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53RD NAACP IMAGE AWARDS Week: Watch all 5 Night’s of Awards Pre-Show

February 28, 2022 admin 0

The 53rd NAACP Image Awards, presented by the NAACP, honored outstanding representations and achievements of people of color in motion pictures, television, music, and literature during the 2021 calendar year. Watch the Five Nights of Awards Pre-Show of the 53rd […]

The Black Film Society of Chapman University Will Host a Free Virtual Masterclass with Award-Winning Director, Deon Taylor for Aspiring Film Students and Filmmakers on Monday, February 28 at 7pm PT and 10pm ET

February 28, 2022 admin 0

By (Black PR Wire) Orange, CA – On Monday, February 28, 2022, at 7 pm PT and 10 pm ET, The Black Film Society of Chapman University will host a free virtual Zoom Masterclass with Award-winning Writer Director, Producer, and Filmmaker Deon Taylor as […]

William (Khilbhil) Perry The Barber

February 19, 2022 admin 0

By Staff What inspired you to become a barber? I met a guy named Nate, he was in the military. He would come cut the kids in the neighborhood hair for free. I was inspired by him. Tell us about […]

23rd Annual Black College Expo™ Returns to Los Angeles with a LIVE Event Celebrating Black History Month

February 17, 2022 admin 0

Students gain access to college recruiters and millions of dollars in scholarships. Diamond Bar, California – National College Resources Foundation producers of the 23rd Annual Black College Expo™ is proud to present the expo IN PERSON this year, Saturday, February […]

Eric Taylor: The Master Barber

February 15, 2022 admin 0

By Staff What inspired you to become a barber? Creativity and for the freedom and flexibility. Tell us about your experience when you were in barber school. I had a fun experience in barber school as this was the career […]

New CDC Studies: COVID-19 Boosters Remain Safe, Continue to Offer High Levels of Protection Against Severe Disease Over Time and During Omicron and Delta Waves

February 12, 2022 admin 0

By CDC Data from two CDC reports today show COVID-19 vaccine boosters remain safe and continue to be highly effective against severe disease over time. In the first study, CDC reviewed data from two of its vaccine safety monitoring systems, v-safe and […]

Overcome Adversities and Determine Self-Love with African American Author Tamisa Hunter

February 11, 2022 admin 0

By Staff What inspired you to become an author? I really didn’t want to become an author; it just fell in my lap. I experienced so much darkness and pain that I started journaling. When I started doing that, the […]

The Nation Goes Red in February

February 4, 2022 admin 0

Wear Red and Give By American Heart Association The first Friday each February is American Heart Month, the nation comes together, igniting a wave of red from coast to coast. From landmarks to online communities, neighborhoods to news anchors, this annual […]

New National TV Ad Campaign Addresses Vaccine Hesitancy and Encourages Black Families to Consider COVID-19 Vaccinations for Children Ages Five and Older

February 1, 2022 admin 0

With a record-high number of kids hospitalized with COVID-19, vaccinations remain best form of protection against virus As Omicron continues to spread rapidly throughout the country, more children are being hospitalized with COVID-19 than ever before. A compelling new television […]

Lower gas prices are somewhat bittersweet given the renewed concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic and new mask and vaccine mandates. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Omicron, For Better Or Worse, Is Bringing Gasoline Prices Lower

December 22, 2021 257873455330365 Comments Off

This week marks the sixth week in a row for a decline in retail gasoline prices.
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The CDC recommended that Americans select a Pfizer or Moderna COVID vaccine over Johnson & Johnson’s citing a rare but potentially serious side effect.

December 17, 2021 admin 0

By CDC Today, CDC is endorsing updated recommendations made by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for the prevention of COVID-19, expressing a clinical preference for individuals to receive an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine over Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine. ACIP’s […]

COVID hospitalizations rise across U.S. as Delta variant fuels surge of new cases

December 10, 2021 admin 0

Some hospitals are overwhelmed as COVID-19 cases are on the rise across the country, largely among unvaccinated people. Internal medicine physician Dr. Stella Safo, founder and CEO of Just Equity For Health, joins CBSN to discuss the latest coronavirus news. […]

Gasoline is at the highest price level since late 2014, but marks a decline from the average of $3.40 per gallon realized for much of last month. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Demand For Gasoline Seems Hard To Meet

December 8, 2021 257873455330365 Comments Off

And that’s precisely why the price at the pump continues to hold at multiyear highs.
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New chemical antimicrobial paint additive from startup Bio-Fence stabilizes disinfectants. (Photos/Unsplash)

New Paint Additive Protects Surfaces From Deadly Pathogens

December 7, 2021 257873455330365 Comments Off

Chemical mix-in may prolong the effectiveness of disinfectants against E. coli, salmonella and, critically, listeria bacteria.
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Civil Rights Leader Dr. Harry Blake’s Legacy Lives on at Shreveport Health Fair to Support COVID-19 Vaccinations

December 1, 2021 admin 0

By Dena Vang For Lashonda Diouf, a long-time member of Mount Canaan Baptist Church, the recent Stay Well Harry Blake Empowerment Health Fair & Vaccination Event held a special place in her heart. “This event is important for a lot […]

Researchers explore the connection between the brain’s perception of illness and the real thing. (Nitzan Zohar/Technion Spokesperson's Office)

Mental Health: How Your Brain Really Can Cure Your Body

November 25, 2021 257873455330365 Comments Off

Scientists show that simply shutting down brain cells that remember your illness can reverse the disease.
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