Unemployed Ohioans might be looking forward to receiving some extra benefits over the next few months. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, ODJFS, just announced Monday that Extended Benefits will be available to people who have used the maximum 26 weeks of regular unemployment benefits, as well as, the 13 weeks of […]
The Ohio Department of Health Director, Dr. Amy Acton is officially stepping down from her position as Director. She is taking on a new role as, Governor Mike DeWine’s Chief Health Advisor. Governor DeWine praises Dr. Acton for the major role she played in guiding the state of Ohio appropriately through the coronavirus pandemic. […]
The living legend himself, Magic Johnson, has tapped in to his giving heart to make sure he does his part to help Americans recover from our COVID crisis. Johnson is focusing on assisting minorities and women-owned businesses that have suffered due to the coronavirus pandemic. He has pledged $100 million through his insurance company to […]
Nearly two months have passed living with the the threat of the coronavirus. Many lives have been completely changed thanks to this global pandemic. Americans have been receiving stimulus funds over the last several weeks which were intended to offer relief in this time of being laid off, fired, or working from home. But the […]
A local man is in desperate need for a kidney transplant and is reaching out to the community for help. Brandon Talley, 41, is a father of 3, as well as, a beloved teacher and mentor. He was diagnosed with kidney failure brought on by diabetes about 5 years ago. Talley says his health is […]
You know how the saying goes, “Ain’t nothing to it but to do it!” And Nike has is doing just that! The mega company is donating thousands of shoes to front line healthcare workers who have been working around the clock to help end our current viral pandemic. According to Nike, they will be donating […]
Source: Andrew Chin / GettyTory Lanez has been coming through with the entertainment during this viral pandemic. His Instagram Live was booming from his Quarantine Radio Show, so much so his page was deactivated after a little raunchy activity went on during his Lives. But that most certainly did not stand in his way. All […]
In the midst of a global pandemic and the chaos that comes with it, many businesses are finding themselves in difficult positions. From people losing their jobs, temporarily and permanently, times are hard right now. Employees of companies like Walmart and Whole Foods have been dealing with disgruntled employees during this time, requesting better pay […]
Of course the Queen herself, Beyonce Knowles, can not just sit this one out on the sidelines. She announced that her BeyGOOD Foundation has rolled out a brand new initiative to provide relief and assistance for all of our essential workers. Beyonce recently appeared on the “One World: Together At Home” virtual event, offering support and […]
The number of domestic violence cases has been on the rise since we all have been practicing social distancing and following the Stay-At-Home order issued in the state of Ohio. This is a major concern as many victims are being forced to be in compromising situations indoors with their abusers. Over the last three weeks […]
A new emergency grant program is rolling out for students at The Ohio State University, called the Together As Buckeyes emergency grant. Many students are dealing with financial hurdles due to the coronavirus crisis. According to the university, the majority of the grants are funded by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) […]
Many people are finding themselves dealing with not only the coronavirus crisis, but also a rapidly depleting financial crisis. According to the current statistics, minorities are struggling at a higher rate than others. More so, African-Americans are being heavily impacted by the effects of this global pandemic. Local non-profit organization, The Columbus Urban League, […]
