John Legend Got His COVID-19 Vaccine And Wants You To Get Yours, Too
The EGOT winner talks with us about his COVID-19 vaccination experience, the mistrust out there, and the importance of using his platform for change of all kinds.
Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby: 'The War on Drugs Is Over'
"We leave behind the era of tough-on-crime prosecution and zero tolerance policing." -Mosby
6 Destinations Everyone Is Visiting After Getting A COVID Vaccine
If you’re plotting your post-quarantine getaway, here are a few destinations that should be on your radar.
ESSENCE Presents: COVID-19, Environmental Injustice & Medical Apartheid
FOR PART III OF OUR ESSENCE REPORTS SERIES, "COVID-19’S IMPACT ON BLACK COMMUNITIES," we turn our lens on the racist structures that serve as underlying comorbidities of the coronavirus.
President Joe Biden To Address The Nation Tonight
His speech will mark the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Congress Passes President Biden’s American Rescue Plan
The $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill includes $1,400 checks.
Biden Administration Announces $250 Million Grant To Address Racial Inequality In Covid Response
“Our goal is to provide underserved communities with the information they need to stay safe and to get vaccinated,” said Vice President Kamala Harris
Queen Afua And Angela Rye Tackle the Importance of Mental Health
The noted herbalist and social justice advocate share ways for the Black community to navigate the pandemic.
Joining The Fight: This Journalist Participated In A COVID-19 Vaccine Trial To Help Her Community Build Trust
Determined to be an example for her community, CNN correspondent Stephanie Elam volunteered for a COVID-19 vaccine trial.
Meet Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, The Viral Immunologist Who Co-Developed The Moderna Vaccine
Dr. Kizzmekia “Kizzy” Corbett is the secret sauce behind the scenes in the fight to end the global pandemic—and her work has changed the world.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott Doesn’t Care About The Lives Of His Residents
Abbott and other Republican leaders in the state do everyone a disservice when they focus solely on the economy.
L.A. Teachers Union Says School Reopening Plan is ‘Recipe for Propagating Structural Racism’
"We are being unfairly targeted by people who are not experiencing this disease in the same ways as students and families are in our communities.” -Cecily Myart-Cruz, UTLA President
Black Lives Matter Launches $3 Million COVID Relief Fund for the Black Community
BLM aims to assist those struggling financially through the pandemic.
CDC Recommends Wearing Two Masks—May Slow Spread Of COVID-19
This news comes as the nation approaches nearly 500K deaths from COVID-19.
These Black Public Figures Said Yes To The COVID-19 Vaccine
Politicians, former pro athletes, television personalities and news anchors have volunteered to publicly receive doses.
Dr. Cheryl Pegus Breaks Down The Facts About Regular Check Ups, Vaccines & More
Dr. Pegus provides three crucial steps to take towards ensuring we're taking care of our insides while working on loving our bodies.
Jordyn Woods Requests Prayers For Boyfriend Karl-Anthony Towns Amid COVID-19 Diagnosis
The basketball star was diagnosed with COVID-19 after tragically losing his mother and six other family members to the virus last year.
Angela Bassett Talks Filming '9-1-1' During COVID-19 And Why She'd Take The Vaccine
"I think I've seen enough individuals who haven't fallen out."
Angela Bassett on New Season of 9-1-1, COVID-19 and Chadwick Boseman
Angela Bassett talks upcoming season of 9-1-1 on FOX, Black Panther 2 and how she feels about the COVID-19 vaccine.