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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
Read MoreGetting 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
Read MoreHow 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
Read MoreEnvironmental Justice Must Be a National Priority
Too often missing in discussions on the challenges facing African Americans is any focus on environmental justice, the idea that all people should enjoy a clean, healthy environment while being treated equally with regard to environmental policies, regulations, and laws.
Read More‘This Fight Is Our Fight the Battle to Save America’s Middle Class’ by Elizabeth Warren
The fiery U.S. Senator from Massachusetts and bestselling author offers a passionate, inspiring book about why our middle class is under siege and how we can win the fight to save it Written in the candid, high-spirited voice that is
Read MoreFive Rules for Recording Police – Flex Your Rights
Steve Silverman of FlexYourRights.org gave his five rules for recording police: RULE #1: Know the Law (You always have the right to OPENLY record police in public) RULE #2: Know your Technology (Use Bambuser live-streaming video recording app. visit http://bambuser.com/)
Read MoreWhy Native Americans Do Not Separate Religion From Science
Last year five Native American tribes in Washington state managed to repatriate the remains of the “Ancient One,” as they called him, or “Kennewick Man,” as scientists called him. For the tribes, the Ancient One is to be revered as
Read MoreESSA, the Community and the Black Press
The “Every Student Succeeds Act” (ESSA), signed into law on December 10, 2015, reauthorizes the “Elementary and Secondary Education Act” (ESEA) of 1965. ESEA is the nation’s oldest education law. It was previously reauthorized when the “No Child Left Behind Act” (NCLB)
Read MoreWhat Gorsuch’s Conservative Supreme Court Means for Workers
As Neil Gorsuch takes his seat on the Supreme Court, the 4-4 ideological stalemate that plagued the institution after the death of Justice Antonin Scalia has been broken, reestablishing its conservative tilt. In an article I wrote last year on
Read MoreAfrican-American Nurse Overtakes Psychiatric Industry
African-American professionals facing discrimination, looking to hire attorneys, been referred to mental health services, or expecting to be ‘made whole’ hoping equality will come through administration must pause. During the years 2012-2016, because of white supremacy, Glennae E. Davis, a
Read MoreCross-Cultural Training Program for Police Officers, Badges2Bridges, Aims to Ease Racial Tensions
The Cross-Cultural Institute has launched Badges2Bridges, a new training program for police officers and law enforcement professionals. The program aims to equip law enforcement personnel to work effectively with minority communities. Badges2Bridges is the most comprehensive law enforcement education program (LEEP)
Read MoreAnti-trust Lawsuit Could Shake Up Newspaper Industry Forever Minority-owned Companies Fight for Equity in Advertising
Retailers, restaurants, healthcare companies and technology firms often turn to newspaper inserts, as a tried-and-true method to reach consumers, especially minority consumers. A major anti-trust lawsuit has been filed by the owner of an independent marketing company, who says that,
Read MoreGDN Book Review: “Shut Up and Sit Down” A Candid Conversation with the Flesh by Kimberly R. Lock
Milwaukee, WI —A witty, wise and contemporary Christian-centered plan for releasing ourselves from our biggest enemy: Ourselves. The author takes us on a journey necessary to moving forward in relationships, business and spiritual growth. It is time to have a
Read MoreJob Prospects Flat for Black Workers in March
The employment prospects for African Americans showed little improvement in March, according to the Labor Department’s most recent jobs report. The labor force participation rate, which is the share of Blacks who either hold jobs or are looking for work,
Read MoreHow Social Media Turned United’s PR Flub Into a Firestorm
Recent PR stumbles by United Airlines and Uber illustrate the challenges for businesses in an age when citizen activism is amplified by social media. Incidents that not so long ago would have been relatively isolated are inflaming public sentiment at
Read MoreDo You Owe the IRS Money? Here’s What to Do
Tax Day is finally here. If you’re getting a refund, lucky you. But if you owe the government money, you may be worried that you have to pay the amount due by the filing deadline of April 18 – even
Read MoreTax Day: Workers, Not Companies, Are Bearing the Growing Burden of Government
Tax day is here once more, and tens of millions of Americans will rush to file their income taxes by this year’s deadline of April 18 (rather than April 15 for a variety of reasons). Although most of us probably
Read MoreWe Have a Lot to Lose: Solutions to Advance Black Families in the 21st Century
Carrying a 130-page document titled, “We Have A Lot To Lose: Solutions to Advance Black Families in the 21st Century,” members of the Congressional Black Caucus sat down with President Donald Trump and Vice President Pence to discuss a range
Read MoreAre the Rich More Selfish Than the Rest of Us?
