TSU Uses $40,000 Grant to Help Students
Tennessee State University received a $50,000 grant from Regions Bank to purchase laptops and tablets for students transitioning to remote learning during COVID-19....
Fishing is Open for Business in Arkansas
Arkansas offers diverse fishing opportunities despite COVID-19 restrictions affecting access to certain areas and businesses....
Keeping Doctor’s Appointments During COVID-19
Medical officials acknowledge that healthcare needs can't be delayed indefinitely as the pandemic continues, with many doctors now reassigned to emergency departments....
Morgan’s Fall 2020 Reopening Plan: Leading Global Growth
Morgan State University announces comprehensive Fall 2020 reopening plan with enhanced health protocols, facility modifications, and community safety measures following COVID-19 campus closure....
Arkansas Aquaculture Fares Well During Outbreak
Arkansas aquaculture industry has largely weathered COVID-19 challenges, though some sectors like baitfish producers have experienced revenue losses in northeastern markets....
FAMU Bragg Stadium COVID-19 Site Closed Sunday
FAMU's COVID-19 testing site at Bragg Memorial Stadium closes Sunday due to Tropical Storm Cristobal bringing heavy rains and flash flood risks....
FAMU Virtual Town Hall on Reopening Plan
Florida A&M University will host virtual town halls for students, faculty, staff, and alumni to discuss reopening plans amid COVID-19. Events begin June 9th....
Graduating Lowder Twins Extend Their FAMU Family Tradition
German-based twins Angelika and Makayla Lowder continue their family tradition as the third and fourth siblings to graduate from FAMU during the university's first virtual...
FAMU Board Approves Summer and Fall Reopening Plan
FAMU Board of Trustees approved a comprehensive reopening plan for summer and fall 2020, featuring phased staff returns, hybrid classes, and COVID-19 safety protocols....
George Floyd Died with COVID
George Floyd's autopsy revealed he tested positive for COVID in April, though a private medical examiner confirmed he died of asphyxiation, not the virus....
FAMU Bragg Stadium Testing Extended to June 15
FAMU's COVID-19 testing site at Bragg Memorial Stadium extends operations to June 15, having served over 8,400 people in five weeks with free daily testing....
COVID-19 Tests at Simmons Bank Field Clinic
429 COVID-19 tests were administered to Jefferson County residents at Simmons Bank Field on May 30. The clinic resulted from a partnership between UAPB, Pine...
Staycations Amid COVID-19 and Social Distancing
COVID-19 pandemic makes people uneasy about vacations, so staycations are the perfect alternative for safe travel while social distancing at home....
RADIO ONE: WE ARE ONE FEEDING COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN
Radio One launches We Are One: Feeding the Community Campaign to assist families during COVID-19 while supporting local minority-owned restaurants across 15 markets....
Grambling State to Gradually Reopen Campus for Employees
Grambling State University announces phased campus reopening for employees beginning June 2020 with enhanced safety measures including temperature checks and mandatory masks....
GSU NOTICE: June Travel Mandate Immediately Effective
Grambling State University implements immediate travel mandate through June 2020, prohibiting university-sponsored trips and requiring health forms for international travel....
Resilience with Kyle Connaughton & Daniel Humm
Kyle Connaughton and Daniel Humm share how they transformed their restaurants during COVID-19, with SingleThread surviving disasters and Eleven Madison Park serving 5,000 daily meals...
WBLS, Circle Of Sisters & Hot 97 Virtual Town
WBLS and Hot 97 host a virtual town hall with Rev. Al Sharpton and Ebro discussing COVID-19's impact on communities of color, featuring NYC officials...
Georgia Reopens Bars and Nightclubs: Tuskegee Phase 2?
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signs order allowing bars and nightclubs to reopen with 25-person capacity limits and health screenings amid COVID-19 concerns....
Death Toll Surpasses 100,000 in US COVID Deaths (video)
The United States has reached a devastating milestone with COVID-19 deaths surpassing 100,000. This tragic number reflects the ongoing impact of the pandemic....
Chicago & iHeartMedia 107.5 WGCI Partner for Memorial Day
Chicago partners with 107.5 WGCI for virtual Memorial Day weekend featuring GHerbo vs Lil Durk Instagram battle and comedy shows to keep residents home during...
Mellon Foundation COVID-19 Emergency Grants to HBCUs
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation awarded $1.76 million in emergency grants to 16 HBCUs to help stabilize enrollment during COVID-19. The funding addresses technology needs,...
Black Cardiologists Launch COVID-19 FAQ Program
The Association of Black Cardiologists launches FAQ Community Watch program to combat COVID-19 myths in underserved communities, focusing on African Americans with heart disease....
Morgan State Gets $110K Mellon Grant for Students
Morgan State University receives $110,000 from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support students facing COVID-19 financial hardships and stabilize fall enrollment....
Amazon Singapore Helps Local Retailers Go Online
Amazon Singapore partners with Enterprise Singapore to help local retailers transition online during COVID-19, offering complimentary account management and waived subscription fees....