October, 2016 - Greater Diversity News

Six Miracle Drugs Big Pharma Now Regrets

With big pharma, first they promote it, then they discover the risks. Are you depressed? It may have less to do with your mood than your birth control pills, high blood pressure pills, antibiotics or even anti-hair-loss drug according to

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Contributing Writer: Melissa J. Ferguson

Melissa J. Ferguson, Professor of Psychology, Cornell University MELISSA FERGUSON (melissaferguson[at]cornell.edu) is an experimental social psychologist. She received her doctorate in social psychology from New York University in 2002 and then joined the psychology department at Cornell University. Her research

What is the Secret to Success?

Secret to Success: At hundreds of colleges and universities across the country, thousands of students are in the midst of the fall semester, trying to manage the academic tasks of studying, exams, papers and lectures. A lot is riding on

The Domestic Violence Crisis by Mobilizing the Public and Private Sectors

THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRISIS: Mobilizing the Public and Private Sectors Presented jointly with The Huffington Post Live Webcast: Monday, October 24th, 2016. 12:30-1:30pm ET According to the CDC, nearly 29 million U.S. women and 16 million U.S. men have

Watch Tonight: New documentary on the state of hate in America

Tonight an important new documentary on the state of hate in America is airing. The documentary, Hate Rising, reported by Fusion and Univision anchor Jorge Ramos, shows the astonishing and very concerning rise of hate in America. From the Ku

Fact-checking Clinton and Trump Is Not Enough

During the debates, fact-checkers like CNN and Politifact focus on evaluating the truthfulness of what each candidate said. While it is important to get the facts straight, focusing on the truth of the candidates’ statements is not nearly enough to

Why Companies Like Wells Fargo Ignore Whistleblowers

Enron. Worldcom. The Madoff scandal. The mortgage meltdown. Now Wells Fargo. High-profile corporate frauds like these all seem to follow the same pattern. First the misconduct is discovered, and then we learn about all of the whistleblowers who tried to

“OASIS Conversations” Teaches Business Leaders How to Replace Misunderstanding with Refreshing Conversations

New Book by Psychologist & Leadership Coach Ann Van Eron Offers Five-Step Process for Eliminating Miscommunication Chicago, IL Oct. 24, 2016—Political polarization of historic proportions, volatile markets, a surge in racial violence—the world is uncertain these days. From the dinner

White Identity in Politics and the Rise of Donald Trump

Many political commentators credit Donald Trump’s rise to white voters’ antipathy toward racial and ethnic minorities. However, we believe this focus on racial resentment and white identity obscures another important aspect of racial thinking. In a study of white Americans’ attitudes

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Black Women’s Roundtable Launches National Vote Effort

The Black Women’s Roundtable (BWR) and the Unity’16 Campaign of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (NCBCP) recently announced a nationwide “Get Out the Vote” campaign. BWR is the women and girls empowerment arm of The National Coalition on

Mobility Man – A Man on the Move

“But God” is not just a phrase or song title, but a motto that inspires Deacon Samuel Roberson, Jr. to keep moving. After becoming a double amputee in 2010, many people would have limited their life style to the available

Faith Communities Mobilize to Protect Vulnerable Voters on Election Day

(WASHINGTON, D.C.)— Longtime Christian social justice movement, Sojourners is leveraging its network of people, partner churches and social justice organizations to witness and confront voter intimidation on Election Day. Volunteers will help maintain a peaceful voting experience, especially for vulnerable

#BlackoutBR Protests, Boycotts Continue in Baton Rouge over Alton Sterling Shooting

BATON ROUGE — As shootings continue to plague cities across the country, frustrated citizens are continuing their fight for justice. With each shooting, dashcam and other forms of surveillance footage have been released to ensure complete disclosure. Unfortunately, that hasn’t

U.S. Court of Appeals Hits Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Rejects $109 Million in Fines

After returning billions of dollars in restitution that helped more than 25 million consumers plagued with financial struggles, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) was dealt a judicial low blow. Swift and strong reactions to the decision came from civil

NC HBCUs to Lead a March to the Polls to Kick Off Early Voting

October 21, 2016 3 pm Dudley Building, on the campus of NCAT 1601 E. Market St. Greensboro, NC GREENSBORO, NC— The Tom Joyner Foundation, Roland Martin, Radio One, the NC HBCU Alumni Leadership Roundtable and the over 95 Adult

Corporate America’s Old Boys’ Club Is Dead – and Why Big Business Couldn’t Stop Trump

If corporate money controls our politics, as Bernie Sanders and others have claimed, then how did the Republican Party – the reputed party of business – manage to nominate a candidate whom almost no one in Big Business supports? And

Clinton and Trump Proposals on Student Debt Explained

The high price of attending college has been among the key issues concerning voters in the 2016 presidential election. Both Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican nominee Donald Trump have called the nearly US$1.3 trillion in student debt a “crisis.”

ACLU Sues Georgia Over Failure to Extend Voter Registration Deadline After Hurricane Matthew

ATLANTA — The American Civil Liberties Union ACLU sues Georgia for refusing to extend the voter registration deadline in the wake of Hurricane Matthew. “The state’s failure to extend the voter registration deadline, despite the massive disruptions caused by Hurricane

Market Boxx Community Stores Mobile Grocery Stores Help Disadvantaged Communities

When low income families can not get access to fresh produce, why not take the produce to them? Entrepreneur Jay Holmes, one of the founders of Market Boxx Community Stores, thought this would be a great idea. So, he started

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We Will Use False Measuring Cups and Fix Our Scales for Cheating!

