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GDN Print Edition 11-26-15
Greater Diversity News (GDN) is a statewide publication with national reach and relevance. We are a chosen news source for underrepresented and underserved communities in North Carolina. GDN and our companion website focuses on issues and opportunities important to Historically Underutilized Businesses
Read MoreInvesting in the Education of Students of Color Benefits All Americans
(NNPA) – As Congress prepares to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, or ESEA, it is vitally important that the updated law address the significant achievement gaps that plague the nation’s most underserved populations: students of color and low-income
Read MoreTerrence J and Wells Fargo Partner for ‘My Untold’ Campaign
(NNPA) – Actor and E! News host Terrence ‘J’ Jenkins said that he had a great experience at North Carolina A&T University, one of the nation’s best historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and that experience is one of the
Read MoreStages of Retirement Preparation: What to Know Now
(StatePoint) It’s never too early or too late to save for your retirement, whether you’re a young saver or approaching your retirement years. “There are actions you can take to help boost your retirement readiness at key points throughout your
Read MoreHoke County School’s Superintendent Named NC’s 2016 A. Craig Phillips Superintendent of the Year
GREENSBORO, N.C. – Dr. Freddie Williamson, Superintendent of Hoke County Schools, was named the 2016 A. Craig Phillips North Carolina Superintendent of the Year at an awards presentation and reception held Tuesday, Nov. 17 at the Joseph S. Koury Convention Center
Read MoreTeaching Kids to Trust their Own Instincts
During the course of their day, kids hear the word “No” all the time. And while some of those “Nos” are a necessary part of teaching kids to be safe, the overall message can be one that stifles courage, creativity
Read MoreBook Review: “What We Blacks Need to Do”
Author, James J. Hankins, gives his answer to this age old question in his practical, common sense, easy to read book entitled “What We Blacks Need To Do”. First published in 2007, Hankins observations seem timeless. In the space of
Read MoreGDN Print Edition 11-19-15
Greater Diversity News (GDN) is a statewide publication with national reach and relevance. We are a chosen news source for underrepresented and underserved communities in North Carolina. GDN and our companion website focuses on issues and opportunities important to Historically Underutilized Businesses
Read MoreDiabetes Prevention Program Launched at the University of Maryland
Rev. Barber to Receive the Award at Annual Gala in NYC on Dec. 8 The Nation Institute announced that Reverend Dr. William J. Barber II, volunteer President of the North Carolina NAACP, will receive the annual $100,000 Puffin/Nation Prize for
Read MoreYoung Whites Usually More Optimistic Than Minority Peers About Likelihood of Living to 35
WASHINGTON, DC, November 16, 2015 – A new study of young people finds that, with one exception, whites are more optimistic – sometimes drastically so – than their minority peers about their likelihood of living to 35. “Whites are not
Read MorePaws4people, Inc. Awarded Wounded Warrior Service Dog Program Grant
WILMINGTON, NC — paws4people, Inc. was awarded $106,000 by the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences for the Wounded Warrior Service Dog Program (WWSDP). The WWSDP, a competitive grant pilot program for non-profit Assistance Dog organizations that serve Veterans and
Read MoreRecipe for Success: Entrepreneurs Concoct Businesses
SLU Blends New Equipment, Consulting, Manpower to Boost Food Startups ST. LOUIS — A refurbished industrial kitchen in the basement of a Saint Louis University building has grown into an incubator for a batch of new food businesses in the
Read MoreWomen’s Shoes Brand, Prepares to Debut Fall/Winter 2015 Line
NEW YORK – Luxury women’s shoe designer Tiannia Barnes is implementing a new take on luxurious shoes by adding a touch of both comfort and style to the women’s luxury shoe market. Utilizing her entrepreneurial spirit and background in business, Barnes has
Read MoreOne Month Old African American Owned Handbag and Jewelry Company in the Top 10
Washington – Teespoon Boutique, an African-American owned company offering handcrafted handbags and accessories produced in Senegal, West Africa, is not letting its infancy stop the company from competing against companies that have been in operation for over five years or
Read MoreDiabetes Prevention Program Launched at the University of Maryland
(NNPA) – For what is known, the numbers are staggering. In statistics revealed last year by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 29.1 million individuals in the United States have diabetes. That’s 9.3 percent of the country’s population, and
Read MoreThe Changing Political Landscape: A Critical Juncture
Last week we reported on our first voter rights forum. This week we’ll consider our findings and ideas for addressing some of the issues they identified. I’m pleased that we have tentatively scheduled our second forum for January 9, 2016.
