Due To Rise in Coronavirus Delta Variant, Health Experts Urging Black People to Get Vaccinated
According to reports, many African Americans are skeptical about getting the COVID-19 vaccine and it doesn’t help that there remains the story of a troubling history of unsuspecting Black men who were part of the Tuskegee experiment and suffered greatly at the hands of a horrific governmental experiment.
For that reason and more, Blacks are hesitant to embrace the idea of getting vaccinated because of distrust with the government.
But despite their concerns, there’s a deadly strain of a new variant of the coronavirus, which has been labeled the Delta variant, on the rise that is giving healthcare officials a much deeper cause for pause and concern.
According to The Los Angeles Sentinel, many health experts and local leaders across the country are making sure to encourage Black people to get the COVID-19 vaccinations as there is new data that is showing an increase in Delta variant cases in Black communities.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital – MLKCH posted on its Facebook page numbers showing that Black people are being affected more by the virus than other communities, and is encouraging all Black people who are unvaccinated to visit their nearest healthcare facility to get a vaccination.
“ALARMING DATA: For the first time in months, cases of COVID are on the rise. And communities of color are most affected.
In CA, the Delta variant was responsible for 38% of new cases as of the end of June, up from 5.6% of new cases in May.
In LA County, the Delta variant made up nearly 50% of new COVID-19 cases, up from 5% just four weeks earlier.
At MLKCH, COVID cases are steadily on the rise.
Over 51% of all new cases have been Black/African Americans and 42% of all new cases have been Latino/Hispanic.
Dr. Elaine Batchlor of MLK Community Healthcare had this to say: “If you’ve been waiting to get your COVID vaccine, now is the time to stop waiting and do it. COVID vaccines are powerful weapons to protect yourself and prevent the continued spread of COVID in our community, including the Delta variant. The Delta variant is spreading quickly and can cause more severe illness. Unfortunately, the Black community is lagging behind in COVID vaccination and as a result, is experiencing higher rates of infection and hospitalization. Let’s not allow this terrible disease to decimate our community again.”
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Reportedly the news came after Biles performed on the vault.
According to ESPN, there was a nail-biter moment when Biles performed the vault and landed deep where she was thrust forward, taking a “significant” step. According to the outlet she pivoted from doing an Amanar but instead performed a Yurchenko 5/2 twist. That resulted in a substantially lower score receiving a 13.766.
She left the floor with medical personnel. She will reportedly be assessed daily to see if she can perform in individual competition.
Biles had just cut off her vault, making 1-1/2 rotations rather than 2-1/2, and landed with a big step. Her score of 13.766 was the lowest on vault thus far. Something is amiss.
Hoda Kotb is reporting that Biles is in good spirts and cheering for the rest of her team from the sidelines.
This shocking news comes a day after Biles had a rough start at the Olympics and announced how the pressure was getting to her.
“[I]t wasn’t an easy day or my best but I got through it. I truly do feel like I have the weight of the world on my shoulders at times,” Biles said on Instagram.
“I know I brush it off and make it seem like pressure doesn’t affect me but damn sometimes it’s hard hahaha! The olympics is no joke!” she added.
In the gymnastics qualifying rounds, the U.S. team came out one point behind Russia.
The USA team has been favored to win but it has not been an easy start.
“I feel we did a pretty good job,” Biles told reporters after the Sunday qualifiers. “Obviously there are little things we need to work on, so we’ll go back and practice and work on that, just so we can do our best performance at team finals, because that’s what matters.”
President Biden Announces Eight Nominees to Serve as U.S. Attorneys
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President Biden announced eight nominees to serve as U.S. Attorneys across the country, officials who will be indispensable to upholding the rule of law as the top federal law enforcement officials for their districts.
These individuals—many of whom are historic firsts—were chosen for their devotion to enforcing the law, their professionalism, their experience and credentials in this field, their dedication to pursuing equal justice for all, and their commitment to the independence of the Department of Justice.
The president has launched a comprehensive effort to take on the uptick in gun crime that has been taking place for the last 18 months—putting more cops on the beat, supporting community prevention programs, and cracking down on illegal gun trafficking. Confirming U.S. Attorneys as the chief federal law enforcement officers in their district is important for these efforts.
