Fighting COVID-19 in Our Communities
By Dr. Robert L. Johnson It’s no secret that Black Americans are hesitant to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. However, the
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COVID-19
New Jersey’s Largest Coronavirus Vaccine Site Opens In Newark
NEWARK, NJ — A “game changer” in New Jersey’s fight against the coronavirus has officially opened its doors in Newark.
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Essex County Executive Divincenzo Welcomes Queen Latifah to Vaccination Center
County Executive Joins with Hollywood Star to Promote the Importance of Getting the COVID Vaccine Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive
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Essex County Executive Divincenzo joins with Black Clergy Members to Raise Awareness about COVID-19 Vaccinations
Newark and Bloomfield Clergy Receive their Second Dose of COVID Vaccine Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr.
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Newark Faith Leaders Roll Up Their Sleeves Against COVID-19
NEWARK, N.J. — Nearly a dozen churches in New Jersey’s largest city are part of an initiative urging the community
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Essex County Executive Joins with Black Clergy Members to Raise COVID-19 Vaccine Awareness
Newark, NJ – Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced a partnership with urban clergy members to encourage residents
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New Morehouse PSA urges vaccinations ‘for all of us’
The Morehouse College School of Medicine has just released a new public service announcement urging people, particularly people of color,
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Newark Launching COVID Vaccination Sites Across City
“Pop-up” locations in all five wards will give free shots on different days Newark, NJ– January 12, 2021 – Mayor Ras
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11 Things to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccines
The recent rollout of two newly authorized COVID-19 vaccines is a bright light at the end of what has been
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Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of New Jersey Begins Vaccinating Frontline Employees Against COVID-19
Vatesse Pleasant, RN, becomes the first Newark Beth Israel employee to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine against COVID-19 Newark, NJ, December
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