SANDERS ON CORONAVIRUS: GOVERNMENT NOT DOING ENOUGH
Sanders: "I am doing everything in my power in the U.S. Senate to correct the completely unacceptable federal response to this crisis." Photo: YouTube Senator Sanders says government…
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NEW YORK SUSPENDS STUDENT, MEDICAL DEBT DUE TO CORONAVIRUS
James: “New Yorkers need to focus on keeping themselves safe and healthy from the coronavirus, and therefore can rest assured that state medical and student debt referred to…
CIVIL RIGHTS LEADERS CALL ON CONGRESS TO ADDRESS DISPROPORTIONATE CORONAVIRUS IMPACT ON BLACK AMERICANS
Marc Morial: “Urban communities of color are likely to suffer the brunt of the health and economic impacts of the coronavirus crisis and any legislative response must contain…
Grandma’s Quilt: Singularly Impressive
Photo by Jonathan Slaff I was fortunate to see the play “Grandma's Quilt” before it was temporarily shutdown due to the Coronavirus. Management did not strike the stage…
NEW YORK GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES ALL SCHOOLS WILL CLOSE UNTIL APRIL 1
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed an executive order directing all schools in New York to close by Wednesday, March 18 for two weeks ending April 1. Photo:…
AFT SAYS NATIONAL SCHOOLS SHUTDOWN INEVITABLE AMID CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
AFT President Randi Weingarten said: “Closing schools is an agonizing decision, but, with caveats, it’s the inevitable and correct one in the midst of this unprecedented national emergency."…
CALIFORNIA CONGRESSWOMAN WATERS TO FEDERAL RESERVE: YOU MUST DO MORE REGARDING CORONAVIRUS
Waters: "During this time of economic turbulence, it is critical that the Fed go beyond these steps and provide much-needed support to those who are on the front…
ATLANTA MAYOR DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY DUE TO CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS
Mayor Lance Bottoms: “This is a serious and evolving health threat that warrants action. As guidelines and recommendations are adjusted daily by our federal and state partners, we…
SAN FRANCISCO MAYOR ANNOUNCES PAID SICK LEAVE PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES IMPACTED BY COVID-19
Mayor Breed: "By providing more paid sick leave to our workers, San Francisco can help us make sure people are making the right choices to help us all…
NAACP TELE TOWN HALL DRAWS THOUSANDS OF CONCERNED CITIZEN CALLS ON CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
The severity of the coronavirus has had widespread implications across the world and continues to affect the most vulnerable and underserved communities. Photo: NAACP The NAACP hosted an…