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SCE&G Removes Tons of Coal Ash from Catawba-Wateree River Near Columbia, S.C.

The coal ash is being excavated pursuant to the settlement agreement. CHAPEL HILL, N.C. –According to its semi-annual report under a settlement agreement negotiated by the Southern Environmental Law Center on behalf of the Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation, South Carolina Electric and

Fixing Police-Community Relations: Video-recorded Police Shootings Calls on Law Enforcement to be “Positive, Proactive Agents of Change”

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(Below is a list of recent video-recorded police shootings.) More police shootings have been recorded recently, providing a real opportunity for our nation’s police to take the lead in building positive community relations, according to Virginia Tech’s Scott Geller. With video-recorded

NAACP Pledge Protect and Preserve Our Lives – Stop Police Violence

BALTIMORE, MD — NAACP President and CEO Cornell William Brooks recently issued the following statement after the NAACP Convention and RNC Convention in Ohio this week [help to stop police violence]: “Amidst both ongoing police–involved shootings in our streets and the recent slaying

Final Score: Everyone Lost While HB2 Is Creating a Discriminatory Environment

Friend of Equality, House Bill 2 continues to have dire consequences for our state. Just yesterday the NBA announced it was pulling its 2017 All-Star Game from Charlotte, NC citing HB2 for creating a discriminatory environment. North Carolina General Assembly

Redefining Racism by Reexamining Jeffersonian Democracy

As America celebrated 240-years of “democracy” on July 4, 2016, the longstanding tradition of hero-worshiping Thomas Jefferson continued. Meanwhile, as the slaughter of Black people continues in parallel tradition, America tends to disassociate the 18th-century racism and violence of its

8,000 People Open Accounts at Black-Owned Bank in Atlanta

Citizen’s Trust Bank, a historic black-owned bank in Atlanta, GA, has seen a huge spike in business. In just five days, 8,000 people have submitted applications to open an account. It all started with the recently renewed concern about police

Petition to Label “Black Lives Matter” a Terrorist Group Dismissed

Over 140,000 people have signed an online petition at WhiteHouse.gov accusing the Black Lives Matter movement of being a terrorist group that uses “violence and intimidation in pursuit of political aims,” but the Obama administration has issued a statement saying

Senator Warren Calls Out 21st Century Digital Robber Barons

During a recent speech on competition and the American economy, U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), who some politicos consider to be in the running for the Democratic “veepstakes,” took aim at the growing concentration of power and wealth in Silicon

Body-Mind Meditation Can Boost Attention, Health, Lower Stress

Meditation has long been promoted as a way to feel more at peace. But research from a Texas Tech University faculty member shows it can significantly improve attention, working memory, creativity, immune function, emotional regulation, self-control, cognitive and school performance

Deconstructing Reconstruction in the Aftermath of Baton Rouge, Falcon Heights and Dallas

(NNPA) – After Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Falcon Heights, Minnesota there was Dallas, Texas. After rogue cops unceremoniously killed two black men, a deranged shooter killed five police officers. The shooter, identified as Micah Johnson, reportedly said that he wanted

Seven Web Sites and Apps to Help You Find and Support Black-Owned Businesses for Just $10

There are so many reasons why it is important to support black-owned businesses. Black-owned businesses represent just 7 percent of all small businesses in the U.S., but they create jobs and contribute to the economic strength of urban communities. Many

Do Smart Phones Make You Smarter?

Is your smart phone making you smarter? Does your car direction finder make you eligible for NASA training school, and your camera phone enables you to be a Walter Cronkite reporter-wannabe so savvy you can skip four years of journalism

Reducing Racial Bias Possible in Older Children

Research has shown children have racial biases from an early age, but a new University of British Columbia study has found that it is possible to combat prejudice in older kids. The study– the first of its kind to examine

Where Did Officer Friendly Go?

