Tag: COVID-19
African Americans are more likely to have preexisting conditions, such as hypertension, diabetes and obesity, putting them at a higher risk of complications from the coronavirus.
They’ve kept us connected to one another, granted us public spaces to share and grieve, allowed those of us lucky enough to be able the ability to work from home – and then, when all else failed, helped us dance it out.
For Detroit’s artists, maintaining stability, sanity and inspiration is a special challenge right now.
The company has committed to helping Black and Latino communities in Detroit and around the country.
Health care workers, DPD police officers and firefighters, paramedics and DDOT bus drivers get a free McDonald’s breakfast every day through the end of May.
A consortium of funders, led by Rihanna’s Clara Lionel Foundation and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey’s Start Small donate $3.2 million for local COVID-19 response.
These Detroiters contracted the novel coronavirus and got sick, but they’re still standing strong – and sharing their stories.
Disparities exist all through Black America that we can blame for why COVID-19 has its foot so aggressively on our necks.
Get involved with these local organizations and nonprofits that are working for the community during this crisis.
The Detroit Area Agency on Aging is dedicated to supporting seniors and those with disabilities as we continue to deal with COVID-19.
Financial expert Lysa Davis teaches small business owners what they can do to sustain until the economy starts to rev back up.
The entities have teamed up to provide 5,000 protective masks to essential health care workers.