Social scientists have long known that the rich are not exactly model citizens. They evade taxes more often, flaunt traffic laws that protect pedestrians and donate less frequently to charity. In the aftermath of the Great Recession, there has been
Read MoreWho Wears the Pants in a Relationship Matters – Especially if You’re a Woman
When it comes to power in romantic relationships, men are often cast as dominant and women as deferential. But working against this are caricatures of domineering women with their “hen-pecked husbands” and “whipped boyfriends.” At the same time, popular culture
Read MoreGirls’ Confidence Level, Not Math Ability Hinders Path to Science Degree
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — When it comes to mathematics, girls rate their abilities markedly lower than boys, even when there is no observable difference between the two, according to Florida State University researchers. “The argument continues to be made that gender
Read MoreInitiative Supports African-American Doctoral Students
First-of-its-kind program takes holistic approach to preparing students for life after graduation BUFFALO, N.Y. – Diverse immigrant populations do more than enrich a city’s cultural fabric. According to geographers from the University at Buffalo and Southampton University, they also boost
Read MoreEnloe High School Student Heads to Washington, D.C. for Poetry Out Loud Finals
Raleigh, N.C. — Iman Dancy from Enloe High School in Wake County is headed to the national Poetry Out Loud finals in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, April 25. Dancy, a 10th-grader, will join more than 50 high school students from
Read MoreThe Art of Juggling: The Successful Woman’s Guide to Finding Balance in Life
Southfield, MI — By all accounts, women have never been so empowered, or under more pressure. As Sylvia Jordan explains in her new book, The Art of Juggling: The Successful Woman’s Guide to Finding Balance in Life, women are often
Read MoreAspiring Music Producers Can Win $15K, Mentorship from Industry Expert DJ/ Producer Don Cannon
The Craft Syndicate by Dutch Masters program is hosting their 2nd annual competition. searching for innovators and encouraging creative entrepreneurship. Nationwide — Craft Syndicate by Dutch Masters wants to give a mentorship opportunity and a $15,000 grant to aspiring music producers.
Read MoreThe Spotlight: Sampson-Duplin for April 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
Read MoreThe Spotlight: Bertie, Gates, Halifax, Hertford and Northampton for April 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
Read MoreGDN Print Edition for April 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)
Read MoreMore Black Children Developing Diabetes: Three Ways Parents Can Help Stop This Epidemic
Obesity, high blood pressure, and diabetes are diseases normally associated with adults. But the truth is that obesity among children has doubled in the past 20 years. Researchers predict that children today will be the first generation in 100 years
Read MoreHow World War I Sparked the Artistic Movement That Transformed Black America
For black artists, writers and thinkers, the war meant something entirely different: It spawned a transformation of the way African-Americans imagined themselves.
Read MoreStranger Than Orwell’s ‘1984’, 2017 Goes Beyond Imagination
A week after President Donald Trump’s inauguration, George Orwell’s “1984” is the best-selling book on Amazon.com. The hearts of a thousand English teachers must be warmed as people flock to a novel published in 1949 for ways to think about
Read MoreWhat History Reveals About Surges in Anti-Semitism and Anti-Immigrant Sentiments
This February, more than 100 gravestones were vandalized at the Chesed Shel Emeth Society Cemetery outside of St. Louis, Missouri and at the Jewish Mount Carmel Cemetery in Philadelphia. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has called anti-Semitism in the U.S. a
Read MoreAmericans and Mexicans Living at the Border Are More Connected Than Divided
In 2002, I began traveling the entire length of the U.S.-Mexico border on both sides. From Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico, the border measures almost 2,000 miles. What distinguished my journey was that I began traveling well before
Read MoreNAACP: Utility Disconnections Leave Thousands “Out in the Cold” or Left in the Dark
NAACP Report Outlines Disproportionate Impact of Utility Shut-Offs on Poor and African American Communities BALTIMORE, MD –According to a new report from the NAACP, utility company shut off policies disproportionately impact low-income and African American communities, literally leaving thousands in
Read MoreBlack-Owned 24-Hour Donut Cafe Shaking Up the Industry
Edose Ohen, a Nigerian-American entrepreneur from Houston, Texas, has been shaking up the pastry industry ever since he opened Glazed The Doughnut Cafe – the area’s first Black-owned 24 hour donut cafe. He started the business back in 2014, and
Read MoreFrom NFL To Neurosurgeon: Former Football Player Will Soon Be a Doctor
When Myron Rolle started his football career in the NFL, sports was not his ultimate goal. He has always wanted to be a doctor, and now he has his chance. Rolle has been chosen for a neurosurgery residency at Harvard.
