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By now we’ve all seen the harsh news surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and black people. The myth that black people aren’t susceptible to the infectious disease has been debunked and grim new numbers show that we’re actually dying at a disproportionately higher rate than our white counterparts.
Tributes are pouring in Thursday after the husband of a viral Arizona grandmother died of coronavirus. Wanda Dench, who has since recovered from COVID-19, gained viral fame in 2016 after mistakenly inviting a stranger to Thanksgiving Dinner. The news of Lonnie Dench’s death was shared on social media by that Thanksgiving stranger turned family friend, […]
Just after paying $21,000 in tips for waitresses at his favorite restaurant, Tyler Perry is continuing to bless people during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. On Wednesday, April 8, he paid for groceries for a number of senior shoppers during "senior hour" at grocery stores in Atlanta and his hometown New Orleans.
Bernie Sanders ended his presidential run Wednesday after a strong start earlier this year. While Sanders missed first place in Iowa, he picked up wins in New Hampshire and Nevada. This, while raking in millions of dollars in small-dollar donations plus packed rallies full of supporters. Join Our Text Club To Get The Latest Music, […]
There’s drama afoot between two “friends” who seemed close—up until now. NeNe Leakes and Wendy Williams were seemingly still thick as thieves even after Wendy blurted out her buddy’s business on live TV noting that NeNe’s “hiding a secret” and preparing to quit RHOA.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, movie release dates are being shifted. Jordan Peele’s Candyman remake had a highly anticipated release date of June 12th and was expected to be a summer box office hit. Social distancing and quarantine orders have led to its release being pushed back to the fall. According to Deadline, the black horror film will hit theaters on September 25th.
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A Cleveland mother mother, Constance Alexander, went viral Sunday evening for turning her son Apollo’s snacks and meals into art. TheShadeRoom says Alexander had to stop working due to Ohio’s stay at home order, but is using her time purposely to teach and bond with her son. Nice job, mom! Finally a break from all […]
Cincinnati: Solid Rock Church of Cincinnati has been in the news lately for continuing to hold church service after Governor Mike DeWine issued a stay at home order in effect until May 1st for the entire state due to the Coronovrius pandemic. Although the stay at home mandate doesn’t include churches, many churches across the […]
Despite Governor Mike DeWine ordering the state of Ohio to stay home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a large “block party” like gathering took place in Over-the-Rhine behind the Shell gas station near Walnut and Liberty around 2:30 a.m. Saturday, April the 4th. Get Breaking News & Exclusive Contest in Your Inbox: The […]
This week, soul music lost one of its most prolific voices, Bill Withers. According to his family, Withers passed away on Monday from heart complications at the age of 81. “We are devastated by the loss of our beloved, devoted husband and father. A solitary man with a heart driven to connect to the world […]
As the number of cases of COVID-19 starts to rise, your mental health may start to decline. Being secluded to only one place can feel taxing not only to your body but also your mind. With there being very little balance between work and play these days, here are some ways to protect your mental health while in quarantine.