Erek L. Barron, U.S. Attorney nominee for the District of Maryland
Erek L. Barron is a partner at the law firm of Whiteford Taylor & Preston LLP. He has also been a member of the Maryland legislature since 2015. From 2007 to 2009, Mr. Barron served as Counsel and Policy Advisor to then-Senator Joseph R. Biden on the United States Senate Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Crime and Drugs. From 2006 to 2007, Mr. Barron served as a federal prosecutor in the Criminal Division of the United States Department of Justice. Prior to that, Mr. Barron served as a Maryland prosecutor in the Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s Office and subsequently in the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office. Mr. Barron received his LL.M. from Georgetown University Law Center in 2007, his J.D. from the George Washington University Law School in 1999, and his B.A. from the University of Maryland at College Park in 1996.
Nicholas W. Brown, U.S. Attorney nominee for the Western District of Washington
Nicholas W. Brown is a partner at Pacifica Law Group. Mr. Brown previously served as General Counsel to the Governor of Washington from 2013 to 2017, and as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Western District of Washington from 2007 to 2013. Mr. Brown began his legal career as a Judge Advocate General in the United States Army, serving as both a prosecutor and defense counsel. Mr. Brown received his J.D. from Harvard University in 2002 and his B.A. from Morehouse College in 1999.
Matthew M. Graves, U.S. Attorney nominee for the District of Columbia
Matthew M. Graves has been a partner at DLA Piper LLP in Washington, D.C. since 2016. Previously, from 2007 to 2016, Mr. Graves worked as an Assistant United States Attorney in the District of Columbia, where he served in the Office’s Fraud and Public Corruption Section, ultimately serving as the acting chief of the Section. From 2002 to 2007, Mr. Graves was an associate at WilmerHale. From 2001 to 2002, he served as a law clerk for Judge Richard W. Roberts on the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Mr. Graves received his J.D. from Yale Law School in 2001 and his B.A. from Washington and Lee University in 1998.
Clifford D. Johnson, U.S. Attorney nominee for the Northern District of Indiana
Clifford D. Johnson served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Indiana from 1986 until 2020. Mr. Johnson held numerous positions during his tenure, including as the First Assistant United States Attorney from 2010 to 2020, and as the Acting United States Attorney for several months in 2017. Before joining the United States Attorney’s Office in the Northern District of Indiana in 1986, Mr. Johnson was a Trial Attorney in the Employment Litigation Section of the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division in Washington, D.C. from 1980 to 1985. Mr. Johnson received his J.D. from Valparaiso University Law School in 1980 and his B.A. from Valparaiso University in 1976.
Zachary A. Myers, U.S. Attorney nominee for the Southern District of Indiana
Zachary A. Myers is an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Maryland, where he has served since 2014. Since 2018, Mr. Myers has worked in the District of Maryland’s National Security and Cybercrime Section, serving as Cybercrime Counsel for the District. From 2011 through 2014, Mr. Myers served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana. From 2008 through 2011, Mr. Myers was as an attorney at the Indianapolis law firm then known as Baker & Daniels. Mr. Myers received his J.D. from the Georgetown University Law Center in 2008, his M.A. from the George Washington University in 2005, and his B.A. from Stanford University in 2003.
Rachael S. Rollins, U.S. Attorney nominee for the District of Massachusetts
Rachael S. Rollins was elected District Attorney for Suffolk County, Massachusetts in 2018. Ms. Rollins served as the Chief Legal Counsel to the Massachusetts Port Authority from 2013 to 2015, and as the General Counsel to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation from 2011 to 2013 and contemporaneously to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority from 2012 to 2013. Ms. Rollins was an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts from 2007 to 2011. From 2002 to 2006, Ms. Rollins was an attorney at Bingham McCutchen LLP, and from 1999 to 2002, she was a Field Attorney for the National Labor Relations Board. Ms. Rollins began her legal career as a clerk to Judge Frederick Brown of the Massachusetts Appeals Court from 1997 to 1998. Ms. Rollins received her LL.M. in labor and employment law from Georgetown University Law Center in 1999, her J.D. from Northeastern University School of Law in 1997, and her B.A. from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 1994.
