Black Americans Are Facing Alarming Rates of Coronavirus

04/07/2020

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01:16

Black Twitter Celebrates Yamiche Alcindor For Pressing Trump

After President Trump tried to bully PBS NewsHour correspondent Yamiche Alcindor for asking tough questions, the reporter had the most incredible response.
03/30/2020
01:00

See Lizzo’s Special Treat For COVID-19 Hospital Workers

Singer Lizzo sent hot lunches to emergency room doctors and nurses at local hospitals who are on the frontlines of the novel coronavirus.
03/31/2020
00:51

50 Cent Drags President Trump For COVID-19 Response

Rapper 50 Cent took to social media to criticize President Donald Trump's credibility in handling the coronavirus epidemic.
03/31/2020
00:45

Alvin Ailey To Stream Online Dance Classes

The legendary Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will offer archival performances, short films and dance classes in an online portal. 
03/31/2020
00:47

Barack Obama Takes Rare Public Swipe At President Trump

Barack Obama called out President Trump for his lack of action and initial skepticism concerning the Covid-19 pandemic.
04/01/2020
01:06

Samuel L. Jackson Warns 'Covidiots' To "Stay the F**k Home"

Samuel L. Jackson made an appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live," to give stern warning to those who refuse to practice social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic.
04/02/2020
00:52

Here’s How Steph Curry Continues To Play Basketball

The Golden State Warrior is keeping his skills up with his newly installed basketball hoop right in his driveway.
04/03/2020
01:09

Oprah Winfrey Commits $10 Million In Coronavirus Aid

Oprah Winfrey pledged $1 million to America’s Food Fund, a charity co-founded by Leonardo DiCaprio and philanthropist Laurene Powell Jobs.
04/03/2020
00:50

In Chicago, 70% of Coronavirus Deaths Are Black

As the coronavirus pandemic surges on, some American cities are reporting higher Covid-19 deaths in African Americans than other populations. 
04/06/2020
01:03

Vanessa Bryant Responds to Kobe’s Hall of Fame Induction

The late Kobe Bryant will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame this year. His widow, Vanessa Bryant, shared a touching video honoring the legend. 
04/06/2020
01:05

Black Americans Are Facing Alarming Rates of Coronavirus

The spread of COVID-19 has spiked in Black communities in many cities across the country. 
04/07/2020
00:48

Rep. John Lewis Endorses Joe Biden For President

The Civil Rights icon added his name to the list of people supporting Biden.
04/08/2020
01:01

Michelle Obama Calls Out Wisconsin For Holding Primary

Michelle Obama spoke out on Twitter about Wisconsin's decision to continue with its primary vote despite the risks posed by the coronavirus pandemic.
04/08/2020
00:48

Rep. John Lewis Endorses Joe Biden For President

The Civil Rights icon added his name to the list of people supporting Biden.
04/08/2020
00:54

Why Millions May Not Receive Stimulus Payments

Low-income individuals, young people and undocumented immigrants are among the groups that will be left out of the federal stimulus package for coronavirus relief. 
04/09/2020
01:06

Barack Obama Gives COVID-19 Presidential Advice We Need Now

Barack Obama has a few words for President Trump’s task force when it comes to successfully battling the coronavirus pandemic. 
04/09/2020
01:07

Obama Warned Of Global Pandemic in 2014

After the Ebola crisis, Barack Obama tried to put measures in place to prepare to respond to a global pandemic.
04/10/2020
01:31

Surgeon General Jerome Adams Under Fire For Press Conference

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams has been tasked with addressing COVID-19 outbreaks in Black and Latino communities, which are disproportionately affected.
04/13/2020
01:03

Michelle Obama Shares Support For Mail-In Voting Legislation

Michelle Obama is supporting new legislation that will expand access to mail-in voting and early voting, ahead of the 2020 presidential election.
04/14/2020
00:57

Oprah Speaks Out About Racial Disparity in Coronavirus Cases

Oprah Winfrey got personal about the urgency of addressing the impact of coronavirus on the African American community. 
04/15/2020
01:20

Students Call for Obama To Give National Graduation Speech

Former President Barack Obama is being urged by the Class of 2020 to deliver a "national commencement address."
04/16/2020
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