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Black Caucus Urges Florida Governor to Take Extra Precautions for Inmates Amid Covic-19 Concerns

April 8, 2020 Staff 0

This week, a letter was sent on behalf of the Florida Legislative Black Caucus to Governor Ron DeSantis urging him to take measures to safeguard vulnerable inmate populations from the deadly spread of  COVID-19. This […]

Political

Bernie Sanders Ends His Presidential Campaign

April 8, 2020 admin 0

By MATT PEARCE, / EVAN HALPER Bernie Sanders on Wednesday suspended an antiestablishment presidential campaign that changed the course of Democratic politics and energized large groups of new voters but fell short of amassing a broad enough […]

Sports

April 8, 1975: Frank Robinson Debuts as First Black Manager in Major Leagues

April 8, 2020 admin 0

This article was written by Joseph Wancho “It was a tremendous day for me, a day I’ll always remember, the biggest day of my life in baseball.” — Frank Robinson1 On August 21, 1974, the Cleveland Indians […]

Entertainment

Gayle King Says Being Single While Quarantined is ‘very daunting’

April 8, 2020 Staff 0

by Nicole Duncan (Griot) Gayle King, anchor of ‘CBS This Morning,’ told the ladies of The Talk that being single during the coronavirus pandemic for her has been “daunting.” “It’s true, I’m single. And honest […]

Entertainment

BET Plans All-Star Coronavirus Special; Broadway Stays Dark

April 8, 2020 admin 0

By The Associated Press From finding ways to help others cope to sheltering in place to canceling events, here’s a look at some of the ways the entertainment industry is reacting to the spread of […]

National

Coronavirus Government Response Updates: Trump, Fauci Confirm Black Communities Especially Hard Hit

April 8, 2020 admin 0

Fauci said hypertension, diabetes can make blacks have worse outcomes. By Jordyn Phelp / Libby Cathey and Cheyenne Haslett April 7, 2020 One day after President Donald Trump‘s trade adviser Peter Navarro publicly pushed back against the nation’s top infectious […]

Urban Traveler

What Will It Take to Get Cruises Sailing Again?

April 8, 2020 admin 0

By Fran Golden  The global cruise industry is facing its biggest challenge yet, and it could be months before ships are sailing again. Cruise lines started 2020 expecting a banner year. Demand for cruises in […]

Religion

Spiritually Speaking: Just How Strange Are You?

April 7, 2020 admin 0

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Moses was a murderer. Paul (Saul) killed a few Jesus lovers in his time. Rahab was a ho and Jacob was, well, y’all know all about Jacob’s shortcomings. And David, I ain’t […]

Community

City Council Members and State Representative Impact Northside with Covid-19 Food Distribution

April 7, 2020 admin 0

Last week, a collaborative effort of City Councilmember’s Ju’Coby Pittman (District 8), Reggie Gaffney (District 7), Brenda Priestly Jackson (District10) , State Representative Kimberly Daniels (District 14) and Farm Share hosted a Free Food Drive […]

Religion

In Historic Votes, Lutherans Elect Two African-American Women Bishops

April 7, 2020 admin 0

In historic votes, Lutherans elect two African-American women bishops

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