1. Are Blacks Being Left Behind As Coronavirus Tests Shortage Continues? 2. Nearly One-Third Of The World’s Population Soon To Be On Lockdown 3. Amidst the Pandemic, Businesses are Hiring 4. Stimulus Agreement Reached 5. #WomensHistoryMonth: Sheila Johnson SUBSCRIBE to my newsletter, “What You Need to Know” http://bit.ly/2pRccKj
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House and Senate leaders of both parties announced agreement early Wednesday on unprecedented emergency legislation to rush sweeping aid to businesses, workers and a health care system slammed by the coronavirus pandemic. The urgently needed pandemic response measure is the largest economic rescue measure in history and is intended as […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional and White House officials said Tuesday they were closing out final details of unprecedented legislation to rush sweeping aid to businesses and workers facing ruin from the coronavirus pandemic. After days of pressure, unusual partisanship in a crisis, and intense haggling over the fine print, negotiators appeared almost done with a […]
What You Need To Know: The spread of the coronavirus continues to upend the daily lives of people worldwide. According to a CNN.com calculation, roughly 2.5 billion people worldwide will be affected by a partial or total lockdown, curfew or some restriction on their movement. In the U.S., President Trump hopes to do the opposite […]
NEW YORK (AP) — With masks, ventilators and political goodwill in desperately short supply, more than one-fifth of the world’s population was ordered or urged to stay in their homes Monday at the start of what could be a pivotal week in the battle to contain the coronavirus in the U.S. and Europe. Partisan divisions […]
1. National Guard Deployed As Pandemic Accelerates 2. Congressional Black Caucus Stimulus Proposals 3. #WYNTKCoronavirus Diaries: Healthcare Professionals 4. Biden Is Talking With President Obama About Running Mates 5. Happy #WomensHistoryMonth: Congresswoman Karen Bass SUBSCRIBE to my newsletter, “What You Need to Know” http://bit.ly/2pRccKj
What You Need To Know: The World Health Organization announced the coronavirus “pandemic is accelerating,” in a tweet on Monday. There are now more than 300,000 cases of coronavirus around the world. As the number of cases continues to rise, here in the U.S., the National Guard has been deployed in three of the hardest […]
What You Need To Know: Dr. Melanie Handley, MD, is a Pediatric Anesthesiologist in Houston, Texas (The 4th largest city in the country and the world’s largest medical complex.) Dr. Melanie Handley, MD, is a Pediatric Anesthesiologist in Houston, Texas (The 4th largest city in the country and the world’s largest medical complex.) I had […]
1. The Congressional Black Caucus Continues To Work For Black America 2. CDC Helps Public With Online Symptom Checker As First Senator Tests Positive For Coronavirus 3. Coronavirus Stimulus Package Stalled 4. Happy Anniversary Obamacare! 5. Happy #WomensHistoryMonth: Rihanna SUBSCRIBE to my newsletter, “What You Need to Know” http://bit.ly/2pRccK
A snapshot of the emerging rescue package in Congress to provide healthcare and economic aid amid the coronavirus outbreak and national shutdown. The details are subject to change as congressional leaders and the White House continue negotiating the nearly $2 trillion package. The highlights so far: ONE-TIME CHECKS TO AMERICANS The measure would provide a […]
WATCH: What You Need To Know — March 20, 2020: California Shuts Down — Stimulus Check — Two-Man Race
1. California Shuts Down 2. Coronavirus Stimulus Check Questions, When and How Much? 3. The Run for the Democratic Nomination Is Officially A Two-Man Race 4. #WYNTKCoronavirus Diaries: Jawn Murray’s Coronavirus Entertainment Survival Tips 5. Happy #WomensHistoryMonth: Jennifer Bursh SUBSCRIBE to my newsletter, “What You Need to Know” http://bit.ly/2pRccKj
WRITTEN & CONTRIBUTED BY JAWN MURRAY I travel about 75,000 frequent flier miles a year taping TV shows, hosting various events, emceeing panels and doing social media influencer gigs. One of my super powers is “connection” and I love engaging with people both for work and during my personal time — so much so, when […]
