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Poor, Minority Students at Dilapidated Schools Face Added Risks
Classrooms, gyms and cafeterias at schools across the U.S. have remained empty for months now. And despite some districts beginning to reopen, many others will remain closed amid fears that prematurely restarting in-person classes could cost more lives in the pandemic. Local,
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Groups Sue Ohio Over Unconstitutional Signature-Matching for Mail-In Ballots
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Ohio, and Lawyers’ Committee filed a federal lawsuit today challenging Ohio’s flawed system of matching voter signatures on absentee ballots and absentee ballot applications. The case was filed on behalf of the
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With 150,000 Dead and Polls in Free Fall, Trump Seeks a Culture War
With less than 100 days left until Election Day, President Donald Trump has increased his references to uncertainty around the election results. Trump responded, “I have to see” after journalist Chris Wallace asked him if he would respect the results
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Motorsports in America: Do Black Lives Matter? Diversity Initiatives Happening Now
Washington, DC — On July 4th, the motorsports world was exploding with action in Austria with Formula One, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway made history by hosting INDYCAR and NASCAR, on the same race weekend. In the wake of George
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Is the Postal Service Slowing Mail Delivery?
Already frustrated with late, delayed or lost mail? Residents who depend on the U.S. Postal Service can expect even more frustration. As first reported by the Associated Press, mail deliveries could be delayed by a day or more under cost-cutting
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Coronavirus Diets: What’s Behind the Urge to Eat Like Little Kids?
Have you noticed grabbing an extra bag of chips at the supermarket? Or eating more frozen dinners than you used to? Or even eating snacks that you haven’t eaten since you were a little kid? The COVID-19 pandemic has upended nearly every
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Demands Police Reforms, Stands in Solidarity with Over 5 million Members
Sorority to Use Service Programs and Coalition Agenda to Fight Systemic Racism CHICAGO, IL – Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. International President Glenda Glover says George Floyd’s cry out to his late mother before taking his last breath was a
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Senate’s Failure to Act on Federal Aid to State and Local Governments Jeopardizes Veterans’ Jobs
Recently, the Republican-controlled Senate and White House rolled out the HEALS Act, which not only guts Pandemic Unemployment Assistance benefits for millions of unemployed workers, but also completely overlooks critical federal aid to state and local governments. This intentional oversight
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All of Us Need to Help Revitalize Public Faith in Our Democracy
Amid all the troubles occupying our attention, one of the more worrisome is also one of the least visible. It is the loss of public faith in the effectiveness of our representative democracy. While most state and local governments—and certain
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Congressman G.K. Butterfield, Rep. Carla Cunningham, Sound Alarm on Health Care in the Middle of a Pandemic
**TODAY: July 29th at 6PM** Advocates to Mobilize North Carolinians to Mark Three Year Anniversary of Defeating ACA Repeal in the U.S. Senate, Medicare & Medicaid 55th Birthday **MEDIA RSVP REQUESTED** Raleigh, NC – Three years ago, a bipartisan majority
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National Library Leaders Spotlight Role of HBCU Libraries in Developing Black Leaders
CHICAGO – On Thursday, July 30, at 2 p.m. CT, American Library Association (ALA) President Julius C. Jefferson, Jr., will pay a virtual visit to the John Brown Watson Memorial Library at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, where
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Black Automotive Media Group Hosts Discussions Over Lack of Inclusion
Letter to Automakers Outlines Concerns Regarding Fairness and Equity for Black Automotive Media The Black Automotive Media Group (BAMG), has challenged the nation’s automakers to address fairness and equity regarding Black media who cover the industry. BAMG is a distinguished group
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Expanding Alumni Advocacy for HBCUs in a COVID-19 Environment
6th Annual Alumni Leaders’ Summit Hosted by: North Carolina Central University and the NCCU Alumni Association, Inc. August 8, 2020 Summit Registration $10 until July 31, 2020 / Late Registration: $15 (If your Alumni Association joins NHBCUAAF by July 31,
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2020 Don’t Count Us Out! Virtual Rally to Mobilize for a Fair Census
July 30 | 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. Join this virtual rally to mobilize for complete and accurate census. This event is presented by My Black Counts NC and Divine Nine.
