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Download Greater Diversity News 12-29-16

  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

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11-Year Old Selling Five Minutes of Emotional Advice for $2

Ciro Ortiz, a sixth-grader from New York City, has found business success helping stressed-out New York subway-goers. For just $2, passerbyers in need of some advice or encouragement can stop and have a 5-minute consultation with him. And so far,

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Greater Generosity in 2017: Are Wealthy Americans More Charitable?

Each year, the average American family donates approximately 3.4 percent of its discretionary income to charity. Most of these charitable contributions are made from October to December, known as the “giving season” in the nonprofit sector. So what inspires individuals

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How Arts and Crafts Can Help Heal Veterans in Your Community

When people hear there might be a bomb nearby, most will try to get as far away as fast as possible. U.S. Army Specialist Brandon Sanford and his bomb-sniffing dog Rexo, however, were not as lucky. Sanford and Rexo were

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Is It Time to Quit Your Day Job and Start Your Own Business?

Many people dream of quitting their jobs and starting their own businesses. But in a time when only half of new small businesses survive five years or more, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration, how do you know if

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A Different Way to Increase Your Protein Intake Without Meat

Protein is an essential part of any diet, particularly for those who are physically active. And while you can always turn to chicken, meat or fish to get a boost, you may be seeking ways to increase your protein intake

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Lethal Bugs: It Can Kill You in 24 Hours

There is one condition that kills so quickly, you can be dead within 24 hours if you ignore the symptoms. It takes 258,000 American lives a year. That’s more than breast cancer (41,150), colon cancer (49,190), diabetes (75,578), and Alzheimer’s

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The Problem With Snow White: Rethinking the Storyline

In Stockholm’s Nicolaigarden pre-school, the teachers do not read Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to the students. Rather, its library holds children’s books that show different types of heroes and a diversity of family models (including those with single

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The Emerging Science of ‘Bromosexual’ Friendships

Many straight men no longer see befriending gay men as a threat to their masculinity. For a long time, friendships between gay men and straight men – what some now call “bromosexual” friendships – were uncommon. Homophobia was likely one

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Download Greater Diversity News 12-22-16

  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

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Tell a Different Story About Santa This Holiday

It is that time of year again: People are dusting off their holiday decorations in order to make their homes and public spaces festive. It is also the time when certain stories and songs are being repeated. Television holiday shows

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What It Means to Be Black in the American Educational System

Many people still think that racism is no longer a problem in America. After the election of President Obama, academic John McWhorter argued that racism in America is, for all intents and purposes, dead. The prominent conservative scholar and African-American

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Can Astronomy Explain the Biblical Star of Bethlehem?

Bright stars top Christmas trees in Christian homes around much of the world. The faithful sing about the “Star of Wonder” that guided the wise men to a manger in the little town of Bethlehem, where Jesus was born. They’re

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Why Stories Matter for Children’s Learning

Ever wondered why boys and girls choose particular toys, particular colors and particular stories? Why is it that girls want to dress in pink and to be princesses, or boys want to be Darth Vader, warriors and space adventurers? Stories

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Simple Thinking in a Complex World Is a Recipe for Disaster

Ants are simple creatures. They live by simple rules: if you see a scrap of food, pick it up; if you see a pile of food, drop the food you are carrying. Out of such simple behaviour, an ant colony Read More

Whitelash? Not Exactly—Maybe Not Even Really

In 1976, I took about 30 white working guys who’d never been to college to hear James Baldwin speak at Harvard. The experience launched me on an odyssey whose many twists and turns have given me a few insights into

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Not Just North Dakota: Here Are 10 More States Where Activists Are Fighting Pipeline Projects

With the Dakota Access Pipeline nearly 90% complete, developers are focusing their attention elsewhere. Meanwhile, protests against additional pipelines throughout the country have yet to receive a tenth of the airtime. “If you draw a line from Chicago to the

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Born of Slavery, the Electoral College Could Stand Against Racism in 2016—and Stop Donald Trump

