January, 2017 - Greater Diversity News

OP-ED: Patients Over Profit Congress Can Improve 340B

Congressman Mike Johnson, the new Speaker of the House has an opportunity to work in a bipartisan manner with Minority Leader, Hakeem Jeffries and follow the lead of a group of six U.S. Senators John Thune (R-S.D.), Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.),

Microsoft and HBCU Connect Event For Black Tech Leaders in Washington DC

HBCUConnect.com, in partnership with Microsoft’s Consulting Services Division, recently hosted another of many successful professional recruiting & networking mixers targeting an array of Black tech professionals in the Washington D.C. and surrounding DMV area. With an RSVP list of 225

The Kochs’ Political Empire Is Sweating Bullets That GOP Failure to Fix the Economy Could Cause a Progressive Uprising

“The message is very, very clear: The American people are hurting and they need for things to get better.” Republicans are under serious pressure to deliver results now that they hold the White House as well as both houses of

Why Trump’s ‘Muslim Ban’ Is a Gift to Real Terrorists

Donald Trump’s first acts as president were to sign a series of executive orders delivering on some of the most controversial of his campaign promises. On Friday afternoon, just two days after signing an order directing the Department of Homeland

Ph.D. Student Speaks Out After Being Detained at JFK Under Trump Muslim Ban

Nisrin Elamin is a Ph.D. student in anthropology at Stanford University and a Sudanese citizen. Last week, she was attempting to make it back to the United States before Donald Trump signed an executive order barring immigrants from Sudan and

Is Raw Food Healthier Than Cooked Food?

Cooking food can improve its taste, but it also changes the nutritional content. Interestingly, some vitamins are lost when food is cooked, while others become more available for your body to use. Some claim that eating primarily raw foods is

Four Tips to Help Communities and Churches Battle Human Trafficking

Super Bowl shines spotlight on global epidemic WACO, Texas – Super Bowl festivities in Houston will be in full swing this week as the nation gears up for the NFL’s premier event on Sunday. Thousands of people will pour into

Thousands Stand In Solidarity With Muslims And Refugees

Over the past weekend, tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered at airports and state capitals across the nation to decry Donald Trump’s Deportation Force and unconstitutional executive actions targeting Muslims and refugees. The demonstrations, which have been ongoing since last

Legal Challenges to Trump Refugee and Muslim Ban Highlight Ongoing Chaos and Noncompliance with Nationwide Injunction

New York, NY: On Saturday evening, U.S. District Judge Ann Donnelly of the Eastern District of New York issued a temporary nationwide injunction to block the deportation of people stranded in U.S. airports due to President Trump’s new refugee and

Black History Month Programs from the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

RALEIGH, N.C. – African American history in North Carolina involves struggle, heroism and achievements. The following listing highlights Black History Month programming and ongoing opportunities from the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. East Through June. Museum of the

Black History: Somerset Plantation Presents “Slave Voices in North Carolina”

Saturday, February 18 Photo: Engraving from Harpers Magazine, 1860, of slaves escaping to New Bern. Click here to download a high resolution version of this image. CRESWELL, N.C. – History has captured many distorted images of the enslaved in America. Somerset Place

NAACP President and Members Return to Alabama for Court Hearing

NAACP Rally at Noon Followed Mobile Court Appearance MOBILE, AL — NAACP President and CEO Cornell William Brooks and five other members of the civil rights group arrested during a sit-in will appear before an Alabama judge appeared this morning

NAACP Statement on Executive Orders Targeting Muslims and Legal Immigrants

WASHINGTON, D.C. –NAACP President and CEO Cornell William Brooks issued the following statement in response to multiple executive orders issued in the first week of the Trump Administration, including orders banning refugees, targeting visitors from Muslim countries and detaining people

Could These Little-Known Mistakes Be Keeping You Broke?

Certified Money Coach identifies 4 common but rarely discussed money missteps women make and how to stop them in their tracks for good. By now, most people have either forgotten about or given up on their New Year’s resolutions but

Blacktech Week Launches $50,000 National Startup Challenge For Black Entrepreneurs

BlackTech Week & Arch Grants team up to help black entrepreneurs gain access to funding. Miami, FL — Because securing capital continues to be a major barrier to entry for startups that are founded by minority entrepreneurs, Blacktech Week

Black Teen Entrepreneur Interviews Several Self-Made Millionaires

He is just 16 years old, but Warren Cassell, Jr. is being called one of the Caribbean region’s most prominent, respected and influential figures in the world of business. He has already written a book and now has his own

Black Smokers Vs. White Smokers — Who is More Likely to Get Diabetes?

