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New Jersey churches team up with state to vaccinate underserved communities

Only 4% of people vaccinated in New Jersey are Black, despite Black residents making up 15% of the state’s population. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan visited First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens to see how the faith center is helping get shots in the arms of the Garden State’s most underserved groups. Source

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“Rent” original cast members reflect on groundbreaking musical, celebrate its 25th anniversary

In 1996, “Rent” changed the sound and face of the modern musical with its rock music, diverse cast and edgy subject. The show won four Tony Awards including Best Musical, as well as the Pulitzer Prize for drama. Vladimir Duthiers visited the East Village theater where it all began and spoke with original cast members Idina Menzel and Wilson Jermaine Heredia about why the show still resonates. Source

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Eye Opener: CDC urges states to keep up COVID-19 restrictions

Despite three vaccines now in play, the CDC is warning the coronavirus pandemic is far from over and urging states to not lift pandemic restrictions. Also, a third woman has accused New York Governor Andrew Cuomo of unwanted advances. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source

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