COVID 19

Dr. Collier comes on to the show and finally answers all the questions you have concerning coronavirus. 

If you're smoking while you're quarantined, you just might want to scale back a bit.  Experts are reporting that smoking marijuana, even just occasionally, can increase your chances of having complications from coronavirus. 

The COVID-19 pandemic is brought out some ugly, ugly behaviors in the racists who dwell amongst us. This type of violent racism isn’t limited to America. The African community in Guangzhou, China is reporting an egregious violation of their rights in the midst of a second countrywide coronavirus outbreak that has brought targeted discrimination to a head. 

The Hot Spot today really encourages everyone to practice social distancing. BET announced a COVID-19 relief which will be hosted by Terrance J, Kelly Rowland, and Regina King.  It will have performances and proceeds will be collected in partnership with United Way on April 22. 

By now we’ve all seen the harsh news surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and black people. The myth that black people aren’t susceptible to the infectious disease has been debunked and grim new numbers show that we’re actually dying at a disproportionately higher rate than our white counterparts.

Dr. Collier gives an education lesson on which vitamins we should take right now to boost our immune system.  Taking vitamins has many benefits to fight viruses like protecting you during coronavirus.  A couple of vitamins to have on hand are vitamin D and fish oil.  If you are an essential worker and are not working from home, taking vitamins should be a priority.