“Old Time D.C.,” a nostalgia-filled Facebook page, recently stirred a distant memory that struck a chord, given current events. “Who remembers MPD’s Officer Friendly?” one poster asked last April, regarding D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department. More than 250 replies erupted. “I

My White Male Privilege Is Complicit in Black Male Killings

I am the outward embodiment of privilege. A 39 year old heterosexual white man. A six foot tall lawyer with no physical impairments living on a safe street with my white lawyer wife and our two kids in a safe

Multimedia Power Couple Gives Second Chances With “Free Jobs for Felons” Events

Felon, felony, criminal record, ex-offender, ex-con, etc., etc., etc. These labels in the job market are a hindrance. They are a separating factor of who gets in and who goes in File 13 even before an interview. Once an individual

New Report Shows 750,000 People With Disabilities Behind Bars

As the White House and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle consider criminal justice reform, a new white paper, “Disability & Criminal Justice Reform: Keys to Success” was released recently by the nonprofit disability organization, RespectAbility. The report uses

Worried About Alzheimer’s? These Tips Can Help Keep Your Brain Healthy

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most frightening, yet least understood ailments we face as human beings. The loss of memory – forgetting family, friends and the most important events of our lives – is painful, tragic and heartbreaking for

Humble Start, Early Tragedy Turn Latina Immigrant Into Law Partner

Eva Plaza never dreamed of becoming a lawyer or owning a business. But the sudden loss of her father when she was just eight dramatically changed her life. Born in Torreon, Mexico, Plaza and her three young siblings were reared

Singer Chaka Khan Cancels Show — Checks Into Rehab for Pain Killer Addiction

Just two days before she was set to perform at the California State Fair, 63-year old singer Chaka Khan reportedly canceled her performance, and announced that she will be entering rehab to address her addiction to prescription pain killers. The

Independence Day for Us Progressives Is Nov. 8

WHAT WE BLACKS NEED TO DO PROBLEM: The extreme conservatives developed a master plan to water down the constitutional rights of blacks, poor whites, young people, women, LGBT and other minorities. Their strategy was to throw three of the most

Black Children Kicked Out of Preschool and Into Prison

Behind every successful child is a parent or teacher who has a positive influence on the child. Sadly, this is not always the case. Black children are often targeted in school for disruptive behavior and suspended and expelled at a

Campaign Supports “Common Sense” Gun Control

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), a civil rights advocacy group and political lobbying organization for the LGBTQ community, showed support for the victims of the Orlando massacre by posting photos of the victims with their names and ages in each

Company Invests $100K in Black Tech Start-up

Charlotte, N.C. — Ebonomy, Inc. aims to change the face of the web with its new Afrocentric website at www.ebonomy.com. The tech start-up company recently received a $100,000 investment from JHP Industrial Supply Company, Inc., which is a Black-owned wholesale

Gleaners Launches “Hunger Free Summer” Campaign

Gleaners Community Food Bank (www.gcfb.org), a non-profit group based in Detroit, Mich., that distributes 79,000 meals per day, recently launched the 2016 “Hunger Free Summer” campaign. According to the USDA, more than 20 million children rely on free or reduced-price

Angela Bassett’s New Skin Care Line

Actress Angela Bassett has partnered with Dr. Barbara Sturm, her friend and a well-known skincare expert, to launch a new skin care line that specifically addresses the needs of women with darker complexions. The new line is called Darker Skin

Ask Alma: My Messy Co-Worker Has No Home Training

Dear Alma, I work in a small accounting office of 16 people. We sit in cubicles very close to one another and we have more men than women. This is important to share as I explain my situation. I have a

Botswanan Officials Tout Economic Success During 50th Anniversary

(NNPA) When the southern African nation of the Republic of Botswana gained independence from Britain in 1966, it was ranked as the third poorest country in the world. Through prudence, fiscal discipline and good governance, Botswana earned the reputation as

Experiment and Experience: 2016 Vacation Outlook

Experiment and Experience: 2016 Vacation Outlook School’s out for the summer and as the temperatures rise across the United States, so does the volume of vacation travel. But the types of vacations Americans seek in 2016 buck travel trends from

Patients Without Borders: Challenges in the Rapid Growth of Medical Tourism and Telemedicine

Traditionally, medical tourists travel from high-income countries to middle and low-income countries seeking health care at a lower price. With a growing wealthy class in developing countries and increased access to the Internet, more citizens from around the world are

“Building Homes With a Heart” Missions Homes, a Ministry of Joel 2 Missions

WILMINGTON, N.C. Joel 2 Missions is a new 501©3 approved ministry in Wilmington. The Founding Director, Paula Millsaps, moved here with her two children almost two years ago after serving for years in many outreach capacities throughout the faith community

Go Somewhere New: Reasons Why Travel Is Good for Your Soul

Visit NomadicMatt for the latest and greatest travel blog. Click here to go to the blog Simply put, I’m a lot more awesome now than I used to be. In fact, I think travel makes everybody a more awesome person.

