Coronavirus
NEW YORK, NY January 26, 2021 — Today, BET and media mogul Tyler Perry announced an exclusive news special, “COVID-19 Vaccine and the Black Community A Tyler Perry Special,” premiering Thursday, January 28, at 9 PM ET/PT on BET and BET Her. In the midst of a world health crisis, Perry sits down with top medical experts Carlos del Rio, MD Executive Associate […]
Rev. Al Sharpton, co-chair of the Choose Healthy Life National Black Clergy Health Leadership Council, demonstrates the ease and necessity of COVID-19 testing to help address the disproportionate impacts of COVID-19 in Black communities. This event, held at the Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem on Jan. 25, is the first of hundreds of planned COVID-19 […]
(Black PR Wire) Comedian Dave Chappelle tested positive for the coronavirus just before his comedy show scheduled for Thursday, forcing his upcoming appearances to be canceled, a spokeswoman said. Chappelle was expected to perform Thursday through Sunday at Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater in Austin, Texas. Those shows have been canceled and Chappelle is quarantining, his […]
Source: Bishop TD Jakes / Bishop TD JakesDALLAS, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Approximately 40% of Americans say they will not take the COVID-19 vaccine, with many expressing concerns about possible side effects. In an effort to better inform and enlighten the public about the COVID-19 vaccine, global spiritual leader Bishop T.D. Jakes has brought together several of the […]
As the race to find a vaccine for the coronavirus continues, and news out of Russia hints at a possible COVID-19 vaccination win, and many other countries are pushing to get a vaccine…. Remember to keep the following questions in Mind? =========== *Exactly what is in the Covid-19 Vaccine? * How many different types of […]
God in Heaven, Rain down on us this morning as we say Thank You for another Day! We thank you for life, your love, your protection, your covering, your guidance and being there when we call on your name as we continue to navigate our way through this new normal. Some of these challenges seem […]
TEMPLE HILLS, Md., June 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The National Capital Baptist Convention (N.C.B.C.), led by Reverend Charles McNeill, Jr., is taking immediate action to assess, test, track, treat, and potentially contain individuals compromised by the pandemic. A private, diverse, conglomerate of both small and large businesses are partnering to tackle the impact of COVID-19 […]
LISTEN to hear a meaningful conversation around the impact of Covid-19 in black and brown communities with Miss Community Clovia and her special guest for the Radio One & VA Department of Emergency Management COVID-19 Community Forum.
WASHINGTON, May 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — PBS’ multi award-winning NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT returns for a special presentation hosted by Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna and Emmy Award-winner Gary Sinise with new performances and tributes filmed around the country honoring all of our American heroes. Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the traditional live concert on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol will not […]
Jacksonville, FL – Gospel singer Troy Sneed’s widow, Emily Sneed, has issued a statement of gratitude for the public’s expressions of love following the Grammy ® Nominated recording artist’s sudden April 27th death of coronavirus complications. “As we continue to maneuver our new normal with shattered hearts, we are constantly comforted by the continuous displays of love shown to us in […]
A public viewing is now set for Bishop Gerald O. Glenn on Thursday, May 21. Bishop Glenn, the founder and Pastor of New Deliverance Evangelistic Church, transitioned from this life April 11 as a result of COVID-19 complications. The public viewing will actually be a walk-through viewing and will be at the church he formerly […]
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., May 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Novant Health has announced its collaboration with beatboxing legend Doug E. Fresh and Grammy-award winning artist Anthony Hamilton to spread important messaging about how to stay safe and healthy during the coronavirus pandemic. The songs, which are accompanied by videos that have been posted on both artists’ social media platforms, cover the main themes […]
