District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) created updated reopening plans under the CDC’s new guidance for K-12 schools. (Courtesy Photo) By Deborah Bailey Special to the AFRO This week, District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) Chancellor Lewis Ferebee responded to scores of angry parents who left a recent Town hall event with their questions unanswered. […]
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Updated town hall information for uninsured immigrants, COVID care
DC Health Link and the Mayor’s Office of African Affairs will host its last virtual town hall about insuring immigrants and finding treatment for COVID-19 on Wednesday, April 7. (Courtesy Photo) By Deborah Bailey Special to the AFRO African immigrants living in Washington, D.C. without health insurance are urged to connect with DC Health Link […]
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New Baltimore City Health Department COVAX Portal
Mayor Scott and Dr. Dzirasa announced the launch of a new COVID vaccination pre-registration portal for Baltimore City residents. The portal can be found at covax.baltimorecity.gov. The Baltimore City Health Department is continuing to follow the State’s eligibility phase schedule, but residents who are not yet eligible can still pre-register through that link, and they will […]
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Second Pfizer dose done, feeling thankful, empowered
D.C. Editor Micha Green received her second COVID-19 vaccine on March 25, and streamed the process on Facebook Live. (Screenshot) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com Well I’ve done it. On March 25 I received the second dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and while I’m still not playing games with COVID-19 and proudly […]
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FEMA pilot center gives Marylanders new vaccination option
PHILADELPHIA – Marylanders will soon have another venue where they can receive COVID-19 vaccinations: a FEMA-operated community vaccination center in Prince George’s County. The Federal Pilot Community Vaccination Center (CVC) – Maryland will be located at the Greenbelt Metro Station, 5717 Greenbelt Metro Dr., Greenbelt, MD 20740. It will open April 7, with its schedule […]
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Chan Zuckerberg Initiative funds education reporting for Word in Black
New support goes toward shared data journalist, virtual events and more (March 31, 2021) — Word in Black, a news collaborative of Black publishers managed by Local Media Association, has received a second round of funding from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to support ongoing reporting of K-12 education, with a specific focus on the impact of COVID-19 on […]
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Deadly stampedes, high praise and harsh criticism mark mourning rites for Tanzanian President
The late Tanzanian President John Pombe Magufuli at a public function. (Ikulu Masiliano) By Anne Macharia March 25 , 2021 Africa NAIROBI, Kenya via Zenger.news — A stampede reportedly killed several people among the tens of thousands who poured into stadiums this week to mourn the death of controversial President John Pombe Magufuli. The 61-year-old […]
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Coppin State University establishes COVID-19 vaccination call center to assist people with scheduling vaccinations
(By Andrey_Popov_Shutterstock) Coppin State University (CSU), in partnership with the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), has established a campus COVID-19 vaccination call center to assist communities of color with scheduling appointments to get vaccinated. “We are pleased to partner with UMMS establish this call center which is specifically designed to improve equitable allocation of […]
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MSU is ‘open for business’ and preps for student reentry
(Photos Courtesy of Office of Morgan State University) University Moves Toward Return to Face-to-Face Instruction, Increased Residential Hall Occupancy and In-Person Commencements, Among Other Traditional Activities BALTIMORE — In a follow-up to Morgan State University President David K. Wilson’s annual, university-wide Spring Town Hall meeting, planning continues for a full reopening of the campus and a […]
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EU moves toward stricter export controls for COVID vaccines
European Council President Charles Michel, second left, talks to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, right on a screen, during a video conference ahead of a EU summit at the European Council headquarters in Brussels, Wednesday, March 24, 2021. (Stephanie Lecocq, Photo Pool via AP) By Raf Casert Associated Press The European Union moved toward imposing […]
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Masks and gloves are saving lives but cause pollution
A discarded face mask lies in the street in San Francisco, Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Disposable masks, gloves and other personal protective equipment have safeguarded untold lives during the pandemic. They’re also creating a worldwide environmental problem, littering streets and sending an influx of harmful plastic into landfills and oceans. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) By Haven […]
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Behavioral Health, the business of it, bringing it to the Black community
Dr. Charlayne Hayling-Williams, founding president of Community Wellness Ventures discussed behavioral health and the business behind it on the AFRO show, “Chicken Boxx.” (Screenshot) By Carl Thomas Special to the AFRO Behavioral health describes the connection between the health and well-being of the body and the mind. This can include a variety of areas – everything from eating […]