Harry C. Alford passed away Dec. 6 Harry C. Alford, president/CEO and co-founder of the National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC), passed away Dec. 6, in Washington, DC. He was […]
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Expect ‘telehealth’ to continue well beyond COVID pandemic
New RAND Corp. study Although most consumers prefer to see their doctors in person, many are willing to continue using telehealth services that have increased in popularity during the COVID-19 […]
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Annual Root 100: Most influential African Americans of 2021
Vaccine developer tops list The Root, one of the largest sites covering Black news, announced the selection of its 12th-annual Root 100 List, featuring one hundred of the most influential […]
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Waters applauds Biden’s appointment of new US Postal Service board chair
Looks forward to improvement in services Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-43) joined postal advocates, USPS employees, and supporters of the Postal Service in thanking President Biden for his nomination of two […]
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Derby winner Medina Spirit dies after Santa Anita workout
Three-year-old colt suddenly collapsed Medina Spirit, the Kentucky Derby-winning horse that failed a drug test afterward and cast a cloud over the victory, died earlier this week during a workout […]
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Should we change the definition of ‘fully vaccinated’?
Importance of booster shot As more indoor venues require proof of vaccination for entrance and with winter — as well as omicron, a new covid variant — looming, scientists and […]
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Netflix fulfills pledge to donate $100 million to boost Black banks
Helping to narrow the wealth gap Netflix has fulfilled its June 2020 promise to move $100 million in cash — about 2 percent of the company’s cash capital — to […]
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Future of STEM Scholars Initiative announces goal to fund 1000 Scholars
Initiative provides scholarships to students studying STEM at HBCUs Partners in the Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI) have announced an ambitious goal to expand support and funding for under-represented […]
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Trailblazing golfer Lee Elder dies at 87
Sportsman endured racist threats on his way to breaking racial barriers “As long as I’m alive, golfers will be White and caddies will be Black.” —Quote attributed to Augusta National […]
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More begin to shop prior to ‘Black Friday’
Two out of three consumers say so Those who haven’t started their holiday shopping by now are becoming a rare breed, data shows. Black Friday used to herald the start […]
