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Diversity Is Not a Box to Check, Black Travelers Want Authentic Engagement

After the murder of George Floyd in 2020, when travel brands – including Delta Air Lines, Hilton and Enterprise – pronounced their support for diversity and the Black Lives Matter movement, our research group was motivated to conduct a study

Ethio-Jazz Vocalist, Songwriter, Cultural Activist MEKLIT Shares New Song “Antidote”

February 7, 2024: The visionary Ethiopian-American vocalist, composer, and cultural activist Meklit has announced the release of her new EP Ethio Blue, a prescient six-song collection attuned to inner landscapes. Recorded with GRAMMY-winning songwriter / producer Dan Wilson, Ethio Blue

Employers Warned That Strong Diversity and Inclusion Culture Is Critical as They Face Continuing Talent Crunch

Annual survey of finance professionals in North America reveals 71% say a strong diversity and inclusion culture is a key factor in deciding to work at an organization, as the talent crunch continues 44% expecting their career next move to

The Queen of Sugar Hill: ReShonda Tate Illuminates Hattie McDaniel’s Journey in a Tale of Resilience and Triumph

Reaching back to Hollywood’s golden age, where dreams were spun under the spotlight and stars were born, bestselling author ReShonda Tate takes readers on a captivating journey through the life of Hattie McDaniel. In her latest work, “The Queen of

The “Worker Shortage” Myth Depresses Black Wealth

America’s business elites have used immigration as a tool to avoid hiring Black Americans for the past two centuries. This pattern of discrimination has depressed African Americans’ employment and wages — and is a significant cause of persistent racial wealth

Trump’s America in 2025: Privatizing Medicare

The following is a statement from Biden-Harris 2024 Spokesperson Seth Schuster on Donald Trump’s close allies’ plans to privatize Medicare: “Make no mistake – if Donald Trump wins this November, he and Republicans will continue their push to end Medicare

Why Elon Musk’s ‘Self-Driving’ of Tesla’s Board and Its Decision to Pay Him $56B Collided With the Law – And What Happens Next

elaware Chancery Court Judge Kathaleen St. Jude McCormick has blocked Elon Musk’s US$55.8 billion pay package, which Tesla’s board of directors approved in 2018 through a process she found to be “deeply flawed.” No CEO of a publicly traded U.S.

James DuBose Ignites a Streaming Revolution, Uplifting Black Voices Globally with In The Black Network

In a seismic move set to redefine the streaming landscape, James DuBose, the visionary former General Manager of Fox Soul, has unleashed his revolutionary ad-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) platform, In The Black Network (ITBN). Dubose started the streaming service in October

Killer Mike’s Arresting Grammy Night and Jay-Z’s Quest for Validation

This year’s Grammy Awards included powerful performances from the likes of Stevie Wonder, Fantasia, Joni Mitchell and more, and Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter was honored with the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award. Though it was a celebratory, talent-filled celebration, there were

Biden Is Campaigning Against the Lost Cause and the ‘Poison’ of White Supremacy in South Carolina

In the blur of breaking news, one of President Joe Biden’s first speeches of the 2024 campaign was given in South Carolina and has already been mostly forgotten in the ongoing coverage of the state’s democratic primary on Feb. 3,

Black Father-Daughter Lawyer Team Faces Disciplinary Action Amidst Racial Discrimination Controversy

An African American father-daughter pair of lawyers, Jerry, and Brooke Girley are in the eye of Florida’s ongoing racist storm after a judge recommended 30-day suspensions for their vocal criticism following the overturning of a $2.7 million jury ruling

Diverse Excellence Takes Center Stage: Black Nominees Shine at the 96th Academy Awards

The list of nominees reveals that, to some degree, the Academy has finally begun to acknowledge the outstanding contributions of African Americans. By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The recent unveiling of the 2024 Oscar nominations

IN MEMORIAM: Tributes Pour in For Host, Activist Joe Madison

Tributes continued to pour in throughout Friday for Joe Madison, the talk show host, activist and philanthropist known as “The Black Eagle.” After a lengthy bout with prostate cancer, the popular SiriusXM host died on Feb. 1. He was 74.

Doing Business in the Motherland – GDN Exclusive Part I

Black leaders are promoting a fast-growing worldwide conversation about pursuing economic liberation by doing business in the Motherland. Many thought leaders believe Blacks will only realize economic in the diaspora when achieved in Africa. Greater Diversity News (GDN) recently interviewed

Three Black U.S. Army Reservists Killed in Drone Attack Near Syrian Border

Three Black American reservists from the 926th Engineer Brigade, based at Fort Moore, Georgia, lost their lives in a drone attack on a U.S. base near the Jordan-Syria border. Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh identified the fallen soldiers as

Biden-Harris Campaign Appoints Director of Black Media for Enhanced Outreach to Black Voters

With hopes of strengthening its connection with Black voters, the Biden-Harris 2024 campaign has hired Jasmine Harris as the Director of Black Media. Jasmine Harris, who previously held a similar role for Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. Harris, who announced

