The king of dance-hall himself, Beenie Man, got the chance to talk with Ed Lover & Monie Love. He talks about his new album, due out on August 26th. He also reveals that status of his Zika Virus diagnosis, and how he felt when it prevented him from performing at OVO Fest. Beenie also talks […]
A new report illustrates major racial disparities when it comes to organ donations in the United States. According to the study conducted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 58 percent of individuals in the U.S. on the organ donation list are Black, Latino, and Asian. African-Americans account for 30 percent of that […]
Public health experts claim that the virus has seen a dramatic increase in spite of efforts made to diminish the number of individuals affected.
The White House is pressuring Congress to pass a $1.9 billion bill to provide emergency funding for Zika.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee will host the Zika Virus Gold Coast 2016 prevention and reduction in transmission planning session for women and girls. What: This discussion session will address specific concerns regarding environmental conditions that may be conducive to the breeding of Zika Virus carrying mosquitoes, such as household items (e.g. furniture, tires, appliances, grills) […]
Raising alarm, scientists in Brazil show that a more common mosquito can carry the Zika virus. But it's undetermined if the species can transmit the virus to humans.
A man ticketed by the NYPD for spitting on a subway platform turned out to be wanted for a murder committed in Brooklyn this past November.
Scores of mourners gathered at the First Corinthian Baptist Church in Harlem on Monday to say their final farewells to award-winning journalist Michael J. Feeney.
DCHHS director Zachary Thompson has advised many to use condoms to avoid any sexually transmitted diseases.