Factbox: Five statewide stay-at-home orders, 31% of U.S. economy
(Reuters) – The five U.S. states where governors have closed or have said they will soon be closing non-essential businesses…
Coronavirus kills Washington state mom of 6, breast cancer survivor
A Washington state mother of six has died after testing positive for the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, according to her…
Tooth fairy in quarantine? Argentina makes exemption in coronavirus lockdown
FILE PHOTO: Argentina’s President Alberto Fernandez looks on durring the session of the 138th legislative term at the National Congress…
New Jersey coronavirus victim who died was in his 30s, officials say as state death toll hits 11
Officials in New Jersey said one of the state’s 11 COVID-19-related fatalities involves a man in his 30s from Essex…
Tunisia allocates $850 million to combat effects of coronavirus
FILE PHOTO: Tunisia’s Prime Minister Elyes Fakhfakh speaks during a handover ceremony in Tunis, Tunisia February 28, 2020. REUTERS/Zoubeir Souissi…
Coronavirus at Long Island elderly nursing facility kills 3, sickens 12
The coronavirus endemic has led to three deaths at an elderly nursing facility on Long Island’s North Fork, where 12…
Spain warns the ‘worst is yet to come’ as coronavirus deaths surpass 1,300
MADRID (Reuters) – The Spanish government said on Saturday it would do whatever was needed to combat the coronavirus pandemic…
How to volunteer during the coronavirus pandemic
With the coronavirus reshaping the daily routines of millions of Americans, many nonprofits are struggling with a lack of volunteers…
Italy deaths jump by almost 800 from coronavirus
ROME (Reuters) – Italy recorded a jump in deaths from coronavirus of almost 800 on Saturday, taking the toll in…
Quarantine fitness, relaxation freebies for your weekend
Stay fit while you’re stuck at home. That’s the advice coming from the World Health Organization for “healthy” people who…
U.S. FDA approves first rapid coronavirus test with 45 minutes detection time
FILE PHOTO: A computer image created by Nexu Science Communication together with Trinity College in Dublin, shows a model structurally…
At-home coronavirus tests now available, companies say
As coronavirus testing in the U.S. continues to lag behind that in other highly affected countries such as South Korea,…
Swiss coronavirus cases surge, canton orders seniors to stay home
ZURICH (Reuters) – Switzerland on Saturday reported 6,100 coronavirus infections, 25% more than a day earlier, and 56 deaths, the…
Lockdowns, stay-at-home policies multiply as coronavirus cases, deaths mount
In the U.S. and across the globe, more people were under official lockdowns or stay-at-home policies early Saturday as coronavirus…
Angola, Eritrea, Uganda confirm first cases as coronavirus spreads in Africa
NAIROBI/JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Angola, Eritrea and Uganda confirmed their first cases of coronavirus, while Mauritius recorded its first death as…
‘Project Runway’ Star Christian Siriano Pitching In To Produce Face Masks
“Project Runway” star and fashion designer Christian Siriano is working with New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to mobilize his company’s…
Kenny Rogers Dead At 81
Kenny Rogers has died at the age of 81. The country singer-songwriter and actor “passed away peacefully at home” in…
Idris Elba Releases Song About Self-Quarantine, Positive Coronavirus Diagnosis
Idris Elba has turned to music as a way to cope during his self-isolation amid the coronavirus pandemic. He announced…
Erykah Badu To Perform Quarantine Concert Series From Her Bedroom
When Erica Abi Wright, better known as Erykah Badu, is not selling the virtues of her essence, she is preparing…
The Fed’s COVID-19 Policy Actions Are Treating the Symptoms, Not the Problem
On Sunday, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Reserve dropped its benchmark interest rate to zero and launched…
AT&T Donates $10 Million to Help Through Coronavirus School Closures
In light of the global epidemic of COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, many companies have been trying to ease…
Amazon Worker Tests Positive for Coronavirus, Customers Begin To Worry
After an Amazon warehouse worker tested positive for the coronavirus earlier this week, customers are beginning to wonder if the…
New York To Freeze Student and Medical Debt Payments
New York Attorney General Letitia James and Gov. Andrew Cuomo have announced New York State will not be collecting student…
Scholly Launches COVID-19 Student Relief Fund to Provide Families In Need With Cash
Scholly, a popular scholarship-matching platform, is giving back to students in need in midst of the coronavirus crisis. On Thursday,…
Walmart Will Pay Cash Bonuses To Hourly Employees During Coronavirus
Walmart announced Thursday it would use more than $350 million to pay cash bonuses to its hourly employees for working…
U.S. Extends Tax Filling Deadline to July 15, Are You Happy?