Flowers Communications Group Continues Its Award-Winning Momentum with 22 New Industry Accolades

Multicultural Integrated Marketing Communications Firm Earns Top Honors in Its 32nd Year in Business CHICAGO – Flowers Communications Group finished 2023 with an impressive list of top honors received from highly coveted industry award programs. The agency added 22 awards

Treatment Can Do More Harm Than Good for Prostate Cancer − Why Active Surveillance May Be a Better Option for Some

Although about 1 in 8 men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime, only about 1 in 44 will die from it. Most men diagnosed with prostate cancer die from other causes, especially those with

Triumph Over Adversity: Journalism Scholars Receive Prestigious PGA TOUR/NNPA Scholarship

In a celebration of resilience and determination, Victoria Gisel Montanet and Jasmine Hall, two outstanding journalism majors, were awarded the PGA TOUR/National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) $5,000 scholarship during the NNPA’s 2024 Midwinter Training Conference in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Victoria

NNPA’s Historic Town Hall Sparks Dialogue on Strengthening Black-Jewish Relations Amid Rising Hate

The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) orchestrated a transformative Town Hall between Black and Jewish leaders at the African American Research Library and Cultural Center in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, creating a pivotal moment during the trade association’s 2024 Midwinter Training

Diageo’s Stephanie Childs Affirms Black Press Partnership During Informative Conference

Stephanie Childs, Executive Vice President of Corporate Relations at Diageo North America, took a seat at center stage during an informative fireside chat at the National Newspaper Publishers Association’s (NNPA) annual Midwinter Training Conference in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, where the

TheGrio Unveils Exclusive Coverage of TheGrio Awards Extravaganza

Prepare for an evening of luxury, celebrity, and jubilation as TheGrio proudly presents its comprehensive coverage of the highly anticipated “TheGrio Awards Red Carpet Show.” This one-hour special promises an exclusive, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the dazzling festivities of the TheGrio

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The Stylistics’ Love Is Back In Style, From The 3 Original Members, On March 8 via Omnivore Recordings

On March 8, The Stylistics will release the reissue of their 1996 album, Love Is Back In Style, on CD and Digital through Omnivore Recordings. Philadelphia legends, The Stylistics were a preeminent vocal group through the 1970s notching hit after

Research Is Investigating How To Counteract Addiction’s Effects

Many people are wired to seek and respond to rewards. Your brain interprets food as rewarding when you are hungry and water as rewarding when you are thirsty. But addictive substances like alcohol and drugs of abuse can overwhelm the

Kyshona Announces New Lp Legacy Out April 26 via Soundly Music

Recently, Nashville-based artist/music therapist/activist Kyshona announced her highly-anticipated, forthcoming LP, Legacy. Co-produced with GRAMMY-nominated producer/engineer/mixer Rachael Moore, the album is set for release on April 26th via Soundly Music. Inspired by Kyshona’s ancestral history, her family members, and her

Dave Hollister Talks ‘Matters of the Heart’ with City Winery Tour

Some voices define an era within the confines of R&B, and Dave Hollister is undoubtedly one of them. Hollister’s soulful voice has left an indelible mark on the music industry, from his roots in the platinum-selling R&B quartet Blackstreet to

1 in 10 US Workers Belong to Unions − a Share That’s Stabilized After a Steep Decline

The share of U.S. workers who belong to a union fell slightly to 10% in 2023, from 10.1% a year earlier, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. As a scholar of organized labor, I’m not shocked by this slight

Report Reveals Racial Wealth Gap Widens in the United States

A new report from WalletHub, a personal finance website, has found that the racial wealth gap in the United States is alive and well. The report, titled “2024’s States with the Biggest & Smallest Wealth Gaps by Race/Ethnicity,” compared the

Rev. Al Sharpton Statement on the Passing of Dexter King

New York, NY (January 22, 2024) – Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), issued the following statement on the passing of Dexter King, the second son of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “I was

Biden Takes Aim at Excessive Bank Charges, Propose Significant Reduction in Overdrawn Account Fees

President Biden has announced a proposal to dramatically reduce the cost of overdrawing a bank account. The initiative targets what it views as unnecessary financial burdens on consumers, particularly those living paycheck to paycheck. The proposed regulation could cap the

The Sentencing Project Unveils Final Report in ‘One in Five’ Series Reveals Mass Incarceration’s Role in Deepening Inequality and Harming Public Safety

The collateral consequences of a criminal conviction often amount to a lifelong disadvantage, particularly for African Americans. According to the Sentencing Project, in 2010, one in three (33%) African American adult men had a felony conviction on their record, compared

NNPA 2024 Annual Mid-Winter Conference to Empower Black America

The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) is gearing up for its 2024 Annual Mid-Winter Training Conference, which begins on Wednesday, January 24, at the B Ocean Resort and Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Representing 250 African American-owned newspapers and media

