September 2020 – Page 2

We Wear the Mask Film

September 23, 2020 admin 0

The We Wear the Mask film, which is executive produced by Halima Tammy Thompson and directed by Michael Savisky, will be available to purchase on Amazon starting Thursday, October 1, 2020. Post-production of the documentary was made possible thanks to […]

Business

Distribution Deals Bring Black-Owned Whiskey Brand ‘Guidance’ to Store Shelves in 5 States

September 21, 2020 zenger.news Comments Off

Black-owned brands are suddenly in demand.
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Symbol of Hope: María Trusa Provides Quality Health Care to Vulnerable Hispanics

September 19, 2020 zenger.news Comments Off

From abuse to 30 years of work in the health area
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General Health and Wellness Session: The Realities of COVID-19 & State of Black Health – Virtual ALC

September 18, 2020 admin 0

Current data shows that 33% of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 are black even though they comprise only 18% of the community. Pre-existing conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and obesity disproportionately impact the African American community; these pre-existing conditions predispose African […]

American Airlines to slash 40,000 jobs through October

September 18, 2020 zenger.news Comments Off

The airline’s mass furloughs characterize the economic woes of the airline industry amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.
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US Black Chambers Supports National Black Voter Day September 18, 2020

September 18, 2020 admin 0

National Black Voter Day The Power of the Black VoteWashington, DC- Today marks National Black Voter Day: the inaugural day of recognition of Black voters and Black voting power. U.S. Black Chambers’ President Ron Busby released the following statement: “Today […]

Uber and Lyft Protest Judge Ruling to Change Independent Contractors to Employees

September 18, 2020 zenger.news Comments Off

Drivers for the popular transportation apps face an uncertain future as regulation changes are imminent.
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NIH funds community engagement research efforts in areas hardest hit by COVID-19

September 18, 2020 admin 0

The National Institutes of Health today announced a $12 million award for outreach and engagement efforts in ethnic and racial minority communities disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The award to RTI International, a non-profit research institution, will support teams […]

Zenger News Quiz: Video Game Politics

September 17, 2020 zenger.news Comments Off

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Doing It for the Culture: An Homage to What Is and What Could Be

September 17, 2020 admin 0

By Deirdre L. Jones-Lowman At a time when Black America needed a superhero the most, we lost one during this season of COVID and social unrest. The loss of Marvel Comics first Black superhero, Chadwick Boseman a/ka The Black Panther […]

Environmentalists cheer as Atlantic Coast Pipeline canceled

September 16, 2020 zenger.news Comments Off

Dominion Energy will sell off its gas assets for $9.7 billion in the cancellation’s wake.
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Lolita E. Walker-“Lolita’s Change Train.”

September 15, 2020 admin 0

Hey There! And welcome aboard “Lolita’s Change Train.” My goal, as long as you remain on this journey, is to help you truly feel the power in your pause! I’m all about helping you drive increased confidence, clarity, and commitment, as you shift to […]

NIH ACTIV initiative launches adaptive clinical trials of blood clotting treatments for COVID-19

September 15, 2020 admin 0

BY NIH The National Institutes of Health has launched two of three adaptive Phase 3 clinical trials evaluating the safety and effectiveness of varying types of blood thinners to treat adults diagnosed with COVID-19. Part of the Accelerating COVID-19 Therapeutic Interventions […]

Hero Boxer on Weigh-In Day Leaps to Perform CPR on Collapsed Fight Promoter

September 15, 2020 zenger.news Comments Off

DeAndre Ward Is a trained paramedic. He Lost his title bout the next day but later won three super middleweight titles.
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EMERGING LEADERS – Mentor Matching Insights – Virtual 2020 ALC

September 14, 2020 admin 0

The Emerging Leaders Series creates a corps of trained, young leaders with the skills, outlook, and contacts necessary to generate and sustain positive change in Washington, D.C. and around the nation. This session will connect our emerging leaders with professionals, […]

Sexual Assault Rate Climbs during Nigeria Covid-19 Lockdowns—and Police Are Helpless to Intervene

September 13, 2020 zenger.news Comments Off

Victims in Nigeria are often pressured by rapists’ families to drop all charges. And now the courthouses are all closed.
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