Trini E. Ross, U.S. Attorney nominee for the Western District of New York
Trini E. Ross has served as the Director of Investigations, Legal Division, with the National Science Foundation’s Office of Inspector General since 2018. Ms. Ross has also been an adjunct professor at The State University of New York, at Buffalo, School of Law, since 2006. From 1995 to 2018, Ms. Ross was an Assistant United States Attorney for the Western District of New York, where she served as the Senior Litigation Counsel and the Chief of the Anti-Fraud and Corruption Section from 2012 to 2017. Ms. Ross also served as an Assistant Counsel with the Department of Justice’s Office of Professional Responsibility from 2007 to 2009. She was previously a civil litigation associate at Hiscock & Barclay, LLC from 1994 to 1995. Ms. Ross served as an Appellate Court Attorney for the New York State Supreme Court from 1992 to 1994. Ms. Ross received her J.D., cum laude, from The State University of New York, at Buffalo, School of Law, in 1992, her M.A. from Rutgers University in 1990, and her B.A. from The State University of New York, at Fredonia, in 1988.
Vanessa Waldref, U.S. Attorney nominee for the Eastern District of Washington
Vanessa Waldref has been a Trial Attorney with the Environment and Natural Resources Division of the United States Department of Justice since 2020. Previously, Ms. Waldref served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington from 2013 to 2020. She was a litigation associate at two Spokane-based law firms: Lee & Hayes from 2012 to 2013, and Lukins & Annis from 2011 to 2012. Ms. Waldref served as a law clerk for Judge John D. Bates on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia from 2010 to 2011. She began her legal career as a litigation associate at Morrison & Foerster from 2008 to 2010. Waldref received her J.D., magna cum laude, from Georgetown University in 2008 and her B.A., magna cum laude, from Georgetown University in 2002.
American Express Awards 25 Black-Owned Small Businesses With $25K In Funding From Grants
The well-known credit card provider and financial services company, American Express, has been helping Black businesses recover from COVID-19’s negative impact.
Twenty-five Black-owned small businesses from American Express’ the Coalition to Back Black Businesses grant program will receive $25,000 more to move forward in business through the pandemic. An invitation to be considered for additional funds was extended to them, according to a press release.
Grant recipients included Black women-owned small businesses and businesses with six or fewer employees.
Deandre Wade, who owns Tennessee-based Fresh Sportswear, explained how her business which designs and makes custom sports team uniforms for sports teams benefited from American Express’ additional investment in her Black business.
“My business and life have done a full 180 since receiving support from the Coalition to Back Black Businesses program,” said Wade.
Fresh Sportswear is a small business in Antioch, Tennessee, that designs and manufactures custom uniforms for sports teams with a focus on youth.
“With the enhancement grant, I will be moving my business out of my living room and purchasing the tools and equipment needed to begin mass-producing our products.”
For those who may wonder why Black and Hispanic businesses may need greater financial support during the pandemic, Global Strategy Group for Color Of Change and UnidosUS shed light on a few points of concern through conducting a nationwide survey to assess COVID-19’s “economic impact on both Black and Hispanic small-business and non-profit owners.”
The survey results revealed that 41% of surveyors said they were turned down for help and 21% were still waiting to find out if assistance would be provided,” according to Color of Change’s press release in 2020.
In 2020, American Express decided to make a $10 million promise to support Black-owned small businesses along with mentoring and other supportive resources.
The new collaboration combined forces with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and four leading Black chambers. Back Black Businesses grant program provided 600 grants for needs from compensating workers to covering rent, in the inaugural year, according to the press release.
The Coalition to Back Black Businesses grant will extend help through 2024 by providing $5,000 grants to selected Black-owned small businesses every fall. Additionally, $25,000 enhancement grants may be applied for in the next spring season.
Stay tuned for the open period for Coalition to Back Black Businesses’ grant applications in the fall and learn more about the 2020 business winners by clicking here.
After Contracting COVID-19, A Healthcare Worker Racked Up Nearly $1M in Medical Bills
The coronavirus pandemic is still wreaking havoc throughout the world although several vaccines have been produced to combat the effects of it.
