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(BPRW) COVID RESOURCES FOR FAITH-LED BUSINESSES & NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS – The Black Chronicle
(Black PR Wire) Join us for a virtual gathering to help faith-led small businesses and non-profit organizations. Receive information on SBA programs for small business recovery Find out about SBA…
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New Study Suggests COVID Patients More Susceptible to Mental Illness | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Researchers at Oxford University in Great Britain noted that first-time diagnosis of anxiety, depression, and insomnia increased two-fold in patients after they’ve recovered from COVID. Further, they discovered that COVID survivors also found significantly higher risks of dementia.
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Source: Black News, Politics, Commentary & Culture | BlackPressUSA
Ster-Kinekor considers opening drive-ins at one or two locations
Ster-Kinekor may just be opening drive-ins in the future. The decision depends on quite a bit though. Here's what the CEO had to say.
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Kristen Welker Guides Trump and Biden to Real Debate
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Kristen Welker of NBC News moderated the debate, presenting Trump a challenge to follow a Black and confident journalist’s directions – the President has routinely disparaged women of color, including reporters and lawmakers. Before the 90-minute debate began, the President emerged
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Help your city by getting tested for COVID-19 - The Bay State Banner
We are entering a critical time in this pandemic, and everyone who does their part will help save lives, and make a real difference. The post Help your city by getting tested for COVID-19 appeared first on The Bay State Banner.
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New Strain of Covid-19 Discovered in Nigeria
By Victor Omondi The head of Africa's disease control agency has announced that a new Covid-19 variant has been discovered in Nigeria. Director of Africa's Centers for Disease Control John Nkengasong said the new strain is different from the new ones found in the US and the UK. Nkengasong
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(BPRW) HOW TO DEAL WITH QUARANTINE WEIGHT GAIN, A.K.A. THE “COVID 15” - The Black Chronicle
(Black PR Wire) Self-isolation and quarantine have led to reduced movement and less engagement in any physical activity. Most people are stuck at home with a fridge full of foodstuff
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That soaring, roaring, surging economy Trump lauds has moved to the slow lane
The Trump regime and its fanboys in parts of the media were gleeful when the government’s August jobs report came out at the beginning of last month, showing that 1.5 million Americans had returned to their jobs in August (or had...
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AP Source: NFL To Play Black Anthem Before National Anthem
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing” will be performed live or played before “The Star-Spangled Banner” prior to each NFL game during Week 1 and the league is considering putting names of victims of police brutality on helmet decals or jersey patches, a person familiar
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Kerry Washington To Testify At Select Subcommittee On Coronavirus Hearing
On Wednesday, the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis will hold a remote hearing to discuss the steps that need to be taken to ensure that the upcoming general […] The post Kerry Washington To Testify At Select Subcommittee On Coronavirus Hearing  appeared first on Essence.
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Unions advance proposal for school reopening - The Bay State Banner
The state’s three largest teachers unions are calling on the state to use a phased approach to resuming classes in September, allowing students to return to school buildings only after city and state authorities guarantee appropriate physical distancing is possible, school buildings have in place
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Singer Jeremih Is In Critical Condition, In ICU After Contracting COVID-19
After news broke on November 14 that he had been diagnosed with COVID-19, R&B singer Jeremih, 33, is in critical condition.
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Joe Biden and Kamala Harris Defeat Trump and Change History
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In Washington, DC, cars honked horns driving up and down Connecticut Avenue and around the White House. A large crowd assembled at Black Lives Matter Plaza on 16th Street as close to Lafayette Park as they could get near The White House. Streets around The White House were fenced
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(BPRW) COVID RESOURCES FOR FAITH-LED BUSINESSES & NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS – The Black Chronicle
(Black PR Wire) Join us for a virtual gathering to help faith-led small businesses and non-profit organizations. Receive information on SBA programs for small business recovery Find out about SBA…
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Navajo Nation Sees Farming Renaissance During Coronavirus Pandemic : NPR
The Navajo Nation is having a farming renaissance in the era of COVID-19. More residents are turning to traditional agriculture as they're under strict travel limits due to the coronavirus.
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Walsh warns against second COVID surge - The Bay State Banner
Mayor Walsh warned Boston residents that COVID-19 will likely have a second surge and encouraged them to take precautions as the city reopens. The post Walsh warns against second COVID surge appeared first on The Bay State Banner.
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Coronavirus in Wisconsin - Milwaukee Community Journal
According to the COVID.cdc.gov website Wisconsin sits at number 3 for leading new cases confirmed in the US. Just last night, October 25th, 2020, our new cases confirmed shot up over 3,700. This puts Wisconsin just shy of 30,000 new cases in a very short time period. Our confirmed case total is
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Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper
Relief Bill Signed By Trump, Here's How Much Stimulus Payments Will Be
After months of uncertainty, President Donald Trump has signed the $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill. This long-awaited signature will aid individuals and businesses in the wake of the pandemic. It
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Serena Williams Donates Proceeds From Jewelry Brand For COVID Relief
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DA launch bid to keep schools open - using these five arguments
As the tide turns against the Education Department, the DA will now lobby Cyril Ramaphosa in an attempt to save what's left of the school year.
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Supreme Court blocks curbside voting in Alabama
By KIM CHANDLER AP NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court in a 5-4 decision Thursday blocked a lower court ruling allowing curbside voting in Alabama and waiving some absentee ballot requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic. Conservative justices granted Alabama’s request to stay
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(BPRW) REGIONAL COVID COMMUNICATIONS CENTER LAUNCHES CRITICAL HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION TO BE SHARED WITH CINCINNATI REGION | Press releases
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Experimental COVID-19 Vaccine Is Put to Its Biggest Test - Voice and Viewpoint

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Domestic workers now facing homelessness - The Bay State Banner
In a survey conducted at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, black immigrant domestic workers in Boston and other cities explained the widespread unemployment and fear of losing their homes without a safety
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STUDY: 8 Million Americans Went Into Poverty Due to the Pandemic
By Victor Omondi Based on a study conducted by Columbia University, the number of Americans living in poverty rose by 8 million since May, indicating a rise in poverty rates soon after early Coronavirus aid ended without more to follow. Earlier on, the Federal Cares Act gave Americans a one-time
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Gov. Whitmer Allows Organized Sports With Strict Safety Measures | Breaking News | The Michigan Chronicle
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How Pandemic-Produced 'Saturday Night Seder' Became An Emmy Contender
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