January, 2019 - Greater Diversity News

Super Bowl, Gladys Knight, and Colin Kaepernick: It Isn’t What You Think

The famed scholar, Pan Africanist and sociologist, W.E.B. Du Bois in his classic work, “The Souls of Black Folks” characterized the black dichotomy as, “twoness”…

Donors Attempt to Save Bennett College by Friday’s Deadline

The Papa John’s Foundation and the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation of Winston-Salem, each pledged a $500,000 donation to the school, and each said they will recruit additional donors.

Slave’s African Medical Science Saves Lives of Bostonians During Smallpox Epidemic

“I’d like to read about people who made impacts but are not entertainers, musicians, and those we hear about every Black History Month,” said Kisha A. Brown, the founder and CEO of Justis Connection.

NNPA Mid-Winter Training Conference Highlights Global Expansion of the Black Press

Her Excellency, Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao, the African Union Ambassador to the United States, also appeared at the conference where she and Jamaican Tourist Board Groups…

IN MEMORIAM: Legendary Singer James Ingram Dies at 66

With his strong vocals and stand out ballads, Ingram was known to collaborate with other big names of his generation such as Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones and Kenny Rogers.

Black Publishers Push for More Heart Health Awareness

Often deemed the “unholy trinity,” according to the American Heart Association, three dangerous health factors including high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes, all play vital roles…

NAACP Challenge to 2020 Census Preparations Moves Forward

“The census must be conducted in a way that will not thwart the goal of equal representation,” wrote U.S. District Judge Paul Grimm, in an opinion granting in part…

Health & Fitness Coach, Greg Dorsey, Announces an Innovative Digital Life Balance Program!

Greg takes it a step further with the Live More Daily 60 Day Challenge which combines both tools, his skills, and experiences to help those who need it…

The Film Detective Celebrates Black History Month with 70 Years of African-American Cinema History

For audiences looking to revisit two of the most prominent African-American influencers of the time can catch biopics: The Jackie Robinson Story (1950)…

Broken Communities Can Be Nurtured Back to Health Through Volunteering

Venchele Saint Dic, author of the chapter “Journey to Redemption and Faith” in the bestselling book “Passport to Self Discovery Volume 2″, highlights her volunteer service…

Meet the 11-Year Old Student Who is a Physics Major at Southern University

Elijah has already authored a book, applied for several patents, he hosts his own weekly radio show, and he also plans to bring new programs and organizations in the university.

Chairwoman Waters Issues Statement on the Passing of Tom Duncan

I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Tom Duncan. Tom’s knowledge and mastery of the legislative process was indispensable. My thoughts continue to be with his family.

“Big Sister” Barbara Lee’s Advice for the New Women of Color in Congress

“…there have been vocal women of color pushing for progressive change in Congress for a long time. California Rep. Barbara Lee, who Pressley called a ‘big sister & mentor’ in her tweet, is one of them.”

President Announces End to Shutdown

Trump announced the deal 35 days into the longest-ever partial government closure that has left an estimated 800,000 federal employees without pay and created a host of problems.

Revive Us Again: Vision and Action in Moral Organizing

By William Barber II, Liz Theoharis, Richard H. Lowery
The Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II has been called “the closest person we have to Martin Luther King Jr. in our midst” (Cornel West) and “one of the most gifted organizers and orators in the country today”.

Black-Owned Day Trading Firm Shares Tips For Building Generational Wealth

The Profit Room, a Black-owned day trading firm, is sharing some valuable tips for African Americans who want to build generational wealth.

Warren Forces Issue of Massive Economic Inequality Into 2020

Weeks into a national conversation over the possibility of taxing the wealthiest Americans at far higher rates in order to correct severe income inequality in the U.S. …

Don’t Let Predatory Tax Loans Take Your Refunds

Across the country, advertising – particularly on urban radio – tempts listeners with easy ways to get a loan against anticipated tax refunds. But just like other predatory lending products…

2019 Oscar Nominees: #OscarsSoBlack?

Fans familiar with the history of the Oscars and racial inclusion know by now that the Oscars aren’t the NAACP Image Awards and aren’t trying to recreate that experience for black fans.

The Real Issues with the Government Shutdown

The American people …need to put the pressure on Republican Senators who place more value on standing with the President in his insanity than keeping their Oath of Office…

Newly Elected Democratic County Judges Introduce Major Bail Reform Changes

Backlash resulted in Harris County voters showing up to the polls and sending those judges packing, allowing a new crop of Democratic judges…

Preventing the Fall of America

There is a movement afoot to turn back the clock and to undo all our social gains. If it were not for the internet and the rising tide of social consciousness, we would repeat the history…

Elected Enemies – The Government Shutdown That’s Crippling America

The current catastrophic and life-altering shutdown, millions of the people who rely on the government for their livelihood — directly and indirectly…

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka: Forget Wall, Fix Nation’s Deadly Water Problems

“I join in solidarity with the 11-year-old girl known as Little Miss Flint who told you that spending $5 billion to make water safe is a much better way to protect Americans than building the wall…”

COMMENTARY: Is Kamala Harris the Right Choice to ‘Save our Country’?

