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Trump’s Former Anti-Discrimination Official ‘May Have Abused His Authority,’ Inspector General’s Report Finds

The report did not recommend any specific action be taken regarding Eric Blankenstein, the former CFPB policy director who is now at HUD. A former top Trump administration appointee at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau “may have abused his authority”

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What We Can Learn from Schools that Educate Military Children

It is not uncommon for military programs to be adopted for use in civilian life. Schools in Virginia Beach, VA, that have some of the highest percentages of military children in the country, are doing an incredible job helping those

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Federal Appropriations Committees Adopt Norton’s Minority Ad Spending Measure

Gov’t Agencies Must Demonstrate That They’re Doing Business with Minority-Owned Media Beginning later this year when federal agencies submit proposed budgets to one or more of the 12 Appropriations Committees, those requests now must include a line item detailing what

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Report Seeks to Recognize Meaning of Mount Rushmore for Native People

Newswise — AMES, Iowa – Mount Rushmore is a symbol of freedom for many Americans, but the monument, located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, has a more complicated meaning for Native people. Christina Gish Hill, an associate professor

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500+ Expected in Baltimore for First-Ever Expo to Re-Ignite a New Civil Rights Movement for Black Workers

Maryland Senator Cory McCray, Carmen Berkely, Bill Fletcher, Steven Pitts, UFCW Robin Williams join line-up of speakers, workshops, Apprenticeship Opportunities to Inform, Engage, and Empower Black Workers BALTIMORE —  On August 24 and 25, the National Black Workers Center Project

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Black Youth Suicides: The Focus Of A New CBC Task Force

WASHINGTON — Amid troubling research about the rising numbers of Black youth suicides, lawmakers and experts came together on Capitol Hill to discuss the problem and chart solutions. On Tuesday, April 30, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) launched a new

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Our Database of Police Officers Who Shoot Citizens Reveals Who’s Most Likely to Shoot

In the debate over fatal police shootings of minority citizens, one theme is persistent: White officers, rather than nonwhite officers, are primarily responsible for black Americans being shot by the police. For example, look to Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg’s handling

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Florida Education Plan Lacking in Both Promise and Practice

How is Florida addressing the needs of its lowest-performing schools under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)? Last year, the Collaborative for Student Success an independent non-profit education advocacy organization, sought to find out. They did so by convening a group

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A Confederate Statue Graveyard Could Help Bury the Old South

An estimated 114 Confederate symbols have been removed from public view since 2015. In many cases, these cast-iron Robert E. Lees and Jefferson Davises were sent to storage. If the aim of statue removal is to build a more racially just South, then,

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Why Trump’s Stoking of White Racial Resentment Is Effective

Many white men say they feel threatened by the increasing presence and success of minorities in the workplace. As social scientists, we wondered if there is any evidence to support this perceived economic threat, a perception that can provide fertile ground for current rounds of racist

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Lakisha Young, Oakland Reach – Parent-Led Group Committed to Empowering Families

In 2016, Young founded the Oakland Reach, which she describes as a “parent-run, parent-led group committed to empowering families from the most underserved communities to demand high-quality schools for children in Oakland.” Since then, the organization has informed more than

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NCCU Alumnus and Renowned Journalist Honored with Historical Marker

  Durham, N.C. – Influential black newspaper pioneer and North Carolina Central University graduate, the late Louis Austin, was honored June 14, 2019, with establishment of a North Carolina Historical Marker in his hometown of Enfield, N.C. Born in 1898, Austin

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By Sandra M. Bolzenius
An enlightening read, Glory in Their Spirit examines a little-known history of the war. The Fort Devens strike serves as a reminder…

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‘Glory in Their Spirit: How Four Black Women Took on the Army during World War II’

By Sandra M. Bolzenius
An enlightening read, Glory in Their Spirit examines a little-known history of the war. The Fort Devens strike serves as a reminder…

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The Storied History of the NAACP & Convention Highlights

The NAACP plans to highlight 110 years of civil rights history, and the current fight for voting rights, criminal justice reform, economic opportunity and education quality during its 110th national convention now happening in Detroit. The five-day event which began

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Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Partners With Big Brothers Big Sisters

The City of Atlanta is seeking volunteers to mentor local boys ages 6-14. As a part of Atlanta’s My Brother’s Keeper initiative, the city is partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta to help secure mentors for the Atlanta boys

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Sterling Tucker, Civil Rights Leader and Activist Politician, Dies at 95

Prominent American civil rights activist and Washington, D.C. politician Sterling Tucker passed away on July 14, in Washington, D.C. Tucker was the first chair of the District of Columbia City Council and ran for mayor in 1978. He was defeated by Marion Barry by