Read MoreGDN Print Edition 11-12-15
Greater Diversity News (GDN) is a statewide publication with national reach and relevance. We are a chosen news source for underrepresented and underserved communities in North Carolina. GDN and our companion website focuses on issues and opportunities important to Historically Underutilized Businesses
Read MoreBrittany Foote’s Story: Domestic Violence Ends in Murder
(NNPA) – Sixteen-year-old Brittany, full of life with a beautiful smile, was a friend of Tyisha Waters. Brittany was murdered this year, her body never found. Early on, Brittany found herself in a violent relationship, one she would come to
Read MoreChris Paul Donates Computer Lab to Crenshaw Afterschool Program
Basketball player Chris Paul brought tears to the eyes of a group of teenagers in the Brotherhood Crusade afterschool program when he partnered with State Farm and Jordan Brand’s WINGS to donate a computer lab with state of the art
Read MoreHow Native American Students View Engineering
A greater understanding of what engineers do and how their skills can help reservation communities and tribes may help encourage Native American students to pursue the profession, according to a study done by South Dakota State University researchers. However, that
Read MoreInnovative Health Program Reduces Depression, Unhealthy Weights in Teens
COLUMBUS, Ohio – An innovative high school health program helped students maintain healthier weights and even alleviated severe depression for a full year after the program ended. Researchers found that 12 months after completing the COPE Healthy Lifestyles TEEN Program,
Read MoreNew Spike Lee ‘Chi-raq’ Movie Is a Form of Cinematic Resistance
A trailer for director Spike Lee’s latest film “Chi-raq” has been met with praise and criticism. The movie, a modern adaptation of the ancient Greek comedy “Lysistrata”, focuses on gun violence in present day Chicago and the women who decide
Read MoreSexism Rules in the Voting Booth Unless Voters Have More Information
Female candidates have to be more qualified than their male opponents to prevail in an election because many people don’t see women as leaders, according to research that reveals hidden bias that can emerge in the voting booth. “My study
Read MoreFirst Voter Rights Forum: Insights
Educate, Organize and Mobilize – Our first Voter Rights Forum was held on Saturday, November 7th in Fayetteville, NC. The forum was open and free to the public. I describe the forum as being very insightful and suggestive of a
Read MoreGDN Print Edition 11-05-15
Greater Diversity News (GDN) is a statewide publication with national reach and relevance. We are a chosen news source for underrepresented and underserved communities in North Carolina. GDN and our companion website focuses on issues and opportunities important to Historically Underutilized Businesses
Read MoreTips for Choosing and Using Your 2016 Medicare Health Plan
(StatePoint) It’s that time of year again: The Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP) begins October 15 and runs through December 7. Medicare is a critical source of health care for millions of Americans, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Read MoreSalisbury Native has “Greenlight” to Make a Mark in Hollywood
filmmaking after making the top 20 in HBO’s “Project Greenlight.” (Andreas Branch Photography/The Charlotte Post) A Hollywood breakthrough does not come along every day for a Salisbury native. With the return of Matt Damon and Ben Affleck to HBO’s “Project
Read MoreStrong Marketing Department Drives Firm Performance
Not only does marketing pay off in the short-term, but it has a positive effect on long-term shareholder returns, according to new research from Iowa State University’s College of Business. Hui (Sophia) Feng, lead author and assistant professor of marketing
Read MoreJalen Rose: A Hero for Education
Top athletes are retiring from sports arenas and excelling as educational entrepreneurs. In 1991, Detroit native Jalen Rose achieved instant fame as a member of the “Fab Five,” the University of Michigan’s collection of the most highly recruited basketball players
Read MoreThe Black Man Running Project Announces its 5K for Social Justice
