The U.S. government is catching up with Black people who have been commemorating the end of slavery in the United States for generations with a day called “Juneteenth.” President Joe Biden signed a bill Thursday that was passed by Congress to set aside Juneteenth, or June 19th, as a federal holiday. “I hope this is … Continued
In an effort to further encourage residents to get vaccinated, Washington state’s liquor and cannabis board has launched the “Joints for Jabs” campaign, which will temporarily allow state-licensed cannabis retailers to give a free joint to adults who get the vaccine. This initiative remains in effect until July 12.The board has stipulated that cannabis retailers … Continued
Caribbean News Online Due to COVID-19, the Queen’s official birthday has been marked by a “mini” Trooping the Colour for the second year. This year’s Trooping the Colour saw a reduced parade in the grounds of Windsor Castle, rather than in central London, led by the 2nd Battalion Scots Guards. It is only the third … Continued
AP Prince Harry and Meghan may have stepped away from their royal duties — but family appeared to be top of mind in naming their second child, Lilibet “Lili” Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, who was born Friday in California. The name pays tribute to both Harry’s grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, whose family nickname is Lilibet, and his … Continued
AP With her three teenagers vaccinated against COVID-19, Aja Purnell-Mitchell left it up to them to decide whether to go back to school during summer break. The decision was unanimous: summer school. “Getting them back into it, helping them socialize back with their friends, maybe meet some new people, and, of course, pick up the … Continued
LAD BIBLE West Virginia has announced it will be giving guns away as an incentive for people to get vaccinated against coronavirus. The US state has launched a ‘vaccine incentive lottery’, offering everything from rifles and shotguns to cash, holidays and even university scholarships to those who have been fully vaccinated against the deadly virus. … Continued
BBC A single-dose Covid vaccine made by Janssen has been approved for use in the UK by the medicines regulator. The vaccine was 85% effective in stopping severe illness from Covid-19 in trials and has met expected safety standards. Twenty million doses have been ordered for the UK and will arrive later this year. It … Continued
BBC Black Lives Matter’s co-founder says she is resigning from its foundation, but not because of what she called right-wing attempts to discredit her. Patrisse Cullors said Friday would be her last day at the foundation, which she has led for nearly six years. The 37-year-old activist’s finances came under scrutiny last month after it … Continued
CBS News Maya Angelou became the second poet in history to recite a poem at an inauguration with her reading of “On the Pulse of Morning” when Bill Clinton was first sworn in as president in 1993. Now, she’ll make history again as one of 20 distinguished women set to be honored by the U.S. … Continued
Associated Press Moderna said Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12, a step that could put the shot on track to become the second option for that age group in the U.S. With global vaccine supplies still tight, much of the world is struggling to vaccinate adults in the quest to … Continued
