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Download Greater Diversity News Print Edition 08-25-16
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 MoreDionne Mahaffey: WhereU helps users shop black with mere finger taps
Urban News Service – Business runs through the veins of Dionne Mahaffey. Her father was an entrepreneur as she grew up in Birmingham, Alabama. So, it was almost inevitable that Mahaffey, a business psychologist and self-described “techie,” would develop WhereU. It’s in
Read MoreBlack Press Legend George Curry Dies at 69
George Curry Dies at 69. The Black Press lost one of it’s most celebrated warriors when George Curry, veteran journalist and former Editor-In-Chief of the NNPA News Wire, died from an apparent heart attack on Saturday, August 20. “On behalf of
Read MoreFaithful Voter Pledge Cards: Call to Action to Commemorate March on Washington
We are calling on faith centers to hold voting rights themed services. We will provide their Souls to the Polls Coordinator with a toolkit which will including lectionaries, scriptures, announcements, and more. We are also encouraging faith centers to register
Read MoreFadel Al Mheiri: Learn More About Your Muslim Neighbors
“I don’t think we always do a good job of telling our story,” says Fadel Al Mheiri, an Emirati filmmaker (www.tentpic.com) and author of the historical novel “Kingdom of Peacocks – Mists of Time.” Muslims are the fastest-growing religious group
Read MoreHBCU Ambassadors: NCCU Students Selected for Elite White House Initiative
Durham, N.C. – The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) has named two North Carolina Central University (NCCU) students HBCU All-Stars. Deja Young and Temilade Aladeniyi were among 73 winners selected from an application pool of 300
Read MoreFilm Review: Miss Sharon Jones!
Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings is a Grammy-nominated R&B band from Brooklyn. Their groove is funky like James Brown’s. Jones’ gyrations are as wild and ferocious as Tina Tuner’s. The group’s soul shakes and their lead singer’s indomitable spirit blend
Read MoreProtestors Demand Arrest of Baton Rouge Police Who Killed Alton Sterling
Protestors march in the street following the Baton Rouge Police shooting death of Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge, La. (The Drum) BATON ROUGE—Whether it was a gathering of 300 in front of the Triple S convenience store, small groups of
Read MoreDownload Greater Diversity News Print Edition 08-18-16
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 More1967 Elementary School Classmates Reunite at Gaston College
DALLAS, N.C. – When Annis Meeks walked into the Gaston College classroom where the Computers for Medical Office class was meeting, she found another student sitting at her usual desk. Almost immediately, she recognized him as Terry Barnwell, an elementary
Read MoreTaking a Closer Look at Black Mental Health
Good physical and mental health help drive success and enjoyment in our lives. But when it comes to overcoming some of our society’s biggest health challenges – from HIV/AIDS to cancer to diabetes to behavioral health issues – the African-American
Read MoreEconomic Equality for Black and Latino Workers Expands
During the second quarter of 2016, recovery for black and Latino Workers expanded. The African American unemployment rate was lowest in Texas (6.1 percent) and highest in Illinois (15.0 percent), according to the latest analysis of state unemployment by race
Read MoreLawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Takes an In-Depth Look at Social Justice Litigation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new report – “Toward a More Just Justice System” released 8/18/16 by the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law (Lawyers’ Committee), in collaboration with Atlas Learning Project, “TCC Group” and Arnold & Porter LLP, – addresses
Read MoreBlack Alliance for Educational Options – BAEO Social Innovation Challenge Video Series
BAEO Social Innovation Challenge to document to award $500,000 as an investment to an individual or team with the best approach for strengthening parent choice and high-quality education options for black children Washington, D.C. – With less than 13 days
Read MoreHuman Happiness and Health: How Twitter Gives Scientists a Window
Twitter is an invaluable source of data for researchers and scientists – like myself – who want to study human happiness and function within complex social systems. Since its public launch 10 years ago, Twitter has been used as a social networking
Read MoreDisaster and Kids: How to Help Them Recover
Disaster and kids, whether natural a natural disaster, like hurricanes and floods, or man-made, like wars, can cause tremendous trauma. Thinking about the combination of disaster and kids, one recalls Louisiana’s historic floods have killed at least eight people. As many
Read MoreN.C. Natural Heritage Website Identifies Rare Plants and Bats Near You
Raleigh, N.C. – In North Carolina’s cities and counties, many creatures live and thrive unnoticed in natural communities. The N.C. Natural Heritage Program has a new N.C. Natural Heritage Website (www.ncnhp.org) that allows citizens to discover the many life forms
Read MoreFriends of the Wigwam: A Civil War Story
Move over Gone with the Wind. A new novel Friends of the Wigwam: A Civil War Story by John William Huelskamp was recently penned by John William Huelskamp and is the “answer” to the myths regarding war, gender, and race
Read MoreStanding with Love, Standing for the Right to Vote Thursday, August 18th
“Forward Together Moral Movement” Celebrating With “Reform Jewish” Community! Thursday August 18th to Saturday, August 20th A weekend of voting rights and voter registration Standing with Love, Standing for the Right to Vote Thursday, August 18th 7:00 PM to 9:00
Read MoreHere Are the Best (and Worst) States for Families to Live a Richer Life
Study finds where families have the best access to not only money-making opportunities, but also to the means of living an affordable, healthy and fulfilling life LOS ANGELES – Is there a place in America where families can have it all–
Read MoreLatino-owned Business Growth Drives Formation of New Business Association
SACRAMENTO, CA – Latino-owned business is a major driving force in the transformation of the economic and political landscape of the United States and job creation. In addition to the exponential growth and advancement of Latino small businesses, women, millennials and veterans
Read MoreNew Apparel Line Encourages Positive Black Self-Awareness
New clothing brand aims to change the way African Americans think with more positive black self-awareness. Houston, TX — Ronisha Smith and Jamila Sandy have come up with a creative way to promote entrepreneurship, and positive black self-awareness within the black community.
