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Police shootings and race in America: Five essential reads

Editor’s note: The following is a roundup of stories related to policing and the Black Lives Matter movement. Police and protesters clashed last night in Charlotte after Keith Lamont Scott, a 43-year-old African-American man, was shot and killed by a

How the American online sex trade continues to thrive

Today online sex trade is growing, but America has always had an underground sex trade, and for decades most pimps followed the same general script: they’d recruit sex workers on the street, in bars and in strip clubs. But over the past

Black Americans may be more resilient to stress than white Americans

Resilient to stress: Resilient to Stress: White Americans live on average 3.6 years longer than black Americans. If you look only at men, the difference becomes 4.4 years. As I found in a recent study, the main reason behind this disparity

Film Review: Southside With You

Southside With You: “Thought he was just another smooth talking brother?” says an inquisitive Chicago mom. She’s repeating the words her daughter used to describe a colleague she’s meeting for a first date. Never have eight words been so inaccurate.

Why you shouldn’t want to always be happy

In the 1990s, a psychologist named Martin Seligman led the positive psychology movement, which placed the study of human happiness squarely at the center of psychology research and theory. It continued a trend that began in the 1960s with humanistic

A tale of two GDPs: Why Republicans and Democrats live in different economic realities

Back in 1992, Democratic strategist James Carville uttered his famous recommendation to Bill Clinton ahead of the 1992 election: “It’s the economy, stupid!” Political scientists beat Carville to the punch, though: As far back as the 1950’s, scholars were uncovering

Curator and Researcher Mary Elliott Shares Insight into New Black History Museum

A new Black History Museum called the new Smithsonian National Museum of African-American History and Culture contains an exhibit that features slave cabins, one that curator and museum specialist Mary Elliott called powerful. Almost as powerful, however, is Elliott’s recounting of

Lifetime’s Michel’le Biopic, ‘Surviving Compton’ World Premiere October 15 at 8/7c

Celebrated hip-hop recording artist Michel’le will speak up and speak out about the darker side of Compton hip-hop as she narrates the Lifetime Original Movie, “Surviving Compton: Dre, Suge & Michel’le,” based on her life story, premiering Saturday, October 15

Airbnb Is Making Real Progress for Travelers of Color

Making Real Progress: When I was asked by Airbnb to lead their effort to fight discrimination and bias, I was skeptical. After spending decades fighting for the protection and advancement civil rights and civil liberties, I’ve seen many companies merely

What You Need to Know about Voting on Tuesday, November 8

November 8, are you ready to vote? Are you registered? These may seem like simplistic questions, especially for those who are aware, but every year some folks are denied access to the polls, because they didn’t register on time, or

Consumer Financial Agency Wins Court Case against CashCall

The fight for fair lending got a big boost on August 31 when a federal court rejected a payday loan collector’s attempt to evade consumer laws. The decision against CashCall, a California-based online payday and installment lender, upheld the Consumer

Ask Alma: My Father Refused to Help Me Pay for College

Dear Alma, My parents divorced when I was nine. It was cool, because I spent a lot of time with my father and I got along well with my stepfather. My biological father and I had a great relationship and

Economic Disaster: Moral Origins of Donald Trump’s Improbable Rise to Power

As if to compound the insult to American power represented by the world’s vociferous rejection of the Bush doctrine, the U.S. found itself in 2008 facing the biggest economic disaster since the great recession. The collapse was so stark, so sudden,

New research shows how Native American mascots reinforce stereotypes

For years, many have said that sports teams with Native American mascots – the Cleveland Indians, Chicago Blackhawks and Florida State Seminoles, to name a few – perpetuate stereotypes against Native people. Others have argued that these mascots are harmless;

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Overcoming ADHD: How to Discipline a Child

Overcoming ADHD: The symptoms associated with attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder can put even the best parenting skills to the test. Children and teenagers with ADHD don’t listen, or at least don’t seem to listen. They often fail to complete tasks, whether it’s

What Color Is Homelessness?

