

While You Were Paying Attention To Covid-19, Trump Slipped Something Past You

That’s right, he did it again. Just like a magician, while you are looking at his left hand, he pulls a trick with his right. In this case, while almost all of the news has been focused on Covid-19, the

Program Helps Black-Owned Businesses Sustain Growth in Troubling Economy

Raleigh, NC — Esteemed African American business results strategist H.T. Major, founder of Excellent Presence since 2012, has launched the Marketing Twists Growth Acceleration System: Premium. MTG Premium is a 5-module program teaching Black-owned business owners how to use creative, strategic systems

Unsolved Murders of Black Family Re-Examined in New Film Streaming on Amazon Prime

American Wisper (now streaming on Amazon Prime) is the true story of the unsolved murders of an upper-class African American family. In the summer of 2016, three children and their mother were found shot to death in their large New Jersey home

IN MEMORIAM: Civil Rights Giant Rev. Joseph Lowery of Alabama, Dies at 98

Rev. Joseph Lowery was a civil rights giant. He was a Methodist preacher, a leader of the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott, an organizer of the 1963 March on Washington and a close confidant of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. A

COVID-19 and Black People: “When the country gets a cold, we get pneumonia.”

It is oft stated in the Black community: “when the country gets a cold, we get pneumonia.” The genesis of this saying is unclear, but the inference is not, nor is it inaccurate. Black people suffer more from adverse medical

COVID-19: Black Churches Employ Innovation to Worship During a Pandemic

Black churches in America have faced the challenges of wars, arson and racism written into the law. Following several slave revolts, including Nat Turner’s Rebellion in 1831, Virginia passed a law that required that a white person be present during service. The COVID-19 pandemic has

Minority-Owned Media Not Forgotten in Stimulus Legislation

African American-owned media companies and small businesses are included in the massive $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill passed by the U.S. Senate. “Yes, this does include minority-owned media. They are included as small businesses,” a top-ranking Senate source told NNPA

Black Family Summit Launches Emergency Response to Coronavirus Pandemic

New York — Dr. Ron Daniels, President of the Institute of the Black World 21st Century (IBW) announced today that the Black Family Summit, which the organization convenes, has launched a multifaceted emergency Initiative to address the impact of the

Rihanna Donates $700K Worth of Ventilators to Help Coronavirus Patients in Barbados

Nationwide — Singer-songwriter Rihanna reportedly pledged $1.2 million Barbadian dollars (or $700,000 USD) to purchase ventilators for those affected by the coronavirus pandemic in her home country of Barbados. Barbados, which recently has 17 confirmed cases of coronavirus, is also taking

African American Sorority Supports Members, Public With 6-Part Webinar Series

Cary, NC — “We Are Sigma Strong” is the theme of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority’s 6-part webinar series launched March 25, to bring resources, tips and some peace of mind to their membership and the general public. Members of the public can

Ascension Remains Dedicated to Keeping Its Community of Patients Healthy and Informed

Ascension, the faith-based healthcare organization that’s dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care, is working to keep its community of patients healthy and informed during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The organization has updated its website almost daily and also

COMMENTARY: Billions for Boeing, Pennies for the People

The development of the $2.2 trillion stimulus package was extremely flawed. The Republican bullies in the Senate, led by Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, wrote the bill with absolutely no Democratic input, then suggested that Democrats amend their legislation. The first

St. Louis American Publisher Praises Establishment of NNPA Task Force and Resource Center

The establishment of the National Newspaper Publishers Association’s (NNPA) Coronavirus Task Force and Resource Center is both timely and necessary, and publishers, partners, sponsors, and others should quickly rally around the concept, according to one distinguished NNPA publisher. “It’s extremely

$2 Trillion Stimulus Package – Vulnerable Communities Are Not an Afterthought

The $2 trillion stimulus deal reached earlier by the Senate, was finally passed by the House on Friday, March 27. President Trump is expected to immediately sign the massive legislation that promises to provide a much-needed shot in the arm

Congressional Black Caucus Focuses on Economic Recovery of African Americans in COVID-19 Crisis

The coronavirus health crisis that hit America in the middle of March has compelled Governors to shut down states, requested citizens to stay in their homes and moved Congress to pass an unprecedented stimulus of over two trillion dollars. As

Trinity Grear of Adelphi, Maryland Has Signed a Grant-In-Aid to Join the Owls

Rice head men’s tennis coach Efe Ustundag announced on Wednesday, March 18th, the Owls have signed Trinity Grear of Adelphi, Maryland to a grant-in-aid to join the Owls for the 2020-21 season. “I am very excited to announce the addition of Trinity

EBONY Foundation Steps Up to Feed Over 650,000 Children and Seniors Weekly During Pandemic

When America gets a cold. The black community gets pneumonia. ATLANTA, GA – To address the increased need for food assistance during the COVID-19 outbreak amid school closures and social distancing, the EBONY Foundation wants the community to know WE

Black Nerds — Changing the World and Owning Their Inner Geek!

