coronavirus pandemic
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Ludacris and Mike Will Made-It Donate 3,000 Reusable Masks to MARTA Employees in Georgia
As the state of Georgia has taken the questionable steps to reopen amidst a pandemic, Ludacris and producer Mike Will Made-It have partnered up to ensure Atlanta’s public transit workers are protected. AJC reports that the duo donated 3,000 masks to MARTA workers through their respective organizations. Ludacris’ the Ludacris Foundation and Mike Will’s Mike…
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Los Angeles Stay-At-Home Order To Be Extended to July
Despite there being no significant downturn in COVID-19 cases and there being significant warnings about the dangers of re-opening too soon, many states across the country have steadily started to re-open. However, if you happen to live in Los Angeles, don’t count on being a part of the effort to re-open the country any time…
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Report: Adam Silver to Decide NBA's Fate in 2-4 Weeks
Adam Silver believes in democracy. Throughout the course of this COVID-19 pandemic, he’s consulted with fans, players, owners and execs alike on how best to resume NBA basketball. But as the weeks turn into months, he’s keenly aware that sooner or later he’ll be forced to determine the fate of the NBA’s 2019-20 season. So…
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White Man Who Wore KKK Hood to Store Won't Face Charges
For some inexplicable reason, white people have responded to the pandemic by going full-racist. Between the xenophobic rhetoric directed towards Asian-Americans, busting out Confederate flags at anti-lockdown rallies, and trying to make Obamagate a thing, the 2A crowd has really been on one. Last week, The Root reported on a man who wore what was…
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Dr. Fauci Calls NFL 'Perfect Setup' for Spreading COVID-19—Even Without Fans
Dr. Fauci keeps trying to warn us, but nobody wants to listen. Last month, the world-renowned immunologist suggested that COVID-19 could force sports leagues to skip their seasons entirely. And in an interview with Peter King of NBC Sports, he painted a grim picture of what’s in store should the NFL proceed with their plans…
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Jay-Z and Meek Mill Donate 10 Million Additional Masks to Prisons
The American prison system is, in a word, trash. prisoners are often faced with inhumane conditions and treatment, and the cramped living spaces make it one of the worst places to be in the midst of a pandemic. Luckily, there are folks out there who believe in treating prisoners with the basic dignity and respect…
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Rep. Maxine Waters' Sister Dies From COVID-19
The past couple months have been an unprecedented time for the country as we grapple with the wide-ranging effects of COVID-19. Sadly, the devastating toll of the virus has hit close to home for Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.). The St. Louis Post Dispatch reports that Rep. Waters has lost her sister to COVID-19. Waters grew…
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Anti-Lockdown Demonstrators Walk Into North Carolina Subway Armed With Guns and Rocket Launchers
In today’s episode of, “Are…Are White People OK?”—a group of 11 anti-lockdown demonstrators walked into a Subway sandwich shop in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday carrying an array of weapons, ranging from pistols to whole ass rocket launchers. According to the News & Observer—the publication that captured and published images from the event that have since gone…
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Extends Eviction Moratorium to August
The mass closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in millions of Americans losing their jobs. This has put people in a position where they’re unsure of how and when they’ll be able to pay their rent. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has provided some relief for those in his state. CBS News reports…