February, 2019 - Greater Diversity News

Rev. Jesse Jackson’s 22nd Annual Rainbow PUSH Wall Street Project Economic Summit

“We’re looking to expand upon the progress and discuss ways to increase opportunities for minorities and women,” says Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. founder and president of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition…

Upholding Our Values and Standing Against Discrimination

I’m outraged that anyone at Toledo Transmission – or any facility – would ever face threats or discrimination. My heart goes out to anyone who was touched by this bigotry. This is not who we are.

Robin Givens: Iconic Actress Stars in OWN’s “Ambitions”

Givens stars in the new OWN series, “Ambitions,” as ‘Stephanie Carlisle,’ the wife of Atlanta Mayor Evan Lancaster (Brian White), whose true loyalty is to her family’s prestigious…

Associate Justice Cheri Beasley Named New Chief Justice

Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s decision Tuesday to elevate N.C. Supreme Court Associate Justice Cheri Beasley to chief justice led to rare public criticism from a Republican judicial colleague…

Thurgood Marshall College Fund Statement of Support for “HBCU Partners Act” Legislation

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is proud to support the 'HBCU Propelling Agency Relationships Towards a New Era of Results for Students Act' (HBCU PARTNERS Act)…

Sundance 2019: Chinonye Chukwu First Black Woman to Win U.S. Top Prize

Clemency is the second feature film for writer/director Chukwu, who worked on the clemency campaign for Tyra Patterson. Patterson was wrongly accused of murder and eventually released after serving 23 years in prison.

Black Millennial Voices: Stop the Torture of U.S. Prison Inmates

The disproportionate mass incarceration of people of color in America continues to grow. It is bad enough to be confined and locked up in over-crowded jails and prisons in the United States.

True First Series: History That Leaves No Person of African Descent Behind

While we look ahead to a possible Kamala Harris presidency in 2020, we can’t forget about the woman who made it possible for Harris to run – Shirley Chisolm. Just one of the many stories of perseverance…

NAACP President Derrick Johnson And Donna Brazile Issue ‘State of Black America’ Address

What the president has done has opened up the eyes of so many people … This nation has still not dealt with race and its appeal to the lowest common dominator of us as a community.

Our Planet is Melting. Who Cares?

Our world is melting. Glaciers are disappearing. Oceans are rising. Lowlands (mostly populated by low income and Black people) are disappearing. And, before Democrats took power in this term, few other than Speaker Nancy Pelosi…

Taraji P. Henson: ‘What Men Want’ Gets into Guys’ Heads

A pretty face, a sculpted body, a good cook, smart and financially stable are just some of the qualities women think men want. But if women had the ability to get in a man’s head and hear their thoughts, would more relationships thrive?

CFPB Makes Move to Support Payday Lenders During Black History Month

The federal agency with a designated mission to provide consumer financial protection took an about-face to protect predatory lenders instead of consumers on February 6…

Civil Rights Groups Sue Texas over Voter Citizenship Question

Civil rights organizations are suing Texas officials about alleged plans to purge thousands of naturalized citizens from its voter rolls, a move that intentionally targets minority voters…

Black History: Hattie McDaniel First African American Oscar Winner

Upon hearing backlash for film roles where she portrayed a servant – during a time when servants were the only available roles for African Americans in Hollywood – McDaniel remarked…

Bennett College Raises $8.2 Million to Keep Accreditation

In a dramatic announcement on Monday, Feb. 4, Bennett College’s Phyllis Worthy Dawkins said she was confident that the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges…

Entrepreneurs Create a Company That Provides Ultimate Convenience Traveling With Young Children

Enjoy the luxury of not having to pack an over-stuffed diaper bag or worry about leaving an essential child care item at home.

Discovering the Excellence Within: Realizing My Greatness in South Africa

When I started at Lindbolm Academy as a seventh grader, I experienced a challenging environment, something more dynamic than anything I had experienced before.

Chicago Woman Rented Hotel Rooms for the Homeless During Dangerous Weather

When temperatures were dangerously cold in Chicago, Candice Payne, a 34-year old real estate broker, decided to save the lives of some of the homeless people in the area.

HBCU Grad Turned Multi-Million Dollar Real Estate Investor Launches New Online Course

Will Moss is based in Columbus, Ohio, but he is known across the country as a real estate boss. He owns a multi-million dollar real estate portfolio…

We Act for Environmental Justice Responds to Green New Deal Resolution

Recently Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) released a congressional resolution in support of a Green New Deal.

Black History Month: Two Centuries of Black History and the Black Press

“The Black Press is an aspect of the fabric of the Black existence in America that is not getting enough attention or support from the community,” Kisha A. Brown…

NNPA Celebrates a Successful Year at Mid-Winter Training Conference

The Black Press remains resilient and powerful with NNPA members providing excellent reporting from a Black perspective for more than 75 years…

A Dream Deferred — Is the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Just Another Elusive Dream?