History often comes full circle. It can be darkly ironic as well. The Electoral College, an institution that helped to protect the white supremacist ignominy of black chattel slavery could now become the instrument used to stop Donald Trump, the

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Van Jones Schools Kayleigh McEnany on How Government and Diplomacy Actually Work

In the world of sound bytes, it’s easy for right-wing pundits to claim that former Secretary Hillary Clinton and President Barack Obama once cozied up to Russia and only now they’re singing a different tune. Van Jones explained to Trump

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Why Owning Your Own Farm Isn’t Necessarily a Ticket for Financial Well-Being

These are economically tragic times for America’s farmers. This year, the average on-farm income for a farm family will be -$1,400 [3]. Yes, negative. In other words, they’re paying to produce the nation’s food and fiber. And it’s been going on for

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White Man Taunts Black Comedian: Trump’s Victory Entitles Me to Call You a Ni***r

Comedian Jon Laster was performing at the Gotham Comedy Club in Chelsea, Manhattan just a week after the election when he reached “a boiling point” of personal frustration, Rolling Stone reports [3]. Laster recounted how at the end of the night’s sets,

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Colorado Sold Cannabis Worth $1 Billion in First 10 Months of 2016

Posted with permission to Alternet from International Business Times Two years after legalizing the use of marijuana in the state, Colorado’s cannabis shops hit a new milestone. In the first 10 months of 2016, weed stores in the state have

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Academic Witch Hunt Project Gets an F for Accuracy

Propaganda campaigns foreshadow more serious assaults on the First Amendment under a President Trump. I’m one of the roughly 200 professors listed on the Professor Watchlist, which claims to “expose and document college professors who discriminate against conservative students.” It was launched

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Jesus Christ, businessman: From John Humphrey Noyes to Donald Trump

A long tradition of Christian thought encourages believers to forgo worldly pursuits – like making money – and instead focus on the spiritual prize of salvation. “Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth,” the evangelist Matthew warns Christians, “But

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Why we are willing to pay for mega expensive things

It may not seem logical or good value for money, but there are plenty of us that will fork out for expensive presents this Christmas. Maybe it will be close to A$3,000 for premium seats to see Wagner’s Ring Cycle? Or

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Download Greater Diversity News 12-15-16

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

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Do Conservatives Value ‘Moral Purity’ More Than Liberals?

In the wake of Donald Trump’s election, the overwhelming response among progressives was “how in the world did this happen?” Those of us who study the rise of political and moral polarization in the United States, however, were less surprised.

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‘Slacktivism’ that Works: ‘Small Changes’ Matter

Should protest happen online or in the real world? Wherever people will get engaged. In 2013, an online petition persuaded a national organization representing high school coaches to develop materials to educate coaches about sexual assault and how they could

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How to Know When Holiday Drinking Is Hurting Your Brain

For many, the holidays are indeed the most wonderful time of the year. Families and friends come together and enjoy food, good cheer – and, often, alcohol. Commercially speaking, alcohol and the holidays seem to be made for each other.

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Why Are So Many of Us Hiding Behind Our Smartphones?

It hit me the other day that there is a new protocol involved in walking down the street. I never really thought of it before, but I suddenly realized that people who text while walking expect that those of us

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Ask Alma: How Do I Comfort a Friend That’s Been Cheated On?

Dear Alma, I would like to know how to comfort a close friend who has a cheating spouse.  My friend, who has been faithful, has distanced herself from the relationship because of the cheating, but doesn’t want to rip the family

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Interactive Body Map: What Really Gives You Cancer?

