Culture
Respect the Tech
By Preston Simmons Dear Youth, Hear me clearly. It takes a village to raise a child, and it takes all kinds to make the world go around. So often, I find we are enamored by the “Popularity” component of our […]
Resources
Health
PULLING AT THE HEART: Faces of COVID-19 Survival and Ongoing Disparities in Diverse Populations Wednesday, May 20 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time
RSVP Today:bit.ly/ABC_Heart ABC Resources ABC’s COVID-19 Information & Resource Hub page, features a recently released collection of downloadable community-oriented FAQs meant to inform people about the medical impact of the coronavirus infection as well as to raise awareness and encourage action within diverse […]
events
CBCF TO HOST FIRST-EVER ALL DIGITAL ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE
Conference originally scheduled September 16-20, 2020 will now feature online programming August 31-October 2, 2020 WASHINGTON — The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) announced today it will deliver its Annual Legislative Conference completely online later this year. The new format, Virtual […]
Health
What protection do different face masks offer against coronavirus? – BBC Africa
Many countries around the world are urging their citizens to wear face masks in public to protect themselves from coronavirus. This is despite the World Health Organization’s recommendation that they should only be used by medical workers, caregivers and those […]
education
NBNA National Nurses Week Activities!
Thursday, May 7 | 6 p.m. Eastern, 5 p.m. Central Cleveland Council of Black Nurses Celebrates National Nurses Week! The Cleveland Council of Black Nurses (CCBN) will host a virtual town hall meeting with Dr. Charles Modlin, MD, MBA, Director […]
Culture
#GivingTuesdayNow: A Global Day of Unity and Giving
#GivingTuesdayNow is a global day of giving and unity that will take place on May 5, 2020 as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. This new day is organized by GivingTuesday, and is being held in […]
Health
National Black Nurses Association and the Black Nurses Association, Miami Celebrate National Nurses Week, May 6-12, 2020 with Free Webinar: COVID-19 & Mental Health Consequences
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has created new challenges and aggravated existing obstacles to mental health care and well-being. There are multifaceted issues surrounding the pandemic and therefore, nurses nationwide are grappling with an elevated level of overall stress and anxiety. […]
Health
The Greater New York City Black Nurses Association Zoom Town Hall, Wednesday, April 29th at 8 p.m. featuring U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer and Representative Lauren Underwood.
By Greater New York City Black Nurses Association, Inc. Presents: PART 2: Voices from the Front Lines: The State of Nursing during COVID-19 DATE: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 TIME: 8 PM – 10:00 PM EST Web Zoom Link: https://liu.zoom.us/j/3340892781 Phone: […]
Health
Resources from NIH
Information for NIH Applicants and Recipients (Grants & Funding) COVID-19 Social Media Resources Clinical Trials Related to COVID-19 Listed on ClinicalTrials.gov Coping with the Collision of Public Health Crises: COVID-19 and Substance Use Disorders The Challenge of Tracking COVID-19’s Stealthy Spread (NIH […]
Culture
Pastor Jennifer Carner
By Taroue Brooks Tell us again about your education/training. As the first female ordination candidate in a rural Missionary Baptist Church, my father insisted that I read every commentary and theological resource I could get my hands on. He thought […]
Business
The 100 Black Women of Prince George’s County in collaboration with The 100 Black Men of Prince George’s County present a webinar:
What you need to know to engage successfully with banks as the 2nd tranche is distributed under the CARES Act. How do you determine where your small business fits within the bank’s process and how do you maximize your chance […]
Beauty
SIGNATURE BRIDE & WebWed Mobile to Give Deserving Couples a Happily Ever After via Virtual Wedding & Honeymoon Package
SIGNATURE BRIDE & WebWed Mobile to Give Deserving Couples a Happily Ever After via Virtual Wedding & Honeymoon Package With COVID-19 forcing cancelation and postponements of weddings, couples can still get a chance to say, “I Do” FORT LAUDERDALE, FL […]
News
Join Thursday Network for Wellness Wednesdays on Instagram Live
by National Urban League Thursday Network Join Thursday Network every Wednesday at 12pm in April for an interactive TN Instagram Live series focused on your overall well being. It will be interactive, practical and informative sessions designed to prioritize wellness in a time when it […]
Health
DIY Cloth Face Covering Instructions
By CDC Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19 CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies), especially in areas of significant community-based […]
Business
Preston Simmons – A Commitment To Community
By Taroue Brooks What inspired you to become an Information Systems Consultant? It’s important that I express how much my work stems from a commitment to Community. I truly am a product of my community and this is most definitely where […]
Books
2019 Emmy Nominee, Ameer Baraka Discusses His Journey To Success With Dyslexia
By Taroue Brooks When did you realize that you had dyslexia? After being sentenced to the state penitentiary. I finally wanted to stand up to my fear of reading. I joined a GED class to learn to read. It was […]