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We speak with author Kevin Powell about the impacts of Covid-19 on communities of color. Later we speak with Andrea Pritchett of Berkeley Copwatch about the shooting of an unarmed Black man kneeling with his hands up on March 14, 2020 by Berkeley police.
COVID-19 is everywhere these days and no place has been hit harder than nursing homes. Estimates are that up to one-third of all COVID deaths have been in nursing homes. But nobody knows for sure, because the federal government and many states aren’t collecting this statistic. And, about one-quarter of people in those nursing … Continued
Free Covid 19 testing is available to the elderly, unhoused, essential workers + those experiencing symptoms in Alameda County [regardless of insurance and/or documentation
To register for the testing, go to oaklandca.gov/services/covid-19-testing
0:08 – Human rights activist Kambale Musavuli says the Congolese government is implementing confinement measures that are ill-fitting for a population of 84 million people with 93 percent unemployment. “That’s literally saying you are going to die of starvation.” 0:21 – On April 22, Sudan’s new government outlawed the practice of female genital mutilation. Miroslava Prazak … Continued
0:12 – New York Times economics reporter Conor Dougherty (@ConorDougherty) has written an extensive portrait and history of the movement swarming local governments to demand they build more development — known as YIMBY (Yes In My Backyard). His new book is Golden Gates: Fighting for Housing in America. He argues that when the U.S. built … Continued
We go to Moscow for an update on the pandemic in Russia, where the coronavirus is spreading rapidly, with at least 10,000 new cases a day and the second-highest infection rate in the world, and more than 100 medical workers have died fighting the virus, and many have reported lack of personal protective equipment. Meanwhile, … Continued
Contra Costa residents who have a fever, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue or similar symptoms can make an appointment for a free Covid 19 testing at one of 4 drive through sites around Contra Costa County. For a confidential screening by a health professional, call 1.844.421.0804 from 8am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday.
Free COVID-19 testing to all those at risk (elderly, unhoused, essential workers) + those experiencing symptoms in Alameda County regardless of insurance and/or documentation status. To register for testing, go to https://www.oaklandca.gov/services/covid-19-testing]