One healthcare worker caught the coronavirus while working as a mobile respiratory therapist for COVID-19 patients in Boston at the start of the pandemic. According to THV11, the healthcare worker, who hails from Arkansas, has stated that she has totaled up medical bills that come close to $1 million after being hospitalized with COVID-19.
The healthcare worker, Shenita Russie, who is 42, was stricken with the coronavirus while she was working as a mobile respiratory therapist for COVID-19 patients while she was in Boston at the start of the pandemic. She traveled to Massachusetts to help out at the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak. After she contracted the virus, she was placed in a medically induced coma and therefore had to stay in the hospital for a little over a month.
After returning back to Little Rock, Arkansas to be reunited with her family, she had to look for outside help for the lingering effects that were caused by the coronavirus. The medical bills had reached an astronomical amount as they reached a total that almost it the million-dollar mark.
“The bills? They were incredible. I mean it was close to a million dollars for how sick I was on life support,” said Russie.
According to Insider, Russie is dealing with long COVID, and she is having to spend more money on cardiologist consultations and rehabilitation. She is unable to walk without the benefits of a cane and has been out of work since obtaining the coronavirus.
Newsweek had also reported that Russie’s worker compensation has covered some of the medical cost, but she is still looking for relief from the bills she received from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Baptist Health.
Last week at a White House briefing, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said that, “Unvaccinated Americans account for virtually all recent COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths.”
She continued: “There is a clear message that is coming through: This is becoming a pandemic of the unvaccinated. We are seeing outbreaks of cases in parts of the country that have low vaccination coverage because unvaccinated people are at risk. And communities that are fully vaccinated are generally faring well.”
These Workout-Friendly Earphones Keep Up With Your Every Step
For things that are supposedly designed for convenience, manufacturers do very little to ensure that wireless earbuds won’t fall out of your ears. While they offer superior sonics, they’re easy to knock out, especially if you’re performing some strenuous exercise. You’re basically only one burpee away from them flying out of your lugs when you have them on.
If you want to soundtrack your sweat sessions without worrying about keeping your earphones intact, your best bet is to go old school with wired earbuds. The JBL Endurance RUN was specially engineered for working out, so nothing is standing between you and your fitness goals. For a limited time, they’re on sale for over 20 percent off.
These earphones feature a comfortable combination of FlexSoft ear tips and TwistLock technology so they are guaranteed never to hurt or fall out, as well as a FlipHook™ design that adapts an in-ear or behind-the-ear fit for added convenience. No matter what the workout, whether it’s yoga or HIIT, they offer a secure fit and stability.
A little sweat or rain isn’t a problem, either, as these headphones are IPX5 sweatproof. They are designed to endure and outlast your high-intensity training, whether indoors or outdoors, and regardless of the weather condition. There’s also a built-in in-line microphone and remote that let you control your playlists and answer calls, and if you’re worried about tangling the wires, the buds are magnetic, allowing for easy cable management when not in use.
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Get it Girl! Issa Rae is Married; Shares Surprise, Stunning Wedding Photos
Issa Rae’s life as a single woman officially came to an end.
An Instagram post penned by Rae confirmed that the “Insecure” television creator and star made a stunning bride who wore a Vera Wang dress in the South of France. Our collective best friend in our head shocked fans when she showed up and showed out on social media looking like the “Queeeeen to be,” dazzling and regal and playing on our hearts and emotions with her social media marriage announcement saying:
“A) Impromptu photo shoot in a custom @verawang dress.
B) My girls came to help me, but they all coincidentally had on the same dress! They were sooooo embarrassed.
C) Then I took a few flicks with Somebody’s Husband.
Big thanks to @whiteedenweddings for being so gracious and accommodating and making this feel so real and special,” Rae posted on Instagram.
When Rae posted a photo of her mate on her own Instagram account, she referred to him as “Somebody’s Husband,” while keeping the details to herself. However, @laurenfair dropped a husband name clue in a congratulatory post.
