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Politics, Politics

Lord, What In the World Is Going On At The White House? Another Nominee Mishap.

Trump's political choices have always been confusing to say the least.

By

Candace McDuffie

Published

March 13, 2025
News

Mississippi Crisis: Some Babies are Born with Syphilis

Mississippi doctor warns of a 900% increase in congenital syphilis in babies over the last five years.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

February 17, 2023
Coronavirus, Covid in Black America, News

COVID Isn’t Over Folks. Here’s How to Help Protect Yourself

The COVID-19 pandemic is still ongoing. Here's everything you should know about new variants and how to mitigate risk as we head into the holidays.

By

Jessica Washington

Published

November 7, 2022
News

Ex-CDC Chief States Trump Administration Silenced Agency On COVID Response

In his testimony to a House committee, Redfield said the CDC could not get approval to hold its own news briefings.

By

Murjani Rawls

Published

April 29, 2022
Coronavirus, News

CDC to Recommend Fully Vaccinated People Continue Wearing Face Masks Amid Rise of Delta Variant and Under-Immunized Population

Apparently, determining when pandemic restrictions should be loosened isn't an exact science.

By

Zack Linly

Published

July 27, 2021
Culture, Health

Life Expectancy Dropped by 3 Years for African-Americans in 2020, the Largest Drop Since the Great Depression

On average, life expectancy in the U.S. dropped by a year in 2020.

By

Joe Jurado

Published

July 21, 2021
Coronavirus, News

Mask Off: Dr. Fauci Says CDC Guidance on Indoor Mask Wearing Will Loosen as More People Get Vaccinated

I’ve been all about masks during the pandemic. Honestly, wearing my mask and glasses is the closest thing I’ll ever have to a secret identity, so I’ve had some fun with it. That said, now that I’m fully vaccinated and back to doing hoodrat shit with my friends (within reason, of course), I’m looking forward…

By

Joe Jurado

Published

May 10, 2021
Coronavirus, News

Rising COVID Cases Across the Country Have Many Doctors Fearing a Fourth Wave Is on the Way

While vaccine availability is steadily increasing across the country, an ongoing surge in cases has doctors fearing a fourth wave of the virus is approaching. According to CBS News, cases have been rising in 27 states nationwide, with new transmissions rising by double digits compared to the week before. Doctors have been troubled by the…

By

Joe Jurado

Published

March 31, 2021
Coronavirus, News

CDC Found That Counties With Large Black, Asian and Latino Populations Had Higher Rates of COVID-19 Cases

There’s the old expression about how when white people get the cold, Black people get the flu. The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has only further demonstrated how true that expression is, as a study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that Black, Asian and Latino communities have consistently been hit the hardest by…

By

Joe Jurado

Published

March 25, 2021
Coronavirus, News

Received Your Covid Vaccine? Great! Here’s What the CDC Says You Can Safely Do Now

There’s some good news today for anyone who has received both doses of the coronavirus vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released guidelines on what activities those who have been fully vaccinated can safely engage in. According to NBC News, the CDC has said that after two weeks, people who have been…

By

Joe Jurado

Published

March 8, 2021