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Pandemic Can Not Stop NCCU CEAC Voter Efforts – A GDN Exclusive
On Saturday, August 8th, the National HBCU Alumni Foundation’s 6th Annual Leaders Conference Civic Engagement and Advocacy Committee (CEAC) Summit will convene virtually. Hosted by the North Carolina Central University Alumni Association, Inc. (NCCUAA), this year’s theme is “Expanding Alumni
Read MoreHow to Make Sure You’re Wearing Your Mask Right
Whether or not you agree with a mandate to wear a mask, many of us will do so during our daily business. I am a professor of nursing at Purdue University, where a colleague and I teach a class detailing the history
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Disinformation Campaigns: Truth, Lies and Sincere Beliefs – Lessons From the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has spawned an infodemic, a vast and complicated mix of information, misinformation and disinformation. In this environment, false narratives – the virus was “planned,” that it originated as a bioweapon, that COVID-19 symptoms are caused by 5G wireless communications technology – have spread like wildfire
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These 91 Black-Owned Businesses Worked Together to Generate $49M in Sales in One Year
Traffic Sales and Profit (TSP), a powerful network and Facebook group of almost 14,000 purpose-driven African American entrepreneurs, has announced that 91 of the Black business owners in their tribe have worked together to collectively generate $49 million in sales
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NNPA Teams with Magic Johnson to Fund Over $100 Million in PPP Loans for Minority and Women-Owned Businesses
Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., President and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) announced today that he and the NNPA have agreed to assist the efforts of Earvin “Magic” Johnson, majority owner of EquiTrust, the nation’s largest
Read MoreThe Game is Not a Game: The Power, Protest and Politics of American Sports
By Scoop Jackson
Liberating and provocative, with sharp wit and generous humor, Jackson’s essays explore the role that sports plays in American society and the hypocritical standards…
‘Wall of Veterans’ Arrives in Portland to Protect Black Lives Matter Protesters
A group of military veterans joined Black Lives Matter protesters in Portland as part of an effort to protect them from Department of Homeland Security (DHS) forces on Friday night. Masked and goggled. Some wearing black hoodies emblazoned with “Black
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August Gen Z and Millennial Votes Matter Training Application
The Transformative Justice Coalition, in partnership with the North Carolina NAACP, is hosting a non-partisan interactive virtual Gen Z and Millennial Votes Matter Training Event to be held August 3rd – 5th, 2020. This effort will prepare 50 persons, 18-35
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The Office Is Dead! Long Live the Office in a Post-Pandemic World
Relationships need proxmity Although we’ve seen numerous office epitaphs in recent weeks, we believe the pre-pandemic workspace isn’t going away anytime soon. Why? Organizational life is founded on relationships. Sure, the current remote work experiment has demonstrated that more jobs can be done virtually than many
Read MoreHow the Images of John Lewis Being Beaten During ‘Bloody Sunday’ Went Viral
On March 7, 1965, Alabama state troopers beat and gassed John Lewis and hundreds of marchers on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama. TV reporters and photographers were there, cameras ready, and the violence captured during “Bloody Sunday” would
Read MoreWATCH: Rep. Val Demings (D-FL) Talks VP Candidacy, Blasts Trump for Pardons
Congresswoman Val Demings (D-Fla.) was not shy about her willingness to serve as vice president under a potential Joe Biden administration as well as her sincere appreciation for being considered for the role. In a live interview with BlackPressUSA as
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Ashley Biden, Chief Justice Cheri Beasley and Women Leaders Launch North Carolina Women for Biden
On Monday, July 27, Biden for President will launch North Carolina Women for Biden with Ashley Biden, the daughter of Jill and Joe Biden, Special Guest Chief Justice Cheri Beasley, and other women leaders who will lead a community rally
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Painting, Protests and Pandemic: From Canvas to Masks
It’s not folk art, but Tedism. It is the unique style of art and storytelling by Ted Ellis. For nearly 30 years, Ellis’ art unfolds and celebrates the traditional values of Black culture and lifestyle. He has beautifully captured that
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U.S. Postal Service to Review Stamp Honoring Supremes Florence Ballard
Supremes legend Mary Wilson is on a crusade that she hopes will end with the United States Postal Service commemorating her late bandmate and close friend Florence Ballard on a Forever Stamp. “I get so emotional when I speak about
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Biden Surrogates Tout Plan for Mobilizing American Talent
President Donald Trump’s failure to control the coronavirus pandemic has worsened a long list of challenges facing American families, according to presumptive Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden. Among those challenges are caregivers, parents struggling to find childcare, and those in
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CBC Editorial: Tillis, Burr “Off the Radar” On Addressing Pandemic, Economic Devastation
Federal Unemployment Extension is Part of “What North Carolinians Need to Survive” Raleigh, N.C. – Yesterday, North Carolina’s Capitol Broadcasting Company wrote an editorial condemning Senator Thom Tillis and Senator Richard Burr for the lack of attention to the coronavirus
Read MoreWATCH: Rep. Ocasio-Cortez: “Trump Records Could Reveal Numerous Financial Crimes”
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) praised the recent Supreme Court ruling that provides Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance access to President Donald Trump’s tax and financial records. In a live interview on Monday, July 13, with BlackPressUSA, Ocasio-Cortez called the decision
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Princell Hair Named President & CEO Of the Black News Channel
Tallahassee, Florida — Princell Hair joins The Black News Channel (BNC) as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the nation’s first and only 24-hour news network culturally specific to the diverse views of the Black community, it was announced
