11 Misconceptions Black People Have About The Coronavirus Outbreak

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TOP 11 MISCONCEPTIONS MANY AFRICAN AMERICANS HAVE ABOUT CORONAVIRUS

Nationwide --  Coronavirus, also known scientifically as COVID-19, has been a global nightmare. One by one, the virus has infiltrated nearly every country and about 10% of those who have contracted the virus have died. Sadly, there are many African Americans who still don't fully understand what the virus is, and how to prevent it.

Here are the top 11 most common misconceptions that many in the Black community have:

#1 - Black People Can't Get It: This is simply not true. To date, at least three African American NBA players have contracted the virus. In addition, several African nations including Rwanda, Nigeria, and Kenya have all reported individuals who have tested positive for the viral. Therefore, Black people are not immune to the virus.

#2 - Vodka Kills the Virus: Most vodka brands are only 40 percent alcohol, and that is not high enough to effectively kill microbes. The CDC recommends using handsaniter that contains at least 60 percent alcohol.

#3 - You Need Health Insurance to Be Tested: Definitely not true. The U.S. government has mandated free testing to all individuals who have the symptoms of Coronavirus. All hospitals are required to comply, but not all hospitals may have enough test kits. In addition, there may be a long waiting line to get tested...

Harlem's Most Anticipated Crime Biography Released

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HARLEM'S MOST ANTICIPATED CRIME BIOGRAPHY TELLS THE STORY OF RICHARD 'FRITZ' SIMMONS

 
Harlem, NY -- The Harlem Plug is the 266-page biography of Richard 'Fritz' Simmons written by author Harlem Holiday and released during Women's History Month through her imprint, Harlem Westside Publishing. This is the highly anticipated biography of Harlem's own urban legend known as '112th Street Fritz.'

Fritz operated a high-volume narcotics enterprise, employing several hundred throughout the five boroughs of New York City and neighboring states during the Crack Era, generating millions a month - all beneath the radar of police and drug enforcement agents. Was Fritz a victim of circumstance, misled by example, or merely a product of his environment?

In the late 1970s, David Kennedy, son of Robert F. Kennedy, faced public disgrace after being robbed in a Harlem hotel and exposed for Heroin abuse. Also, during this time, drug lords thrived and gained notoriety. Frank Lucas and Nicky Barnes were Harlem’s own, known for their ruthlessness, the subject of news articles, film, and television, inspiring rap artists to acquire their persona.

Tomeka Tiller to Star in One-Woman Stage Play

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ATLANTA ACTRESS TO PERFORM IN AN ONE-WOMAN STAGE PLAY -- "THE NAKED TRUTH

Atlanta, GA --  Alijoh Entertainment Works (AEW) is proud to announce its production of The Naked Truth starring Tomeka Tiller. This riveting stage play production will keep you sitting on the edge of your seat while captivating your emotions with intrigue.

What happens when fantasy collides with reality, and the lines become blurred? The Naked Truth focuses on a collection of seven original characters intricately woven together to create one compelling story of the journey from trials to triumph! You will laugh, you will cry, you will reflect, and you will relate. This one-woman show will leave you wanting more.

Love Atiya Is CEO Of New Vegan Hair and Skincare Line

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25-YEAR OLD ENTREPRENEUR LAUNCHES VEGAN HAIR AND SKINCARE BRAND THAT CELEBRATES SELF-LOVE

Nationwide -- Meet Love Atiya, the first 25-year old unschooled Black woman to launch - not one, two or three - but four self-love inspired businesses; with her newest business being Ethereal by Love Atiya.

Films like Mean Girls often portray homeschooled children as extremely socially awkward, highly intelligent, yet very strange. Atiya, however, spent her entire life trying to change that narrative. In fact, by the age of four, she had already opened her first business.

Thanks to a beautician glueing a weave to her scalp; at the age of eighteen, Love Atiya lost a patch of her hair in the front of her head, as well as her confidence.

Family of World War II Veteran Want Justice

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FAMILY WANTS JUSTICE FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN WORLD WAR II VETERAN WHO WAS BEATEN, MURDERED IN 1956

St. Helena, LA --  Hammondee Green was a World War II veteran who put his life on the line for his country. After he was honorably discharged in 1946, he was murdered in Amite, Louisiana in 1956 while in custody of the Amite Police Department for reasons unknown according to his family. His family never saw justice for his untimely death, and his grandchildren never got the opportunity to meet their grandfather.

For decades the family heard the oral history of the terrible atrocities of what happened to their grandfather and great-grandfather. Robert Jackson said that many people seek history from movies and things of that nature, but how many African-Americans sit down and engage in their family history, he said? Jackson asked genealogist and local historian, Dr. Antoinette Harrell to help him research his family history in honor of Black History Month. Harrell started conducting genealogical research on the Green family of St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. St. Helena is one of the eight Louisiana Florida Parishes.

