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Dr. Robinson discusses Community Impact of COVID-19 with Charli Penn.
Texas Bar Owner Upset Over Renewed Restrictions Organizes 'Bar Lives Matter' Protest
Tee Allen Parker is one of several Texas bar owners angry about Gov. Greg Abbott's orders that required bars to shut down once again.
COVID-19: Life In The New Emergency Room
Dr. Safiya Lyn discusses how caring for emergency room patients has changed due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Jamaica Reports 14 New Coronavirus Cases Just Days After Reopening
These new cases were all imported from the United States on arriving flights.
Ohio Senator Fired From ER Job After Racist Question About The Hygiene Of The 'Colored Population'
The Ohio Legislative Black Caucus Foundation, a nonprofit made up of former lawmakers, is also demanding Sen. Steve Huffman's resignation.
Ohio Senator Asks If 'Colored Population' Impacted More By COVID Because They Don't Wash Hands Well
State Sen. Steve Huffman, a Republican, posed the racist question during a hearing on whether to declare racism a public health crisis.
This Groundbreaking New Tool Reveals The Truth About COVID-19
As Black and Latinx communities continue to be disproportionately impacted, the COVID Racial Data Tracker confirms, in real time, that public officials are reopening states too soon.
Politicians’ Rush To Reopen In Midst Of COVID-19 Pandemic Prioritizes The Economy Over Black Lives
Trump and his allies in Congress and governor’s mansions place the health of the stock market and the economy over Black lives.
The Long-Term Mental Health Effects For Black People Living Through Coronavirus and Racial Trauma
Black people are experiencing two simultaneous traumatic events right now and an expert breaks down the ripple effect it will have on the mental health of our community.
New York City Begins To Reopen After Months Of Restrictions
New York City, which was once the epicenter of the novel coronavirus pandemic in the U.S., is now taking the first steps toward reopening.
Why New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell Says Trust Keeps The City Going During Unprecedented Times
In an intimate interview, the city’s first Black female mayor discusses the city’s resilience during the COVID-19 crisis, the power of trust and how her own story wouldn't be the same without the people who live there.
Forget Losing Weight, My Goal Is To Emerge From COVID-19 Alive
Last year when I was sick for more than two hundred days of the year, people constantly remarked on my appearance. But none of those folks inquired about how I was really doing.
NBA Legend Patrick Ewing Out Of Hospital After Being Treated For COVID-19
The 57-year-old Hall of Famer announced Friday that he had tested positive for the coronavirus.
How COVID-19 Is Affecting Mental Health Practitioners
The unsung heroes of the front lines include those who are not just preserving our physical health, but our mental health as well.
Prince George's County Black Wealth Isn't Protecting It From COVID-19
Black and Latino residents make up more than 70 percent of households in the county's hardest-hit neighborhoods.
Is Your Vaginal Health Suffering In Quarantine? OB-GYN Dr. Tosha Rogers Weighs In
Social distancing doesn't mean your lady parts have to go neglected. OB-GYN Dr. Tosha Rogers answers all of our questions about vaginal and reproductive health during quarantine.
A New Way Coronavirus Might Be Showing Up In Children
Much of this new disease is unknown, but here are the symptoms parents should look out for.
Black Folks Are Over-Policed And Undervalued Even During A Pandemic
Many Black people are unable to walk around their neighborhoods without fear of detainment and arrest.
Early Results From Moderna Coronavirus Vaccine Trial Shows Promise
Volunteers who received the coronavirus vaccine manufactured by Moderna showed participants developed antibodies to the virus.