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Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Commemorates the Life of Rep. John R. Lewis
Social Justice Fellowship named in honor of the Late Congressman WASHINGTON — CBCF President & CEO, Tonya Veasey and Board Chairman, Rep. Cedric Richmond announce today the National Racial Equity Initiative for Social Justice fellowship program will bear and honor the name
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The NAACP Will Lead a Virtual March on Washington on August 28, 2020
If there ever was a year that underscored the importance of collective action, and the significance of civil rights activism, it is the year 2020. After months of protests, online petitions, campaigns, and boycotts, we’ve seen firsthand the power we
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Judge Weighs N.C. Voting Rule Change Demand With COVID-19
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — A judge is listening to arguments this week about whether the COVID-19 pandemic demands wholesale changes to North Carolina’s voting systems this fall. U.S. District Judge William Osteen scheduled three days of hearings starting Monday involving
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Diversity And Inclusion In The Workplace Starts With The Job Ad
The worldwide protests against racism and police brutality have forced many people to think about sweeping, positive changes in society that will result in racial equality. In the workplace, it’s well-documented that diversity and inclusion benefit both individuals and businesses,
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One North Carolina City Council Approves Reparations – Sort Of
Lost in the aftermath of the demonstrations stemming from the police killing of George Floyd and the pandemic is the issue of reparations for African Americans. Asheville, a North Carolina city where Black people make up just 11 percent of
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John Lewis Made America a More Perfect Union
(Washington, DC) – The nation awakes to the overwhelmingly sad news that Congressman John Lewis of Georgia, a champion for democracy and civil rights, has passed. The following is a statement from Kristen Clarke, president and executive director of the Lawyers’ Committee
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SBA’s Payroll Protection Program (PPP) Saves Thousands of Jobs for Small Businesses
Entrepreneurship is still very alive as a vibrant part of the American dream in urban and rural communities throughout North Carolina and across the 50 states. Our nation’s businesses have received millions of loans through the Payroll Protection Program (PPP)
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Legendary Civil Rights Icon C.T. Vivian Dies at 95
The Rev. C.T. Vivian, the legendary civil rights activist who marched alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., has died at age 95. Vivian’s daughter, Denise Morse, confirmed her father’s death and told Atlanta’s NBC affiliate WXIA that he was “one
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John Lewis, an American Hero and Moral Leader Alongside Martin Luther King, Jr., Dies at 80
Born in 1940, John Lewis, the son of a sharecropper, helped to lead America out of an era of racism. Through his activism and bravery, Lewis carried the moral authority that few other leaders in U.S. history could claim. On
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Kansas City Mayor Faces Racism Lynching After Issuing COVID-19 Mask Mandate
Kansas City, Missouri Mayor Quinton Lucas, 35, says he has been the target of racism. Lucas claims the targeting of him after he issued a citywide order to wear masks because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The mayor’s order took effect on
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Protestantism’s Troubling History With White Supremacy in the U.S.
In the long-overdue discussions taking place over the legacy of slavery and racism in the United States, few appear to be addressing the relationship between religion and racism. This comes despite notions of white supremacy being entwined with the history of religion in
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The Long History of How Jesus Came to Resemble a White European
The portrayal of Jesus as a white, European man has come under renewed scrutiny during this period of introspection over the legacy of racism in society. As protesters called for the removal of Confederate statues in the U.S., activist Shaun King went
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PBS Short Film Festival Addressing Race Relations & The Black Experience
The Webby Award-nominated PBS Short Film Festival returns for a ninth year from Monday, July 13 – Friday, July 24 to all PBS and station digital platforms, including PBS.org, YouTube and Facebook. The festival, part of a multiplatform initiative to increase the
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Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Social Justice Fellowship Applications Now Open
WASHINGTON — The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) National Racial Equality Initiative for Social Justice (NREI) Fellowship applications are open today through August 14, 2020. The 12-month fellowship will begin September 2020. Created in response to the historically unleveled playing field for minorities, and the
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Civil Rights Organizations Take Legal Action, Challenging Voter Suppression in Pennsylvania
PITTSBURGH, Penn. — Voters are fighting back against the Trump campaign’s illegal attempt to make it difficult for Pennsylvanians to vote by mail and to have those ballots counted during the pandemic. The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Pennsylvania,
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WATCH: Santana x 2 Livestream During Black Press Virtual Convention
The iconic musician Carlos Santana and his extraordinarily talented wife, the drummer Cindy Blackman Santana, joined the National Newspaper Publishers Association’s (NNPA) first virtual conference with a live interview. Carlos, who delivers a level of passion and soul equal to
Read MoreJohn Lewis: Civil Rights Lion Gets into “Good Trouble” Dawn Porter’s New Documentary
As long as I have breath in my body, I will do what I can. – Congressman John Lewis In the documentary, we see a young John Lewis from Troy, AL who aspires to be a preacher to such an
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Watch Your Back: Systemic Racism in the Construction Industry
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