#AFROCoronavirusUpdate
Mayor Says Virus Has Hit Black, Hispanic New Yorkers Hard
By MARINA VILLENEUVE, KAREN MATTHEWS and MICHAEL HILL, Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — New data shows New York City's death toll from COVID-19 has...
Louisiana Data: Virus Hits Blacks, People With Hypertension
By MELINDA DESLATTE, Associated Press
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana is releasing more information about its coronavirus deaths, showing the virus's victims are disproportionately...
Congo, Weary From Ebola, Must Also Battle the Coronavirus
By CARLEY PETESCH and AL-HADJI KUDRA MALIRO, Associated Press
BENI, Congo (AP) — Congo has been battling an Ebola outbreak that has killed thousands of...
NATIONAL NEWS
Mayor Says Virus Has Hit Black, Hispanic New Yorkers Hard
By MARINA VILLENEUVE, KAREN MATTHEWS and MICHAEL HILL, Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — New data shows New York City's death toll from COVID-19 has...
Louisiana Data: Virus Hits Blacks, People With Hypertension
By MELINDA DESLATTE, Associated Press
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana is releasing more information about its coronavirus deaths, showing the virus's victims are disproportionately...
Tulsa’s Former Black Wall Street to be Modernized With Grant
By The Associated Press
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — A $500,000 grant from the National Park service will be used to renovate buildings along Tulsa's former...
Black Voters Weighed History, Health in Wisconsin Election
By CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY and GRETCHEN EHLKE, Associated Press
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (AP) — After going to sleep angry and afraid to vote, Xavier Thomas woke...
Outcry Over Racial Data Grows as Virus Slams Black Americans
By KAT STAFFORD, MEGHAN HOYER and AARON MORRISON, Associated Press
As the coronavirus tightens its grip across the country, it is cutting a particularly devastating...
OPINION
Parenting Points: Parenting During a Pandemic
By Marnita Coleman
Special to AFRO
About a month ago, I was monitoring the coronavirus outbreak aboard the Grand Princess Cruise Ship docked on the coast...
Commentary: Who Gets the Ventilators?
By Julianne Malveaux
The “big and bad” United States is seeing its world dominance recede. We are being vanquished both by a virus and by...
Joe Biden’s Running Mate
By Quardricos Bernard Driskell
It has been reported that Joe Biden is in conversation about selecting a running mate. Even though the coronavirus has taken...
COVID Diaries: Someone I Love Will Get Coronavirus
By Dr. Kaye Whitehead, Special to the AFRO
3/24/2020
There are moments in your life that take your breath away. Moments when you have to pause...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
‘The Last Dance’ Director Talks Project on Jordan’s Bulls
By TIM REYNOLDS, AP Basketball Writer
Jason Hehir was a kid in the stands in Boston Garden on April 20, 1986, the day that Michael...
Winfrey Chooses “Hidden Valley Road” for Book Club
By HILLEL ITALIE, AP National Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — Oprah Winfrey's new book club pick is Robert Kolker's "Hidden Valley Road," an in-depth account...
Confessions of a Style Fanatic
By Tonae’ Lee
Special to the AFRO
I am excited to bring you your monthly dose of fashion content and information.
My style journey in 2008, when...
Clear Essence Cosmetics Exclusive
By AFRO Staff
Clear Essence Cosmetics USA (CEC USA), and Bluefield Associates announced the unveiling of a new size and new look: Exclusive Skin Beautifying...
SPORTS
‘The Last Dance’ Director Talks Project on Jordan’s Bulls
By TIM REYNOLDS, AP Basketball Writer
Jason Hehir was a kid in the stands in Boston Garden on April 20, 1986, the day that Michael...
Mitchell, Washington Football Activist Dies At 84
By Mark F. Gray
AFRO Staff Writer
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Bobby Mitchell always managed to rise to the moment with grace and splendor. When he was acquired from the...
Hacker Posts Racial Slur On Fan Chat with Black NHL Player
By The Associated Press
A hacker posted a racial slur hundreds of times in an online fan video chat April 3 with a Black New...
Northwestern Hoops Coach Falls To COVID-19
By Mark F. Gray
AFRO Staff Writer
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Northwestern High School head basketball coach and counselor Terrance Burke died as a result of the COVID-19 virus over...
RELIGION
LIVESTREAM: NNPA Interviews Director and Star of The Clark Sisters: First...
Dr. Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D, NNPA Newswire’s Culture and Entertainment Editor
Tune in on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 3PM ET to watch LIVE as...
‘Celebrating the Past, Claiming the Future’
By Beverly Richards
Special to the AFRO
Over the past 195 years, the Metropolitan United Methodist Church congregation has built a reputation as a people of...
Sunday at Noon – A Time For Maryland To Pray
The Governor has called on Marylanders to pray and reflect this Sunday, April 5 at noon in response to COVID-19. Please get the word out to your...
Amid The Coronavirus Pandemic, Rev. Al Sharpton Calls Upon Faith Leaders...
Rev. Al Sharpton (NAN), Rev. Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson, and the Conference of National Black Churches (CNBC) Convene National Conference Call to Discuss the...
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