“Congratulations beautiful @issarae & Louis! It was a joy and privilege to photograph your stunning wedding day in the French Riviera this weekend – it was a day full of so much laughter. You two are truly the sweetest couple! Thank you to the amazing team who brought the day to life:
Planning & Design: @whiteedenweddings
Photography @laurenfair • Custom dress @verawang @lovingyourhair @joannasimkin @nails_by_yoko @missrose_by_perrine @mgimage @cremedepapier @madeincake @poteletchabot @dx.events @deco_flamme,” the Instagram post said.
Rae has been rather private about her love life, but one person may have spilled a little tea several years ago. Louis Diame was named as Rae’s fiancé in 2019 by the star’s brother— Lamine “Enimal” Diop, according to US Weekly.
“He’s just a good guy, man. He’s just a cool guy,” Diop reportedly told Us Weekly. “They’ve been dating forever. He’s already been like a brother to me. Family ties at all the family events and dinners, Christmas, Thanksgiving.”
Diop also stated that lack of time did not allow for an engagement function at that time, but “we’re just going to celebrate once it’s time for the ceremony,” according to the interview.
Social Media Rips Olympian Megan Rapinoe For Promoting CBD After Sha’Carri Richardson Was Banned for Marijuana Use
By now, most sports fans know that sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson, who was suspended after a failed drug test, was left off the roster for the Tokyo Olympics. The 21-year-old track star was suspended after testing positive for marijuana in June of this year. The latest controversy surrounds the fact that another current Olympic athlete, U.S. Soccer Women’s National Team star Megan Rapinoe, is presently promoting a (cannabidiol) CBD-laced product that is derived from marijuana.
In a letter that Rapinoe sent to Forbes, she explains why she uses CBD.
“CBD has become part of my all-natural recovery system that I use throughout the day to help with pain and inflammation, stabilize my mood and get better sleep. Instead of taking Advil or other pain management meds, I’ve almost exclusively substituted with Mendi CBD products,” Megan Rapinoe wrote via email.
“I use them right after training, pop in a gummy or gel capsule for pain and to calm me down, then another gummy in the afternoon to relax, then the night tincture right before bed for better sleep. It’s truly part of my entire day.”
Although CBD hasn’t been banned from the Olympics, fans on social media found it odd that Richardson was suspended due to marijuana use, but, another white athlete is allowed to promote an element that is derived from marijuana.
White supremacy is banning Sha’Carri Richardson for smoking weed while Megan Rapinoe gets praised for her use of CBD. Highly reminiscent of how crack cocaine is infinitely more heavily criminalized than powder cocaine to ensure the disproportionate incarceration of Black people. https://t.co/nwYBCqd4wT
— Instructor Florence Ashley (@ButNotTheCity) July 23, 2021
Megan Rapinoe can use CBD but Sha’Carri can’t use THC?!
It’s okay for purple-haired, progressive, lesbian White girl to use cannabis products but not a Black woman?!
America.
— Jenni Thee Libertarian (@theeliberty) July 23, 2021
1 person uses CBD to improve their performance. Another uses THC to relax.
The 1 who used THC got suspended from competing while the 1 using CBD to improve her performance is being interviewed in Forbes for her entrepreneurship.
— She Who Leaves aka TaLynn Kel (@TaLynnKel) July 23, 2021
What is the difference between CBD (what Megan Rapinoe uses) and THC (what was in the weed that Sha’Carri Richardson used) and why was Sha’Carri banned from the Tokyo Olympics but Megan gets a spread in Forbes talking about the benefits of marijuana? pic.twitter.com/eASiecdQem
— ✨MollsisBored✨COMMS OPEN (@MollsisBored) July 25, 2021
Disappointed in Megan @mPinoe and her comms team who, if nothing else should’ve caught the gross optics here, despite the differences btwn THC & CBD. Plainly, cannabis regs have been weaponized against Black people since forever & white folk have always benefitted. #Olympics2021https://t.co/zpKbAk2bty
— Johnathan S. Perkins 😷 (@JohnathanPerk) July 23, 2021
not olympics banning sha’carri richardson for smoking weed to cope with grief but megan rapinoe is promoting cbd on social media. quite literally the same thing as white people owning dispensaries while black people are disproportionately incarcerated for trace amounts of weed https://t.co/yCUYfQtg4N
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is Named as Honorary HBCU Executive Leadership Institute Fellow
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms’ term will come to a close in January, but she is already taking a new leadership step, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Bottoms has been selected as The HBCU Executive Leadership Institute’s (HBCU ELI’s) first honorary fellow of the Clark Atlanta University-based effort. In the future, Bottoms will speak to the first group of selected fellows, the newspaper reported.
