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Twitter Reacts to Joe Biden's First Speech as President-Elect
In his first speech as president-elect, Joe Biden spoke to a crowd assembled outdoors in Wilmington, Delaware. With American flags waving in the air, Biden said he’d unify the country and work to get the coronavirus under control. Onlookers stood by or sat on their vehicles physically distanced. “I’m a proud Democrat, but I will govern as an American...
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‘Thank You RBG': Appreciation for Ruth Bader Ginsburg Echoes Across Social Media
An icon. A lionness of the law. The great equalizer. A trailblazer. A dissenter. All words tweeted to describe Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, following news of her death on Friday. Praise for Ginsburg’s groundbreaking career and legacy was swift and seen across social media. Ginsburg, fondly known as the Notorious RBG, was thanked by actress Brie Larson,...
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George Floyd's Homegoing: A Black Funeral Inspiring Change
George Floyd, who died after a Minneapolis police officer pressed a knee to his neck for almost nine minutes, was buried in Houston Tuesday after days of memorials that merged religion and politics in ways long common in the African American community. His funeral at the Fountain of Praise church follows a six-hour public viewing of his gold-colored casket on…
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Chicago-Area Millennial Seeks to Fix COVID-19 and Black Health Disparities
About a dozen black women in Chicago came together to create a modern social club but just as they planned their first meeting the coronavirus pandemic hit the United States — and has since struck Chicago hard. Black Women Organizing for Power (BWOP Chicago) pivoted from social club to political action group in only six weeks. Founder Raquel McGee, 28,…
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Bandanas, Bras, Bungee Cords Among DIY Mask Materials Used During Coronavirus
Homemade face masks can help stop the spread of coronavirus, according to the recent advisement from U.S. Surgeon General Jerome James. With more than 12,000 deaths reported nationwide, officials are working to flatten the curve to stop the spread of COVID-19 and experts believe face masks may help. Although do-it-yourself masks aren’t used by medical professionals, as N95 medical...
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#AprilFools: Parents Play Like School's Back in Session
The coronavirus pandemic has kept communities across the globe indoors to help flatten the virus’ curve from spreading. At a White House news conference on Tuesday, President Donald Trump issued travel advisories and suggested the virus may disrupt American lives through July or August with a potential for 100,000 to 200,000 lives lost in the United States alone. Social distancing…
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Singing Has Brought Calm Amid Coronavirus with #HesGotTheWholeWorldChallenge
Actor and media mogul Tyler Perry is using Instagram to spread a sense of calm and peace at a time when the coronavirus pandemic has caused panic and anxiety across the globe. Perry took to social media to encourage his users to join him in singing the melodic tune, “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands,” for a...
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‘Fame,' ‘Grey's Anatomy' Star Debbie Allen Offers Free Dance Class on Instagram
“Grey’s Anatomy” star Debbie Allen wants to squash your coronavirus anxiety and get you moving at home. The dancing queen is a former star of the 1980s hit sitcom “Fame.” Allen is sharing her creative talents with the next generation on social media with free classes on Instagram. As communities and employers nationwide enact stay-at-home recommendations, and citizens partake...
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Granddaughter Shows Engagement Ring Through Glass Due to Coronavirus Restrictions
Carly Boyd’s excitement about her recent wedding engagement was turned upside down after she realized she was not able to share the news in person with her grandfather, Shelton, due to preventative coronavirus restrictions in place at Premier Living & Rehab Center in Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina. So Boyd did so through glass, with the help of the center...
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DIY St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Amid Coronavirus
The coronavirus global crisis has caused numerous St. Patrick’s Day parades and celebrations to be canceled in the United States, including parades in Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia and New York City, and a growing number of states and cities have closed restaurants and bars, but that hasn’t stopped revelers with enjoying the Irish holiday. Although the practice of social distancing...
