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How the Media Encourages – and Sustains – Political Warfare
News organizations might frame themselves as the besieged party in this “war.” But what if they’re as much to blame as the president in this back-and-forth? And what if readers are to blame as well?
Read MoreDavid vs Goliath/Survivor – Type “A” Personalities and Natural Competitors
“Is my constitution strong enough for me to effectively manage myself when I am hungry, being bitten by bugs, sleep deprived and don’t have any privacy for weeks on end with a bunch of strangers, some of which I may not like?”
Read MoreEmmett Till, Violence, Voting Rights and Education Policy
In his remarks to the attendees of the NAACP’s convention in San Antonio, Texas, Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., NNPA President and CEO, remarked that much of what is happening in Washington, D.C. today, “is in reaction to our going to the polls and voting. Voter suppression is taking place because we are voting.
Read MorePremiere Black Women’s Organization Spearheads International Change
Our mission is to convene hearings and conversations that evaluate the impact of current public policy and initiate new policies that address major threats to the well-being of Black women, their families and communities. We are a membership driven organization…
Read MoreWhen a Father… Exemplify Self-Discipline and Leadership
We sons observe our fathers in awe at first, because of the size differential. But as the luster of the bluster wears off, sons see exactly what kind of man their fathers are by the way they treat and care for the women in their lives – their wives, their sons’ mothers, other relatives.
Read MoreTroy Simon – Reinventing America’s Schools Project With the Progressive Policy Institute
There was a gap where I could go to school and then go home and not hear anything about school. Maybe I was supposed to be the middle man to bridge the gap between my teachers, my parents, and my community but I didn’t—or I didn’t understand how to.
Read MoreWaters Statement at Hearing on Republicans’ Failure to Act on Housing Finance Reform
As we consider housing finance reform and work to address the structure of our housing finance system, it is a priority for me to ensure that underserved borrowers and communities are not overlooked. This means that at the heart of any reform proposal, we need a comprehensive strategy…
Read MoreShaw National Alumni President Announces Support for “A Call to Colors” – GDN Exclusive Part XIX
Yes, there is some apathy on the part of students attending HBCUs around the country, and in North Carolina, regarding the need for them to be registered to vote…
Read MorePeriodic Greatness Is the Result of Overcoming Obstacles
With greatness comes responsibilities that are entrusted to each of us: To reach ever forward, delivering our best, while remembering to reach back to help others.
Read MoreThe Reluctance to Come Forward After Being Sexually Harassed
Victims of sexual harassment are frequently embarrassed. They are uncomfortable discussing the matter, sometimes because they fall prey to self-doubt, wondering whether they were the problem…
Read MorePrisons Strike Across the Country and the Media is Quiet
The inmates have put together a list of demands, which include increased prison wages, more rehabilitation services and more Pell grants.
Read MoreBetsy DeVos Slammed for Wanting to Use ESSA Funds to Purchase Guns in School
School should be a safe haven for students and there is not one scant of evidence that shows children are safer around guns.
Read MoreNAACP Ramps up Voter Outreach Campaign on National Voter Registration Day
“The most important player in this year’s election is the individual, said Jamal Watkins, NAACP Vice President of Civic Engagement. “Our recent poll showed a majority of voters of color..
Read MoreHoward University Gives Way to Inaugural Sports and Entertainment Summit
“We have come here today to remind America of the purpose of higher education and to double down on our promise to seek truth and mission above all else,” Frederick said.
Read MoreMichelle Obama Co-Chairs ‘When We All Vote’ A Non-Partisan Organization Inspiring Voter Turnout
When We All Vote is planning a Week of Action in which volunteers will host nearly 2000 events across the U.S.The purpose of the events will be to register voters and recruit volunteers. When We All Vote previously announced that Michelle Obama will headline events…
Read MoreFor-Profit College Students Share Sagas of Debt and Disillusionment
A new report released by the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) analyzes how for-profit students who sought educational training to improve their lives wound up in worse financial circumstances after enrollment.
Read MoreThe Pernicious Power of the Patriarchy
Tearing down the walls of pernicious patriarchy means attacking the very foundation of our nation. When we attack patriarchy, we also attack the racism that is also part of our foundation. Many have lined up to support Dr. Christine Blasey Ford. How many are equally willing to attack…
Read MoreVote 2018 – America Is on the Ballot – Too Much at Stake to Simply Ignore
“If ever there was a time to vote, that time is now. And while there will be many candidates whose names will appear on ballots across this country, it is actually the future of the United States of America that is the most important thing on the ballot this November.”
