May, 2017 - Greater Diversity News

One Medical School’s Plan to Increase Black Doctor Ranks

(NNPA) – Dr. Kwaku Boakye has a goal to improve the overall health conditions in developing countries. He and his brother, Kwabena Boakye, started a nonprofit called the Gold Coast Medical Foundation, in 2006, while they were in medical school.

HBCU Catches Heat for Inviting Ed Sec Betsy DeVos to Keynote Graduation

(NNPA) – Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU), a historically Black university in Daytona Beach, Fla., has suffered waves of sharp criticism since school officials announced that Education Secretary Betsy DeVos would be the keynote speaker for this year’s graduation ceremony. The current

Climate Change Is Creating Climate Refugees

(NNPA) – Have you ever heard of the Marshall Islands? They are 1156 islands that constitute a republic in the South Pacific. Major battles during World War II were contested on those islands and, following the war, nuclear tests were

Consent Decrees Shouldn’t End with Baltimore

Two years ago on April 12, 2015, Freddie Gray’s life was lost while in custody of the Baltimore City Police Department (BPD). The civil unrest and uprising that followed—involving residents in some of Baltimore’s poorest and most segregated neighborhoods—jolted the

Why America Needs a ‘Do-Over’ on Medicaid Reform

One of the most important pieces of the newly passed House health bill is a possible US$800 billion cut over 10 years to Medicaid, the federal program designed to provide insurance coverage to the poor. That bill, entitled the American

Inoculation Theory: Using Misinformation to Fight Misinformation

As a psychologist researching misinformation, I focus on reducing its influence. Essentially, my goal is to put myself out of a job. Recent developments indicate that I haven’t been doing a very good job of it. Misinformation, fake news and

Trump’s Trade Policy Is Unlikely to Deliver Big Wins for US Workers

The Trump administration recently notched two wins for its international trade strategy, hailing both as big gains for U.S. workers. The first was the confirmation of Robert Lighthizer on May 11 as U.S. trade representative (USTR). This was a key

NAACP Calls for Accountability in Police Violence

BALTIMORE – We join families and communities in mourning and action as our nation is again confronted with the depth and consequences of our national policing crisis. This is a time of immense grief for those who have lost loved

North Carolina NAACP: We Must Fight to Protect the Environment

Contact North Carolina Legislators and ask them to oppose HB 467 and support communities, not polluters by sustaining Governor Cooper’s veto. HB 467 severely limits recovery for communities around hog farms and other Agricultural and Forestry Operations. What does

West Virginia Police Officer Terminated for ‘Not Shooting’ Files Suit Against Municipality

WEIRTON, W.Va. – The American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia and the Law Offices of Timothy P. O’Brien, Esq. (lead counsel) have filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the city of Weirton, West Virginia, on behalf of Stephen Mader,

Hundreds of North Carolina Communities Gear Up for Bike to School Day

More than 2,000 events scheduled nationwide RALEIGH – Hundreds of communities across North Carolina will celebrate the joy of pedaling to school on May 10 during National Bike to School Day, a one-day event that is part of a national

Woolpert to Renovate Elizabeth City State University Buildings

The national AEG firm is the architect of record for a $13 million project to upgrade the G.R. Little Library and Moore Hall at the North Carolina school. ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (May 12, 2017) — Elizabeth City State University (ECSU)

First Multicultural Influencer Report ‘COLOR OF INFLUENCE’ to Help Brands and Agencies with Diversity

The brainchild of marketing executive Ashlene Nand who says costly brand mistakes such as Pepsi’s recent debacle with Kendall Jenner demonstrate a need in the industry; the firm will highlight top culture creators in social media and offer brands a multicultural

Trump Administration Using Campaign of Disinformation and Secrecy to Target Immigrants

The Trump administration has yet to break ground for its promised border wall to keep the undocumented out of the United States, but by embarking on a campaign of misinformation and secrecy, it is rapidly moving forward with efforts to

A Message from The Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II

Dear NC NAACP & Forward Together Moral Movement family, I write with gratitude for each of you who have entrusted me to serve in leadership and with appreciation for the broad coalition of black, white, and brown; Christian, Muslim, Jewish and those who believe in a moral arc of the universe; young

NYU Appoints Lisa M. Coleman as Chief Diversity Officer

As NYU’s Inaugural CDO, Coleman to Lead Efforts to Improve Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Hiring, Admissions, and Culture New York, NY — New York University President Andrew Hamilton today named Lisa Coleman to be Senior Vice President for Global

