National COVID-19 Archives

AC Green on Saving Homes and What to Avoid with Banks During COVID-19

Shera Strange, Contributing Writer - May 19, 2020

A native of Chicago, AC Green has helped over 30,000 families and is a strong advocate for giving back to the community. He has...

Can You Refuse to Go to Work because of COVID-19?

LaToya Wright, Contributing Writer - May 15, 2020

Many states have begun to lift stay-at-home orders. Nationally, businesses began shutting down in March to limit the spread of coronavirus. Following weeks of...

Facebook Awards Black Press of America Publishers $1.3 Million in Relief Grants

Site Editor - May 13, 2020

Facebook has announced that 15 member publishers of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) will receive $1.288 million in grants through the Facebook Journalism...

In My Feelings: How to Cope with Emotions During COVID-19

Chante Gamby, Contributing Writer - May 9, 2020

Collectively, we are all experiencing some form of trauma due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While we are all in this same storm, we are...

Five Socially Distant Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day

Racquel Coral, Contributing Writer - May 6, 2020

The second Sunday in May is a day reserved for honoring the mother or mother figure in one's life. Church services are packed, restaurants...

Coping for Caregivers: Ways to Support Your Loved One (and Yourself) During COVID-19 and Beyond

Chante Gamby, Contributing Writer - May 5, 2020

Caregivers play an essential role in the health of our family members and loved ones. However, often caring for self while caring for someone...

Coalition of Civil Rights Leaders Support CBC in Protecting Black Health

Site Editor - May 4, 2020

National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) President and CEO, Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., National Action Network (NAN) Founder Rev. Al Sharpton, Dr. Julianne Malveaux,...

Restaurants in America Hard Hit by COVID-19 Face Uphill Battle to Return to Normal

Site Editor - May 3, 2020

“There’s a lot of fear, will tourists come back, will people come out? Are the employees going to want to come back to work?...

Black-Owned Businesses demand share of federal dollars as COVID-19 rages on

Site Editor - May 3, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has ravaged the U.S. economy, leaving scores of businesses in limbo and livelihoods in jeopardy. And Black businesses – many of which...

Will The NBA Return?

Kory Woods - May 2, 2020

The NBA took proactive measures to protect its players amid the coronavirus outbreak by being one of the first professional/collegiate sports leagues to suspend...