School districts looking to receive federal funding must administer standardized tests this year. The Biden administration has announced that officials can give shorter versions of statewide assessments, extend testing windows to accommodate social distancing and hybrid learning, or test students remotely. (Courtesy Photo) By Alexis Taylor Special to the AFRO The Biden Administration is not […]
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Congress members urge vaccination during Black Press Week
Evans said the Biden-Harris administration, which is touring the country to discuss the American Rescue Plan’s importance, believes the Black Press is essential in getting the word out. NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Protect your children and your grandchildren, protect those who you come in contact with,” Congressman Clyburn stated during the annual National Newspaper Publishers Association […]
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Office of African Affairs and DC Health Link hold town halls to insure immigrants
DC Health Link and the DC Office of African Affairs are working to insure local African immigrant communities with weekly town halls through April 7. (Courtesy Photo) By Deborah Bailey Special to the AFRO Are you a recent D.C. immigrant who delayed signing up for health benefits in 2020 due to concerns about your immigration […]
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Hopkins forum highlights vaccination and mental health
By Alexis Taylor Special to the AFRO Johns Hopkins University put COVID-19 vaccinations and mental health under the microscope this week during the youth forum, Disruptivate: COVID-19, hosted in conjunction with Usher’s New Look, Hip Hop Public Health, and Dew More Baltimore. More than 120 students from around the country gathered virtually to talk about […]
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South Africa rejects AstraZeneca doses for COVID-19 immunization drive
Health personnel displays a vial containing a dose of the Covishield vaccine by Oxford and AstraZeneca. (Ricardo Ceppi/Getty Images) By Saptak Datta Zenger News South Africa has rejected the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, one of the only two vaccines approved by India, as it is concerned with its efficacy. The African nation had already imported one […]
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Students of color affected by lack of digital connection
Poor Black and Brown students are disproportionately affected by the lack of stable internet access. This is a problem that has long-term effects on their future and the future of our communities. (Courtesy of unsplash) By Daryl Moore Special to the AFRO “The COVID-19 pandemic laid bare the challenges digitally disconnected students face like nothing […]
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United Ways in Maryland join forces with statewide Covid-19 survey inbox
United Ways in Maryland Launch COVID-19 Survey to Better Assess Community Needs Baltimore, Md. (March 15, 2021) – United Ways in Maryland today announced a joint effort to survey families affected by the pandemic throughout the state. The COVID-19 Survey will aim to gather information from residents about how their employment, housing and basic needs […]
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Stay healthy in a pandemic: Find a way to move it
Big gyms and boutique studios offer a large selection of classes you can join and in some cases, membership isn’t a requirement. By Marcia Ra-Akbar AFRO guest editor The benefits of healthy living are more important than ever before. Physical activity reduces the risks of Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and weight gain. These are […]
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Tips on staying healthy beyond COVID-19
A diet high in raw vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds will give your body the additional nutrients it needs to function. (Courtesy photo) By Dr. Kirt Tyson AFRO guest editor Stay hydrated: Many COVID-19 patients in the ICU are developing blood clots, including clots in small vessels, deep vein thrombosis in the legs, clots in the lungs and […]
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COVID diary: The long lasting effects of COVID-19
While some people generally recover from COVID-19, medical professionals are finding that there are others who experience long-term challenges from the illness, called “long-haulers.” (Courtesy Photo) Interviewed By Micha Green AFRO D.C. and Digital Editor mgreen@afro.com Since before March 2020, when the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared COVID-19 as a pandemic, many doctors, media […]
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COVID diary: `I started to tear up…I don’t want to die’
Mona Diallo, a West Baltimore community activist and advocate utilizes a catheter at home as she continues her recovery from COVID 19. (Courtesy Photo) By Sean Yoes AFRO Senior Reporter syoes@afro.com For Mona Diallo, a community activist and advocate based in West Baltimore, community truly is everything. And many of the members of the community […]
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COVID Diary: Dr. James Wood shares experience as a survivor
Dr. James Wood is a retired orthopedic surgeon who tested positive for COVID-19 in August 2020 and survived. (Courtesy photo) By Beverly Richards Special to the AFRO In August 2020, retired orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Wood, tested positive for coronavirus. He and his family have what he described as a “pod” of family members that […]