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Flu season typically peeks between December and February, so getting the vaccine now is better than waiting. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)

In light of pandemic, flu vaccinations more important than ever for people at highest risk

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Getting the flu vaccine is especially important this year. If you get the flu, you may need to be hospitalized, in this time...

When President Trump asked Black Americans what they had to lose by giving him a chance four years ago we never thought the simple, yet disastrous answer would be everything. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)

#NNPA BlackPress2 years ago

OP-ED: Black Americans Have Everything to Lose in This Election

NNPA NEWSWIRE — In this year alone, he has mismanaged a public health crisis and the resulting economic recession — both of which have disproportionally affected...

Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Chair of the House Committee on Financial Services

#NNPA BlackPress3 years ago

OP-ED: Rep. Maxine Waters, ‘Donald Trump is More Focused on Saving Statues of Slaveholders & Confederate Generals than Protecting Americans from the Coronavirus’

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “One would hope that the president of the United States would rise to the level of leadership that our country needs in confronting...

U.S. House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn hailed House passage of H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act.

#NNPA BlackPress3 years ago

Majority Whip Clyburn Hails Passage of H.R. 3 Landmark Legislation to Lower Prescription Drug Costs

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “This is an important step toward providing American consumers more accessible and affordable prescription drugs,” Congressman Clyburn said. “In the United States, our...

Health7 years ago

Taking a Closer Look at Black Mental Health

By Patricia Maryland, Dr.PH (NNPA News Wire Guest Columnist) Good physical and mental health help drive success and enjoyment in our lives. But when it comes...

Health7 years ago