Parents must get engaged to hold legislators and educators accountable for their ESSA State Plans. Parents must also hold themselves accountable in prioritizing…

Cornel West “Liberal Self Righteousness in the Name Of Black People Being Offended!”

What is the process for overcoming that? What is the process for not having your life be damned by something you did, some racist act…?”

For Black Children, Attending School Is an Act of Racial Justice

In the 2015-16 school year, Black boys made up 8 percent of public school enrollment, but they were 25 percent of the boys suspended out of school.

What More Can Be Done Under ESSA to Support Highly Qualified Teachers

Teacher concerns transformed into organized protests when, in early 2018, the West Virginia teacher’s strike made headlines, lasting over 2 weeks.

Abrams Blasts Trump, McConnell for ‘Power Grab’ After State of the Union Address

After patiently waiting in the wings as President Donald Trump used 90 minutes to deliver what was supposed to be a 45-minute State of the Union Address…

Sen. Cory Booker Announces 2020 Run for the White House

“I believe that we can build a country where no one is forgotten, no one is left behind, where parents can put food on the table. Where there are good paying jobs with good benefits in every neighborhood.

Wes Moore Is the CEO of Robin Hood, Largest Anti-Poverty Force

Wes Moore is the CEO of Robin Hood, one of the largest anti-poverty forces in the nation. He is a bestselling author, a combat veteran, and a social entrepreneur.

Rep. Moore Reveals Cancer Diagnosis and How the ACA Saved Her Life

In a televised interview, Moore revealed her cancer diagnosis and where she believes she’d be if it weren’t for former President Barack Obama’s signature piece of legislation which allows…

Homeownership in D.C., Maryland Get $7.1 Million Boost from NeighborhoodLIFT Program

The NeighborhoodLIFT program is Wells Fargo’s single largest corporate philanthropic effort of its kind in the company’s history and is funded by the Wells Fargo Foundation.

Anthony Graves, Wrongfully Convicted Death Row Inmate, Gives Voice to Voiceless

The program works with qualified persons to help reduce recidivism and to encourage entrepreneurship and academic development in 12-weeks…

The Walking Dead: Public Policy is Problematic for People of Color

“Once you get a felony conviction, your life is practically ruined based off of the current laws on the books in many states,” said nationally-recognized civil rights attorney Benjamin L. Crump…

The American Dream Remains Deferred for Black Millennials

As I entered my 30s, still navigating what achieving the dream would mean, I wondered what other black millennials were feeling. I wanted to figure out what my generation of Black Americans…

FILM REVIEW “An Acceptable Loss”

Libby is shunned by faculty members, abhorred by some in her class, but still, at least on the outside she remains poised and at peace with her actions. One student, Martin (Ben Tavassoli, Overlord), stalks and spies on her. Why?

API’s Energy Research Collaborative Focus is on Diversity

“The energy workforce opportunity could lead to an economic emancipation for many in our community,” said Stewart, a consultant for API and president of Frank M. Stewart & Company.

Andrew Gillum Addresses Future, Importance of Black Press

“Beginning in about two weeks I will be teaching a fellowship at Harvard University,” Gillum said in an exclusive tidbit from a fireside chat conducted by NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr.

If Beale Street Could Talk, It Would Tell Memphis to ‘Copyright Me’

When I first heard of the movie “If Beale Street Could Talk” I got excited about the possibility of seeing the legendary Beale Street of Memphis on the big screen. To my utter disappointment this movie…

Sen. Kamala Harris Officially Enters the 2020 Presidential Race with Bold Morality

A graduate of Howard University and a member of the AKA sorority, Harris’ rollout has been the most methodically of anyone who has entered the 2020 sweepstakes.

BET’s ‘Boomerang’ Yields First Major Role for On-The-Rise Actress

‘Boomerang’ is dynamic, solid good content. The stories we are illustrating are universal,” said Brittany Inge, who is also the creator of The (Non) Starving Artists, which is dedicated to empowering…

Commentary: How Will You Celebrate Your Birthday?

Every year of our life we get a chance to celebrate a wonderful milestone, our birthday! Birthdays are special days to reflect on our past experiences and accomplishments…

Commentary: California Congresswoman Maxine Waters Makes History

As 2019 begins, there is also a new Congress with leadership in the House of Representatives that makes history for people of color and women alike.

African-Americans Are No Better Off Than 50 Years Ago Data Shows

As 2018 comes to an end, we close out a 50-year period that began with the tumultuous 1968. This was the year Martin Luther King, Jr was assassinated; the year the Fair Housing Act passed…

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