The risk of diabetes is 77 percent higher among African Americans than among non-Hispanic white Americans, according to the U.S. Centers For Disease Control. But that risk can be even higher if African Americans are heavy smokers. A recent study

12-Year-Old Artist Launches Inspirational “Art for Kids”

Atlanta, GA — Leon Moss is a 12-year-old artist in Atlanta, Georgia. Leon has illustrated a book and created an art collection to inspire children. He began his career at 9, when his mother discovered his artistic abilities while looking

GDN Print Edition Jan. 26, 2017

Greater Diversity News (GDN Print Edition Jan. 19, 2017) is a statewide publication with national reach and relevance. We are a chosen news source for underrepresented and underserved communities in North Carolina. GDN and our companion website focuses on issues and opportunities

Bertie, Gates, Halifax, Hertford and Northampton Spotlight, February 2017

Download The Bertie, Gates, Halifax, Hertford and Northampton Spotlight (The Spotlight), a monthly publication for northeastern, N.C. Thanks to the help and support from area churches, businesses, political and community leaders. Church, business, political and community leaders are playing an instrumental role in

The Sampson-Duplin Spotlight for February 2017

Download The Sampson-Duplin Spotlight (The Spotlight), a monthly publication for Southeastern, N.C. Thanks to the help and support from area churches, businesses, political and community leaders. The Spotlight and GDN is distributed through local churches and businesses and is available free of charge. The ever

North Carolina NAACP: Help us Announce the Moral March on Raleigh & HKonJ People’s Assembly

At this year’s Moral March on Raleigh and HKonJ People’s Assembly, we will stand against the repeal of life-saving health care, the legislative tyranny of our extremist-led General Assembly, the racist and unconstitutional gerrymandering which undermines the vote of all

Dr. A. J. Connors, KEMBA Moderator Church and Community Leadership

By Peter Grear, Greater Diversity News This is the first in a planned series of articles intended to analyze community leadership provided by Black churches. Historically and today churches are our most strategic community anchors and as goes the churches,

Dollar Files Bill To Provide Property Tax Relief To Our Heroes

Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina General Assembly reconvened the 2017 Regular Session at noon on Wednesday January 25th. Representative Nelson Dollar (R-Wake) filed the second bill of the session along with Representative Jason Saine (R-Lincolnton), Representative Jon Hardister (R-Guilford),

Fasting and Juicing: Hit the reset button and go healthy

One way to do that is to try a fast. “You can lose at least a pound a day, get rid of foggy brain, and recharge your energy,” says best-selling author and nutritionist Cherie Calbom, known as “The Juice Lady”

Uninsured Communities Suffer Breakdowns in Trust, Social Connection

Uninsured Communities Suffer: Dismantling the Affordable Care Act (ACA) without a replacement plan is projected to increase the nation’s uninsured population by 18 million in the first year after repeal and by 32 million in 2026, according to recent estimates

Hispanic Leaders and Business Development Institute Seeks New Talent

Hispanic Leaders know diversity of thought must touch our businesses and leaders every day and serve as their competitive advantage to stimulate growth, elevate talent potential, and generate opportunities previously unseen. Companies and their leaders need a new strategy for

End-of-life Care: A Hallmark of Patient-Centered Care

One thing the national election did not change: as the nation’s 75 million baby boomers retire, an ever growing number grapple with the reality that people die in circumstances they would not choose. At a time when the country is

Entrepreneur Launches Party Supply Company That Caters to Black and Hispanic Children

Linda Kiedi, founder of KIESSE LLC Silver Spring, MD — KIESSE LLC, founded by entrepreneur Linda Kiedi, is a company dedicated to the provision of unique party supplies to African American and Hispanic kids. The company, born out of an

NFL Play 60 Challenge Virtual Field Trip Live From Super Bowl LI

NFL PLAY 60 Challenge Virtual Field Trip Free Virtual Class to be Live-Streamed in Classrooms Nationwide Dallas, TX — The NFL and American Heart Association, together with Discovery Education, will host the first-ever AHA NFL PLAY 60 Challenge Virtual Field

Washington Watchdog Sues Trump for Blatantly Breaking Constitution Anti-Corruption Clause

A lawsuit argues that foreigners hold sway because they control Trump’s loans, licenses, income and more Breaking Constitution Anti-Corruption Clause. By Steven Rosenfeld / AlterNet Before Donald Trump took the oath of office, he was facing more active lawsuits than

Postville Raid: How a major immigration raid affected infant health

The Postville raid: On May 12, 2008, 900 federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, armed with military-grade weapons and vehicles, stormed the Agriprocessors meat processing plant in Postville, Iowa, in what was, at the time, the largest federal worksite immigration

Razr Music Success Tips: 6 Absolutely Essential Skills You Need!

