August, 2020 - Greater Diversity News

Former Heavy Equipment Operator Turned Entrepreneur Develops Patented Back Support Belt

Glenn Gordon has experienced some serious back problems since leaving the military. He was a heavy equipment operator and crane operator/ instructor in the 1970s and 80s during when he served more than 15 years in the U.S. Army. The

How Kathiana Dulcine Used a Traumatic Experience to Create an Educational Platform for the Black Community

Providence, RI — “Knowing what must be done, does away with fear.” That’s the motivating mantra that was used by Rhode Island resident, Kathiana Dulcine, to create the new Coco Community membership program. The Coco Community Membership Program provides a safe space

Job Hunting Tips to Restore Your Hope Despite the Pandemic

This can be an especially frustrating and worrisome time for job seekers. Massive unemployment resulting from the coronavirus pandemic reflects decline and uncertainty in many industries. With fewer companies hiring, some workers who were laid off or furloughed face a

Virginia High School Students Can Now Take Black History Courses

Virginia students now can take an elective course focusing on African American history, Gov. Ralph Northam said on Thursday, Aug. 28. The new courses are available in 16 of the state’s school divisions, including in Arlington and Prince William counties.

IN MEMORIAM: Reeling From the Loss of Iconic Actor Chadwick Boseman

The world is reeling from the loss of iconic actor Chadwick Boseman, who died Friday, August 28, after losing a private battle to colon cancer. Boseman died at home surrounded by his family. A statement released by his family said

Oprah & Ava: ‘Own Spotlight: Culture Connection & August 28th

LOS ANGELES – Continuing conversations surrounding issues impacting Black lives, “OWN Spotlight: Culture Connection & August 28th, Ava DuVernay & Rev. Sharpton,” which originally aired Friday, August 28 at 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. ET/PT on OWN, will stream for free on the Watch OWN app and the OWN Facebook and Youtube pages. The

‘Not Forgotten,’ 26 Missing Children Recovered in U.S. Marshal Operation

In 2018, the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) launched a series on the plight of missing children of color – focusing primarily on missing Black girls. The series, which continues with regular updates, included the development of partnerships with several

12 Black Women Become Published Authors After Completing Unique Signature Program

In a historic feat, twelve women of color are now published authors after completing T.A.L.K. Publishing’s signature program, MyAuthorLab. The 90-day program serves as a creative incubator for individuals who aspire to share their story – raw yet refined. In an

Hip Hop Public Health Completes Trilogy Of COVID-19 Music Video PSAs With August 2020 Release of Behind the Mask

Original New Song and Video Features Grammy®-Nominated Recording Artist Raheem Devaughn Backed by Hip Hop Icons Doug E. Fresh and Darryl DMC McDaniels Behind the Mask Is an Ode from The People Of New York To the World and The

Rasheeda S. Liberty Named 25th International President of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

International African American Sorority Elects New Board of Directors in Preparation for Centennial Celebration Cary, NC – Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., a leading historically African American Greek-lettered Sorority, has announced that Rasheeda S. Liberty was elected the 25th International Grand Basileus

In Mississippi, Black Girl’s Family Still Looking for Justice in Four-year-old School Bus Case

The cry of Black Lives Matter has gone out worldwide since the police killing of George Floyd. It has resonated as Breonna Taylor’s case remains untouched and unsolved, and since the deaths of Michael Brown, Eric Gardner, Trayvon Martin, Atatiana

Report: COVID-19 Now is The Third Leading Cause of Death Among Black People

America’s economic situation has substantially deteriorated since the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, and families across race and ethnicity feel the pain, according to a new report from the Brookings Institution, which notes that the coronavirus now stands as the third

Chairwoman Maxine Waters Sounds Alarm on Coming Wave of Evictions

Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA), who is the Chairwoman of the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services, is sounding the alarm on what she says will be an eviction crisis in the U.S. after the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic, which

Biden Campaign Launching National “Shop Talk” Series to Engage Black Men

Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden has echoed the sentiments of many who are sickened by the repeated shootings by police of unarmed African Americans. This week, Biden heaped praise on the Milwaukee Bucks and other National Basketball Association teams who

Partnership Seeks to Create More Lending Opportunities For Black-Owned Businesses

CDC Small Business Finance, the nation’s leading mission-based small business lender, and Capital Impact Partners, a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that champions social and economic justice nationally, are proud to announce a new alliance. With a focus on economic empowerment

I Have a Felony Conviction. Can I Vote? Voting Rights Projects

While many states have some restriction on felon voting rights, most states restore the right to vote to people after they complete their sentences. In fact, up to 17 millionAmericans with past convictions can vote right now…

Kamala Harris Will Answer the Call and Ascended Magnificently Into History

I reached out to congratulate my friend Kamala Harris shortly after she accepted the nomination to become the Democratic Party’s candidate for Vice President of the United States of America. She is, in fact, the first African American woman to