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Black Women Taking on the Fight Against Diabetes

The cost of insulin is skyrocketing and people—especially Black women—are dying because they cannot afford or don’t have access to vital medication. There is not enough being done to lower the prices of prescription medications that could mean life or

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Tough Decision – New Orleans for the Public Service Organization’s National Convention

It was a tough decision to make for some, and not so tough for others. But a decision had to be made. The leadership of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority had about 16,000 registered attendees expected in New Orleans for the

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Committee Democrats Call on Facebook to Halt Cryptocurrency Plans

“Investors and consumers transacting in Libra may be exposed to serious privacy and national security concerns, cyber security risks, and trading risks. Those using Facebook’s digital wallet – storing potentially trillions of dollars without depository insurance– also may become unique

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369th Experience Band Ties HBCU Musicians to WWI Black History

Thanks to the United States World War I Centennial Commission, Coca Cola and the network of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), a band of 42 accomplished musicians from HBCUs are traveling around the country playing the sounds of the

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NAACP Calls for the House of Representatives to Begin Impeachment Proceedings

During its 110th National Convention at the Cobo Center in Downtown Detroit, the NAACP — the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization — hosted delegates from all over the country. In keeping with the convention’s theme, “When We Fight,

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Empire Star Taraji Henson Speaks on Suicide and Mental Health on Capitol Hill

“I am here using my celebrity, using my voice, to put a face to this, because I also suffer from depression and anxiety. If you’re a human living in today’s world, I don’t know how you’re not suffering in any

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Strategically Sustaining the Future of HBCUs Through Alumni Advocacy

5th Annual Alumni Leaders Conference Hosted by: North Carolina Central University and the NCCU Alumni Association, Inc. August 3, 2019 NCCU School of Law The Great Hall 640 Nelson Street Durham, NC 27707 Block of 25 Rooms reserved at the

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Tim Wise: What The Dems Are Doing Wrong In 2020 Campaign

If the Dems blow this election it will not be because they were “too far left on policy” or because they “weren’t left enough.” It will have little to do with policy at all. They are making a mistake caused

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‘Send Her Back’ – The Bigoted Rallying Cry of Trump 2020

On Wednesday night in North Carolina, Donald Trump agitated rally-goers with inflammatory rhetoric about Representative Ilhan Omar, a naturalized American born in Somalia, until his supporters began chanting “send her back”––as if a legal immigrant who became a U.S. citizen

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Why the Federal Government Isn’t Prosecuting the Officer Who Choked Eric Garner

The Justice Department won’t file federal charges against the New York City police officer who put Eric Garner into the chokehold that led to his death. With the statute of limitations having run out, the case, legally, is closed. The decision, announced almost

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NAMAD Honors James Farmer with Lifetime Achievement Award

  After a half-century in the automobile industry, James Farmer has certainly seen it all. And, after receiving a lifetime achievement award from the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD) earlier this month, Farmer took time to reflect. “I’ve

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Dr. Patrice Harris Sworn-in as the American Medical Association’s First Black Female President

In June, Dr. Patrice A. Harris, a psychiatrist from Atlanta, was sworn-in as the 174th president of the American Medical Association (AMA). She is the first African-American woman to hold the position. During her inauguration ceremony in Chicago, Dr. Harris

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Will Packer Drama, ‘Ambitions’ Brings Star Power to OWN

Entertainment juggernaut Will Packer, the man behind hit films like Girls Trip, Straight Outta Compton, Little, Stomp the Yard, Ride Along, “Ready to Love,” and “The Atlanta Child Murders” has brought “Ambitions,” a big drama starring Robin Givens, Essence Atkins, Kendrick Cross, Brian Bosworth and

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In Memoriam: Community Honors Sadie Roberts-Joseph

BATON ROUGE (The Drum/NNPA)—For more than three decades, Sadie Roberts-Joseph was an exceptional force of civic and cultural life in Baton Rouge. Often called an activist, matriarch, and a ‘tireless advocate of peace,’ the 75-year-old founder of the city’s African-American history museum

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Unrest Over Brandon Webber Shooting Leaves Many Questions, Few Answers

Tennessee State Rep. Antonio Parkinson (D-Memphis) recalled the grim day that he witnessed violence outside of his apartment as a 4-year-old growing up in Los Angeles. “I remember seeing a man lying outside on the steps, and he was bleeding

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Philadelphia Fires 13 Officers for Racist Facebook Posts