WILMINGTON NC – The Black Man Running Project will host its Saturday, November 7 run and walk for social justice from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hugh McRae Park. The starting line will be at shelter 5. Official event registration (which
Read MoreTeen Mogul Opens Spa & Boutique Exclusively for Children, Tweens and Teens
PASSAIC, NJ – Youth entrepreneur Essynce Moore began her career at just 6 years old. Now, as a teenager, she is currently the owner of Essynce Couture, LLC, Essynce Couture University (ECU), Essynce Couture Publishing, and the center of growing
Read MoreAmerica Nears Sweeping Reform of a Criminal Justice System that Has Decimated Black Communities
When a new inmate steps behind the walls of a prison in Georgia, the entirety of his or her criminal record and mental state is fed into a complex algorithm called the Next Generation Assessment. The NGA just might be
Read MoreWomen’s Entrepreneurship Day Aims to Empower Young Entrepreneurs Worldwide & at UN on Nov. 19
Educators are invited to connect their students, campus communities and alumni to Women’s Entrepreneurship Day (WED) on Nov. 19 and a new movement to create a worldwide network of women leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs igniting startups, driving economic expansion and
Read MoreVoter Rights Forum: Desired Outcomes
Educate, Organize and Mobilize – Many of you know that our first Voter Rights Forum is being held on Saturday, November 7th at the Westover Recreation Center, located at 267 Bonanza Dr. Fayetteville, NC 28303, from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. The forum
Read MoreGDN Print Edition 10-29-15
Greater Diversity News (GDN) is a statewide publication with national reach and relevance. We are a chosen news source for underrepresented and underserved communities in North Carolina. GDN and our companion website focuses on issues and opportunities important to Historically Underutilized Businesses
Read MoreTwenty Questions Presidential Candidates Must Answer
Bye, bye Biden. The Vice-President who might have given the Honorable Hillary Clinton a run for her money has concluded that the timing is not right for him. Clinton needs someone to rattle her cage, to push her to be
Read MoreStruggle Against HIV Loses Hero
The world lost a hero, the HIV community lost a leader, the Black HIV community lost a giant and many of us lost a mentor, a father figure and a friend with the passing of Dr. Beny Primm. I don’t
Read MorePhilanthropic Roundtable on Native American Nutrition Deemed “Historic, Breakthrough Moment”
Minneapolis, Minn. – The American Heart Association (AHA) and the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) convened representatives from 41 national philanthropic organizations last week in Minneapolis. Participants focused on the grave problem of Native American nutritional health and agreed on
Read MoreMaryland Man Recounts Prostate Cancer Shocker
Euvon Jones had always been used to working hard, overseeing his successful business for hours each day before heading to the gym to keep his muscles toned and his abs ripped. At 59, Jones bragged to his children and those
Read MoreFayetteville State University Student to Compete In International Pageant
Christelle Lohembe, a senior criminal justice major at Fayetteville State University (FSU), will be participating in the Miss Earth Pageant in Vienna, Austria in December. Lohembe will represent her native country, the Democratic Republic of Congo. She will depart for
Read MoreGeorge McLaughlin Fought for Civil Rights Through Greensboro Lunch Counter Sit-ins
Day after day in 1960, a group of courageous African-American college students refused to leave the segregated lunch counter of a Woolworth’s in Greensboro, North Carolina. They endured taunts and threats from angry whites, who tossed lit cigarettes, food and
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Blackonomics: Black Media Ownership Is in a Drought
In war, one of the first things the enemy does is destroy his adversary’s ability to communicate within its ranks. Chaos likely ensues if a fighting force cannot communicate internally. Individual soldiers end up doing their own thing, left to
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