A young man stood on a street corner in St. Paul, Minnesota last Sunday. He was holding up a sign describing his plight, “Homeless, hungry, need help.” He was across the street from a church where I was speaking. I

Former Refugee Owns Two IHOPs and Manages $225 Million in Real Estate

At the young age of 27, Adenah Bayoh, a former West African refugee, was able to open her first IHOP franchise in New Jersey. But now at the age of 35, she owns two IHOP locations (one in Paterson, NJ

Jerri Evans Continues Legacy of Bringing Healthy Food Choices to Underserved Communities

CAFÉ MOCHA SALUTE HER: BEAUTY OF DIVERSITY TOUR PRESENTS INAUGURAL TOYOTA GREEN AWARD Honoree Jerri Evans, continues family legacy bringing healthy food choices to underserved communities The concept of “going green” is still new in many African American communities, but

Historic Black Voter Turnout Project for 2016 Election

The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) proudly asserts that, “We are the authentic voice of Black America.” We must use that voice as an urgent clarion call for a massive, historic and unprecedented Black American voter turnout on November 8,

Professional Development Series to Examine Zika, Cancer Disparities

WASHINGTON— The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated (CBCF) will present the Professional Development Series in cooperation with the National Medical Association (NMA) during its 46th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Sept. 14 – 18.

Combating Negative Stereotypes About Hair

Mothers across all cultures may worry about negative stereotypes about their child’s appearance. But for African-American mothers, a child’s hairstyle can be especially anxiety-inducing. If they don’t properly care for it, many fear they are violating community norms. So they fashion

Carole Boston Weatherford Receives National Book Award

Carole Boston Weatherford, a professor of English at Fayetteville State University (FSU), is a recipient of The 2016 Boston Globe–Horn Book Award. The winners were announced by The Boston Globe and The Horn Book in a video presentation that was

Lame Excuses for Not Voting and an Action Plan for Voting

What We Blacks Need to Do – Not Voting: Why are people not voting: People please do not listen to these depressed people with their lame excuses. I challenge them to put their little granddaughter and grandson, who believe everything they

Tips for Keeping Your Kids Drug-Free this School Year

(StatePoint) All parents want to feel confident that their children are happy, healthy and focused on the future. The unfortunate reality is that drug use can derail these goals and put a strain on families to Keep Kids Drug-Free. Parents can do

Great New Tips to Boost Productivity

(StatePoint) If you are like most people, you could use more hours to get things done. But while the day isn’t getting any longer, there are plenty of ways to supercharge your routine and boost productivity, say lifestyle experts. “I’m

Five Steps in the March to Civil Rights

Whether patriots disguised as “Indians” or heirs of Attucks at a Woolworth’s lunch counter or drag goddesses marching down Fifth Avenue, the power of disruption has been the overwhelming tool of the otherwise oppressed in their respective marches toward equity

Congressional Black Caucus Celebration of Leadership in the Fine Arts

CBCF to Honor Cicely Tyson, Richard Roundtree and Dionne Warwick with Lifetime Achievement Awards ; Ceremony Also Presents Next Generation Artists WASHINGTON—The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated (CBCF) announced that legendary actors Cicely Tyson, Richard Roundtree, and music icon Dionne Warwick will accept

Support the Freedom-Fighting Legacy of George E. Curry in the Black Press

George Curry was our beloved Editor-In-Chief of the NNPA News Wire Service and after decades of outstanding contributions and service to the Black Press in America, George evolved to be admired by fellow journalists as the “Dean of Black Press

Trump Supporters Think They’re on a Reality Show

Trump supporters … There is something that I have found particularly odd in this election season and there have been many things that have been odd. There have been consistent media reports of interviews with supporters of Republican nominee Donald

Reasons Military Veterans Make Topnotch Employees

Politicians call them heroes and strangers thank them for their service. But when their enlistment comes to an end, veterans need more than a pat on the back as they return to civilian life. They need jobs. And increasingly, they

Donald Trump and Senator Burr Are in Lockstep on Immigration

Raleigh, NC — On Wednesday night, Donald Trump gave an incendiary speech in Phoenix, Arizona that has been condemned as unabashedly anti-immigrant and xenophobic; the most extreme position on immigration ever espoused by a candidate for the presidency. And Senator

Newly Expanded Exhibit Showcase at 46th Annual Legislative Conference

WASHINGTON–The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) will kick off its newly expanded exhibit showcase with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 15, 2016 as part of its 46th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC), September 14 – 18, 2016, at the Walter

Dionne Mahaffey: WhereU helps users shop black with mere finger taps

Urban News Service – Business runs through the veins of Dionne Mahaffey. Her father was an entrepreneur as she grew up in Birmingham, Alabama. So, it was almost inevitable that Mahaffey, a business psychologist and self-described “techie,” would develop WhereU. It’s in

