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Natnael Belay ’20: Ethiopia’s New Bright Technology Star

An Ethiopian proverb fits Natnael Belay ‘20 like a glove. It reads, “One who learns will eventually teach.” The proverb speaks to Belay’s personality, creativity, happiness, love, and zest for life. More importantly, it references his inquiring mind and love

IN MEMORIAM: Bertie Bowman, Longest Serving Black Staffer in Congressional History, Dies at 81

Herbert “Bertie” Bowman arrived in Washington, D.C. in 1944. He took a job sweeping the steps at the U.S. Capitol at 13 to become a well-known and very well regarded staff member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Bowman died at 81

Senate Considers House Passage of Continuing Resolution to Temporarily Keep Government Open

House lawmakers on both sides of the aisle rallied behind newly elected Speaker Mike Johnson’s bill to avert a government shutdown, deferring the GOP’s fight for deep spending cuts until after the holiday season. On Capitol Hill, the heated debate

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Becomes First Divine Nine Sorority to Raise $1 Million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. – a historically Black sorority – has completed a historic pledge made in 2021 to raise $1 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. This achievement comes days before the international collegiate and

21-Year Old Woman Makes History, Opens Homeless Shelter in Los Angeles

Miriam Haregot, an African American woman from Los Angeles, who just turned 21 years old, has successfully an abandoned church into a homeless shelter. She is possibly the youngest Black woman to ever open a shelter in the state of

Fallon MK Is Using Her Story and Platform to Empower Victims of Domestic Violence

Domestic violence survivor Fallon MK is using her story and platform to illuminate the realities of domestic abuse. Her mission is to offer not only expert insights but also hope and empowerment to those who may be caught in the

U.S. Supreme Court Unveils New Code of Ethics for Justices

The Supreme Court unveiled an ethics code for its justices on Monday, marking a departure from its historical absence of such regulations. The move comes in the wake of heightened scrutiny and revelations surrounding undisclosed property deals and gifts that

Sacramento Observer’s 60th Anniversary Gala: A Historic Celebration of Black Journalism

SACRAMENTO, CA – In a dazzling yet elegant celebration, the Sacramento Observer, a beacon of the Black Press, commemorated its 60th anniversary, bringing together community leaders, supporters, and acclaimed artists. The event, held at the landmark Sacramento Memorial Auditorium in

Honoring Our Promise to Our Black Veterans

The original government-issued posters publicizing the G.I. Bill of 1944 were designed to inspire. Oversized red and white letters urged, “Veterans — prepare for your future through EDUCATIONAL TRAINING. Consult your nearest Office of the VETERANS ADMINISTRATION.” Another read, “VETERANS

Southern Coalition for Social Justice to Host Press Briefing Ahead Federal Hearing Involving Racially Discriminatory Voting Law

DURHAM, NC (Nov. 10, 2023) – Southern Coalition for Social Justice and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP will hold a press briefing Monday ahead of a summary judgment hearing in federal court Tuesday in a case involving a racially discriminatory

Christians and Jews Unite for Israel, Hostages Historic Prayer Weekend November 17-19

(Nashville, November 9) A horrific act of terrorism has brought about a historic weekend of unity for Jews and Christians as they pray together November 17-19 for Israel. The Weekend of Prayer will bring together congregations from across the United

Days away from the return of our NREI Summit on Tuesday, November 14!

Our mission at CBCF is to empower the global Black community. These are not mere words for us but our mandate. They ring as true today as they did when we first adopted them. There is much work to be done

Surge in Air Travel Complaints Prompts DOT to Overhaul Consumer Reporting System

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) said it has responded to a significant increase in consumer complaints about air travel services as it released data revealing a substantial surge in grievances against airlines and ticket agents during the first quarter

Overhaul Needed: Tackling Youth Incarceration and Racial Disparities

In its report, “System Reforms to Reduce Youth Incarceration: Why We Must Explore Every Option Before Removing Any Young Person from Home,” the Sentencing Project challenges the prevalent practice of youth incarceration. The study highlights the inefficacy of youth incarceration

Racial Disparities Highlighted as October Breaks Global Temperature Records

Weather officials and experts have confirmed that last month was the hottest October ever globally, surpassing pre-industrial averages by a staggering 1.7 degrees Celsius (3.1 degrees Fahrenheit), weather officials confirmed. This milestone marks the fifth consecutive month of record-breaking temperatures,

Young men in violent parts of Philadelphia, Chicago die from guns at a higher rate than US troops in the heat of battle

Mass shootings tend to dominate the debate over gun violence – but they accounted for just 3% of all firearm homicides in the United States in 2021. The vast majority of gun homicides are murders that happen in an extremely

In Gaza, the underground war between Israeli troops and Hamas fighters in the tunnels is set to begin

