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Let’s take our own self-survey here. Now that we all have been practicing social distancing. Have you neglected your personal hygiene? Remember it’s a self survey so, you know the truth. If you said Yes, then you’re not alone. According to a recent survey 1 out of 5 people admit to not brushing their teeth. […]
On Monday, March 30, Melissa Viviane Jefferson, the 31-year-old singer and rapper known as Lizzo, thanked coronavirus emergency healthcare workers in various hospitals across the country by buying them lunch. On hospital Twitter accounts, Lizzo posted video messages to express her appreciation for their hard work: To M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center, […]
The Los Angeles Grammy Museum is closed to the public because of the novel coronavirus. That said, like other entertainment venues, the museum hasn’t closed down entirely. Instead, the normal in-person/on-site events have been set aside and replaced with virtual online offerings. For the last 12 years, the Grammy Museum has been involved with approximately […]
It was so nice outside Monday! People came out to enjoy the sun and warmer weather which is okay but only with practicing social distancing and unfortunately some were not. In Monroe County we were doing pretty good with the stay at home order however, it looks like we’re starting to go against that order. […]
Blair Underwood’s multi-faceted career spans more than 50 years and includes work in television, movies, and Broadway as an actor, director, and producer. But he’s purposefully accepted roles by learning to say “no” to those he believed portrayed his character as a “token.” In a recent interview on Netflix’s podcast “Strong Black Lead,” Underwood recalled […]
One of the Harlem Globetrotters most beloved players, Fred “Curly” Neal, has died at age 77 in his home near Houston, TX. Known for his big smile and even bigger heart, Curly had countless fans during his 22-year career with the Globetrotters. In 2008, Curly’s #22 jersey was retired in a ceremony at Madison Square […]
Nathan Minnehan, the founder and CEO of Big Murphy’s, typically uses his factories in China to create suits customized to client specifications. When the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak began, Minnehan started to ask himself what he could do to help first line emergency efforts. After speaking with a cousin who works in a local hospital, he […]
Multiple news outlets are now reporting more potential symptoms of coronavirus not previously outlined in official statements. The most recognized symptoms of coronavirus have been shortness of breath, high fever and a persistent cough. Of course, there has also been a spectrum of symptoms with some infected patients having no symptoms at all (asymptomatic) and […]
Netflix has debuted a new limited series called Self Made. The series is inspired by the true story of the first female, African American self-made millionaire in American history, Madam C.J Walker. Madam C.J Walker is played by Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer. The film also focuses on the life of her daughter Lelia, who […]
On Friday, March 20, the Coroner’s Office in New Orleans confirmed that Oliver Stokes Jr., popularly known as the bounce artist and deejay Go DJ Black N Mild, died as a result of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). He was only 44 years old when he passed away on Thursday, March 19. Stokes initially had signs […]
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