Read MoreTRAVEL: Toronto – Eat, Drink & Be Merry!
The Toronto International Film Festival is the most fan-friendly film festival in the world. Add in sightseeing, touring, top tier restaurants, eateries and museums and Toronto becomes a destination vacation with a full plethora of choices any time of year.
Read MoreArthur Mitchell: Ballet Legend and Pioneer Dies at 84
The world is mourning the loss of legendary choreographer Arthur Mitchell. Mitchell, who danced with the New York City Ballet from 1956-1968 and founded the groundbreaking and world renown Dance Theater of Harlem died Wednesday of heart failure.
Read More#EmmysSoWhite? Record-Setting Slate of Diverse Nominees Leave Empty Handed
Although this year marked the Emmy awards’ most diverse slate of nominees (38 nominations) in the history of the awards show, the outcome was not reflective of the diversity highlighted in the nominations.
Read MoreFormer Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Framing — Not One or Two — But Three Innocent Black Men!
He said two of the indicted cops, Charlie Dayoub and Guillermo Ravelo, targeted him on purpose because of his past history of arrests. According to the lawsuit, he was threatened with even more jail time if he doesn’t own up to the burglaries so he pleaded guilty to a crime he didn’t really commit only to avoid spending most of his life behind bars.
Read MoreWorkshop to Help Los Angeles Area Black Entrepreneurs Get Access to Capital and Business Credit
With over 25+ years of business experience as an entrepreneur, executive, and adjunct university faculty. Ardrey has taken a startup firm from the “garage to a $250MM joint venture with eight-offices across seven states and over 400 employees,” she has led teams with the oversight of billion-dollar portfolios of commercial real estate assets.
Read MoreService Organization Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Surpasses $1 Million in Historic One-Day Campaign to Help Nation’s HBCUs
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated raised over $1 million during its HBCU Impact Day initiative to benefit historically black colleges and universities. AKA International President Dr. Glenda Glover announced that the organization exceeded the goal and will make a final
Read MoreWhat Republican Rule Looks Like in Key Swing State
“These are bills that should not have to wait,” said Krueger-Braneky. “As representative for the 161st Legislative District, I will continue to push for legislation that puts the residents of Pennsylvania first. I will work with my colleagues to ensure we are putting working families before corporate special interests,” she said.
Read MoreNorton to Introduce Bill Requiring Federal Agencies to Advertise with Minority-Owned Media
NNPA National Chairman Dorothy Leavell called the results of the report, shameful. On Thursday, Chavis said the NNPA wishes to “profoundly thank Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton for her continued leadership on this crucial economic and racial justice issue.”
Read MoreFinancial Focus – Can You Benefit From an Annuity?
As is the case with all investments, a fixed annuity does have some caveats. Most important, an annuity is a long-term investment – if you pull money out within the first several years after your purchase, you likely will face some prohibitive surrender charges. These charges decline each year, typically reaching zero after seven years.
Read MorePfizer Rare Disease Introduces Council for Change to Further Help SCD Patients
As outlined in the newly released CFC report, “there is work ahead to implement the overall CFC vision and specific workstream call-to-actions to create positive change for those affected by Sickle Cell Disease…The CFC hopes this report encourages ongoing efforts and helps to create new opportunities for collaboration.
Read MoreBlack Films and Artists Thrive at 2018 Toronto International Film Festival
Big budget movies, small indie films, documentaries and shorts filled out the innovative programming. Check out the best of the best…
Read MoreVoter Registration the Star at L.A. Sentinel’s Taste of Soul
While this year’s Taste of Soul offers attendees the opportunity to try amazing food, the Sentinel is using the event to spearhead a huge voter registration drive.
Read More‘Honor the Treaties’ – Compelling Documentaries About Land Theft and Genocide
In each case it is not enough for the settler population to steal the land, but they must go further and destroy the people. Destroying the people involves creating a situation of despair…
Read MoreWhat is Our Legacy – The True Power to Help Transform
Self-awareness is not only being aware of one’s self, it is also becoming aware of manifested selflessness, including the true power to help transform the previously unfathomable…
Read MoreThe Life of Donald “Duck” David Newman, Who Was an NBA Assistant Coach For More Than 20 Years
He was the proudest father, devoted husband, and loving of family. “Duck” was the truest fighting buddy and the fiercest competitor/athlete. Coach Newman was a “player’s” coach…
Read MoreExperts Say Legacy of Discriminatory Policies and Practices Fuel Racial Disparities In Home Ownership Rates
The study says Federal regulators have reinforced the negative impacts of decades of discrimination “through inadequate enforcement of anti-discrimination laws…
Read MoreBlack Business Community Mourns the Loss of Ken Smikle, Founder of Target Market News
Ken Smikle, founder of Target Market News, a marketing research firm and publication that reported on Black buying power and advertising trends that target Black consumers…
Read MoreAre Today’s White Kids Less Racist Than Their Grandparents?
