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New COVID-19 vaccine resource honors skepticism among Black Americans

by LaTroya Hester, The Center for Black Health and Equity For critically important reasons, there is a national push to persuade hesitant African Americans to become vaccinated against the virus that causes COVID-19. Miracles of modern science, the two FDA …

1st African American secretary of U.S. Senate sworn in

WASHINGTON, March 1 (Xinhua) -- Sonceria "Ann" Berry, the first African American and eighth woman to serve as the secretary of U.S. Senate, was sworn in on Monday. "We begin this week on a joyful note welcoming an upstanding individual to …

GALLERY: Wreath-laying ceremony at African-American cemetery at New Ebenezer (2-28)

New initiative aims to increase prostate cancer screening in African Americans men

African American men in Cuyahoga County have a 60% increased risk of being diagnosed with prostate cancer and an 80% increased risk of dying from prostate cancer compared to white men, according to data from the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center. With a new …

Top Biden aide says administration will 'start acting now' on reparations for African Americans

White House senior adviser Cedric Richmond says the Biden administration will "start acting now" to deliver reparations for African Americans in the form of government-funded college tuition and other measures, adding that there is no need to …

Montclair African American Heritage Foundation Trolley Tour Goes on the Road (VIDEO)

Montclair, NJ – The Montclair African-American Heritage Foundation created an exhibit which chronicles the Township’s rich African-American history, from the early 1800s to the present day. The exhibit includes narratives about some of Montclair’s …

Cecil Scoon: Bay County's First female African American Attorney

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) — As Black History Month comes to a close, News 13 looks at the life and experience of local attorney Cecil Scoon. Scoon is a civil rights attorney known for her pro bono work and involvement in the community. Scoon said her heart …

As the First African American Drafted Into the NBA, Chuck Cooper Changed Basketball Forever

In a smoky room during the 1950 NBA Draft, the Boston Celtics selected a slick, ball-handling defender and relentless rebounder who changed the dynamics of the game. Duquesne University graduate Chuck Cooper, the 14th pick, and fellow Black players Earl …

The Entrex African American Market Announces Convertible PIPE Terms for Interested Investors

Entrex is pleased to announce that the Directors have agreed to terms for interested investors in the majority owned Entrex African American Market. Universal Solar Technology (OTCMKTS:UNSS) BOCA RATON, FLORIDA, USA, March 1, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com …

‘A Conversation with HER’ Women’s History Month Speaker...

Chick-fil-A AAON Women's Forum and PRIME Strategy, Inc. Present Complimentary 5-week Virtual Speaker Series in March Chick-fil-A’s AAON Women's Forum has partnered with PRIME Strategy to present ‘A Conversation with HER’. Beginning March 1 and …

Buffalo Artist Teaches African American Heritage Through Art

With a paintbrush and paint in hand, Lisa Brown feels at home. She enjoys creating art and she uses her talent to educate people about African American heritage. “I don’t just make a piece of artwork for the heck of it. It always tells a story. If you look …

Look into the past, present of the oldest African American church in Shreveport

SHREVEPORT, La. - Located at 1057 Texas Avenue you will find the oldest active African American church in Shreveport Antioch Baptist Church.   “73 Black people came together, organized the first colored church,” said the Rev. Bruce Carroll, the current …

Mavericks' Powell Reads to Dallas ISD Students for African American Read-In Day

Dallas Mavericks' player Dwight Powell encouraged students to keep reading Friday in a virtual appearance as part of the 40-day Mavs Reading Challenge. In a video that was shown Friday for a African American Read-In Day, the Mavs center and power …

The New Africa House: yesterday, today and tomorrow

February 7, 2020 On a cold February evening last winter, University of Massachusetts students piled into the basement of the New Africa House for an event called The Cyph. “A creative series where artists of the African Diaspora come together to share our …

Kentucky Center for African American Heritage looks to future post-COVID

The center has been in the Russell neighborhood for more than 10 years and looks to continue to their mission in sharing the community's rich history and stories. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The building that stretches from the corners of 17th to 18th and West …

Asm. Holden Takes on Unfair Lowballing When Black Californians Appraise Their Homes

(CBM) – Assemblymember Chris Holden has (D-Pasadena) introduced legislation, Assembly Bill (AB) 948, to address discrimination in the real estate appraisal process in California. AB 948 proposes requiring the Bureau of California Real Estate Appraisals to …

Mock slave auctions, racist lessons: How US history class often traumatizes, dehumanizes Black students

On the first day of Black History Month 2021, a group of Wisconsin teachers gave sixth grade students an assignment asking them how they would “punish” a slave. As the month drew to a close, a Florida high school teacher was suspended with pay after …

Vernon Jordan, civil rights activist, former Clinton advisor, dies at 85

ATLANTA (AP) — Vernon Jordan, who rose from humble beginnings in the segregated South to become a champion of civil rights before reinventing himself as a Washington insider and corporate influencer, has died, according to a statement from his daughter. He …

What The History Of 'Noose Road' Tells Us About Kansas, Race And The Lynchings Of Black Men

HAYS, Kansas — On the night of Jan. 6, 1869, Luke Barnes, Lee Watkins and James Ponder sat in jail accused of shooting a white railroad worker in this northwest Kansas town. By sunrise, the three Black men had been dragged from their cell by a mob of white …

Spring Break Planning? Look no further

GRAND PRAIRIE, TX, UNITED STATES, March 2, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Come one, come all to Epic Waters, the perfect get-a-way for Spring Break. Visit and enjoy Grand Prairie, home of the largest indoor water park in North Texas! Throughout March …

