NNPA NEWSWIRE — The rollout of the medicine from Pfizer and Moderna featured heavy promotion. High-profile African Americans like former President Barack Obama, National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) Coronavirus Task Force Member Dr. Ebony Hilton, and the Rev. Jesse Jackson received their shots publicly.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The 46th president had pledged to do his part in the fight against systemic racism in America.
The President said he wants all federal agencies to review equity in their programs and actions. With the executive order, President Biden demanded that the Office of Management and Budget analyze whether federal dollars are equitably distributed in communities of color.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — An African American nurse in New York earned distinction as the first person in the country to receive a vaccination, and Meharry Medical College President Dr. James Hildreth, a Black man, sat on the FDA board that approved the vaccines. Now, concern has shifted from whether African Americans will accept the vaccine. Many now wonder whether doses would be available to the Black community.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Governor Snyder, his health director, and other ex-officials were informed of the legal development by the state’s Attorney General’s office on Tuesday, the Associated Press reported. The news service cited two people with knowledge of the planned prosecution, who said defense lawyers were notified about the indictments and were told to expect initial court appearances soon.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — A survivor of parental abuse, Samantina Zenon sought mental help while in college after what she called a life-changing emotional meltdown. Now, she’s offering help to other sufferers by having a dialogue with survivors, hoping to help people in need heal so that they can also experience their dreams.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The global rollout of COVID-19 vaccines is exacerbating a perennial problem of misinformation about immunization. To support additional debunking efforts, the Google News Initiative is launching a COVID-19 Vaccine Counter-Misinformation Open Fund worth up to $3 million. While the COVID-19 infodemic has been global in nature, misinformation has also been weaponized to target specific populations. Some of the available research also suggests that the audiences coming across misinformation and those seeking fact checks don’t necessarily overlap.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Dr. Dre, 55, reportedly is stable and lucid, but doctors haven’t determined what caused his internal bleeding. His physicians are reportedly performing a battery of tests and continue to treat the multiple Grammy Award winner.
NEW ORLEANS TRIBUNE — As more vaccines become available from the CDC, more individuals and groups will be offered a vaccination, according to information provided by the state of Louisiana Health Department.
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Vaccines from Pfizer-BioNtech and Moderna, both approved by the Food and Drug Administration, are already protecting millions of healthcare personnel in America. The potential is there to save lives. However, many African Americans harbor a strong distrust of the healthcare system, and are raising questions. They are not alone.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The interview with Dr. Hall primarily centered on the CDC’s tips for celebrating virtually with loved ones and offering guidance to those who choose to enjoy the holidays with friends and family outside of their homes.
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