In 2002, when a lethal, pneumonia-like virus known as SARS emerged in China, the country’s factories were mostly churning out low-cost goods like T-shirts and sneakers for customers around the […]
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Don’t Mix Up Virus with Corona Beer
The mix-up is similar to the mid 1980s when the AIDS crisis led to an unfortunate word association problem with Ayds, a candy taken before meals as an appetite suppressant. […]
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Flu Has Already Killed 10,000 in US as World Frets About Coronavirus
While the new coronavirus ravages much of China and world leaders rush to close their borders, the flu has quietly killed 10,000 in the U.S. so far this influenza season […]
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Mfume and Klacik to Face Off for Elijah Cummings’ Seat
Democrat Kweisi Mfume and Republican Kimberly Klacik won special primaries Feb. 4 for the Maryland congressional seat that was held by the late Elijah Cummings. In a district where Democrats […]
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Trump Courts Black Voters, But Opposition Remains Deep
President Donald Trump took African American guests to his State of the Union speech, ran a Super Bowl ad boasting how he’s making the criminal justice system more equitable for […]
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National CROWN Act Strategist to Speak at Kansas Black Legislative Day Feb. 13
Adjoa Asamoah, a political consultant who leads advocacy for the CROWN (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) Coalition, will be a panelist at the annual Kansas Black […]
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Black History Month Events 2020
Do you have a Black History Month Event to add from around Kansas or Kansas City? Send us info at press@tcvpub.com. / updated 2-7-20 KANSAS CITY Sun., Feb. 09 African […]
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Chicagoans are Looking to Have Marijuana Peddler’s Licenses to Make Money Now
On Jan. 1, Illinois became the 11th American state to legalize recreational marijuana, a concept that has generated millions, and even billions, for state and municipal governments. Unlike other states, […]
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Sundance Film Festival Names Tabitha Jackson as New Director
The Sundance Film Festival has found its new leader from within, promoting Sundance Institute documentary program director Tabitha Jackson to festival director. Jackson’s appointment was announced Saturday night during the […]
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Josina Anderson and ESPN May Part Ways This Year
ESPN named the company’s first female national NFL Insider in August 2015 – Josina Anderson, 41. She is their top NFL reporter, and she may be in the market for […]