February, 2018 - Greater Diversity News

Republican Ideology – Forget Trump… His Party Is the Problem Now

Republican ideology – Trump is not a deviation; he is their fullest flowering. He is not the party’s nightmare. He is its id, the manifestation of its darkest impulses.

Igniting Power in Democracy Crisis – Do You Have What it Takes?

Democracy is the only approach to governance that can bring forth the best in us while keeping the worst in check.

Representative Government – To Be an American Citizen, You Can’t Be Too Dogmatic

What it means to be an American citizen in a representative government: you can’t be too dogmatic, and we need to accept differences …

Gerry McCants Proposes Economic Equity Agenda for The NC NAACP

Gerry McCants says the African-American community must become more aggressive strengthening businesses, and building healthy partnerships to improve economic opportunities.

Historic Thousands That Gathered in Raleigh, Despite the Rain

Yesterday’s delegation of resisters shall come to recognize we have a collective soul that will not perish. A soul that will rise in triumph over every obstacle cast in our path …

NNPA Foundation Chair Touts the Virtues of the Black Press

Ashley-Ward sees the Black Press as vital to African Americans and the NNPA will also be necessary “as long as we have racism and sexism in our country,” she said. “We tell the stories …”

“Fair Play Charter” Aimed at Rooting Out Bias in the Ad Industry

The Fair Play Charter was issued in response to perceived “no Hispanic”/“no urban” directives in the media-buying process …

20/20 Investment Club Launches Women’s Empowerment Initiative

20/20 Investment Club has launched Campaign INSPIRE!, a national women’s empowerment initiative designed to celebrate the power of unity at a critical time in our nation’s history.

Well-Known Companies That You Probably Didn’t Know Have Black CEOs

Thanks to several diversity initiatives, there are quite a few Black CEOs that run major, well-known companies. Here are just just a few …

Financial Literacy to Underserved Markets Through an Innovative Social Media Contest

Hope Credit Union will launch its Facebook video contest. The goal of this promotion is to introduce its broad range of community development and financial literacy …

Podcast/Web Series Addressing African American Struggles With Debt

The series, dubbed The Sound of Melanin is addressing issues affecting African Americans is set to premier during Black History Month.

How Disabled Voters Are Blocked From the Ballot Box

“We’re looking for ways to make voting easier at a time when people are trying to make voting harder,” said Gianaris, a Queens Democrat. “Our record for voter participation is abysmal.”

Black History Month: 100 Years Before Rosa Parks, Elizabeth Jennings Made History

The conductor dragged Jennings off the streetcar. She got back on. A police officer was hailed, and Jennings was tossed off the streetcar once more. She was left there on the street, dazed and bruised …

Baker Act Overused to Handcuff a 7-Year-Old, Forcing Involuntary Psychiatric Exam

The families of children with special needs, and the lawyers and activists who support them, say the Baker Act is being overused, leaving children traumatized and parents afraid …

Disability Discrimination – Feds Disclose Schools Under Investigation

For the first time ever, Dept. of Education released a searchable listing that includes cases alleging disability discrimination in addition to race and national origin, sex, age and equal access.

Los Angeles Film Festival Winner’s Movie “Blink” About Black Women and Domestic Violence

Houston-based filmmaker and director, Courtney JáPaul Glaudé, partners with AMC Theaters to expand his work by exploring genres with controversial subject matter.

The Making of a Young Entrepreneur – A Kids Guide to Developing the Mind-Set for Success

Series will highlight black youth authors in the Maryland, Northern Virginia and Washington DC area every Thursday in February on WJLA’s popular morning program, Good Morning Washington.

Saturday morning, February 10, Duke Energy Performing Center at 9 a.m.

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NC NAACP Pre-Moral March Service Features First Public Screening of Film Final Appeal

The NC NAACP and its more than 200 partners in the Moral March Fusion Movement gather in Raleigh on Saturday morning, February 10, Duke Energy Performing Center at 9 a.m.

Black Woman Leading the Way Forward in 2018

There is a reckoning afoot in this country. On one side, Trump has emboldened and embodied a virulent and reckless hate that targets women, Black people, and immigrants (among many others). Each day brings a new outrage.