Event to Celebrate African-American Entrepreneurship and Raise Funds for a Museum to Honor Black Business Leaders

Winston Salem, NC — The S.B. Fuller & Joe L. Dudley, Sr. Foundation, Inc. announces their 2nd annual 3-day weekend celebration that will take place in Winston Salem, NC on May 20-22, 2017! The theme is “Capitalism… The Only True

Rolling Out the Red Carpet For African American Women, and Building Something Massive Together

The Black Girl Powerhouse campaign is the brainchild of national best-selling author and successful entrepreneur, Brenda Hampton. The resort-style commercial property is designed as a meeting place for black women seeking support for their businesses, for networking opportunities, to attend

Minority-Owned Firm Building Resilient Homes For New York Poospatuck Reservation Families

Nationwide — The New York Governors Office of Storm Recovery (GOSR) helped fund housing through the “New York Housing Recovery Program”. The Governors Office of Storm Recovery assists property owners who have been impacted by Superstorm Sandy, including those on

Hundreds of Black Boys Say They Were “Modern Day Slaves” at a Recently Closed Reform School

Kentwood, LA — Antoinette Harrell is a genealogist, activist, and peonage detective who spent decades tracking down slavery in the deep south. The peonage research of Harrell led her to investigate peonage at the Arthur G. Dozier Reform School in

First Ever Black-Owned Organic Ice Cream Chain Enjoying the Sweet Taste of Success

Mercy Kitomari is the founder of Nelwas Gelato, a Black-owned organic ice cream chain. Based in Tanzania (East Africa), her company makes 30 different flavors of rich and creamy ice cream. Truly, what began as a woman’s dream to make

Summit Aims to Correct Asian Beauty Supply Store Manager Beating and Choking a Customer

Beauty Supply Institute, a training and consulting organization founded in 2007 by former business & economics professor and 3-time store owner Devin Robinson, is hosting its 1st Annual Beauty Supply Summit on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at 8am at the

Houston-Based Attorney Annie Scott Has an Open Arms Policy

Houston, TX — After Annie Scott became licensed as an attorney, her ambitions for law practice led her to the Prosecutor’s office. It was in her role as Cameron County’s Assistant District Attorney that she encountered case after case of

Why Big-Data Analysis of Police Activity Is Inherently Biased

In early 2017, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced a new initiative in the city’s ongoing battle with violent crime. The most common solutions to this sort of problem involve hiring more police officers or working more closely with community members.

Top 7 Black-Owned Restaurants in New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana is known as one of the culinary capitals of the United states. Food served in this amazing city reflects the local Cajun, Creole, and French roots. Visitors come from all over the world just to taste it’s

Fake News: Underresearched and Overhyped

In the early years of the internet, it was revolutionary to have a world of information just a click away from anyone, anywhere, anytime. Many hoped this inherently democratic technology could lead to better-informed citizens more easily participating in debate,

Grand Opening of Santa Clara County’s First African-Centered Community Health Clinic

The grand opening ceremony will be on Thursday May 4th, 11am to 2pm San Jose, CA — Members of the media are invited to attend the grand opening celebration of Roots Community Health Center, South Bay. Roots Grand Opening Ceremony

Trump Wants to End Reproductive Healthcare for Millions of Low Income Women

Another healthcare benefit for millions of low-income women may soon be abolished. The legislation that will stop federal funding and end these programs is called H.J. Res 43, and it was signed by President Trump on April 13, 2017, ending

Empowering Professional Black Women, Leaders and Entrepreneurs

On Saturday, April 29, 2017, EPNET will host its 8th Annual Bold, Brave & Beautiful Women in Business Luncheon. The theme is “Women Not Built to Break,” and there will be a surprise panel of speakers. In addition, six awardees

Central American Gangs Like MS-13 Were Born out of Failed Anti-Crime Policies

The street gang Mara Salvatrucha 13, commonly known as MS-13, was born in the United States. Despite what President Donald Trump and Attorney General Sessions have claimed, lax immigration policies are not what allowed MS-13 and other Central American gangs

Will Trump Give Working Families a Break?

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen recently summed up the economic benefits of widespread child care and paid family leave. Since 1979, she explained in a speech at Brown University, women have brought about most gains in real household income. Making

‘Moonlight’ Schooled Hollywood on Race. Can It Take on School Discipline, Too?

