When it is necessary I will share my space in this box to give important information to our readers. This important information is concerning our brothers and sisters who are incarcerated. We know that with this COVID-19 virus being incarcerated is one of the main places where this virus can wreak havoc. […]
(CDC) Center for Disease Control Being Forced to Lie About Numbers […]
Aside from my family’s personal experience and startlingstatistics, historically, Black people collectively, have never had reason to fully trust America’s health care system. Statistics prove that Black people are dying from the coronavirus in disproportionate numbers to white people. Seventy percent of those who contract COVID-19 nation-wide and die of it are Black. […]
Earlier this week, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the easing of stay at home orders and a partial re-opening of Florida starting on Monday, except in Broward, Palm Beach, and Miami-Dade counties. Despite phase one of the Governor’s plan to re-open, I have heard from far too many of our neighbors that Florida’s unemployment system continues to fail them, at a time when help is needed the most. As unemployment claims across our country exceeded the 30 million mark this week, Florida took the lead with more unemployment claims filed each week than any other state. Last week alone, 432,465 jobless claims were filed in Florida. […]
Coronavirus is impacting African Americans at disproportionate rates – African Americans are being disproportionately impacted by the coronavirus pandemic and Covid-19 infection. […]
Last week, the release of a second loan program to bolster businesses and revive the economy provides about $484 billion for small businesses, hospitals, and additional testing. But Black business owners said funds need to be earmarked specifically for African American firms to ensure that their companies survive the pandemic. […]
Collectively, they argue that too often, insurance companiesrefuse to cover emergency services, and either patients are forced to pay bills they cannot afford, or hospitals are shuttering. […]
This week our Florida governor decided to reopen parks for walking and running, and even golf courses. However, playgrounds, basketball, and tennis courts are closed until further notice. […]
This is going to be a difficult Mother’s Day since we cannot go out. However, this should be the Mother’s Day that we will do the most for our mothers and mother figures. […]
It reminds me that even though there is a national pandemic going on God is still in control and makes things beautiful. […]
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