There’s abundant advice out there on what you should or shouldn’t eat, drink, swallow, or stand next to, to avoid cancer. But it’s often lacking in evidence and the jumble of messages can be confusing. This body map brings together

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Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship

The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship is for minority high school students in the United States. In addition to a financial grant, the foundation also provides its scholars with mentoring and leadership development opportunities, and internships. To be eligible, all applicants

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How This Blogger Secured $50K in Sponsorship Deals in 120 Days

Black Southern Belle launched over a year ago. Founder Michiel Perry created the web site to fill a need for more black vendors in the area of good food, black art, quality merchandise, home decor, and slow southern living. She

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How This Blogger Secured $50K in Sponsorship Deals in 120 Days

Atlanta, GA — Consumers suffering from allergies need a hypoallergenic detergent to keep them clean and comfortable, and Black-owned, Atlanta-based detergent manufacturer The True Products LLC fulfills that demand with its new fragrance- and dye-free laundry detergent scheduled to launch

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The Real Reason Why Black Babies Die Twice As Often As White Babies

The Centers For Disease Control reports that African-American women and their babies are at a higher risk for pregnancy and birth complications, including pre-mature birth. Premature delivery is the most frequent cause of death among babies, and among black babies,

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Television Academy Gets First Black CEO In Its 70 Year History

Hayma “Screech” Washington has been elected as chairman and CEO of The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, also known as the Television Academy. Washington is the first African-American to hold the position of CEO in the organization’s 70 years

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Download Greater Diversity News 12-08-16

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

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Herbal Medicines: Toxic Side Effects and Drug Interactions

The simple fact that herbal medicines are drugs is underappreciated or not understood at all by most people. They include good drugs, bad drugs and completely useless drugs, but they are drugs nonetheless, and therein lies a lot of grief.

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New Cancer Treatments: Scientists Have Programmed Bacteria to Kill Cancer

Scientists are successfully experimenting with a creative approach to treat cancer by genetically programming bacteria to invade tumours and destroy cells from within. In a study published this week in the journal Nature, authors showed programmed bacteria given to mice

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Why Do We Fall for Fake News?

In recent weeks, the amount of online fake news that circulated during the final months of the presidential race is coming to light, a disturbing revelation that threatens to undermine the country’s democratic process. We’re already seeing some real-world consequences.

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Here’s Why We Should Research Alternative Therapies

Acupuncture, chiropractic, herbal medicines, massage, and other therapies known collectively as complementary and alternative medicine, are big business in Australia, as elsewhere. About two-thirds of Australians use such products and practices over the course of a year. Nonetheless, the debate

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Exercise Can Improve Cancer Recovery and Reduce Healthcare Costs

One in every two males and one in every three females in Australia will be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85. Between 2008 and 2009, Australia spent an estimated $4,526 million on diagnosing and treating cancerous and non-cancerous

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Dozens of Members of Congress Met With Religious Right Pastors to Drive Satan out of Power in the Capitol

Last week, conservative pastors gathered on Capitol Hill, where they joined dozens of members of Congress for a “Congressional-Clergy Town Hall [3]” organized by Wallbuilders and the Jefferson Gathering. Wallbuilders is a right-wing organization run by GOP operative and pseudo-historian

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One Sociologist’s Compelling Theory for How the U.S. Empire Could Devolve Into Fascism and Then Collapse

A sociologist who predicted the collapse of the Soviet Union and 9/11 attacks warns that American global power will collapse under Donald Trump. Johan Galtung, a Norwegian professor at the University of Hawaii and Transcend Peace University, first predicted in

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How Trump’s Immigration Enforcement Affects Families and Communities

When immigration officers forcibly remove individuals from their homes, it impacts the psychological, emotional and economic well-being of their families and communities. President-elect Donald Trump stated throughout his campaign that he wanted to leverage a “deportation force” to deport all

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What Changes When Pope Francis Grants the Authority to Forgive Abortions

The Roman Catholic Church will allow priests all over the world to grant forgiveness for abortion. This announcement came from Pope Francis at the end of the Jubilee of Mercy – a holy year dedicated to forgiveness. When the holy

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California’s First African American Doctor is Still Practicing at Age 93!

Watch the video below:   Dr. James Hutchinson has been practicing medicine as a family doctor in San Mateo, California for more than 60 years. In fact, he was California’s first African American doctor. He remembers exactly how it was

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DISCOVER SAMPSON COUNTY

Tucked into the southeast corner of North Carolina, known as the Coastal Plains, is beautiful Sampson County, which is bordered on the east by 300 miles of beaches and in the west the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountain ranges.

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