Read MoreLenora “Doll” Carter Enshrined as Distinguished Newspaper Publishers
The Black Press Week ceremony dedicated to the late Lenora “Doll” Carter, former publisher of the “Houston Forward Times,” proved almost as impressive as the honoree. The celebration began with African drummers leading Carter family members into historic Andrew Rankin
Read MoreBlack Entrepreneur Launches Madagascar’s First Ever Pizza Joint
La Gastronomie Pizza is Madagascar’s first ever pizza joint. Now it is also the country’s largest fast food outlet. Owner Chef Mbinina worked hard to build his brand in a country where there are no fast food brands. Watch the
Read MoreBlack Women Publishers Drive the Black Press
In 1827, with the publication of the “Freedom’s Journal,” John Russwurm and Reverend Samuel Cornish established the Black Press and boldly declared their mission: to be the voice the African-American community, standing up for victims of injustice, and championing the
Read MoreUSDA Director: Agriculture Census Important for Black Farmers
At first glance, King Whetstone might present an unusual visual. First, he appears younger than his 40 years—but that’s not why he might stand out. Whetstone once played basketball at Prairie View A&M University, a historically Black university and the
Read MoreBlack Techie Develops App to Connect Friends and Associates in a Unique Way
Atlanta, GA — Atlanta-based startup Ximzee, a tech company founded by entrepreneur Aleeta Bell, announces the pre-launch of Pluhg – an innovative mobile app that allows its users to connect friends and associates without revealing their personal contact information. Even
Read MoreJesse Jackson’s PUSH Excel Scholarship Program
PUSH Excel Scholarship Program awards a number of scholarships each year to deserving students who plan to attend college but do not have the resources to pay for tuition. Each scholarship is open to students who meet the requirements. Jesse
Read MoreMakeup Artist Launches Makeup Line Now Worth $1 Million
Suzie Beauty was created by entrepreneur Suzie Wokabi, a US-trained makeup artist who runs her business in Kenya and initially found it hard to source quality makeup for her work. This motivated her to create her own makeup line. She
Read MoreLive Like a Millionaire on Any Budget: Financial Success Is a Good Habit
Teacherpreneur/ Money Magnet Timolin Langin’s holistic approach to wealth building underscores her workshops, her blogs, and her writings as the author of “Mind Over Money, How to Live like a Millionaire on Any Budget” and contributing writer to “Hoarders” star,
Read MoreSupreme Court Justices: Where Does Neil Gorsuch Fit
On Jan. 31, President Donald Trump nominated Judge Neil M. Gorsuch of the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court occasioned by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia. The Senate hearing on Judge Gorsuch’s
Read MoreIt’s Time for Black Parents to Stand Up for the ‘Every Student Succeeds Act’
Today, across the United States in nearly every African American community, millions of parents are striving to do all that they can to ensure that their children receive the highest quality education possible. In many cities and towns, the public
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About the Latest Republican Attacks on Education
The effort to repeal and replace health care is generating headlines, and the attempt to investigate Trump’s Russia connections is of high importance. The specious claim that President Barack Obama wiretapped Trump Tower, too, has generated interest, largely because it
Read MoreWill Education Secretary Betsy Devos Protect Federal Student Aid?
An old adage teaches, ‘if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.’ In recent months, the troubled Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) tried and lost two legal attempts to recover eligibility for federal education funds. But
Read MoreStill Pleading Our Own Cause: The Black Press Celebrates 190 Years
The oldest Black business industry in America began 190 years ago today. On March 16, 1827, the first edition of the “Freedom’s Journal” was published, thrusting African-Americans into the bustling publishing business. At the time, Blacks in America weren’t even
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Black Doctors Earn Less Than Whites
African-American physicians earn 15 percent less than White physicians—an average of $262,000 compared to $303,000—according to Medscape’s 2017 Physicians Compensation Report. Approximately 19,200 physicians across 26 areas of medicine were asked questions about annual compensation, race, gender, geography and job
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