The Israel Defense Forces have announced that they have reached the outskirts of Gaza City and are expecting to enter the city soon. When that happens, Israeli troops will begin a dangerous new phase of the military campaign against Hamas

Your mental dictionary is part of what makes you unique − here’s how your brain stores and retrieves words

The days of having a dictionary on your bookshelf are numbered. But that’s OK, because everyone already walks around with a dictionary – not the one on your phone, but the one in your head. Just like a physical dictionary,

Virginia Democrats Secure Legislative Control as Party Achieves Major Wins Nationwide

Virginia Democrats achieved a political turnaround in Tuesday’s legislative elections, successfully flipping the House of Delegates while narrowly retaining control of the State Senate. The outcomes significantly impact the future of Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s agenda, specifically his hopes of

Revolutionary Study Explores Heart PET Scans as Game-Changer for Early Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Dementia Detection

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has released a major study showing how positron emission tomography (PET) scans of the heart could be used to find people likely to get Parkinson’s disease or Lewy body dementia. Health officials said the

Durham’s Mayor Servitude to the City of Durham – A GDN Exclusive

As Durham moves closer to deciding on a new mayor, I want to honor the current Durham mayor, Elaine O’Neal. O’Neal announced on June 23rd that she would not run for reelection to focus on her family, according to ABC Channel

Biden’s Executive Order Puts Civil Rights in the Middle of the AI Regulation Discussion

On Oct. 4, 2022, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy released the Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights: A Vision for Protecting Our Civil Rights in the Algorithmic Age. The blueprint launched a conversation about how

Your Body Has an Internal Clock That Dictates When You Eat, Sleep and Might Have a Heart Attack

Anyone who has suffered from jet lag or struggled after turning the clock forward or back an hour for daylight saving time knows all about what researchers call your biological clock, or circadian rhythm – the “master pacemaker” that synchronizes

Mississippi Leaders Unite in Plea to Honor Medgar Evers with Medal of Freedom

Mississippi’s congressional delegation has called on President Joe Biden to posthumously award civil rights icon Medgar Wiley Evers with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith, alongside Representatives Bennie Thompson, Trent Kelly, Michael Guest, and Mike

Inaugural HBCU First LOOK Film Festival Set to Kick off November 10 – 12

Festival Aims To Open Doors In Hollywood With HBCU First LOOK Film Festival Nov 10 – 12th Inaugural HBCU First LOOK Film Festival Set to Kick off November 10 – 12, 2023 at Howard University with Netflix Feature Film “Rustin”

Mayor Anthony is Motivated for Continue Success after Receiving Praise from the Local Government Commission – GDN Exclusive

“The state treasurer showed up in Spring Lake out of the blue to tell us, Thank you! Great job! We are doing what they wanted us to do,” Mayor Kia Anthony states as State Treasurer, Dale Folwell, congratulates her and

We Analyzed Over 3.5 Million Written Teacher Comments About Students and Found Racial Bias

The Research Brief is a short take on interesting academic work. Written teacher comments about students can show implicit racial or ethnic and gender biases in school discipline, according to our recent study. To identify these biases, we analyzed more

What Is Intersectionality? A Scholar of Organizational Behavior Explains

(Caption: Civil rights advocate and legal scholar Kimberle Crenshaw speaks in New York City on Feb. 7, 2015. Paul Zimmerman/Getty Images) In modern conversations on race and politics, a popular buzzword has emerged to describe the impact of belonging to

Impending Shutdown: Political Rifts and Global Crisis Converge

As the Nov. 17 deadline for a government shutdown looms, Washington grapples with a confluence of domestic political divides and escalating global conflicts. The recent appointment of far-right House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) follows a tumultuous three-week period during which

Master’s Degree Program for Black Scholars Offers Free Tuition

Wade Institute of Technology (WIT), an experiential Silicon Valley-based college for students of African descent pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, announced its open enrollment application period for a tuition-free master’s in engineering management. The program

90-Year-Old Black Woman From Michigan Has a 5th Degree Karate Black Belt

Thelma Jones, a 90-year-old Black woman from Southfield, Michigan, recently earned her 5th-degree black belt in Isshinryu karate and she’s not planning to just stop there. Jones has been practicing karate for 50 years and still continues taking karate lessons

WIT Wade Scholarship Program Covers Full Cost for African American Students Pursuing a STEM Master’s Degree

Wade Institute of Technology (WIT), an experiential Silicon Valley-based college for students of African descent pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, announced that it is accepting applications for the 2024 Wade Scholarship Program (WSP) Scholarships are

Blacks in Alabama Gain Congressional Seat After Lawsuit Prompts Redrawn Map

Last week, a trio of federal judges chose a new congressional map for Alabama after almost two years of protracted skirmishes in state, federal, and US Supreme courts. Plaintiffs, including the NAACP, ACLU, Shalela Dowdy and Evan Milligan, had filed