New Music From French Singer Inspired By Nina Simone

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FRENCH SINGER-SONGWRITER INSPIRED BY NINA SIMONE RELEASES NEW MUSIC THAT PAYS HOMAGE TO CIVIL RIGHTS AND FREEDOM

Nationwide -- Estelle California is certainly an artist on the rise. Talented, passionate and deeply honest her latest EP "My Name is Freedom" is off to a fast start winning praise for its well-written songs and her emotional, hypnotic vocals. In exciting news, Estelle recently announced the release of the third single from the EP, "The Land of Freedom". The beautiful and inspirational lyric video for "the Land of Freedom" has also debuted in support of the song which is available across all major platforms.

"This is an anthem to Martin Luther King's America, a tribute to this united nation made of immigrants," commented the driven artist. "In a climate of political division and racial discrimination, the song reminds us of the role and creeds that America is based on and should stand for."

Estelle migrated to the United States from France in 2013. She was attracted to the United States for its multicultural ethos, stance against racism and welcoming of all people by progressives within the country who celebrate the spirit the nation was built around. She has done her best to bring this spirit into her music to encourage others to think about these topics in positive ways as well, something she has won consistent praise for.

Black Cannabis Entrepreneurs File Federal Lawsuit

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BLACK ENTREPRENEURS FILE FEDERAL LAWSUIT AGAINST U.S. ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR DISCRIMINATION IN THE LEGAL MARIJUANA INDUSTRY

Seattle, WA Members of a group called Black Excellence In Cannabis filed a federal lawsuit earlier this month against Washington State Governor Jay Inslee and Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) for what they see as state officials running a corrupt and discriminatory licensing and regulatory scheme in the guise of a legal recreational cannabis industry.

U.S. Attorney General, William Barr is also included as a defendant, as the U.S. federal government has been acting as an accessory by funding Washington State to enforce federal laws while regulators operate and profit from an illicit licensing and taxation racket at the expense of African Americans' Constitutional Rights.

Constitutionally protected Civil Rights at the center of this suit are; Title 42 US Code § 1981, 1983 and 1985.

Plaintiffs Aaron Barfield and Peter Manning are turning to the U.S. federal courts for justice after years of working for inclusion for African Americans in their state's lucrative recreational cannabis market.

Real Estate Expert Reveals Secrets on How to Reverse Gentrification

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ABANDONED PROPERTIES EXPERT DEVELOPS UNIQUE PLAN TO REVERSE GENTRIFICATION

Nationwide -- Dr. Johnny Cash, a Chicago-based published author and the nation’s leading abandoned properties expert, says that he has developed the ultimate plan for reversing gentrification.

"When you consider that there is six times the number of vacant properties in America as there are homeless, it breaks your heart," says Dr. Cash. "The numbers from a recent Google search provided me with 2014 figures indicating that there are 18,600,000 vacant homes and 600,000 homeless Americans."

Mom Hires 13-Year Old Daughter as CEO

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MOM RECRUITS 13-YEAR OLD DAUGHTER TO BE CEO OF THEIR INSPIRATIONAL COSMETIC BRAND

Augusta, GA Danielle and Miah Pasha are a mother-daughter duo who are taking the cosmetic world by storm with their new company, The Beat House Cosmetics. Teasing customers with their highly sought-after Knockout Pallet in 2019, the pair are now preparing to launch their website officially this spring and the excitement is everywhere.

Danielle (known by friends and loved ones as "Pasha"), who is the architect behind the line stated, "I am so blown away by all of the positive feedback I have received from everyone, it's so surreal." This is understandable when you figure that Mrs. Pasha has been in Afghanistan for the last 3 years while developing this line. "I remember facetiming my daughter, giving her instructions and task to help me out with the business in my absence and now we are partners!"

Black Tech Genius' Platform Dubbed "LinkedIn of Africa"

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NEW WEB PLATFORM LAUNCHED BY NIGERIAN AMERICAN TECH GENIUS DUBBED "THE LINKEDIN OF AFRICA"

Nationwide -- BomaLink, a web-based, professional networking working platform for entrepreneurs and business professionals in the African Diaspora just launched. The platform is the brainchild of Nigerian American tech genius and IT guru, Shola Salako. After extensive travels to Africa and meeting former African Union Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency, Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao, Shola recognized a need for all peoples of African descent to be informed about wealth building business opportunities on the continent.

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Inventor Releases 3 New Board Games That Teach Entrepreneurship

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BLACK INVENTOR CREATES 3 NEW STEM CERTIFIED BOARD GAMES THAT TEACH ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Nationwide -- Meet Elliott Eddie, an entrepreneur who has created four different STEM certified board games that teach entrepreneurship to both children and adults. His newest board games include a Spanish version of his already existing Entrepreneur Game, Vetrepreneur for veterans who want to consider entrepreneurship, and Rise of the Returning Citizen for formerly incarcerated individuals who want to start a business.

Eddie became popular back in 2019 when he released his first board game called The Entrepreneur Game, which has already sold more than 1,500 units in 9 different countries including New Zealand, England, Colombia, Ghana, and more.