Read MoreGreater Diversity News Print Edition 08-11-16
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 MoreCentral American Refugees Don’t Belong in Prison
Pending Release of Wildin Acosta a Relief, But Administration’s Approach to Central American Refugees Must Change Durham, NC — Wildin Acosta’s, a Central American refugee, pending release from detention, and subsequent reunion with his family, while his asylum case is
Read MorePolice Abuse Debate More Than Black-White Issue
While the national conversation on police and race seems like a black-and-white issue, many Latinos say they also feel mistreated by cops. “I grew up in East L.A., in an economically depressed neighborhood,” said Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna, the
Read MoreOnce-hot Artists’ Palettes Stay Cool Through Campaign 2016
“There are so many different forces at play this time. Most of all, expectations,” Perry-Zucker said. Los Angeles-based graphic artist Charles White says, “If I’m 100 percent honest, I’ve tried hard to make a Hillary poster, but I can’t figure out where
Read MoreStop Cyberbullying Women: Leslie Jones Stops Twitter When Misogynists Attack
Stop cyberbullying women! Women are under attack in cyberspace, a kind of gender-based, unrestrained, virtual misogyny. Just recently, Leslie Jones, a co-star in the reboot of the film “Ghostbusters,” came under such a vicious online assault that she took a breather
Read MoreAsk Alma: My Friend Stopped Hanging Out with Me. What Happened?
I’m not sure why my friend stopped hanging out. Dear Alma, I’m not sure why my friend stopped hanging out. A couple of months ago a real friendly woman moved into the condo across the hall. She and I hit it off right
Read MoreUpcoming Board of Election Dates
Dear NAACP Members: On July 29th, the people of North Carolina got justice when the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled to overturn the Monster Voter Suppression Law. This victory immediately: eliminated the Photo-Voter ID restriction restored Same-Day Registration restored Pre-registration opportunities
Read MoreRemembering Michael Brown: Why black youth are branded as criminals
Two years ago, on Aug. 9, 2014, Michael Brown, an unarmed 18-year-old African-American teenager, was shot and killed by a white police officer in Ferguson, Missouri. Two years have passed since the recent high school graduate was denied the opportunity
Read MoreIt’s not corporate poaching – it’s a free market for brilliant people
It’s not corporate poaching: When Uber decided to develop its own self-driving car, it went big. The company came to Carnegie Mellon University, the epicenter for autonomous driving research for three decades, and hired away four professors and 36 technical staff members.
Read MoreFive Tips For Success That Nobel Laureates Can Teach Us
The scientists, artists and peacemakers who win the Nobel Prize every year are as diverse as the work that ultimately brings them to the world’s attention. That makes it a daunting task to try to glean any secrets they might
Read MoreIn Pursuit of Racial Justice, Stick to the Facts and Avoid the Fiction
Racial Justice : Earlier this week, a collective of more than 50 organizations associated with the Black Lives Matter movement (BLM) released a detailed platform, A Vision for Black Lives, Policy Demands for Black Power, Freedom & Justice. There are
Read MoreGDN Print Edition 8-4-16
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 MoreFrom ‘Crack Baby’ to Mentor, Shawn Blanchard Defies Odds
(NNPA) – The term crack baby emerged into the social consciousness in the 80’s and 90’s during the crack epidemic sweeping minority communities. It referred to children who had been exposed to the drug because of their mother’s usage during
Read MoreSpiritually Speaking: Faith Is a Verb
Scripture says you should live your life in such a way that those around you can see the Jesus in you. “In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise
Read MoreAre Soaring Levels of Income Inequality Polarizing The Nation
Political polarization today is greater than it’s been in recent history – at least since the 1970s. To see that, one need only look at the current U.S. presidential election. And whatever your political leanings, an overly divided country can
Read MoreVoting rights become a proxy war in the 2016 presidential election
Voting rights: Republicans – with a helping nudge from the United States Supreme Court’s conservative majority (of which more below) – are passing restrictive voting rights laws in states where they control both branches of government. Meanwhile, Democrats are expanding
Read MoreRadicals in the Democratic Party, from Upton Sinclair to Bernie Sanders
As we watch Bernie Sanders’ supporters struggling to come to terms with the nomination of Hillary Clinton, it makes sense to ask why leftists are involved in the Democratic Party in the first place. It started in 1934 when Upton
Read MoreEmergency Voting Rights Gathering
Saturday, August 6, 2016 Commemorate | Celebrate | Activate Commemorate the signing of the Voting Rights Act, celebrate our victory in the 4th Circuit, and activate the vote in 2016 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER On the 51st anniversary of the
Read MoreNC Coal Ash Bill: Statement from the Southern Environmental Law Center
Chapel Hill, N.C. – Frank Holleman, senior attorney at the Southern Environmental Law Center, has issued the following statement concerning the passage of legislation by the N.C. House that repeals portions of the North Carolina Coal Ash Management Act and seeks
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Enhancing Black-Owned Newspapers in the Age of Social Media
Black-owned newspapers are not opposed to the digitalization of our content or to the digital distribution of the trusted, vibrant, prophetic voice of the Black Press of America. In fact, as black-owned media companies, it makes good business sense for
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