By Dr. Beth St. Jean / UMD iSchool The World Health Organization (WHO) Constitution, drafted in 1946 and accepted by the U.S. in 1948, states: “The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being without distinction of race, religion, political belief, economic or social condition.” […]
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Black-Owned Wig Company Donates Face Masks to NYC Hospitals
New York, NY (BlackNews.com) — RPGSHOW, a leading provider of luxury wigs in partnership with sister company, MyFirstWig, is giving back to the community with a donation of vital PPE materials to various hospitals in NYC and other areas currently battling COVID-19. RPGSHOW has coordinated the donation of nearly 7,000 masks to the medical community […]
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AFRO Facts – U.S. Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams
By AFRO.COM / BE INSPIRED GLOBAL Host Micha Green Talks U.S Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams and his contributions to COVID-19 prevention.
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Passing of Professor David C. Driskell
Dear Prince George’s Arts Community, The Driskell Center has just informed the community of the passing of Professor David C. Driskell on April 1st, 2020 at the age of 89. Prince George’s Arts and Humanities Council sends its condolences to Professor Driskell’s family and friends. We honor the life and legacy of one of the […]
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7 Ways to Boost Immunity
By Black Health Matters As coronavirus runs roughshod across the country, having an immune system functioning at its peak is critically important. Vitamins and supplements may promise to boost immunity, but there’s not much evidence to support these promises. Instead, give these tried-and-true approaches a go: Low- and moderate-intensity exercise lowers cortisol levels and helps […]
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Coalition Urges Gov. Hogan to Prevent a Health Crisis in Prisons and Jails
BALTIMORE — Gov. Larry Hogan should act to ensure that state and local agencies heed public health experts’ advice and take immediate steps to avoid a public health crisis in Maryland’s jails and prisons, wrote a coalition of groups and concerned individuals in a letter to the Governor today. In the letter, the coalition asks […]
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SPECIAL ENROLLMENT FOR CORONAVIRUS STATE OF EMERGENCY EXTENDED TO JUNE 15
Uninsured Marylanders can enroll in private health plans in an open enrollment to support citizens as concerns about health increase BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Health Benefit Exchange today announced an extension until June 15 of the special enrollment period that began in mid-March to help uninsured Marylanders during the State of Emergency for Coronavirus […]
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THE QUICKIE: Texas Judges Allow Gov. Abbott to Block Abortion Procedures During a Pandemic
Welcome to “The Quickie” — Planned Parenthood’s daily tipsheet on the top health care & reproductive rights stories of the day. TEXAS JUDGES USE EXTRAORDINARY MEASURE TO RESTRICT ABORTION: Yesterday, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals used an extraordinary measure to allow Gov. Greg Abbott to drastically restrict essential, time-sensitive abortion procedures using his COVID-19 […]
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Applications Open for Philanthropy Tank Baltimore
Funding for Innovation Available to Baltimore City Students Baltimore – Baltimore teens are full of creative ideas to address pressing issues facing their communities. From planning inner-city gardens that bring fresh vegetables to local residents to developing STEM curriculum for young refugees, dozens of Baltimore City middle- and high-school students have been hard at work […]
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Amid The Coronavirus Pandemic, Rev. Al Sharpton Calls Upon Faith Leaders To Discontinue Gatherings & Services For Palm Sunday & Holy Week Leading Into Easter
Rev. Al Sharpton (NAN), Rev. Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson, and the Conference of National Black Churches (CNBC) Convene National Conference Call to Discuss the Need for Pastors to Discontinue Services That Aren’t Online In the wake of the arrests of two preachers for violating church closure rules, Rev. Al Sharpton urges faith leaders to discontinue […]
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Councilmembers Cohen, Burnett and a Coalition of Community Organizations Launch the Baltimore Neighbors Network
Trained volunteers will help provide support, social solidarity and clinical assistance BALTIMORE, MD (April 1, 2020) — Councilmembers Zeke Cohen, Kristerfer Burnett and a coalition of community organizations are announcing the April 1 launch of the Baltimore Neighbors Network (BNN). The network is a response to the looming mental health crisis caused by the coronavirus. […]