By Paula Penebaker and Darryl Sellers This year, Juneteenth and Father’s Day fall on June 19. Of course, being a Black father in 2022 differs from the experiences of Black dads in 1865. So, let’s take a closer look. During slavery, Black men were viewed as breeders and were prohibited from participating in the traditional […]
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EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MADISON TIMES
Overcoming Tragedy and Surviving Two Rounds of COVID-19 in Detroit
By Darryl Sellers There’s rarely a day that goes by when we don’t hear or read about how the pandemic has adversely affected the lives of Black Americans, leading them on unexpected twist and turns. This is especially true for Latresa Rice, who shared a poignant testimonial of her experience with COVID-19 with attendees during […]
How to Have Happy and Healthy Holiday Gatherings: Tips to Minimize Your COVID-19 Risk
By Darryl Sellers This holiday season will be a special time for which we’ve been anxiously waiting to visit parents, grandparents, other family members and friends. During this time, it’s important that we as Black Americans stay vigilant against COVID and ensure we are vaccinated and boosted as we plan our holiday gatherings. 1. Wash […]
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The Fight Is Not Over! Keep Your Guard Up! Vaccinations and Diligence Are Key to Controlling COVID-19
By Darryl Sellers As the shades of fall become more vibrant, the color of the season is also bringing some good signs that the United States is making progress in the fight against COVID-19. A large part of the reason is due to the Delta variant surge starting to slow down in October, leading to […]
CDC’s Masking Recommendations Return
Response to Slow the Recent COVID-19 Surge By Darryl Sellers As many Americans bask in hot temperatures that are consistently sweeping across the United States this summer, the COVID-19 front is creating its own rampant heat wave. The number of COVID-19 cases is rapidly on the rise after a promising start to summer when COVID […]
Don’t Get Faked Out! How to Avoid Fake COVID-19 Vaccination Cards
By Darryl Sellers From coast to coast, local and federal law enforcement agencies are finding some bad players who are preying on the public’s fears in order to profit from the pandemic. The sale of fake COVID-19 vaccination cards is a new and growing fraudulent action that’s sweeping the nation during the pandemic. More than […]
Wedding Bliss: How to Say ‘I Do’ Safely This Summer
By Darryl Sellers It’s summer and, of course, the prime season for couples to tie the knot. For the moment, the more-than-one-year-long pandemic is finally winding down. With the ever-changing COVID-19 mandates and guidelines, brides and grooms are preparing their upcoming summer nuptials. They have important, pressing questions on their minds, including whether to mask […]
Making It Plain: Breaking through the Myths Return to Summer Celebrations in Our Communities
By Darryl Sellers President Joe Biden has declared June a national month of action as the United States pushes through what is hopefully the tail end of the more-than-one-year pandemic. The White House is launching an effort to team up with 1,000 Black-owned barbershops and beauty salons across the country to help the Biden Administration […]
Making It Plain: What Black America Needs to Know about COVID-19 and Vaccines
Multicultural Partners, Teaming Up To Spring into the Endzone and Beat COVID-19 By Darryl Sellers With spring in the air and summer breezes soon to follow, I know we’re all anxious to get our pre-pandemic lives back and enjoy the rituals and routines we hold so dear. However, the United States isn’t quite out of […]
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Making It Plain: What Black America Needs to Know About COVID-19 and Vaccines
Black Women: Voices for Our Victory Over the Covid-19 Virus and the Variants By Darryl Sellers As the primary health officers of the African American family, Black women make up to 79% of the health care decisions for their families. Black women have been closely involved with healthcare issues and other crises of importance to […]