Greater Durham Chamber Annual Meeting on Feb 8: The Future of Now

Futurist and economist Rebecca Ryan will give the keynote address. Ryan is the author of The Next Big Things: The Future of Local Government, ReGENERATION: A Manifesto for America’s Future Leaders …

Teaching Hard History of American Slavery, Educators Not Sufficiently Prepared

To achieve the noble aims of the nation’s architects, we the people have to eliminate racial injustice in the present. But we cannot do that until we come to terms with racial injustice in our past, beginning with slavery.

Republicans Push Impeachment of State Justices to Defend Gerrymandering

Pennsylvania GOP, argues one expert, offers more evidence the “Republican Party does not believe in democracy and will tear down any American institution if it will help them hold power.”

Attacking Voting Rights, Trump’s Biggest Lie Taken from Dictators Handbook

Studies have shown that voter fraud is nonexistent. Researchers at the Brennan Center have found that it is rarer than death by lightning.

Increased Alt-Right Killings, Continues to Access Young Recruits

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) counted over 100 people killed or injured by alleged perpetrators influenced by the so-called “alt-right” — the alt-right killings continues to grow.

Voter Suppression: The Players Are Mobilizing

NC NAACP and Democracy NC join many other groups and efforts involved in mobilization and therefore we have many more choices for getting involved.

Understanding Wealth Inequality – How Rich Are the Rich? If Only You Knew

“If poor people knew how rich rich people are, there would be riots in the streets.” Chris Rock made this astute statement about wealth inequality.

Network-Oriented Workplace – Unconnected Employees Hurt Business Growth

Network-Oriented Workplace – When employees fail to see the big picture, don’t’ know how to uncork bureaucratic bottlenecks, and don’t contribute to enterprise-wide results.

Higher Education Act Would Amount to More Debt, and Higher Risk for Students and Taxpayers

Taking a deep dive into the HEA reauthorization legislation recently passed by the House of Representative’s Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Inspiring Others to Never Give Up – Single Mom Launches New Lifestyle Magazine

Each edition features interviews with successful singers, artists, athletes, entrepreneurs, philanthropists and everyday people. Each talks openly about the adversity …

Roanoke Valley Southern Christian Leadership Conference Helps Low Income Black Community

Generosity and civic engagement for the improvement of a small community, happened in North Carolina this past holiday season.

Creating 45 New Black Billionaires Through Collaboration, Partnerships, Mergers & Acquisitions

There are approximately 500 billionaires in America. There are approximately 5 Black billionaires in America. Blacks represent 10-15% of the population in America.

Black Lives Matter Concludes Super Bowl Week of Counter Actions

Activists joined leaders representing the Movement for Black Lives; including the Black Lives Matter Network, BYP100, St. Louis Action Council and the BlackOUT Collective

Greater Potential for Innovation Exposure by Socioeconomics, Race, and Gender

What policies are most effective in increasing innovation among women, minorities, and low-income families; and what may have greater potential to spark innovation growth.

Talented Kids From Low-Income Families – Lost Einsteins Spur Economic Growth

We found that a child’s potential for future innovation seems to have as much to do with the circumstances of his or her family background as it does with his or her talent.

Why I Teach a White Racism Course – Scholarly and Powerful

The need for students to learn about racism in American society existed long before I began teaching a course called “White Racism” at Florida Gulf Coast University.

Black America’s ‘Bleaching Syndrome’ Skin Color and Identity

Bleaching Syndrome – variations in complexions produced an unspoken hierarchy: Black people with lighter complexions ended up being granted some of the rights of the master class.

Leaders in Education, Civil Rights, Religion and Housing Discuss the State of Black America 2018

Success stories of the African American community, during a “State of Black America” forum at the 2018 National Newspaper Publishers Association.

Black Press and NAACP Join Forces to Address Issues in the Black Community

“Sometimes you have to take a step back and reconnect in order to move forward,” said NAACP chairman Leon W. Russell. Signing this agreement is taking that step …

Young Entrepreneur Tavere Johnson Jr. Says He’s Just “Your Average Genius”

At 28, Tavere Johnson Jr. has established himself as an author, creative entrepreneur and, as many who know him say, a forward thinker.

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