On Sunday September 21, 2016, the Old Testament reading in my church was from the minor Prophet Amos. The corrupt vendors were preparing for a great day of sales that could enhance or ruin their future. Their master plan was

Ask Alma: Should I Be Worried about My Husband’s “Mancations” with his Best Friend?

Dear Alma, I’ve been married for six years and I love my husband so much. We met when he was in the Navy. The last year that he was in, I got pregnant, so we agreed it would be best

Republicans Are Willing to Dance with the Devil to Win the White House

Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) is anticipating a Trump win in November. Or, at least, he is preparing for it. He says that if Republicans hold sway in the White House, the House and the Senate, he plans

Farming Is the Key to Economic Growth in the Black Community

It is clear that it when it comes to jumpstarting the economy, generating jobs and wealth for the average American, we are in quite a fix. After coming out of the Great Recession, the economy is experiencing anemic growth rate

DNC Partners with the NNPA to Reach Black Voters

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Thursday, October 6, the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), the nation’s largest trade association of African American-owned newspapers and media companies, announced that the Democratic National Committee (DNC) has planned a national advertising campaign with the

If Clinton Loses in November, Don’t Blame Black Voters

Now that the dust has settled around President Obama’s comments at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Phoenix Awards Dinner, let me give you my take on the subject. In 2010, immediately following the midterm elections, in some instances, Black voters were

Film Review: Ava DuVernay Tackles Mass Incarceration and more in “The 13th”

The New York Film Festival celebrated its 54th year by trying something new. For the first time in history, its Opening Night World Premiere was a documentary. Even more noteworthy, this non-fiction film is by director Ava DuVernay (Selma) and

Film Review: Kevin Hart Kills in New Stand-up “What Now?”

Has success spoiled Kevin Hart? Forbes Magazine lists him as 2016’s highest paid comedian with an annual income of $87.5 million, from June 1, 2015, to June 1, 2016. Unlike many of his cohorts (Jerry Seinfeld, etc.) Hart makes lots

Faith, Hope and Love Unlimited Annual Faith Awards Announces Honorees

Faith, Hope and Love Unlimited produces awards show to spotlight ordinary people doing extraordinary works in the community Los Angeles, CA — Since its inception over 20 years ago, Faith, Hope and Love Unlimited has inspired and enabled all women

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Actor Edwin Freeman Stars In Marvel’s Series Luke Cage Streaming Now On Netflix

Edwin Freeman is Young Pop in Marvel’s new “Luke Cage” series airing on Netflix Nationwide — Edwin Freeman stars as Young Pop in Marvel’s series Luke Cage. Young Pop is the younger version of the well-respected, reformed gangster, turned neighborhood

Millennial Parents: Five Tips to Make Caring for Babies and Toddlers Easier

Caring for a baby or toddler is not easy, but today’s millennial parents have more options to help make the job easier. Parents of young children can take a cue from special events like Babypalooza, which brings together top baby

Inner Beauty: How Women’s Concepts of Beauty are Changing

(StatePoint) The modern age has expanded the scope of what Americans consider Inner Beauty, while at the same time, it has also introduced social media — an ever-present reminder of one’s appearance. In an effort to better understand these shifts, L’Oréal

NYC Mompreneur is Red Hot With Her New Black Haircare Line Called “Dope Hair”

Iasia Smith, a New York City-based Master Hair Stylist with more than 11 years dedicated to superior styling and innovation, has recently launched “Dope Hair” – a unique Black hair care line designed for all natural textures as well

Michael Elliot Owner of Spa/Salon for Men Raises $200K After Being Turned Down on “Shark Tank”

Michael Elliot, founder of Hammer & Nails salon Many people know Michael Elliot as the Hollywood screenwriter behind films like Brown Sugar, Like Mike and Just Wright. But he is also a successful entrepreneur who, you might say, owes his

Henry T. Sampson Created Technology Used in the First Cell Phone Back in 1971 – Gamma-Electrical Cell

What do Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and Henry T. Sampson all have in common? They are all geniuses who pushed technology into the next century. We all know that Bill Gates founded Microsoft, which became the world’s largest PC software

Great Faith Ministries International Pastor Responds To Money Accusations

Detroit, MI — After a huge brawl recently broke out inside Great Faith Ministries International, a historically Black church in Detroit, the pastor, Bishop Wayne T. Jackson, is now telling his side of the story. In response to New Era

How Saying You Are Multiracial Changes the Way People See You

In a society that still operates under a racial hierarchy: the belief that multiracial people are more attractive is called the “biracial beauty stereotype.” Last month, rapper Kanye West posted a controversial casting call for his clothing line, Yeezy, mandating

Obama Administration Pays $492 Million to Settle With Indian Tribes

Nationwide — On September 26, 2016, two days after inaugurating the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the Obama administration announced it has settled lawsuits with 17 Indian Tribes and will pay them $492 million dollars to end

Can Healthy Habits Contribute to Financial Security?

Healthy Habits When it comes to feelings about finances, working Americans are practically split down the middle, according to a recent study. Fifty-five percent of employed Americans feel they are on the right track to achieving financial well-being, while the

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