(Image: iStock/CatLane) In a move many saw coming, the IRS has delayed the April 15 deadline to file taxes for…
Protect Your Crown with these Hair Tips from African Pride’s Pro Stylist
It’s no secret that haircare products with natural ingredients are better for your overall health. Over the past few years,…
Here Are The Companies That Are Doing Their Part For Coronavirus Relief
(Image: Walmart) In light of the recent global pandemic and outbreak of COVID-19, otherwise known as the coronavirus, many companies…
How Collective PAC’s $1 million dollar donation will help families impacted by coronavirus
(Courtesy Quentin James) Quentin James, founder, and president of The Collective Political Action Committee isn’t waiting for someone else to…
Wendy Williams ‘willing to risk it,’ ‘ready to go back to work’ amid social distancing
“The Wendy Williams Show” is one of many talk shows that have recently been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic…
Mom relieved daughter, Spelman international student, returning safely from Morocco
Spelman College student Arianna Valbrun. (Photo: WSB-TV) In the midst of the worsening coronavirus crisis, one worried mom has received…
Kenny Rogers, country music icon, dies at 81
Kenny Rogers, a longtime star of country music, died Friday night, according to a statement posted by his family. He…
Mike Tyson says Eminem knows what it’s like to be a ‘n*gga’
Mike Tyson (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) Former world heavyweight boxing champion turned-cannabis-entrepreneur Mike Tyson delivered a shocker to rapper…
Jason Aldean and Brittany Kerr 5-year wedding anniversary: A look back at their romance
Jason Aldean and Brittany Kerr began their relationship in quite the unconventional fashion, but now they are ringing in their…
Netflix announces $100 million coronavirus relief fund for creatives
Netflix Netflix is taking huge steps to help Hollywood cope with the coronavirus pandemic after the city has come to…
Dolly Parton leads country music’s reaction to Kenny Rogers’ death: ‘A wonderful man and a true friend’
Longtime legend of country music, Kenny Rogers, died peacefully at his home late Friday and now the music industry‘s biggest…
K. Michelle opens up on “stressful” IVF process amid coronavirus outbreak
(Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET) K. Michelle is having an especially hard time dealing with the coronavirus outbreak…
Idris Elba shares coronavirus update, denies he’s in critical condition in intensive care
Idris Elba is rejecting rumors that he’s in intensive care in critical condition after testing positive for the coronavirus. The…
Migos’ Quavo and Takeoff accused of making off with high-end clothes
(L-R) Takeoff, Quavo and Offset of Migos (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for McDonald’s) Quavo and Takeoff — two-thirds of…
Hannah Brown blasted for ‘irresponsible’ Instagram post amid coronavirus pandemic
Hannah Brown is under fire after the “Bachelorette” alum posted an Instagram photo that thousands of fans are now deeming…
Rihanna’s Clara Lionel Foundation donates $5M to coronavirus relief efforts
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 12: Rihanna attends Rihanna’s 5th Annual Diamond Ball at Cipriani Wall Street on September…
Kevin Bacon talks Tom Hanks’ coronavirus diagnosis, reveals they exchanged emails
Kevin Bacon was just as surprised as the rest of the world to learn that his friend and fellow actor,…
Kanye West makes ‘generous donation’ to Chicago free-meal initiative
Kanye West (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Coachella) The coronavirus pandemic is bringing out people’s charitable sides and included…
Netflix creates $100 million coronavirus relief fund for unemployed workers
Netflix has created a $100 million fund for workers left unemployed and unable to receive an income amid the coronavirus…
When you Needed it Most. . .ESPN8: The Ocho Returns on ESPN2, Sunday, March 22
No, it’s not the eighth of August, or the eighth of anything or even August at all. That is the…
ESPN to Present Seven-Hour Tom Brady Marathon on Sunday
NFL’s Greatest Games and Super Bowl Highlights Specials Look Back at Brady’s Championship Performances with the New England Patriots ESPN…
ESPN’s The Jump Returns Thursday
Recap: Rachel Nichols’ Exclusive Interview with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver New Episode of NBA Rooks Available Now on ESPN+ On…
ESPN To Air UFC Day Featuring 11 Hours of Classic UFC Fights
Lineup Begins on ESPN at Noon ET on Saturday, March 21 UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Romero Available to all ESPN+…
Swish! ESPN Hoop Streams Digital NBA Show Resumes Friday at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN Twitter and YouTube Platforms
ESPN today announced that its popular Hoop Streams NBA digital show resumes on Friday, March 20, at 5 p.m. ET…
ESPN to Air Encore Presentation of the Five-Part 30 for 30 Documentary “O.J.: Made in America” March 23-26
ESPN will air an encore presentation of the Academy-Award winning 30 for 30 documentary “O.J.: Made in America” over four…
ESPN Takes it Back to Where it All Began for Some of Professional Basketball’s Biggest Names with Archived High School Programming
18-Hour Slate on ESPN2, Saturday, March 21 Previous McDonald’s All American Games and Jam Fests Available Carmelo Anthony, Aliyah Boston,…
ESPN To Air Encore Presentations of WrestleMania
ESPN today, in collaboration with WWE, announced it is airing encore presentations of historic WrestleMania events over the next three…
ESPN and ESPN2 Programming for Monday, March 23
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGETIMES LISTED ARE EASTERN 8 AM | GET UP! LIVE 6 AM | GOLIC & WINGO LIVE…
ABC, ESPN and ESPN2 Programming for March 21 and 22
Teri Couch It’s been an amazing journey — 38 years and counting! I began my career in affiliate marketing, moved…
Trump Angrily Defends His Handling of Pandemic
By Jill Colvin and Jonathan LemireThe Associated Press Defending his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, an angry President Donald Trump…
Baltimore City Department of Public Works – COVID-19 Update
In response to the evolving conditions related to the threat of COVID-19 and to ensure the safety of the public…
Maryland Legislature 2020: Celebrate Funding Bill
By Deborah BaileySpecial to the AFRO HBCU students, alumni and advocates across the state are celebrating an historic step in…
Coronavirus Pandemic: Prison Population Vulnerable During Crisis
By Stephen Janis and Taya GrahamSpecial to the AFRO Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby announced on March 18, that…
Race and Politics: Coronavirus Was Never a Hoax
By Sean YoesAFRO Baltimore Editor I’ve never experienced a more pervasive feeling of anxiety permeating our country in my lifetime…
U.S. Congress: Funding The Nation’s Community Health Centers
March 20, 2020 The Honorable Nancy PelosiSpeaker of the HouseUnited States House of RepresentativesH-232, U.S. CapitolWashington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable…