(Image courtesy Black Health Matters) By Black Health Matters Once enough people receive effective vaccines against the novel coronavirus, experts say, the end of the pandemic may be in sight. But a new poll suggests an uphill climb for one of the highest priority groups for vaccination—older adults. In all, 58 percent of adults aged […]
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School closings threaten gains of students with disabilities
Paraprofessional Jessica Wein helps Josh Nazzaro stay focussed while attending class virtually from his home in Wharton, N.J., Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. Without any in-school special education services for months, Nazzaro’s normally sweet demeanor has sometimes given way to aggressive meltdowns that had been under control before the pandemic. The teenager, who has autism and […]
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A Conversation with Dr. Fauci and the Black Community
Dr. Anthony Fauci live in conversation with Black leaders and health professionals, on December 8th at 6PM. Watch live on Facebook.com or BlackDoctor.org. The event is being coordinated by Black Coalition Against COVID.
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Baltimore Mayor-elect exposed to COVID-19, tests negative
Mayor-Elect Brandon Scott will be sworn into office on Dec. 8.(Courtesy of Facebook) By Jessica Dortch AFRO News Editor In a statement released on Dec. 3, Mayor-Elect Brandon Scott notified the public of his possible exposure to COVID-19 over the weekend. Since becoming aware of the risk of contracting the virus, the mayor-elect has followed […]
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Food bank to provide for holidays and beyond
Many families are facing food insecurity due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but the Maryland Food Bank is fighting to end hunger this holiday season by setting up drive-by food distribution sites. (Courtesy photo) By Ryan Hogan Special to the AFRO The Maryland Food Bank continues to work toward ending hunger this holiday season as […]
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Yale doctor to co-chair Biden’s COVID task force
This undated photo provided by Yale University shows Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith. Addressing racial disparities in the U.S. coronavirus crisis cannot be an afterthought, the top adviser to President-elect Joe Biden on the COVID-19 pandemic response said Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020. (Yale University via AP) Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com As African Americans are disproportionately […]
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D.C. tightens Phase II restrictions
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the nation’s capital, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is tightening restrictions, reducing capacities, recommending limiting activities and encouraging people to get tested if going against the stay-at-home orders. (Courtesy Photo) By Micha Green AFRO D.C. Editor mgreen@afro.com Coronavirus cases are increasing daily in the nation’s capital- with more than […]
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Inner Harbor ice rink not returning this year
The Waterfront Partnership, operator of the Inner Harbor Ice Rink has officially closed the ice rink this holiday season. (Courtesy Photo) By Michelle Richardson Special to the AFRO The Baltimore Inner Harbor Ice Rink, operated by the Waterfront Partnership, will not return this holiday season due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic. “We hope to bring […]
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Americans face new COVID-19 restrictions after Thanksgiving
Nurses check on the status of rapid COVID-19 tests at a drive-through testing site in a parking garage in West Nyack, N.Y., Monday, Nov. 30, 2020. The site was only open to students and staff of Rockland County schools in an effort to test enough people to keep the schools open for in-person learning. (AP […]
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COVID Curtails Thanksgiving Plans
(AP Photo) As if distancing yourself from family and friends all year wasn’t enough, here come the holidays. With a staggering 258,665 coronavirus deaths and a recent surge throughout the nation, many states are cracking down on regulations. The CDC recommends staying at home for Thanksgiving, but if you decide to travel be sure to […]
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Baltimore leadership weighs in on Thanksgiving during pandemic
From l-r: Bradon Scott, Nick Mosby, Bill Henry, and Pastor Mike Freeman. (Photos courtesy of Facebook) By Marnita Coleman Special to the AFRO When the year began, it boasted to be “The Year of 20/20 Vision.” Folks became excited, embracing the premise that 20/20 vision is a perfect lens. Many made their resolutions, and this […]
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Families give virtual learning a passing grade
Ezekiel Parson speaks with his second grade teacher from home in the more popular virtual learning uniform- his pajamas. (Photo credit/Ama Brown) By Alexis Taylor Special to the AFRO Public school students and their families are roughly halfway through an unprecedented semester of virtual learning due to the coronavirus pandemic. Praise and critique have abounded […]