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Despite millions spent on outreach, many still don't believe the government when it says COVID vaccines are safe

On the virtues of ignoring famous people’s irrelevant opinions.

The history of systemic racism has resulted in a significantly lower uptake of Covid-19 vaccination among the Black community. However, this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to tackling deeply-rooted medical racism. Claire Gillis, chief exec at VMLY&Rx, believes that the communications industry has a role to play in tackling this serious issue, but only if it addresses its own past complicity.

Unfortunately, death becomes an unwanted visitor to our homes and family leaving pain, suffering and hurt. Last week my oldest male cousin on the paternal side of my family, Benny Rene Harris, passed away. We were both raised by our grandmother, but due to our age difference we spent limited time together. Like many of us, Ben’s life had many ups and downs, highs and lows, sorrows, and setbacks. But I am proud to say during the last decade of his life, he truly dedicated his life and work to serving the Lord.  He was active in his church and various other ministries extending his gifts and ...

The poll surveyed nearly 2,000 people.