NNPA NEWSWIRE — As of Thursday, August 19, approximately 51 percent of the American population is vaccinated. The authors spell out that some states are safer than others. The District of Columbia enjoyed the least overall deaths from Covid, followed by Vermont, California, Connecticut, and Wisconsin. Vermont, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Jersey had the highest vaccine rate.
With the Lowest Death Rate, D.C. Ranks Among Safest States During COVID
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Following Census Data, Republican-Led Gerrymandering Will Commence
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Short of some hail-Mary, Democrats are sure to lose their slim House majority, and Republicans conceivably could stake claim to congressional leadership for years to come. Though interested parties won’t know the full effect of the Census data on redistricting until sometime in September, the U.S. Supreme Court’s previous gutting of the Voting Rights Act certainly provides a blueprint for how racist gerrymandering will occur.
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Seeing Is Believing: Theatre and Film Festival Showcases What is Possible for Creators of Color
NNPA NEWSWIRE — For three days – from Aug. 20-22, 2021 – nationally and locally acclaimed playwrights, filmmakers and actors of color will be sharing their wisdom, perspectives, and talent toward the cause of encouraging more people of color to also step up and create pathways to tell their own stories. The all-virtual festival – which is themed “Our Voice. Our Story, Our Way” – runs, and will include thought-provoking stage readings, panel discussions led by local and national industry professionals, and short films, including “Reviving the Black Nod: A Love Letter to Black Portland,” directed and produced by award-winning Portland filmmaker Elijah Hasan. You can learn more details and buy festival passes at https://pnmcfestival.org.
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United Nations Issues ‘Code Red’ for Humanity in Climate Crisis
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Two hundred and thirty-four authors from 66 countries analyzed more than 14,000 scientific reports about climate change for the report, which officials will present during climate talks later this year. The report came as the Biden-Harris administration announced three pre-disaster funding opportunities to help states and communities prepare for significant disasters they said are costing lives and livelihoods and devastating local communities and businesses.
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Challenges Abound in Repairing America’s Foster Care System
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Part of the reason the system is broken is that the very people it is intended to help and serve are not being served,” said Dr. Tammy Lewis Wilborn of Wilborn Clinical Services LLC. “Their emotional and psychological needs are not being addressed. Some young people have spent most of their lives in foster care and they are not receiving the social skills to be able to function.”
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PRESS ROOM: Shining A Spotlight On Resistance Among Young African Women
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The #SudanWomenProtest, which began in 2019, targeted the leadership of Omar al Bashir (former Sudan head of state). Thousands of women united in rejecting policies that gave credence to sexist and discriminatory laws. The revolt was a shock to many despite the years of resistance from Sudanese women. Social media provided them with a platform to spread their message abroad, resulting in an overthrow of the Bashir regime.
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PRESS ROOM: Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods
NNPA NEWSWIRE — When our communities are hurting, our children unfortunately hurt the most. The walk or public transit ride to school exposes too many children to violence. Research shows that this affects absenteeism and school performance. Additionally, if care isn’t taken to calm traffic on children’s routes to school, they are at risk for injury or even death from traffic crashes. Phylicia Porter will work with city and state agencies, non-profits, and the community, to ensure that children are able to get to and from school safely.
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FILM REVIEW: Nobody
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Streaming fans who have watched Breaking Bad or Better Call Saul know that Bob Odenkirk can project the persona of a grimy, sociopathic and pathological liar quite well. Here, he goes coldly about his business as a killing machine on autopilot. Passion seeps in occasionally but tears, happiness and overt anger are not in his DNA. He may look like a middle-aged dude who couldn’t beat up a sixth grader, but when he gets his killer groove on, damn. Car chases, bombings, impalements and broken jaws ensue.
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PRESS ROOM: (In)Justice for All Film Festival International Scheduled August 12-21
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The virtual 7th IFAFF International will screen feature-length documentaries, feature films, and topical shorts, all with themes centered on the epidemic of mass incarceration, the criminal (in)justice system, racism and white supremacy, gun violence, police brutality, unfair housing, immigration, social unrest, and other human rights violations.
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FILM REVIEW: We Broke Up
NNPA NEWSWIRE – It’s often said that film is a director’s medium. But in this case the writing carries the weight of this romantic comedy drama. For lovers, couples and those contemplating the traditional next step—marriage—the premise is titillating. The thoughtful, balanced approach to the pros and cons of matrimony comes courtesy of scribes Jeff Rosenberg and Laura Jacqmin. Their even-handed depiction of how men and women navigate romance, beginning to end—especially the ending—is as perceptive as it is modern and quirky.