A certification program provides development for future HBCU presidents and leaders, Executive Leadership Institute explained in online information, according to a press release.
HBCU ELI is also providing development for 100 future Historically Black Colleges and Universities( HBCU) leaders at at a critical time. College enrollment has been a topic of interest as colleges and universities seek to recover from the pandemic by encouraging students to return to college, Inside Higher Ed reported.
“Within the HBCU community, we know that enrollment is the lifeblood of the institution, that students present means the institution will go on to the future,” Adriel Hilton, of Southern University, said in the article.
Strong leaders will be needed to support HBCUs while these institutions navigate beyond recent challenges. This program strives to provide a pipeline of qualified candidates which is inclusive of 58% capable women, according to a press release.
“Mayor Bottoms is experienced, intelligent, and has a strong commitment to the next generation of women leaders,” Dr. George T. French, Jr., president of Clark Atlanta University, said. “As an alumna of Florida A&M University, she continues to remind us that HBCUs can indeed create leaders who help solve society’s most pressing challenges, even in the face of crisis.”
Bottoms has also served in a legal capacity as a judge, in addition to being a City Councilmember, prior to embarking upon her mayoral journey. Her background aligns with Eli’s 2021 Inaugural Community of Fellows who range from deans to attorneys and HBCU educators.
“For more than 150 years, HBCUs have not only played an important role in American higher education, but also in building stronger communities and world-class leaders in every sector of society,” Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said. “As a proud graduate of Florida A&M University, I am excited to accept this honorary fellowship and support HBCU ELI’s efforts to ensure this legacy continues.”
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI)—which provides assistance to resolve difficult challenges in local places — donated $1 million for HBCU ELI.
On average, an HBCU president stays in the position for approximately three years. ELI’s creators want the time period to extend to a greater time period, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported.
Queen Latifah Partners With Audible in a First-Look Deal
Audible has partnered with rapper, entrepreneur, and actress Queen Latifah and her production company, Flavor Unit, on a multi-project first-look development deal. Audible and Flavor Unit will create a slate of audio-only original projects.
“We are so excited to collaborate with Audible on a collection of shows that will highlight different communities, community leaders, and friends of mine. A common thread within all of these shows will be to share stories that bring hope and entertainment to those at home who’ve had a tough year, ” Queen Latifah said in a written statement.
The first project is Streets, Rhymes & Sugar: A Hip-Hop Memoir by entrepreneur and screenwriter Michael Elliot (Brown Sugar, Just Wright, Like Mike). This Audible original is scheduled to be released on August 5.
This project will chronicle Elliot’s path from homeless teenager roaming the streets of Philadelphia to successful screenwriter. Elliot will also release a scripted romantic comedy, Technically Speaking, about a single mother who falls for the founder of the big tech company she works for in Silicon Valley.
Zola Mashariki, head of Audible Studios, praised Queen Latifah.
“Profoundly talented, multi-hyphenate, Newark native Queen Latifah has always honed in on culturally relevant, representative and hugely entertaining content,” Mashariki said. “Having worked with Queen Latifah, Shakim Compere, and Flavor Unit for years across various film and TV projects, I’ve had a front row seat to watching their creative magic at work. We absolutely can’t wait to create and innovate with them on a slew of new audio projects.”
Queen Latifah will also do a seven-part episodic series, Unity in the Community, where she focuses on community activists who are the glue that keep their neighborhoods together. Each 30-minute episode will focus on an activist who is making concrete plans that can be modeled in other communities.
“The Newark community is at the core of Audible’s DNA so we’re especially excited to have Queen Latifah cover social activism in her hometown and beyond with Unity in the Community,’ Mashariki said.
