LA County Records Lowest New Coronavirus Case Total in Almost 3 Weeks
The low number of new cases spurred cautious optimism among health officials, who urged residents to stay the course on stay-at-home orders... Read More
What You Can Do if You’re Laid off or Furloughed During the Coronavirus Pandemic
By: Elizabeth Wellington The coronavirus has disrupted everything we took for granted: our loved ones, our mortality and yes, our jobs. And... Read More
Governor Newsom Outlines Six Critical Indicators the State will Consider Before Modifying the Stay-at-Home Order and Other COVID-19 Interventions
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today unveiled six key indicators that will guide California’s thinking for when and how to modify the stay-at-home and... Read More
Black PBS Newshour Reporter Questions Surgeon General’s “Big Mama” Remark
“Don’t wash your dirty laundry in the street,” goes the centuries-old African-American adage. The saying is a warning to Black people: Don’t... Read More
Gig Workers Still Not Clear on Whether They Will Get $600 or Up to $1050 in Unemployment Benefits Each Week
Quinci LeGardye | California Black Media Gov. Newsom announced April 9 that California will begin distributing an extra $600 per week of... Read More
The New Coronavirus Can Live On Surfaces For 2-3 Days — Here’s How To Clean Them
Allison Aubrey, NPR When an infected person touches a surface, like a door handle, there’s a risk they leave viruses stuck there... Read More
Urban Excellence Presents “In This Together 2020: An Online Community Summit Series”
Upland, CA– “Navigating Our New Now” will be the theme as Urban Excellence University presents “In This Together 2020: An Online Community... Read More
COVID-19: The Dangers of Underlying Health Conditions for African Americans
Ebone Monet, California Black Media As if having to monitor their blood sugar wasn’t enough of a concern, people with diabetes are... Read More
Coronavirus has Created a State of Emergency for Black America
Health experts are sounding the alarm over the steep rise in coronavirus infections across the United States. The Centers for Disease Control... Read More
A Tribute To Reverend Joseph Lowery
Upland, CA — I was born in 1961, which was during the height of the Civil Rights Movement. As time continues to... Read More