Gender Disparities in High School Graduation Rates: Unearthing Root Causes and Seeking Solutions

In communities across America, the disparity in high school graduation rates between Black students and their counterparts of other racial backgrounds has long been a point of concern. Officials and activists have identified the deeply rooted issue of excessive student

President Biden Takes Bold Action with Landmark Executive Order on AI Regulation

President Joe Biden has issued a sweeping executive order to safeguard against potential threats posed by artificial intelligence (AI). The order, announced on Monday, seeks to prevent the misuse of AI technology for developing destructive weapons or launching highly potent

New Loan Forgiveness Program Following Supreme Court Setback

Beginning Nov. 1, federal student loan borrowers will have to resume making payments on their loans for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. And, after the Supreme Court smacked down President Joe Biden’s original loan forgiveness program,

Jury Awards $1.78 Billion in Damages in Realtors’ Commission Inflation Case

A jury in Missouri has found the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and several residential brokerages liable for conspiring to artificially inflate commissions for home sales, resulting in a staggering $1.78 billion in damages. The potential payout may escalate to

Judge Sneed and Judge Austin Join Record Number of Black Women Nominated to Federal Bench

President Biden this week nominated Judge Julie S. Sneed and Judge Jacquelyn D. Austin to the U.S. District Courts for the Middle District of Florida and the District of South Carolina, respectively. The White House said the nominations continue to

Black Americans Demand Fairer News Coverage: Study Reveals Critical Views and Recommendations

An in-depth study by the Pew Research Center took a deep dive into the experiences of Black Americans with news coverage, shedding light on critical perspectives and recommendations for more equitable representation. The survey involved 4,742 U.S. adults identifying as

The Fight Against Fearless Fund is a Fight Against Black Economic Advancement

Edward Blum, the conservative lawyer who led the fight to overturn affirmative action, has a new target in his quest to dismantle civil rights advancements: The Fearless Fund, a venture capitalist (VC) fund dedicated to leveling the playing field for

Announcements: The Martin County (NC) NAACP Mother of the Year Banquet and the Unit of Church Women United

The Martin County Unit of Church Women United will meet on Friday, World Community Day, one of the two celebrations observed in Martin County, will be in The Friendly Spot, Main Street, Jamesville, NC. For more information, call Mayor Tina

New COVID-19 Variant HV.1 Emerges as Dominant Strain in the U.S.

As COVID-19 continues to evolve, a new variant has emerged, garnering attention from health officials across the United States. Known as HV.1, the latest variant has shown a significant surge in cases, raising questions about its potential impact on public

DeSantis Ignores Domestic Gun Violence as He Targets Immigrants

A recent headline in the New Yorker reads: “Ron DeSantis warns ‘There’s going to be a terrorist attack’ in the US from someone illegally entering the country.” It strikes me as curious that DeSantis has nothing to say about the

Greater Diversity News Print Edition November 2023

125th Observance of The Black Press Rising from the Ashes of 1898, Tribute to Mary Alice Jervay Thatch

Friday, November, 10th | 6:00 pm Thalian Hall I 310 Chestnut Street I Wilmington, NC Free To The Public Mary Alice Jervay Thatch is the publisher/editor of “The Wilmington Journal”, The oldest black publication in North Carolina. Mary Alice is known for

House Republicans Elect Mike Johnson as New Speaker After Weeks of Turmoil

In a protracted and contentious process that ground Congress to a halt for over three weeks, House Republicans have finally chosen a new Speaker. Mike Johnson, R-La., a lower-ranking member of the GOP leadership and notorious right-wing election denier, emerged

Prologis Contributes $3 Million to Morehouse College for Growth of Diversity in the Commercial Real Estate

The gift will establish an endowment for academic programming, career exposure opportunities, and operational needs of the new Morehouse Real Estate Institute. Morehouse College, the nation’s only historically Black liberal arts institution dedicated to educating and developing men, has received a

Executive Director of The National Collaborative for Health Equity a New Poll Shows Americans Support Racial Healing

Statement By Dr. Gail Christopher, Executive Director of The National Collaborative for Health Equity a New Poll Shows Americans Support Racial Healing, Less Divisive Political Environment, And An Accurate Portrayal Of Racism In Schools Comprehensive results from NCHE’s Heart of America

8 Ways Leaders Undermine Their Own Influence

Author of “Nine-Figure Mindset: How to Go from Zero to Over $100 Million in Net Worth, ” Influence is one of those underrated business skills that often separates successful leaders from non-successful leaders, but it’s not a skill you can learn

Affordable Care Act Premiums Rise, But Subsidies Protect Most Consumers

Premiums on the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA) exchange will increase in 2024, but the Biden-Harris Administration has pledged that generous subsidies will ensure that most consumers remain shielded from the rising costs. According to the Centers for Medicare and

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