It’s Not a Secret, I Just Gotta Love You – Spiritually Speaking

Spiritually Speaking … Okay, so what’s the point? I mean salvation and born again and new life and love thy neighbor, all of these principles, what do they actually mean? When all is said and done, particularly now when the

HeroZona Foundation – NNPA President Moderates Forum Targeting Millennials

Millennials and a younger generation are the targets of the fourth installment of The HeroZona Foundation’s Bridge Forum, which took place at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 25, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Tempe. The event is an

Black Independent Contractors – Good Intentions Causing Bad Consequences

The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) is the nation’s oldest and largest trade association of Black-owned newspapers and media companies. Our NNPA member publishers hire employees, but we also hire a large number of independent contractors across America to accomplish

Fight Mental Illness – Mental Health Coalition and National Alliance on Mental Illness Join Forces

Even before COVID-19, mental illness was one of the most prevalent public health crises, affecting hundreds of millions of people globally. As the pandemic has claimed more than 177,000 Americans with over 5 million confirmed cases, mental illness remains a

Virtual Sessions: The Best Hands-on DBE/ACDBE Training! Sept. 22-24, 2020

Presents our Second DBE/ACDBE Virtual Training Institute September 22-24, 2020 If you missed our first virtual session in July, this is your opportunity for the best hands-on DBE/ACDBE Training! 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST – Daily Live Online Sessions

Economic Hardship From COVID-19 Will Hit Minority Seniors the Most

For Americans 60 and older, COVID-19 is widespread and deadly. Its economic hardship from COVID-19 could also be devastating. With a recession fast developing, much of the attention on the downturn focuses on working-age adults, but many older Americans –

U.S. Bank Outlines Details of $15 Million Rebuild and Transform Fund

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – U.S. Bank announced today details of a $15 million Rebuild and Transform Fund, which will help small businesses impacted by civil unrest and support organizations working to address systemic economic and racial inequities. The U.S. Bank

Dems Wrap Up Convention: Harris Makes History, Obama Eviscerates Trump

As Democrats wrapped their four-day national convention filled with hope and promise for the future of America, many might well harken back to day three and determine it as the turning point of the 2020 election season. That might

Federal Appeals Court Hearing Concludes in Challenge to Florida Law Obstructing Voting Rights Restoration

The court’s ultimate ruling may enable hundreds of thousands of Floridians to vote in November’s general election ATLANTA – A federal appeals court hearing in a case that may enable hundreds of thousands of Floridians to register to vote in time for the

Black News Channel’s Kelly Wright Interviews President Trump

In a surprise, President Donald Trump sat down with the Black News Channel to discuss a wide range of topics, including the 2020 election, COVID-19, and the failed stimulus negotiations. The interview conducted by anchor Kelly Wright was a watershed

Choice of Kamala Harris Vice President Candidate Praised by Many

Amelia Ashley Ward, publisher of San Francisco’s Sun Reporter newspaper, could hardly contain her emotions when Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) was announced as the running mate for Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden. “I cried,” said Ward, who has remained close

The Partisan Pandemic: Do We Now Live in Alternative Realities?

Politics can divide even friends and families. When this happens, we like to tell ourselves that the explanation lies in honest differences in values and preferences. From this standpoint, friends from different political parties won’t really disagree, for example, about the

Glorify God, Beware of Those Seeking a Pat on the Back! Disaster Ahead!

Spiritually Speaking… My mother used to have a phrase when she was alive. Usually referring to me and my attitude when I thought I had done something particularly noteworthy. She used it when describing somebody who started acting like they

Beyoncé Speaks on Voting at BET Awards: “Vote Like Your Life Depends on It”

Popular singer Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, 38, had a message for the audience at this year’s BET Awards. During the ceremony, Beyoncé was presented with a Humanitarian Award by former first lady Michelle Obama, who congratulated Beyoncé on her commitment to the

Minority Business Zuhuri Beauty Owned by EnJunaya Canton – Growing Fast

U.S. Bank and nonprofit PACE have helped the minority business Zuhuri Beauty stay on track for continued growth as it has navigated COVID-19 It’s been an exciting couple of years for EnJunaya Canton, owner of Zuhuri Beauty; a skin care

The 2020 Democratic National Convention Bloomberg Speaks to Minority Voters

MILWAUKEE — Below are former Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s full remarks as prepared for delivery from night four of the 2020 Democratic National Convention. The Honorable Michael Bloomberg Former Mayor of New York City Democratic National Convention Thursday, August 20, 2020 Remarks as

Here’s Where to Go to Find the Latest Scholarships For Black Students

BlackScholarships.org, announces daily scholarships and financial aid opportunities for Black/ African American high school and college students. Nowadays, college tuition is more expensive…