Saving Money on Business Related Travel Expenses

Travel expenses are among the most common business expense deductions. However, this type of expense is also one of the most confusing! When is the cost of a trip deductible as a business expense? How about conventions – particularly in

Best Buys for Your Travel Buck

(NNPA) – If you’re like me, you want a lot more simplicity in your life. So I am constantly on the lookout for great ideas, products and gadgets that can help me pare down, reduce stress and travel smarter and

Red Cross Apologizes for “Racist” Pool Safety Poster That Depicts Mostly Black Children Misbehaving

The American Red Cross has issued an official apology after one of its pool safety posters went viral on social media for being what many say is racist. The poster in question is designed to teach children how to follow

African American and Latino Digital Innovators

(NNPA) That seems glib. But truth comes best in a simple package. The digital divide is real. Millions of brilliant, creative thinkers are still left behind, because they don’t have affordable access to the Internet. So what can we do to

Can Apple Cider Vinegar Help You Lose Weight?

Apple cider vinegar has been used as a health tonic for thousands of years. Research shows it has many health benefits, such as lowering blood sugar levels. But can adding apple cider vinegar to your diet also help you lose

Dealing With Sexism and Gender Issues in the Classroom

“What do you do if your child comes home with schoolbooks with racist or sexist stories?” Teachers and parents often face such questions or issues. But a new book may help with the answers. The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Kim Cosier

What Small Business Owner Needs to Know About Hiring

(StatePoint) Looking to staff up your small business? Don’t underestimate the importance of getting your hiring decisions right. The smaller your business is, the more important your choices become. “While searching for employees does take you away from your primary

Black Banks Struggle to Survive

Leah Chase recalls a time when she couldn’t get a loan from a white-owned bank to expand her now-legendary New Orleans restaurant. “I remember my husband going to a bank we used for years,” said Chase, 93. “When we went

Beware of Donald Trump!

The United States of America is the greatest country in the world. It has been since 1492, in spite of its growing pains over the centuries, and has continued to grow and progress to this day. Our political system of

Survivor of Orlando Massacre Says Shooter Asked, “Are There Any Black People in Here?”

Patience Carter, one of the victims who survived the massacre at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida, says that while trapped in the bathroom with the shooter, Omar Mateen, he asked if there were any Black people in the club. After

LeBron James Passes Michael Jordan as the Most Valuable Player in NBA History

According to the Washington Post, “Lebron James has moved past Michael Jordan in post-season value over replacement, a box score estimate of the points per 100 possessions that a player contributed above a replacement-level player. In other words, James, despite

Cutting Refined Sugar’s Umbilical Cord

Once upon a time, sugar was mostly relegated to desserts. But now, excessive amounts can be found in our everyday foods and beverages, and it’s taking a toll, according to recently published studies. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer

Why Humans Have an Innate Desire to Get High?

It’s easy to explain the appeal of drugs like heroin and cocaine, which directly stimulate the brain’s reward centers. What’s less easy to explain is the appeal of psychedelic drugs such as LSD and psilocybin that produce altered states of

Why Snoop Lion Should Write, Direct and Produce Black Movies

Recently, rapper Snoop Dogg put up an epic video rant on his Instagram. In the verbiage that only Snoop can conjugate, he said in no uncertain terms that people should not watch the 21st century remake of the epic TV

Community Activist Beats Depression Giving Back to Low Income Families

Orange County, Calif. – Depression is the clinical term for a person who is going through an emotional and physical disorder characterized by a general loss of interest and chronic feelings of sadness. Although Robert Flournoy was going through this

Payday Rule Called a Good Beginning

WASHINGTON – Consumer, faith and civil rights leaders urged the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to take advantage of the historic opportunity presented by their new rule, proposed earlier today, and strengthen the rule, in order to rein in the worst

GDN Print Edition 6-9-16

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Muhammad Ali ‘The Greatest’ Made His Final Journey Home

Hearts were heavy in many of the citizens of Louisville, KY when it was announced that their hometown hero, Boxing Great Muhammad Ali had died at the age of 74 in a Phoenix, AZ hospital Friday, June 3, 2016 from

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