Government

COMMENTARY: Dying to Work — Amazon, Other Frontline Workers Bear Brunt Of COVID-19

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Nationally, workers have voiced… complaints about a lack of protective equipment such as masks, inefficient sanitizing of workspaces, and failure by some employers to honor the social…

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AARP and NNPA Join Forces for Riveting Webinar on Saving Black Lives During COVID-19 Pandemic

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Jointly hosted by NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., and AARP Vice President of Multicultural Leadership, Shani Hosten, the live program also marked the…

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COMMENTARY: Science Vs. Myth — The COVID-19 Crisis

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The Administration brushed aside scientific evidence and concerns regarding the pandemic, downplaying its spread and the depth of the problems we were encountering. It was only in…

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COMMENTARY: The Pandemic Curve is Not Bending, Putting Americans at Risk

NNPA NEWSWIRE — There are 8 states that have not issued a shelter-in-place order, and the blame must be placed solely on the leadership of the country. With no coordinated…

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PRESS ROOM: First General Motors-Ventec Critical Care V+Pro Ventilators Ready for Delivery

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Until there is a vaccine, critical care ventilators give medical professionals the tools they need to fight this pandemic and save lives,” said Ventec Life Systems CEO…

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EXCLUSIVE OP-ED: Ronna McDaniel, ‘Pres. Trump Continues to Fight for Black Community’

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Critically, as long as the loans go toward things like maintaining all employees’ salaries and keeping the lights on and the doors open, they will be forgiven…

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Gov. Abbott Unlawfully Exceeded Authority with Executive Order Limiting Jail Releases, Argues New Lawsuit

NNPA NEWSWIRE — AUSTIN, TX — Governor Abbott unlawfully exceeded his constitutional authority by issuing an executive order that suspends the rights that individuals, who are presumed innocent, have while…

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Black Businesses Matter, But Will They Get Fair Share Of COVID-19 Aid Money?

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “African Americans never really recovered from the housing crash and economic meltdown and that reality is going to be a very important factor for Black people, especially…

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Individual Stimulus Checks Begin to Arrive, What Should You Expect?

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The IRS will base the payments on the adjusted gross income of taxpayers’ 2019 return. If a 2019 return hasn’t been filed (the deadline has been extended…

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COMMENTARY: COVID-19 — Even During a Killer Pandemic Trump Tests Positive for Racism

NNPA NEWSWIRE — "The FBI assesses hate crime incidents against Asian Americans likely will surge across the United States, due to the spread of coronavirus disease … endangering Asian American…

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