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Here’s Where to Go to Find the Latest Scholarships For Black Students

A new web site, BlackScholarships.org, announces daily scholarships and financial aid opportunities for Black/ African American high school and college students. Nowadays, college tuition is more expensive…

Many Black Entrepreneurs Have These 10 Myths and Misconceptions About Business Credit

Many African Americans are denied business loans when they go to apply at major banks and credit unions, but this doesn’t necessarily mean that they can not get access to business credit. There are many other alternatives such as community-based specialists…

Make Your Vote Count in November, or as Early as Sept. 4 in NC

The time is now! Voting in the presidential election will begin in many states in just a few weeks – as early as Sept. 4 in North Carolina. Every state’s regulations and procedures are different, so it is vital that you understand the

Sketchy Darknet Websites Are Taking Advantage of the COVID-19 Pandemic – Buyer Beware

Underground markets that sell illegal commodities like drugs, counterfeit currency and fake documentation tend to flourish in times of crisis, and the COVID-19 pandemic is no exception. The online underground economy for COVID-19 medications has responded to the current crisis by

A Bridge to Far – Congressman John Lewis and the Fight Still Ahead

This month marks the 55th anniversary of the passage of the Voting Rights Act (VRA), one of the most powerful pieces of civil rights legislation in our history. The passage of the VRA into law was the result of decades

Churches Not Considered Essential Based on Recent COVID-19

His huge fist repeatedly struck her face. This wasn’t the first time her boyfriend beat her up…but this was definitely the worst. Hours later, she awoke with blood caked between her face and the floor. Seeing that her boyfriend was

CARES Act Intent Was to Help Post Office, Not Dismantle It to Help Trump

The CARES Act passed in April authorized the postal service to borrow up to $10 billion from the Treasury Department for operating expenses if it’s determined that, due to the COVID-19 emergency, the post office would not fund operating expenses

National HBCU Alumni Associations Foundation’s Summit Targets Voter Empowerment and Beyond

(A Call to Colors Exclusive) – National HBCU Alumni Associations Foundation’s Sixth Annual Alumni Leaders Conference Civic Engagement & Advocacy Committee (CEAC) Summit was on August 8th. With less than 90 days left before the November 3rd, elections, the summit

First Baptist Church of Highland Park Celebrates the 57th Anniversary of the March on Washington

Weekend Schedule of Events – Assembling at 9:30 a.m. First Baptist Church of Highland Park Parking Lot, 6801 Sheriff Road, Landover, MD 20875

Judge Lora Christine Cubbage for NC Court of Appeals – Virtual Event Aug. 26th

You don’t want to miss this dynamic line up of state and federal leadership. Hear from your leaders about the ways they are working hard to help the lives of working families. In addition, you can find out the important

Girl Scouts Announces First Black CEO in the Organization’s 108-Year History

Judith Batty, a lifelong Girl Scout and board member, has made history as the first Black CEO of the Girl Scouts of the United States since the organization was established 108 years ago. “When I was young, the Girl Scouts

COVID-19 Testing Undercount in the U.S. Means Disparity Between the True Number

Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other institutions recently published a study which estimated that the true number of people infected by COVID-19 could be six to 24 times higher than the number of confirmed cases. Melissa

Political Trolls Adapt, Create Material To Deceive and Confuse the Public

Russian-sponsored Twitter trolls, who so aggressively exploited social media to influence the 2016 U.S. presidential election, didn’t stop when Donald Trump was elected president. Even after the election, they remained active and adapted their methods, including using images – among them, easy-to-digest meme

Pandemic Alters Political Conventions – Changed With the Times

Politics, like everything else in American life, is being reshaped by the pandemic and by technology. Democrats will hold almost all of their 2020 nominating convention virtually. Republicans have not moved their convention online – delegates will still attend the event in Charlotte,

Ways to Motivate Kids and To Enjoy School while Going Virtual

When nearly all U.S. brick-and-mortar schools suddenly closed in March 2020 and went online, large numbers of students simply didn’t log into class. Even if they did show up, many more weren’t paying much attention or doing their schoolwork. As a new school

Federal Reserve Mandate Could Provide a Down Payment To Ending Racial Inequality

The job of slicing up the economic pie in the U.S. has traditionally fallen to Congress, with the Federal Reserve tasked with making sure there is enough to go around. But this could soon change. Under proposals put forward by Democrats in

Former Mayor of Flint, Michigan, Dr. Karen Williams Weaver to Co-Host New Talk Show, “Black Money Matters”

Flint, MI — Former Flint Mayor Dr. Karen Williams Weaver has announced that she, along with Flint’s former Chief Recovery Officer, Jameca Patrick have began co-hosting a new talk show called Black Money Matters. The show will be focused on creating and

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