Coronavirus (COVID-19)
According to the Indiana State Department of Health, as on Monday, the state of Indiana has a total of 35 deaths due to COVID-19 with a total of 1,786 positive cases and 11,658 people tested. https://twitter.com/StateHealthIN/status/1244626695732297729?s=20 Across the state, the virus has affected hoosiers of all age ranges. However, many COVID-19 deaths have been males […]
Hosted by Ebony Chappel and Cameron Ridle with special guest host Tina Cosby An Indianapolis woman with coronavirus speaks out about her bout with the illness, a local doctor goes in depth from the front lines and more! IMPD Chief Randal Taylor (Updates including officers who have contracted COVID19 – starts at 4:00 mark) Lesley […]
Donald Trump signed on Friday the CARES Act, a $2 trillion stimulus package to help the U.S. economy and workforce in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. It is the larges stimulus package in U.S. history. Included in the package are direct payments to many Americans: $1,200 per individuals and couples would receive $2,400 plus an […]
Friday, the House of Representatives approved a historic $2 trillion stimulus package that passed the Senate earlier this week. Â The bill now goes to President Donald Trump for his signature as the public and the economy fight the spread of Covid-19. The centerpiece of the stimulus package is that it will provide direct financial […]
Gov. Eric Holcomb, the Indiana State Department of Health, and other state leaders will host a media briefing Tuesday March 24 to provide updates on COVID-19 and its impact on Indiana. The briefing will happen at 2:30 PM. Tune in below. On Monday, the governor issued a stay-at-home order that would be in effect March […]
Governor Holcomb delivered a statewide address Monday afternoon to order that Indiana natives remain in their homes except when they are at work or for permitted activities–such as taking care of others, obtaining necessary supplies, and for health and safety. The order is in effect from March 25 to April 7. “The next two weeks […]
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) is not standing still in their efforts to make sure the Black community is covered in the aftermath of the Coronavirus pandemic. Hours after hosting a tele town hall to discuss the impact of the Coronavirus on the Black community, the CBC sent a 10 page document to Democratic leaders […]
On the March 22 episode of Open Lines, hosted by Radio One’s Ebony Chappel, Cameron Ridle and Tina Cosby, Marie Mackintosh of Employ Indy spoke about thousands of jobs available right now to Indianapolis workers whose finances and employment may have been affected due to widespread COVID19 closures and layoffs. Also, area community service providers […]
On Friday, The Indianapolis State Health Department announced a third Indiana resident died due to COVID-19. The health department states the patient was an adult resident of Marion County over the age 60 who had been hospitalized. On Friday, the health department also reported 23 addtional new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 79 […]
(Indianapolis, IN…March 20, 2020) –The scope and far-reaching impact of the national emergency now underway is unprecedented. It has become clear that if we are to keep our communities intact, we must all pitch in to do our part to help those in need. That’s why the Indianapolis stations of Radio One (an Urban One, […]
The Coronavirus is a global pandemic that will have lasting impact on communities around the world. The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), along with other national Black leaders, is hosting a Tele Town Hall today, March 20, 2020 at 3pm ET, to discuss the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on the Black community. If you would like […]