My research with kids doesn’t give us any reason to believe that each new generation of white people will naturally or inevitably hold more open-minded and tolerant viewpoints on race than previous generations.
Read MoreCBCF Conference: Health, “The Dream” & Impeachment
The weeklong event also celebrated a power shift sweeping the nation: Black women are leading voter drives, running for office and winning. “We know that Black women have changed the world…
Read MoreThe Catholic Church Played Major Role in Slavery – a Series on Slavery in America
In 2016, Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. offered a public apology after acknowledging that 188 years prior, Jesuit priests sold 272 slaves to save the school from financial ruin.
Read MoreThe Miseducation of “Betsy DeVoid” – Her Attack on Students, Let Me Count the Ways
Even her boss, the 45th President of the United States, is derisive of Education Secretary Betsey DeVoid, the Devos woman who is devoid, absent, of good sense. She may have even been placed in her position as payback for whatever support…
Read MoreNNPA Announces 2018 National Leadership Awards – Nine National Leaders Honored
Nine national leaders and activists are scheduled to be honored by the National Newspaper Publishers Association when the trade organization hosts its annual National Leadership Awards ceremony at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, DC.
Read MoreMichelle Obama Launches 10-City Tour For Her New Book That Will Be Published in 24 Languages
The memoir is a work of deep reflection and mesmerizing storytelling. Obama invites readers into her world, chronicling the experiences that have shaped her – from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago…
Read MoreHBCU Pre-Law Summit Provides Game-Changing Opportunities For HBCU Students
Over 100 lawyers, law students, and law school administrators will participate in the summit in various capacities with the singular and collective purpose of helping to empower and support students and graduates in their quest to becoming lawyers. One of the highlights of the summit is…
Read MoreMara Brock Akil New Romantic Drama ‘Love Is ___’
Titles such as Girlfriends,Being Mary Janeand The Game, highlight her ability to tell stories reflecting the black experience. “Every project is vulnerable because your name is on it. Not just for me but also for the people I care about. People can see the reflections. I’m not putting my art out just for judgment. I’m putting it out their for conversation but in that space you will come across judgment. There is a vulnerability to that,” Akil explained.
Read MoreFannie Mae, Freddie Mac Offering Mortgages for as Little as Three Percent Down
One of the biggest obstacles confronting low- and moderate-income home buyers is coming up with the 20 percent down payment that many financial advisors recommend they have in the bank prior to entering the housing market. Under Fannie Mae’s Home Ready and Freddie Mac’s Home Possible programs…
Read MoreNew Report: People of Color Nearly Absent from Top U.S. House Staff
“The House of Representatives cannot effectively create public policy that benefits all Americans if the people making policy decisions do not look like America,” — Spencer Overton, President of the Joint Center Black Talent Initiative.
Read MoreCOMMENTARY: What the Supreme Court Nomination Would Mean for Black Women
Black women are the largest constituency in the United States that has no representation on the Supreme Court – we’ve never had a Black woman Supreme Court Justice. Until we can see that, we can certainly do better than another ideologically extreme white male.
Read MoreCongressional Black Caucus Foundation Shuts the Door on Discriminatory Political Climate
From the tone of the presidential campaign, to where the Klu Klux Klan makes their appearances regularly, to the deportation of hundreds of immigrants, to the ban on Muslims, to the children being separated from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border—that is where the CBC steps in.
Read MoreBipartisan HBCU Caucus Achieves Milestone with New Corporate Challenge Partners
HBCUs have led the charge to produce some of our nation’s greatest African-American talent, despite 200 years of discrimination and inequality, while the tech industry has faced some of the greatest challenges of mankind with fearless innovation and ingenuity.
Read MoreCBCF Prepares for 48th Legislative Conference in DC: ‘The Dream Still Demands Courage …’
The premier conference, which annually attracts nearly 10,000 people from across the world and is the only event of its kind in the United States, will have the theme, “The Dream Still Demands Courage, Resilience, Leadership and Legislation.”
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Jim Crow 2018 – Black Voting Rights under Attack in America
“This is a discriminatory state law that is antiquated and almost equates to the laws that discriminated against racial minorities decades ago when they were required to pay a poll tax in order to vote … There is no test for a person who can challenge your right to vote.
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