The coronavirus entered Milwaukee from a white, affluent suburb. Then it took root in the city’s black community and erupted. As public
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These are uncertain and somewhat scary times. Many of you who are community activists and leaders may have a strong desire to do something to help your fellow citizens through this unforeseen crisis, but feel helpless–like there is nothing you
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When politicians speak about the plight of African Americans in the United States, their focus is predominately on those who reside in urban areas. They often discuss the lack of resources for
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The coronavirus entered Milwaukee from a white, affluent suburb. Then it took root in the city’s black community and erupted. As public health officials watched cases rise in March, too many in
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Several years ago, MapQuest directed me on a 10-hour drive to visit my father in a Florida hospital. Complications from diabetes, including blindness, kidney failure, congestive heart failure, and a below-the-knee amputation,
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In the past two days alone, two African-American NBA basketball players have tested positive for coronavirus, and several cases have turned up among native populations in both African and Caribbean countries, puncturing
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These are uncertain and somewhat scary times. Many of you who are community activists and leaders may have a strong desire to do something to help your fellow citizens through this unforeseen
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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is characterized by mild symptoms including a runny nose, sore throat, cough, and fever. Illness can be more severe for some people and can lead to pneumonia or breathing
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By: Josie Pickens – After reading the news of For Brown Girls creator Karyn Washington’s passing, I immediately went to tapping away on the keys of my laptop. The late 22-year-old’s story of dedicating
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