By Lee Moran, AOL Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious diseases expert, on Wednesday once again urged Americans to have a low-key Christmas in a bid to curb the spread of the coronavirus. “I’m going to be with my wife — period,” Fauci told The Washington Post. “The Christmas holiday is a special holiday […]
Photo: Sandra Lindsay, left, a registered nurse and Director of Critical Care at Northwell Health, receives the COVID-19 vaccine during a live conference with Governor Andrew M. Cuomo. – December 14, 2020 – Queens, NY (Scott Heins for the Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo) By Mary Campbell The light at the end of […]
By Marley K, Medium Why Black People Don’t Trust The Vaccine America is inherently racist, and this country has done many things to us for no other reason except they could. White people have used Black babies as alligator bait, dressed their children up to watch Black men be lynched (including creating postcards), and modern […]
Due to the sharp political situation, thousands of Venezuelans are fleeing their homeland to Brazil. Here, next to the bus station in Manaus, hundreds of Venezuelans in camp. – Manaus, January 22, 2019 (Shutterstock) By BBC The bodies of 14 migrants have been found over the past two days off the Venezuelan coast. They are […]
Photo Source: Alia Atkinson Instagram By StephanieK, Jamaicans Jamaican Olympic swim star Alia Atkinson has been named as a Champion Ambassador of the Special Olympics Movement. Her appointment was announced on December 3, 2020, during the celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. She is the first competing Olympic athlete to be named […]
By Tarsha Gibbons Hi. I’m Tarsha Gibbons, your lead stylist for everything fashion, color, and fun. Today let’s talk about the holiday parties that are coming up. Please keep COVID-19 guidelines in mind. It can be such a difficult time because you want to look fantastic and not break the bank. What is a woman […]
Photo: Gregor Nassief, Secret Bay Resort, Commonwealth of Dominica, winner of the ‘Caribbean Hotelier of the Year Award’. © Caribbean Journal Wednesday, December 16, 2020 — The Commission of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States extends hearty congratulations to the OECS Member States selected for the Caribbean Journal 2021 ‘Caribbean Travel Awards’ – winning 7 of the 20 prestigious tourism honours. The […]
By Janet Howard Domestic abuse always seems to increase during the holiday season, the week of Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day, as families and couples spend more time together at home. Coupled with Coronavirus lockdown measures, too, have led to increased incidences of abuse as couples and families are further isolated from the outside world. […]
By Walter Ewing, Immigration Impact The development of a COVID-19 vaccine is a global endeavor. The scientists and entrepreneurs creating the vaccine are of many nationalities and immigration statuses—as are the millions of people impacted by the pandemic who are anxiously awaiting a vaccine. The three pharmaceutical companies with vaccines near-ready for distribution—BioNTech, Pfizer, and […]
by Amy Hebert, Consumer Education Specialist, FTC Are you worried that you won’t be able to make your next car payment because you’ve lost your job or income because of the Coronavirus? Or are you already behind on your payments? You’re not alone. Here’s what you can do: Contact your lender now. Some banks, credit […]