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Epidemiologist, Dr. Kenyatta Stephens says Black and Brown communities continue to be disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic due to the lack of a singular authority on the matter. Stephens made the revelation while speaking with rolling out’s CEO, Munson Steed on Health IQ. “So, the problem with not having a singular cohesive message is…

The world has been turned upside down. Many of our most sacred and personal rituals have been adjusted to accommodate these changes. As a result of the global pandemic, deaths have spiked, affecting both hospitals and funeral homes. The relationships between the two have been strained because of the volume of bodies that must be…

Congressman Hank Johnson is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia’s 4th Congressional District. Johnson spoke with Munson Steed about the misinformation about the coronavirus and health disparities that are hurting the Black community.

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Colin Kaepernick is looking to step up to plate and help those who are affected by the global pandemic. On April 16, the former star quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers recently announced that he will be giving back, specifically to Black communities. “Black and brown communities are being disproportionately devastated by COVID-19 because of…

From Dec. 26 until Jan. 1, communities across the nation will celebrate Kwanzaa. Created in 1966 by Maulana Karenga, Ph.D., more than 30 million people will celebrate Kwanzaa this year alone. According to Karenga, an African American scholar and the author of 10 books including Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture, Kwanzaa is…

Southwest Atlanta native Evan Pitts has dedicated his time and energy to identifying solutions that address barriers to equitable health care. He has developed several health initiatives that have positively impacted individuals with HIV seeking care, and he spearheaded the development of Ryan White and SAMHSA supportive programs for a small national nonprofit. He currently…

Morehouse Healthcare in Atlanta is a multi-specialty medical practice and one of Georgia’s premier primary care facilities. Founded in 1985, it began as Morehouse Medical Associates Inc. but later changed its name to Morehouse Healthcare. With more than 100 full-time practicing physicians who also serve on the clinical faculty at the prestigious Morehouse School of…

Wendy Williams has a lot to be thankful for. The woman oftentimes called the “Queen of All Media” is celebrating a decade of her eponymous talk show where she is one of the nation’s most popular hosts. Her show has earned a Daytime Emmy Award and is always competing with Ellen Degeneres for the top ratings…

David Clarke, the ultra-conservative Republican sheriff from Wisconsin, claims voting Democrat destroys Black families. In fact, according to his interview with WND, Clarke, 60, believes it is no coincidence that the most dangerous cities in America are all led politically by Democrats. The flamboyant and flame-throwing sheriff also claims that the Democratic party preys on the ills of…

To kick off Black History Month, President Donald Trump gathered together a group of Black, umm … leaders, that he plans to work with during his administration. Some of those gathered worked on Trump’s presidential campaign and were recruited by Omarosa Manigault and will work with her at the White House. None of the individuals…

There has been a lot of criticism of Black celebrities who have met with President-elect Donald Trump as he transitions to the presidency. Notable stars and activists who have met with Trump include Jim Brown, Ray Lewis, Kanye West and most recently comedian Steve Harvey. The meeting with Harvey has created the biggest stir in…

Natalie Cole (Feb. 6, 1950 – Dec. 31, 2015) Grammy award-winning singer Natalie Cole died on New Year’s Eve in 2015 at 65. Sources hadn’t made the announcement until January of this year. The specific cause of death was never confirmed.

This just might be Tarell Alvin McCraney’s best year yet. Despite his humble beginnings, growing up in the rough Liberty City housing projects in Miami, he’s now living what one might consider his best life ever. If you haven’t heard of him before now, come Oscar time 2017, his name will be echoing in the…

Unfortunately, police brutality is alive and well in Black and Brown communities. All too often we can turn on the news or listen to the radio and hear of multiple incidents where someone of color has been shot by the police, or their life has been “accidentally” taken because of a misunderstanding on the officers’…

The role of the NAACP has become more important than ever in today’s charged racial climate and policing of the Black community. Rolling out reached out to the Atlanta branch of the NAACP and its president Richard S. Rose to discuss these pertinent issues. How are people victimized by the police? People are victimized by…

“There is no tool for development more effective than the empowerment of women.” – Kofi Annan, former Secretary-General of the United Nations In the spirit of Independence Day, rolling out caught up with an empowered woman who epitomizes Kofi Annan’s assertion. Taneshia Nash Laird is an economic development guru who is passionate about helping social…

Some people may complain that President Obama has done nothing for the Black community. Such a generalization is patently untrue and the My Brother’s Keeper initiative has had a significant impact. Two years ago President Obama launched MBK to “ensure that all youth, including boys and young men of color, have opportunities to improve their…

Recent revelations about the rate of HIV infection by the Centers for Disease Control have shocking implications across Georgia and in Atlanta specifically. According to the CDC, 1 in 51 Georgians will be diagnosed with HIV in their lifetime. A shocking revelation made worse by the statement from Dr. Carlos Del Rio from the Emory University…

There are few men like businessman and entrepreneur John Hope Bryant whose work and vision is truly local, national and at the same time global. This week Atlanta will host the 2016 Hope Global Forum gathering over 2,500 delegates and distinguished speakers. The keynote speaker this year will be Chelsea Clinton, vice chair of the Clinton…