Law Permits Charities to Encourage Voting and Help Voters Register, Making GOP Concerned

U.S. charities aren’t allowed to campaign for or against specific political candidates. But they can legally engage in nonpartisan voter education and candidate-neutral efforts to get out the vote, as well as voter registration drives. I’m an expert on charitable

Mac at 40: User Experience Was the Innovation That Launched a Technology Revolution

The original Macintosh computer may seem quaint today, but the way users interacted with it triggered a revolution 40 years ago. Mark Mathosian/Flickr, CC BY-NC-SA Technology innovation requires solving hard technical problems, right? Well, yes. And no. As the Apple

Boeing Door Plug Blowout Highlights a Possible Crisis of Competence − an Aircraft Safety Expert Explains

In the wake of the in-flight blowout of the side of a Boeing 737 Max 9, federal regulators have grounded planes and are stepping up scrutiny of Boeing’s manufacturing process. The Jan. 5, 2024, explosive decompression after takeoff was related

Old Forests Are Critically Important for Slowing Climate Change and Merit Immediate Protection From Logging

Forests are an essential part of Earth’s operating system. They reduce the buildup of heat-trapping carbon dioxide in the atmosphere from fossil fuel combustion, deforestation and land degradation by 30% each year. This slows global temperature increases and the resulting

Face Recognition Technology Follows a Long Analog History of Surveillance and Control

American Amara Majeed was accused of terrorism by the Sri Lankan police in 2019. Robert Williams was arrested outside his house in Detroit and detained in jail for 18 hours for allegedly stealing watches in 2020. Randal Reid spent six

Groundbreaking Documentary on Black Women’s Health, “Sistahs Getting Well”

In 2010, the life of Jacqueline Glass took an unexpected turn. During a routine doctor’s visit, she was diagnosed with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and hypothyroidism. She was prescribed a cocktail of five different medicines and faced with

Nikki Haley Lies About Racism in America

Nikki Haley says America has never been a racist country…right after she said racism is on the decline. Okay Nikki, which is it? Is there or isn’t there racism in America? Did America used to be racist but it’s not

The Unchecked Path: Trump’s Victory in Iowa Sparks Concerns Over Accountability

A good parent usually chastises and punishes their child when they’ve egregiously misbehaved. Jaywalkers get tickets, and murderers have received the death penalty. Generally, no one goes unpunished for breaking the law. Not in the United States. Not unless you

Federal Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for White Man Who Fatally Shot 10 Black People in Buffalo Grocery Store

Federal prosecutors announced on Friday, Jan. 12, their intention to pursue the death penalty for Payton Gendron, a 20-year-old white man responsible for a racist rampage that claimed the lives of 10 Black shoppers at a Buffalo grocery store in

Radio Icon Donnie Simpson Takes Final Bow After 55 Years in Broadcasting

Legendary radio and media personality Donnie Simpson signed off, possibly for the last time, on Friday, January 12. The illustrious career that spanned an incredible 55 years ended with a heartfelt message from the iconic DJ himself. “Today’s the day,”

President Biden Accelerates Student Debt Relief with Early Implementation of SAVE Plan

Again, attempting to fulfill a key promise made during his 2020 campaign, President Joe Biden announced the accelerated implementation of a crucial provision under the Student Aid for Voluntary Education (SAVE) plan. The president reaffirmed his commitment to reforming the

NNPA Sponsor Diageo Expands Global Efforts for Sustainable Glass Production with Seed Funding

In a move to accelerate the decarbonization of the glass industry on an international scale, Diageo, a prominent sponsor for the 2024 National Newspaper Publishers Association’s (NNPA) annual mid-winter training conference, has announced a strategic initiative. Diageo will provide seed

Civil Rights Icon Andrew Young Reflects on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy and America’s Progress on MLK Day

As the nation commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, civil rights icon, diplomat, and former Atlanta mayor Andrew Young reflected on King’s legacy and progress in America since the 1960s. One of the last surviving members of King’s inner

Prominent Civil Rights Leaders Share Insights on King’s Perspective on Middle East, Ukraine, and Trump

During his short life, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stepped on all kinds of powerful toes in his fight for civil rights, and he was a courageous and determined leader who refused to let prison or violence sway his end

Jessica Bantom Joins DLR Group as Equity, Diversity, and Belonging Leader

DLR Group announced the appointment of Jessica Bantom as the firm’s Global Leader for Equity, Diversity, and Belonging. She joins DLR Group as a principal and a member of the firm’s executive team. She will be based in Washington, D.C.

Civil Rights Leaders 2024 Insights on Martin Luther King’s Courage

GDN Exclusive: How the Columbia Record Group cornered “Soul Music” Part of an ongoing series

The Harvard Report for the Columbia Record Group is not only instructive but also serves as a stark example of how Black individuals have been systematically targeted for economic exploitation over centuries. Gerry McCants, a distinguished entrepreneur from Greensboro, NC,

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