The Paradigm of the Black Nerd The BlerdBinder covers nerdy news for the Black Nerds of the world. We welcome all as we talk about subjects ranging from Movies to Music and Tech to Toys. When people think about a

The Save Ourselves Movement for Justice and Democracy

Standing Six Feet Apart so Alabamians Will Not Be Lying Six Feet Under Montgomery, AL – We, leaders in the SaveOurSelves Movement for Justice and Democracy, are here on the steps of the Alabama Capitol standing up six feet apart so

How to Stop Using Food to Reward and Punish Your Kids

At one time or another, just about every parent uses food to reward their kids for good behavior and achievements – or to console them when they’re sad or disappointed. When children make honor roll, win a big game or

Grammy-Winning Jazz Artist, Delfeayo Marsalis, Celebrates New Orleans Funk with New Album Release

NEW ORLEANS, LA – Delfeayo Marsalis, a favorite son of New Orleans’ decorated music royalty, serves up his latest decadent offering entitled Jazz Party with the Uptown Jazz Orchestra (UJO). For the better part of a decade, the acclaimed trombonist,

Stage IV Cancer Survivor Lindsey Walker Releases Memoir, “Thriving Through the Storm”

Sharing Her Story of Tragedy and Triumph, The Memoir Takes Readers on a Journey of Lessons Learned Through an Unexpected Diagnosis ST. LOUIS, MO – Lindsey Walker has partnered with Beyond The Book Media on her debut memoir, Thriving Through The Storm,

Panic Buying Adds Additional Stress in COVID-19 Pandemic

You don’t need a year’s supply of toilet paper Panic buying has been rife around the globe in wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Customers have been stockpiling goods like hand sanitizer, bottled water, canned goods, paper towels and toilet paper.

DNC Launches Diverse Media Advertising Campaign Ahead of the Tenth Anniversary

Ads will highlight Trump’s broken health care promises to African American and Latino voters in key battlegrounds Today, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) launched a diverse media advertising campaign in 6 key battlegrounds (AZ, MI, NC, PA, FL, WI), beginning

Numbers of Missing Black Children Continue to Rise, One Organization Provides Hope

Shurrell Caldwell is 12-years old and missing. The 5-feet-8-inch African American female was reported missing from her home in the 2300 block of Good Hope Court in Southeast, Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, February 18. Shurrell, whom authorities said she weighs 180

NAACP Holds Teleconference to Reach out to Community

Residents urged to look out for one another The NAACP hosted an Emergency Tele Town Hall about coronavirus, COVID-19 and its potential impact on communities of color. “The truth is, there are so many within this nation who are disenfranchised

New York City Counts – 150 Awardees of the Complete Count Mobilization Fund

In December 2020, Mayor DeBlasio and the New York City Council announced more than 150 awardees of the Complete Count Fund. Each awardee received from $15,000 to $250,000 to engage in direct mobilization around the Census in their neighborhoods. The

Pfizer Collaborates with BioNTech SE to Develop and Distribute Needed Vaccine

Pfizer has announced the signing of a letter of intent with BioNTech SE for the co-development and distribution of a coronavirus vaccine aimed at preventing COVID-19 infection. The companies have a head-start on working together, since the partnership builds on

#QuarantineAndChill: Things to Do During the Covid-19 Crisis

Covid-19, Coronavirus or “Rona” as some are calling it has changed the way society typically functions. Some cities have imposed mandatory quarantines while others are encouraging self-control and self-quarantining. Many are complying with official requests for social distancing and eliminating

U.S. Census Bureau Announces Delays of Decennial Count by Two Weeks

The U.S. Census Bureau announced that it would delay its decennial count by at least two weeks because of the coronavirus pandemic. In a conference call on Friday, March 20, Tim Olsen, the associated director for field operations at the

New Federal Sick Leave Law – Who’s Eligible, Who’s Not and How Many Weeks

On March 18, President Donald Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act into law. The legislation is an emergency intervention to provide paid leave and other support to millions of workers sidelined by school closures, quarantines and caregiving. An obvious

Langston Hughes – Domestic Pariah, International Superstar

A leading figure of the Harlem Renaissance, the inspiration behind Lorraine Hansberry’s play “A Raisin in the Sun” and an uncompromising voice for social justice, Langston Hughes is heralded as one of America’s greatest poets. It wasn’t always this way.

Coronavirus Origins: Genome Analysis Suggests Two Viruses May Have Combined

In the space of a few weeks, we have all learned a lot about COVID-19 and the virus that causes it: SARS-CoV-2. But there have also been a lot of rumours. And while the number of scientific articles on this

Education Activist, Chris Stewart Publishes Blockbuster Report on the State of Public Education in America

Parent Empowerment Education Activist, Chris Stewart Publishes Blockbuster Report on the State of Public Education in America In many of America’s wealthiest and most progressive cities, the current public education system still places our most vulnerable children at a disadvantage

Workers Left out of Government and Business Response to the Coronavirus

As the coronavirus crisis unfolds, workers and families around the country are finding out how weak the U.S. social safety net is. Nearly three-quarters of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. About 30% of the workforce lacks employer-paid health insurance. One-third of workers lack paid sick

Remembering the Past and Educating the Future, Airickca Gordon-Taylor, Cousin of Emmett Till

Family Announcement Regarding the Passing of Mrs. Airickca Gordon-Taylor, Cousin of Emmett Till Chicago, IL – “It is with deep sadness that the Emmett Till Family and The Mamie Till Mobley Memorial Foundation announce the sudden passing of Executive Director, Mrs.

Erykah Badu to Charge Fans $1 to Live Stream a Concert at Her House

Dallas, TX — Singer-songwriter Erykah Badu has announced that she is planning to perform a concert through a live stream from her bedroom in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. The event will cost $1 each to fans who want

We Count Too – Sharing Census Stories Communities Classified as “Hard-to-Count”

As a millennial in 2020, this will be the third time the Census has occurred in my lifetime. The first time it happened I was 6 years old in the first grade and my mother was pregnant with my baby

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Commits Millions to Speed Treatment

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has joined two other companies to commit as much as $125 million in seed funding to speed-up the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Gates Foundation has joined forces with Wellcome and Mastercard in

Maloney and Raskin Seek Docs from ICE and CBP on Coronavirus Procedures for Detainees

Washington, D.C. — Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and Rep. Jamie Raskin, the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security seeking information

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