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Black Men Engaged to host Albany vaccination pop-up event

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) – The nonprofit organization Black Men Engaged announced that it’s hosting a vaccination pop-up event on Feb. 5 from noon-2 p.m. In partnership with Pack Pharmacy, this event will take place at 253 E Oglethorpe Blvd. in Albany and will be the first vaccination event for the organization. Organizers said the event…

‘Black Men Engaged’ holding vaccination pop up event for community

Black men engaged is an organization dedicated to planning community action initiatives. This Saturday (February 5th), they’ll be partnering with Pack Pharmacy to hold a vaccination education pop up event. Residents will be able to get the vaccine or speak with medical representatives about concerns they might have. We spoke with organizer Ricardo Brown who…

How to get a free Lyft ride to a COVID-19 testing event in Jacksonville Friday

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — You can get a free ride to a COVID-19 testing site open Friday on Jacksonville’s Northside. Black Men Engaged, an organization that provides vital social programs to address pressing issues affecting African-Americans, along with All People International Church, will offer free COVID-19 testing and provide free Lyft credits to help the community…

‘We can’t get comfortable’: Community leaders, nonprofit urge COVID-19 shots amid stagnant vax rates

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — This year will mark the second Christmas during the COVID-19 pandemic. This time around, many people don’t have plans to stay put. Instead, they’re planning to see family and friends in person, adding even more urgency from national and community leaders and health experts to get more people vaccinated. STORY: Local woman’s…

‘Black Men Engaged’ group hands out turkeys, hams and COVID-19 information to Durkeeville neighbors

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville City Council member Ju’Coby Pittman wants to be an example for the people she represents in the neighborhoods of District 8. Standing in the heart of Durkeeville at the historic James P. Small Park Wednesday, she wanted to make sure her constituents understood the facts surrounding COVID-19 and they ways they…

Black Men Engaged, Dougherty Co. leaders team up to fight vaccine hesitancy

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) – Vaccine hesitancy is an issue plaguing both the country and Dougherty County. Albany’s very own Black Men Engaged is sparking an initiative in Dougherty County to get Black men vaccinated. They hosted a turkey and ham giveaway with community leaders Wednesday in Driskell Park. Mike’s County Store donated 200 hams and…

Community advocacy group to bring holiday treats, vaccine education to Albany

ALBANY — A national organization is looking to make an impact during a holiday turkey and ham distribution and vaccine education program on Wednesday in its second event in Albany in less than a week. Black Men Engaged will hold the giveaway from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Driskell Park, 1023 S. McKinley St. Officials with…