Music Success Tips, what about them. I’m the best! I just got an email from a reader asking me if I could lay out what I think it takes to be a successful online musician these days. First off let

How President Obama Made $20 Million Dollars in 8 Years

Barack Obama served his last day as the 44th President of the United States on January 20, 2017. Although his annual salary was only $400,000 a year, during his presidency, he made $20 million dollars. But how? Publishing deals pay

Aaron Lamont Curry’s Amazon Bestseller: This Is Why You’re Single

Have you ever wondered why you’re single? If you are having trouble finding the right person, This Is Why You’re Single provides essential realizations while offering solutions to bring you closer to a healthy and happy relationship. It will help

Resistance Inauguration: On the National Mall, the state of a nation

Resistance Inauguration: On Jan. 20, Americans focused their attention on Washington, D.C., as the presidential inauguration ceremony took place on the National Mall, a place that urban scholars, geographers and historians refer to as a “stage for democracy.” As an

President Obama wants to give $1 billion to low-income schools

President Obama has created a $1 billion policy that will divert funds from more affluent schools to schools with large numbers of low-income students. The proposal was first formulated in September and now has just days to be approved by

Martin Luther King, institutions and power

When the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in 1968, he was in Memphis, supporting striking sanitation workers. By that time in his crusade for racial justice, he had elevated full employment to a key plank in his platform.

Orange Face: Meryl Streep impersonates for Donald Trump

Meryl Streep has channeled “the Donald” in her latest theatre performance on Monday night. In orange make-up and a padded suit three-time Oscar winning actor has surprised audience, and organisers, of the annual Shakespeare in the Park Public Theatre Gala

INDIVISIBLE: A Practical Guide for Resisting the Trump Agenda

Together, we have the power to resist — and we have the power to win. Donald Trump is the biggest popular vote loser in history to ever call himself President- Elect. In spite of the fact that he has no

Dramatic One Man Show “Michael Colyar’s Momma”

Hollywood, CA — Michael Colyar (The Princess and the Frog, Mi Casa, Mi Casa, Black-ish) is never at a loss for words or prose. The multifaceted comedian, actor and author will make his stage debut in his highly anticipated one-man

Trump’s Inaugural Speech: ‘Now arrives the hour of action!’

President Donald Trump’s inaugural speech – a brief address, which, at 1,433 words, was the shortest since President Carter’s – combined his trademark combative populism with shades of Ronald Reagan. Though sprinkled with calls for unity, it also relied upon

GDN Print Edition Jan. 19, 2017

Greater Diversity News (GDN Print Edition Jan. 19, 2017) is a statewide publication with national reach and relevance. We are a chosen news source for underrepresented and underserved communities in North Carolina. GDN and our companion website focuses on issues and opportunities

Power Narrative: Telling True Stories in Turbulent Times

What is this conference about? The Power of Narrative Conference has convened in several places under several names since its founding at Boston University in 1998. Our mission remains constant as storytelling journalism goes digital: helping narrative journalists to strengthen

Healthy Foundations empowers students to build positive relationships

DALLAS — To educate students on how to cultivate and maintain healthy relationships, Mary Kay Inc., loveisrespect and Everfi partnered to launch a Healthy Foundations program. The first-of-its-kind digital program was introduced to students and educators at Martin Middle School in

What shaped Martin Luther King’s prophetic vision?

A prophetic vision: The name Martin Luther King Jr. is iconic in the United States. The outgoing 44th president, Barack Obama, spoke of King in both his Democratic National Convention nomination acceptance and victory speeches in 2008: “[King] brought Americans

Rural America matters to all Americans

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue to lead the Department of Agriculture. Many Americans may feel like this particular Cabinet nomination doesn’t impact their everyday lives, but that is a misconception. USDA is responsible for areas

Monday: Join us for a grassroots strategy call…

Let me get straight to the point—the results of the presidential election were and remain tough. November 8th resulted in the election of a man who brags about sexually assaulting women, mocks the disabled, demonizes immigrants, inflames and encourages bigotry

Teaching Tolerance initiative inspires students to write Donald Trump

Days before Donald Trump takes office as the 45th president of the United States, hundreds of students across America offered advice to the president-elect as part of an initiative by the Southern Poverty Law Center’s Teaching Tolerance project. The #StudentsSpeak

Q&A with Hidden Figures Director Theodore Melfi

Imagine being in the running to direct the newest Spiderman film. What kind of script would have to cross your desk to make you drop out of consideration? For me, it would have to be something that moved my soul,

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