General Gus Perna, chief operating officer of Operation Warp Speed, said Saturday the first COVID-19 vaccine shipments are expected to arrive in states on Monday morning. Watch his remarks. Source

According to a study published by think tank Coqual, Black Americans make up 10% of college graduates — but represent less than 1% of Fortune 500 CEOs. Source

The FDA’s authorization Friday kicked off a massive effort to distribute nearly 3 million vaccine doses. Source

“The Supreme Court really let us down. No Wisdom, No Courage!” he tweeted. Source

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Stephen Hahn sought to reassure the public on Saturday that the benefits of Pfizer’s COVID-19 ​vaccine outweigh risks, after the agency authorized it for emergency use on Friday evening. Source

The Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine for emergency use. Source

The FDA’s authorization Friday kicked off a massive effort to distribute nearly 3 million vaccine doses. Source

His work helped inspire nationwide economic protests in 2017 – the biggest challenge to Iran’s rulers since the 2009 Green Movement protests. Source

The work of artist Derek Fordjour is multi-layered and multi-textured — and that applies to both his creations and their content. On canvasses piled thick with materials, he addresses issues of race and equality in indirect ways, focusing on unusual themes like college marching bands. Anthony Mason met up with the artist to talk about his new exhibit, his inspirations and the moment he is having. Source

Katie Melua’s jazz and folk-influenced sound may be new for some American audiences, but she’s spent the last 15 years as one of Great Britain’s top artists. Her first seven studio albums were certified platinum in the U.K., 56 times. Her latest effort, “Album No. 8,” was released in the fall. She speaks to Dana Jacobson about making the new album, and her humble beginnings in the Republic of Georgia. Source