Black Press Legend George Curry Dies at 69

George Curry Dies at 69. The Black Press lost one of it’s most celebrated warriors when George Curry, veteran journalist and former Editor-In-Chief of the NNPA News Wire, died from an apparent heart attack on Saturday, August 20. “On behalf of

Faithful Voter Pledge Cards: Call to Action to Commemorate March on Washington

We are calling on faith centers to hold voting rights themed services. We will provide their Souls to the Polls Coordinator with a toolkit which will including lectionaries, scriptures, announcements, and more. We are also encouraging faith centers to register

HBCU Ambassadors: NCCU Students Selected for Elite White House Initiative

Durham, N.C. – The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) has named two North Carolina Central University (NCCU) students HBCU All-Stars. Deja Young and Temilade Aladeniyi were among 73 winners selected from an application pool of 300

Film Review: Miss Sharon Jones!

Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings is a Grammy-nominated R&B band from Brooklyn. Their groove is funky like James Brown’s. Jones’ gyrations are as wild and ferocious as Tina Tuner’s. The group’s soul shakes and their lead singer’s indomitable spirit blend

Protestors Demand Arrest of Baton Rouge Police Who Killed Alton Sterling

Protestors march in the street following the Baton Rouge Police shooting death of Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge, La. (The Drum) BATON ROUGE—Whether it was a gathering of 300 in front of the Triple S convenience store, small groups of

Enhancing Black-Owned Newspapers in the Age of Social Media

Black-owned newspapers are not opposed to the digitalization of our content or to the digital distribution of the trusted, vibrant, prophetic voice of the Black Press of America. In fact, as black-owned media companies, it makes good business sense for

1967 Elementary School Classmates Reunite at Gaston College

DALLAS, N.C. – When Annis Meeks walked into the Gaston College classroom where the Computers for Medical Office class was meeting, she found another student sitting at her usual desk. Almost immediately, she recognized him as Terry Barnwell, an elementary

Taking a Closer Look at Black Mental Health

Good physical and mental health help drive success and enjoyment in our lives. But when it comes to overcoming some of our society’s biggest health challenges – from HIV/AIDS to cancer to diabetes to behavioral health issues – the African-American

Economic Equality for Black and Latino Workers Expands

During the second quarter of 2016, recovery for black and Latino Workers expanded. The African American unemployment rate was lowest in Texas (6.1 percent) and highest in Illinois (15.0 percent), according to the latest analysis of state unemployment by race

Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Takes an In-Depth Look at Social Justice Litigation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new report – “Toward a More Just Justice System” released 8/18/16 by the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law (Lawyers’ Committee), in collaboration with Atlas Learning Project, “TCC Group” and Arnold & Porter LLP, – addresses

Black Alliance for Educational Options – BAEO Social Innovation Challenge Video Series

BAEO Social Innovation Challenge to document to award $500,000 as an investment to an individual or team with the best approach for strengthening parent choice and high-quality education options for black children Washington, D.C. – With less than 13 days

Human Happiness and Health: How Twitter Gives Scientists a Window

Twitter is an invaluable source of data for researchers and scientists – like myself – who want to study human happiness and function within complex social systems. Since its public launch 10 years ago, Twitter has been used as a social networking

Disaster and Kids: How to Help Them Recover

Disaster and kids, whether natural a natural disaster, like hurricanes and floods, or man-made, like wars, can cause tremendous trauma. Thinking about the combination of disaster and kids, one recalls Louisiana’s historic floods have killed at least eight people. As many

N.C. Natural Heritage Website Identifies Rare Plants and Bats Near You

Raleigh, N.C. – In North Carolina’s cities and counties, many creatures live and thrive unnoticed in natural communities. The N.C. Natural Heritage Program has a new N.C. Natural Heritage Website (www.ncnhp.org) that allows citizens to discover the many life forms

Friends of the Wigwam: A Civil War Story

Move over Gone with the Wind. A new novel Friends of the Wigwam: A Civil War Story by John William Huelskamp was recently penned by John William Huelskamp and is the “answer” to the myths regarding war, gender, and race

Standing with Love, Standing for the Right to Vote Thursday, August 18th

“Forward Together Moral Movement” Celebrating With “Reform Jewish” Community! Thursday August 18th to Saturday, August 20th A weekend of voting rights and voter registration Standing with Love, Standing for the Right to Vote Thursday, August 18th 7:00 PM to 9:00

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