“The future of our country depends on you and millions of others lifting our voices to fight for our American values,” said Harris…

NCCU Alumni Civic Engagement Effort Has Vision and Mission – GDN Exclusive Vol. 2, Part IV

In the lead-up to the 2018 midterm elections, A Call to Colors provided the tools for successful voter registration, education and mobilization of students on various HBCU campuses across North Carolina.

#IAmAPoet Project Pays Tribute to MLK with Words and Images

“I, along with the other poets, want to bring recognition to the fact that we have voices and are able to utilize (them) because of the sacrifices and courage that Dr. King embodied.” — Writeous Soul

Little-Known Facts about MLK

As the nation commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s holiday, some may find interesting tidbits of little-known or talked about facts and details of the slain civil rights champion.

2019 MLK Celebration Award Recipients Announced

The chief justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court, the chief executive officer of a community development fund, and an organization made up of South Carolina nonprofits…

MLK-Themed Study Reveals States with the Most Racial Progress

To measure America’s progress in harmonizing racial groups, researchers measured the gaps between blacks and whites…

The Transatlantic Slave Trade – Africans Urged to ‘Come Home’

I hear time and time again from black Americans who traveled to Africa about how connected they felt and how different they found…

Kamala Harris to Announce Run for President

The California Democrat, who promised reporters that she’d ponder the decision over the holidays, is now expected to make a formal announcement…

FILM REVIEW: “Glass” by Should M. Night Shyamalan Starring Samuel L. Jackson

Two hours and nine minutes roll by, and the film is about as frustrating as standing in a TSA line at the airport.

Either Trump Cannot Make the ‘Deal’ or It Wants to Bring About a Crash

What Trump has decided to do is to shoot the dice with the lives of hundreds of thousands of federal workers in order to prove to his base…

NAACP President Derrick Johnson Responds to Federal Judge Jesse Furman’s Ruling on the 2020 Census

The addition of a citizenship question to the 2020 Census only increases the likelihood of a substantial undercount of immigrant communities…

Rep. Maxine Waters: Trump Shutdown is Jeopardizing Integrity of our Financial Markets

The Trump shutdown is jeopardizing the integrity of our financial markets and the hard-earned savings of millions of Americans. So, let’s end this Trump shutdown…

Another Storm for Black Farmers, Cooperatives, and Southern Rural Communities

Small farmers that normally submit farm loan applications in December and January can’t submit loans at the moment. The shutdown will have a domino effect…

COMMENTARY: Soft-core Lynching – Ever-Present Threat of Confrontation

Given the history of the relationship between African Americans and law enforcement, the appearance of the authorities brings with it the ever-present threat of confrontation.

CBS Announces Election Coverage Team’s Attempt at Diversity an Epic Fail

The network is taking some serious heat for excluding African-Americans from its core team of on-the-ground reporters and producers set to cover the 2020 presidential campaign cycle…

Award-Winning Actress Regina King Opens up About Sleeper Hit “If Beale Street Could Talk”

King talked about her role in “If Beale Street Could Talk” with more than a thousand faith leaders, community activists, sororities and fraternities and African-American news outlets on the line.

National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers and IHS Markit Honor Multicultural Automotive Buyers

We are committed to developing strategic relationships and advocating for the advancement of business policies and practices that ensure diversity and economic parity…

Coming to America Again: Eddie Murphy to Star Again in Blockbuster Hit

After many years of anticipation, I’m thrilled that Coming to America 2 is officially moving forward. We’ve assembled a great team that will be led by Craig Brewer, who just did an amazing job on Dolemite [Is My Name]

U.S. Senator Tim Scott Critical of GOP on Racism and Rep. Steve King

When people with opinions similar to King’s open their mouths, they damage not only the Republican Party and the conservative brand but also our nation as a whole

Government Shutdown Hits African Americans the Hardest

The CBC members said they were calling for an end to the shutdown so that workers can again begin to collect their paychecks and critical government services can resume.

Shame and Shade in Birmingham: In Praise of Angela Davis

Davis, a lifelong human rights activist, is concerned about the humanity of Palestinian people, as well as other people. And she is rightfully concerned, as many of us are…

How Healthy Is Gentrification? In Search of Solutions

It’s only in recent years that researchers, physicians, pediatricians, academics and others have begun to drill down to ascertain what, if any, healtheffects might befall displaced residents as a result of gentrification.

Opera and the African American – ‘Figaro Meets Frederick Douglass’

Our artistry is vast, and can be used in many ways, but without funding for creating new stories with casting of old stories in collaboration with advertising and marketing

Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) Re-Introduces Legislation to Promote Diversity and Inclusion at Federal Reserve

Bringing greater diversity to the Federal Reserve will ensure that more perspectives are heard as major decisions are being made about our nation’s economic future…

Larry ‘D’ Is Back and Going Solo – The New Year Just Got a Bit Funkier

Now known as “Larry D,” the funkmaster says once he received confirmation from his family and some well-known friends such as R&B crooner Charlie Wilson.

Soar Like an Eagle: 12 African American Teens Reach the Pinnacle of Success in The Boy Scouts

Boy Scout Troop 242, led by Scoutmaster Dameion Crook, Sr., presented the 12 African American Eagle Scouts during the Eagle Court of Honor ceremony that was held at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church.

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