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Photo: Juan Roballo (Shutterstock) AstraZeneca’s attempt to receive federal approval for its coronavirus vaccine has been nothing short of a saga, and unfortunately it’s a saga that has only increased skepticism about the company’s vaccine. After being asked by health officials to provide updated data regarding the vaccine’s effectiveness, new …
Read More »Derrick Jaxn’s Wife Responds To Appearance Comments
Da’Naia Jackson, the wife of social media relationship guru Derrick Jaxn, raised eyebrows online after deciding to stick by Jaxn following his admission of infidelity. Now, she’s responding to comments about her appearance during recent viral videos that showed her and her husband speaking about their relationship and why she …
Read More »U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Hit One Year Low As Stimulus Helps Americans
Reuters) -The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits dropped to a one-year low last week, providing a powerful boost to an economy on the verge of stronger growth as the public health situation improves and temperatures rise. But the labor market is not out of the woods …
Read More »Patriots Star Justin Herron Saved a Woman From an Attempted Assault
Screenshot: 12 News Justin Herron is an offensive tackle for the New England Patriots. He’s also a hero after taking quick action to prevent a woman from being sexually assaulted in a Arizona park last weekend. According to 12 News, a 71-year-old retired school teacher was going for a walk …
Read More »Examines Maternal Mortality
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Read More »New York State Set To Pass Recreational Marijuana Bill Next Week
Lawmakers in New York state are finalizing an agreement to legalize recreational marijuana and will include millions of dollars that will be reinvested in minority communities each year. The bill is still being reviewed and the legislation would be taken up in the state’s Assembly and Senate next week. According …
Read More »PBS' The Blinding of Isaac Woodard Exclusive Clip: How Black Soldiers Faced Fascism in WWII and America
The Blinding of Isaac Woodard (2021)Screenshot: Courtesy of PBS PBS has an upcoming film spotlighting a bit of Black American history that may not be well-known. Produced and directed by Jamila Ephron and executive produced by Cameo George, The Blinding of Isaac Woodard tells the story of Sgt. Isaac Woodard. …
Read More »Disrupt and Dismantle Unpacks the High Cost of Motherhood
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Read More »Oakland To Give Low-Income Families Of Color $500 A Month, No Strings Attached
Low-income families of color that reside in Oakland, CA, could receive a monthly financial boost for the next year and a half. Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf announced the city is launching a guaranteed income project that will give Black and Indigenous families $500 per month for 18 months. The payments …
Read More »Are You ‘Just Kickin’ It’ ‘Right Here’ at Home for SWV Verzuz Xscape This May?
SWV, top, perform onstage during Finding Ashley Stewart 2018 on September 15, 2018; Xscape performs onstage at the 31st Annual ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards on June 21, 2018.Photo: Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for Ashley Stewart (Getty Images), Paras Griffin/Getty Images for ASCAP (Getty Images) Well, it looks like Mother’s …
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