This year’s Academy Award winner for best picture tackles a difficult topic in the education world today: school discipline. In “Moonlight,” high school boys taunt the main character, Chiron, with homophobic slurs before beating him. The next day, Chiron shatters

GDN Classifieds May 4, 2017

Greater Diversity News 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 (HUBs)

Thurgood Marshall’s Widow Keeps His Legacy Alive

On the Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, “Cissy” Marshall Laments Lack of Progress Cecilia Marshall never imagined that the battle for equal rights in schools and elsewhere would still be as vital today as it was six decades

AKA President, Lawmakers Condemn Racist Act at American University

(NNPA) – A day after Taylor Dumpson, who is an African American woman, was elected to be student body president at American University, nooses and bananas (some with the words “AKA Free” on them) were found hanging in various places on

Flat Funding for HBCUs Is a Win

(NNPA) – My job is to promote the interests of America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities. So naturally I was concerned when I heard earlier this year that the new Trump administration was planning to propose increasing defense spending by

Un-Making a Contented Slave

(NNPA) – “I have observed this in my experience of slavery, — that whenever my condition was improved, instead of its increasing my contentment, it only increased my desire to be free, and set me to thinking of plans to

AFRICA NOW: Zimbabwe’s First Lady Evicts More Than 100 Families

Despite living in a democratic country, more than 100 families in Zimbabwe are now being forcibly evicted from their home farmlands by First Lady Grace Mugabe. In spite of a recent court hearing last month that ruled against the first

Inequality Is Getting Worse, but Fewer People Than Ever Are Aware of It

Inequality in America is on the rise. Income gains since the 1980s have been concentrated at the top. The top 10 percent today take home 30 percent of all income, and control over three-quarters of all wealth. We have returned

Macron Beats Le Pen, but Can He Lead France?

In the second round of the French presidential election, extremism lost. It is less clear what won. Estimates after the polls closed on May 7 had Emmanuel Macron winning with 63.7 percent of the vote. National Front candidate Marine Le

Getting Rich Is Largely About Luck – Shame the Wealthy Don’t Want to Hear It

The UK suffers from the highest levels of income inequality in Europe – partly because of the delusions of its rich. In countries where the rich have less, they tend to be less delusional, about themselves, about other people, about

How African-Americans disappeared from the Kentucky Derby

When the horses enter the gate for the 143rd Kentucky Derby, their jockeys will hail from Louisiana, Mexico, Nebraska and France. None will be African-American. That’s been the norm for quite a while. When Marlon St. Julien rode the Derby

The Spotlight: Sampson-Duplin for May 2017

Download The Sampson-Duplin Spotlight (The Spotlight), a monthly publication for Northeastern, N.C. Thanks to the help and support from area churches, businesses, political and community leaders. The Spotlight and GDN is distributed through local churches and businesses and is available free of charge. The ever growing distribution

The Spotlight: Bertie, Gates, Halifax, Hertford and Northampton for May 2017

Download The Bertie, Gates, Halifax, Hertford and Northampton Spotlight (The Spotlight), a monthly publication for northeastern, N.C. Thanks to the help and support from area churches, businesses, political and community leaders. Church, business, political and community leaders are playing an instrumental role in

GDN Print Edition for May 2017

Greater Diversity News 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 (HUBs)

GDN Classifieds April 27, 2017

Greater Diversity News 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 (HUBs)

‘Ain’t Our Children, Children?’

Right now, in North Carolina, there is a piece of legislation pending in the House of Representatives that would raise the juvenile age for jurisdiction to 18. What does that mean? It means that all 16 and 17-year-olds who get

Nazar Selected as New Human Relations Manager

(Fayetteville, N.C.) — Yamile Nazar has been selected as the new Human Relations Manager for the Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations Department. In her new position, Nazar will manage the department’s various human relations programs and initiatives. She will work with residents,

College (Un)Affordability: Lowest Income Students Face Highest Cost Burdens at 2- and 4-Year Public Colleges in All 50 States, Even After Aid, New Analysis Finds

A sobering new analysis released today by The Institute for College Access & Success (TICAS) finds striking inequities in public college affordability, both within and across states. College Costs in Context: A State-by-State Look at College (Un)Affordability exposes the financial

Working to Raise Awareness and Reduce Health Disparities

FDA’s Office of Minority Health (OMH) is committed to the HHS mission of advancing health equity, and our office works year-round to advance FDA’s message of ensuring the safety and efficacy of our nation’s food supply and medical products to

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