Police officers in Philadelphia and St. Louis are paying a heavy price for their acts of racism. Weeks after a scathing analysis by the nonprofit Plain View Project, the two departments have responded. In Philadelphia, several officers have been terminated while

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CFPB Turns Its Back on Fair Lending Enforcement and Reporting

More than 50 years ago, this nation enacted legal guarantees that fair housing would be available to all Americans. Despite this federal assurance, however, a disturbing and ongoing stream of reports and lawsuits remind us that we are still on

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Two Black High School Students Make History at Harvard University

Atlanta, GA — DJ Roman and Keith Harris, who are both high school students from Atlanta, recently led their team in winning the 2019 annual international debate tournament at Harvard University. They have successfully maintained their undefeated record for two consecutive

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Over 500 Black Authors Attended This Conference – Some Are Bestsellers!

Chicago, IL — From sold-out audiences in Detroit three years in a row, to packed rooms in both Atlanta and Charlotte, The Red Ink Conference is taking the literary map by storm – and Chicago is next on the map! Whether you’re an

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Grandma Missing for 5 Days Found Alive by Her Grandson

Charlotte, NC — Sandra Adams, a 69-year old grandmother from North Carolina who was reported missing for five days, was found alive in the woods near her apartment complex. Her family almost lost hope but her grandson decided to search one

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Facebook Hearing Is Only the First Step in Our Oversight and Legislative Process

WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Financial Services, delivered the following opening statement at a full Committee hearing entitled, “Examining Facebook’s Proposed Cryptocurrency and Its Impact on Consumers, Investors, and the American Financial System.” As Prepared for Delivery

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U.S. House Votes to Condemn President Trump’s Use of Social Media to Spread Racist Messages

On July 16, the U.S. House voted 240-187 to condemn the racist language of Donald Trump in a series of twitter communications over the weekend. All 235 Democrats voted yes. On July 13, President Trump began a targeted series of

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Former NNPA Chairs Talk Yesterday, Today and the Future

The role of chairman of the board in any organization comes with responsibilities that require for the broadest of shoulders. According to a definition found at bizfluent, a board’s chairperson is the person who serves as the senior representative of the

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Former NNPA Chairman Dorothy Leavell Reflects on the Black Press

“Can I tell you?”To hear those words means one of two things (or both): It means that Chicago and Gary Crusader Publisher and former National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) Chairman Dorothy R. Leavell, is about to school you on some

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How Immigrants Give American Companies a Powerful Boost

The ongoing trade war is the most visible front in America’s struggle with China for global influence. Oddly, it may be immigration policy, as much as tariffs and trade deals, that determines which country prevails. That’s because American competitiveness in

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Trump Levels Racist Attack on Congresswomen of Color

President Donald Trump went on a racist screed on Twitter and attacked Democratic congresswomen of color and their ancestry. The 45th President, who succeeded the first African American President of the United States, Barack Obama, has often attacked Black female

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FILM REVIEW: The Farewell – Putting a Greater Focus on the Beginning and Not the End

That thing called life. Everyone goes through it, somehow putting a greater focus on the beginning and not the end. Who’s more adorable? Babies or elders? Yea, right. The Farwell dares to venture to the last chapter of our existence

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Breast Cancer Is the Most Imperative Health Issue Facing African American Women

Though Black women get breast cancer at a slightly lower incidence rate than white women, Black women are 42% more like to DIE of breast cancer than white women. That is an astounding number and indicative of a variety of

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Senate Democrats Survey Results Show More People of Color Hired, But Less Black Staff

WASHINGTON — The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies Diversity and Inclusion Senior Fellow Dr. LaShonda Brenson is releasing initial analysis on the latest results from the Senate Democrats’ third annual survey on the racial, ethnic, and gender diversity

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NHRMC Receives Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification

  Wilmington, NC – New Hanover Regional Medical Center has received certification from DNV GL – Healthcare as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, reflecting the highest level of competence for treatment of serious stroke events. “Comprehensive stroke center designation represents a

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Could Black Philanthropy Help Solve the Black Student Debt Crisis?

When billionaire Robert E. Smith decided to pay off the student loans of the graduating class of 2019 at Morehouse College, he suggested that others follow his lead. “Let’s make sure every class has the same opportunity going forward, because we are

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The Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA): Providing Opportunities

The Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA), a statewide trade association representing every facet of the Texas oil and natural gas industry including small independents and major producers, has for 100 years lived up to its mission of promoting a

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Clark Atlanta University Hosts Mandela Washington Fellowship

25 young leaders from 19 African countries arrive at Clark Atlanta University for the sixth consecutive Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Clark Atlanta University (CAU) welcomed 25 rising leaders from 19 African countries as part of

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