Acclaimed Actress and Writer, Wendy Wilkins, Hits Amazon's Best Seller List with Memoir "Sex, Love, and Cops"

This is a huge milestone for Wendy Wilkins memoir, "Sex, Love & Cops". LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 2, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Acclaimed actress, writer, and recent Best of Los Angeles Award winner for “Best Memoir - …

Tackling Tough Issues: Accompanying the Dying

Episcopal Diocese of Washington and the School for Christian Faith and Leadership Hosts a Two-part Series of Virtual Talks about what Dying People Need. WASHINGTON DC, UNITED STATES, March 2, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In partnership with the …

Rare 1,400± Acre East Caicos Development Opportunity to Auction via Concierge Auctions in Cooperation with The Agency

NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, March 2, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A stunning 1,400± parcel of waterfront land in Turks & Caicos will auction this month via Concierge Auctions in cooperation with Ian Hurdle and Sean O’Neill of The Agency. …

NSI Educator helps Female Owned Business to improve Economics and Customer Satisfaction

Caricom Nail Technicians must utilize better quality products, and new techniques to please their customers, to earn a living wage and grow their businesses. GEORGETOWN , DEMERARA , GUYANA, March 2, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NSI Educator, …

STAND UP FOR SMALL BUSINESS INITIATIVE

On Wednesday March 3rd at 6 pm let's stand up for small businesses by uniting at the Boss Supplements Orillia in the Xchange plaza at 20 Diana Drive in Orillia. ORILLIA, ONTARIO, CANADA, March 2, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On March 1st, the …

BIPOC LGBTQ2 & ALLIES conference honors Lexi Daken, Safe Spaces, Black Mental Health Day, Black Mental Health Week

Black Lives Matter supports NCYMH's efforts to change the way schools, justice systems, governments and businesses and the media portray and treat BIPOC humans TORONTO, CANADA, March 2, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Equal Justice Canada is …

Genius 100 Foundation US and New York Festivals 2021 Advertising Awards Launch the Genius 100 Inspiration Award

James Caan, Jose Miguel Sokoloff, and Obiageli Ezekwesili will select Genius 100 Inspiration Award Winners - proceeds will go to the Himalayan Cataract Project NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, March 2, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Genius …

Over 5,000 aspiring writers from 108 countries have turned to the Writers of the Future Online Writing Workshop

Everyone has a story to tell. L. Ron Hubbard's Writers of the Future Online Workshop teaches you how to tell it. HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, March 2, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Everyone has a story to tell,” states David Farland, Writers …

BlackFacts.com launches a podcast and our Inspiring Black Women video series for Women's History Month

In Celebration of Women’s History Month, BlackFacts.com has launched a daily podcast series and a special Video series on Inspiring women in Black History. BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, UNITED STATES, March 2, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BOSTON, …

CannabizTeam Opens New Offices in Newark

Leading cannabis staffing agency will service New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania markets from new location NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, USA, March 2, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CannabizTeam, the world’s largest cannabis-focused executive search and …

Aylesbury Press Publishes New Book on Medical Cannabis by John V. Thomas, MD

BEVERLY FARMS, MA, US, March 2, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Aylesbury Press announces the publication of Cannabis as Medicine: Its History and Science by John V. Thomas, MD. The book will be published worldwide March 1, 2021 in the English …

Brendan Corkery Offers Restaurant Entrepreneurs Expert Advice on Managing Well During COVID-19

Brendan Corkery draws on his extensive restaurant management experience to offer expert advice on managing well during COVID-19. AKRON, OHIO, UNITED STATES, March 2, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Since the discovery of the virus that causes COVID- …

Samir Allen Farhoumand Discusses Challenges for Car Mechanics in Covid-19 and Their Solutions

RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, March 2, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Samir Allen Farhoumand has seen many reports about the economic and health impact that Covid-19 has had on various fields in the last year. However, he hasn't seen many people …

Americans for Safe Access Launches 100 Days of Medical Cannabis Advocacy

Campaign Urges Biden-Harris Administration to Take Action Now! WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 2, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Washington, DC -- Today, Americans for Safe Access (ASA) launched its Biden-Harris Can Do It: No Patient Left …

NCIDC Leading Dermatologists Consider Consensus Guidelines for Dermatologic Conditions

High-quality, evidence-informed clinical practice guidelines offer a way of bridging the gap between variation in practice patterns. CARY, NC, US, March 2, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- There is pressure to move to value-based payment models by …

Comedian Lori Hamilton introduces her production company, Earl & Grace Productions

Offering guidance and services from concept to development NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, March 2, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lori Hamilton is a comedian, an entrepreneur, and an artist who loves to help other artists. Earl & Grace …

Sales Grows by 325% in 2020: Hisense Believes Laser TV is Going Mainstream

Large screen TV is a future trend. Hisense, a tech-driven brand, believes that laser TV is the ultimate display solution. Hisense Visual Technology Co Ltd (SSE:600060) QINGDAO, SHANDONG, CHINA, March 2, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Covid-19 …

BlackFacts.com offers FREE Black History Content for your website.

BlackFacts.com is offering our Black History Facts and Black History Video plugins for free during Black History Month. BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, UNITED STATES, March 2, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, USA, Feb 25th, 2021 – …

The Toll of COVID-19 on Communities of Color by Anthony Grullon

USA, March 2, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The coronavirus pandemic is exacerbating America’s pre-existing conditions, chief among them, structural racism. Early statistics reveal the disturbing and disproportionate toll this pandemic is taking on …