NAACP and Novant to Discuss COVID-19 Vaccine in the African American Community

by John Reid

On Wednesday, February 17th at 6:00 pm Novant Health UVA Health System will have a virtual discussion with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and local faith-based communities to share the facts and latest information about the COVID-19 vaccine.

Titled “COVID-19 Vaccine Facts: A Black and African American Community Town Hall”, it will feature Novant Health UVA Health System subject matter experts to discuss how the vaccine has been distributed within the Black community. In addition, they will answer questions from participants about making the proper health care decisions. Joining them will be Reverend Cozy Bailey, President of the NAACP Prince William Area Branch.

Registration is free by clicking on the following link.

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VA Legislative Black Caucus condemns conditions at Red Onion State Prison

by John Reid Earlier this month, the PW Perspective reported on a petition by Concerned Citizens and Community Action Network to address reported incidents at Virginia’s Red Onion State Prison. Today, the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus issued a statement on the atrocities: “The VLBC is horrified at recent reports of incarcerated individuals setting themselves on […]

by John Reid