Category : Black Local and National News

Heritage Bureau encourages everyone to shop local businesses

In an effort to support local business in Joliet and the surrounding communities, the Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau is encouraging people to shop locally. During this time of uncertainty and to help stop the spread of COVID-19, the...

NYC’S “OPERATION 5 BOROUGH FOOD DRIVE” PLAN LAUNCHED

[NYC\Operation 5-Borough Food Drive] Bronx Borough President Diaz Jr.: “I want to thank FreshDirect for being a lifeline to so many in this critical moment.” Photo: Facebook Tags:& FreshDirectBorough President Ruben Diaz Jr.David McInerneyPITCCH IN F...

Dallas ISD delivers 100,000 meals on first day of grab-and-go meals

The first day of Dallas ISD providing bulk grab-and-go meals saw a huge response from the community, with the turnout at several schools far exceeding original expectations.Each meal package given to students had breakfast, lunch, and dinner for thre...

Domino’s is planning to hire 1,800 workers in DFW

Domino’s franchisee-owned locations are looking to hire about 1,800 new team members across 180 stores throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The positions include delivery drivers, customer service representatives, assistant managers, and managers....

Will County Coronavirus cases climb to 28, and one death

The Illinois Department of Public Health on Tuesday reported Will County had a total of 28 positive cases for Coronavirus and one death. Illinois had a total of 1,535 total cases confirmed, 16 deaths and 11,485 people tested, according to the IDPH's...

NYC EMS CALLS ON NEW YORKERS TO “HELP THE HELPERS”

[COVIDA-19\F.D.N.Y Local 2507] Michael Greco: “The EMSFDNY HelpFund helps first responders battling medical issues, debilitating injuries and personal tragedies.” Photo: F.D.N.Y Local 2507 Tags:& COVID-19F.D.N.Y Local 2507Michael GrecoEMS

Patton Leads East Boys Basketball into New Era

East boys await word from TSSAA if they will go for the gold ball. East boys basketball staff (l-r) Senior advisor Lamont Bowers, sports information director Scott Wallace head coach Avery Patton and assistant coach Kyle Upton after the sub-state vi...

Five ways to talk with children about COVID-19

By Collen Colaner COLUMBIA, Mo. – As the COVID-19 virus begins spreading in the United States, children might see or hear news about the pandemic and the loss of life. Colleen Colaner is an associate professor in the Department of Communication in th...

NY ATTORNEY GENERAL TO NEW YORKERS: FOLLOW COVID-19 FUNERAL GUIDLINES

[NYS Coronavirus Funeral Guidelines] Funeral home workers should follow their routine infection prevention and control precautions when handling a decedent who died of COVID-19 Photo: YouTube Tags:& Coronavirus Funeral GuidelinesNEW YORK ATTORNEY GEN...

Metro’s Coronavirus Cases Increase to 184

NASHVILLE, TN – Three pulmonary specialists and the head of the Vanderbilt Infectious Disease Department praised Governor Bill Lee for closing restaurants, gyms, and restricting visitation to nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Lee issued E...

SF Supervisors announce plan to plan to house unhoused San Franciscans in thousands of available hotel rooms during the pandemic

The Chronicle story this photo illustrates reports that “31 hotels with a combined 8,310 rooms responded over the past few days to City Hall’s request for proposals to put up people during the coronavirus outbreak.” This elegant hotel, the Palace, i...

Homeless and at risk of losing shelter assistance plan

Thetimesweekly.com On Monday, the Continuum of Care, a network of agencies and service providers working to end homelessness, released the Emergency Housing Assistance Plan to provide safe shelter for the homeless and those at risk of losing shelter...

Alameda County Public Defender wins release of more than 300 prisoners

Santa Rita is the third largest jail in California and the fifth largest in the United States. Built to hold 4,000 prisoners, it is larger than many California state prisons. by Deputy Public Defender Jeff Chorney& Oakland, Calif. – Lawye...

Liberate our elders! California Prison Focus demands Gov. Newsom protect peacemakers from COVID-19 by releasing them immediately

On Feb. 19, activists, organizers and supporters, many formerly incarcerated, gathered under the banner of Liberate the Caged Voices at the Freedom and Movement Center, 4400 Market St. in West Oakland, to kick off the campaign to free the elders. T...

NY ATTORNEY GENERAL LAUNCHES CORONAVIRUS HATE CRIMES HOTLINE

[Coronavirus Hate Crimes] In the last week alone, there have been numerous reports in New York of Asian Americans being harassed or physically assaulted as a result of this pandemic. Photo: YouTube Tags:& Coronavirus Hate CrimesAnti-Asian XenophobiaA...