By Howard University News Service (HUNS) Howard University capstone broadcast journalists share how the the coronavirus is affecting communities across the country– from New Jersey to California. The NewsVision journalists, who were mandated to return home due to the pandemic, report on how their local communities are now facing issues ranging from the economy, education, […]
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House Passes $2 Trillion Stimulus Package Deal
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia 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 for working and unemployed individuals, and […]
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Joint Statement on Keeping Parks, Trails and Open Spaces Accessible | National Recreation and Park Association
More than 1,000* groups nationwide support safe use of parks during COVID-19 outbreak The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) prepared the following statement in support of the safe use of parks and open spaces during the COVID-19 outbreak. As of March 27, 2020, more than 1,000* organizations have signed on to voice support. Concerns […]
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Congressional Black Caucus Focuses on Economic Recovery of African Americans in COVID-19 Crisis
By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Contributor 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 the COVID-19 crisis hit its peak, the Congressional […]
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In Somalia, Coronavirus Goes From Fairy Tale to Nightmare
By ABDI GULED and MOHAMED SHEIKH NOR, Associated Press MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — At first, the coronavirus was just a fairy tale, a rumor along the dusty lanes of the displaced persons’ camp that Habiba Ali calls home. It seemed fantastical: an illness sweeping the world far beyond Somalia’s borders, killing thousands of people and […]
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Communities United Blocks “Horrific” Bill
By J. K. Schmid A Maryland grassroots organization is taking credit for stopping earlier versions of the COVID-19 relief bill passed Friday. “It’s working!” Communities United, a member-led organizing network headquartered in Baltimore announced Tuesday. “Together, we blocked the horrific package of corporate giveaways.” Criticisms of early drafts of the bill included the lack of […]
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Black Sorority Launches COVID-19 Webinar
AFRICAN AMERICAN SORORITY SUPPORTS MEMBERS, PUBLIC WITH 6-PART WEBINAR SERIES Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Hosts “We Are Sigma Strong” During COVID-19 Outbreak Cary, NC (BlackNews.com) — “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 […]
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Baltimore Center Stage Announces BCS Camp at Home
Baltimore Center Stage (Courtesy Logo/Image) Baltimore Center Stage announces BCS Camp at Home What: A Free, Interactive at-home Camp Curriculum When: Delivered Virtually starting Monday, March 30 Where: www.centerstage.org/education/camp-at-home Details: Baltimore Center Stage has announced that it has launched BCS CAMP AT HOME, a virtual learning platform designed to enrich and engage students. In response […]
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Spreading Birthday Card Love in the Time of Coronavirus
NEW YORK (AP) — Mona Helgeland was sad for her children. Their birthdays were coming up but they were self-quarantined because of the coronavirus and going to miss celebrating with friends and family. So, the Norwegian single mother of two went on Facebook groups and asked people to send greeting cards. She said she has […]
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Uganda’s Bobi Wine Sings Against Virus, Criticizes Leaders
By RODNEY MUHUMUZA and PATRICK ONEN, Associated Press KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Ugandan pop star and opposition leader Bobi Wine, who released a song urging Africa’s people to wash their hands to stop the spread of the new coronavirus, is criticizing African governments for not maintaining better health care systems for the continent’s 1.3 billion […]
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Mayor Bowser Announces DC Receives Federal Disaster Declaration for COVID-19
Mayor Bowser Announces DC Receives Federal Disaster Declaration for COVID-19 FEMA Declaration Will Provide Federal Resources to Assist with Response and Recovery (WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the District of Columbia has received a Major Disaster Declaration from the federal government through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as a result of […]
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66 Test Positive for COVID-19 at Maryland Nursing Home
BALTIMORE (AP) — Maryland’s governor said Saturday night that a nursing home in that state has been struck by an outbreak of COVID-19 that includes 66 positive cases and 11 hospitalizations. Gov. Larry Hogan also said in a news release that Maryland recorded five more deaths statewide, bringing the total to 10. Earlier Saturday, state […]