Paul Brock, 89, Dies; Helped Found Black Journalists Group
Date: 22 March 2021
By Katharine Q. Seelye
Katharine Seelye
The National Association of Black Journalists was formed to promote more aggressive hiring practices in the news media and to improve how people of color were covered.
Full Article
Want to Restore Trust in the AstraZeneca Vaccine? Start Here.
Date: 22 March 2021
By Heidi J. Larson
Heidi Larson
Countries should know that a successful rollout is not just about delivery.
Full Article
He Redefined ‘Racist.’ Now He’s Trying to Build a Newsroom.
Date: 21 March 2021
By Ben Smith
Ben Smith
The author Ibram Kendi and The Boston Globe are teaming up to cover racism, inspired by Boston’s 19th-century abolitionist newspapers.
Full Article
Reinfections are rare, some Covid ‘long haulers’ respond to vaccines: The week in coronavirus news.
Date: 21 March 2021
By Isabella Grullón Paz
Isabella Paz
New studies trying to better understand the coronavirus and its effects have come in this week.
Full Article
After Spa Attacks, Officers Handcuffed Victim’s Anguished Husband for Four Hours
Date: 21 March 2021
By Rick Rojas and Giulia McDonnell Nieto del Rio
Rick Rojas
In an interview with a Spanish-language news outlet, Mario González described his confusion and frustration as sheriff’s deputies detained him after the shooting.
Full Article
Fauci Addresses the Safety of the AstraZeneca Vaccine
Date: 22 March 2021
By Reuters
Dr. Anthony S. Fauci on Monday discussed the U.S. clinical trial that ruled the vaccine developed by AstraZeneca effective against Covid-19.
Full Article
Harris Tours Vaccination Site in Florida
Date: 22 March 2021
By The Associated Press
Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Jacksonville on Monday to visit a coronavirus vaccination center amid Florida’s fears of another virus surge.
Full Article
Police Break Up Spring Break Crowds in Miami Beach
Date: 21 March 2021
By Storyful
Storyful
The police fired pepper balls to disperse crowds after an 8 p.m. curfew went into effect on Saturday. Local Miami officials said people had flocked to the city because of its relatively few coronavirus restrictions.
Full Article
Congress Continues Legislative Talks on D.C. Statehood
Date: 22 March 2021
By Reuters
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee on Monday renewed their push to grant Washington, D.C., statehood. This is the latest hearing in an ongoing movement that has received uniform opposition from Republicans.
Full Article
Police Bill Protests Turn Violent in Britain
Date: 22 March 2021
By The New York Times
Violent protests erupted Sunday night in the British city of Bristol over a proposed police and crime bill that would make it easier for authorities to set limits on protests and punish protesters who refuse to comply with the rules.
Full Article