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Major Prostate Cancer Research Targeting African Americans
A national network of prostate cancer researchers and experts who have joined forces to study prostate cancer in African American men has received a $26 million
Read MoreSt. Augustine SGA: From Protest to Proactive – GDN Exclusive “A Call to Colors” Vol. II Part VI
When Dr. Everett Ward, president of St. Augustine’s University (SAU), lauded Greater Diversity News’ (GDN) civic engagement campaign, “A Call to Colors” last June, he said, “…
Read MoreMiles College Basketball Team Makes History with Championship
As March Madness kicks into full gear, the Golden Bears have their sights set on a national championship – a feat that seemed laughable at this time last year.
Read MoreMillennials Must Answer ‘How Will You Lead?’
Dr. Wes Bellamy, the Tennessee Regional Black Millennial Convention’s “Black Millennials Unbossed & Unapologetic Summit” keynote speaker, was thrust into the spotlight in 2017
Read MoreTAKING NOTE! Elton Hymon: An Unsung Hero
On March 27, 1985, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that under the Fourth Amendment, when a law enforcement officer is pursuing a fleeing suspect, the officer may not use deadly…
Read MoreUNCF Delivers First ‘State of HBCUs’ Address in Washington
During the event, UNCF president and CEO Dr. Michael L. Lomax outlined a comprehensive legislative agenda for Congressional members that he said should help level the playing field for the nation’s HBCUs.
Read MoreCNN Ignores ‘Moral’ Issue in Refusing to Meet with NABJ
In a statement, the organization said it “shares the concern of the National Association of Black Journalists about the lack of black representation within the ranks of CNN’s executive news managers and direct reports…
Read MoreDr. Michael Lomax and the UNCF Continue to Champion HBCUs
UNCF awards more than $100 million in scholarships annually and administers more than 400 programs, including scholarship, internship and fellowship…
Read MoreHouse and Senate Introduce Bill to ensure Insurance Coverage for Abortion
“The EACH Woman Act ensures that every woman is empowered to make critical decisions about her own pregnancy – and has coverage for all pregnancy-related.
Read MoreNAACP 110th Convention Mobilizing in Detroit
This year’s event will highlight the 400th year recognition of the first enslaved Africans brought to the shores of Virginia in 1619. It’s a seminal moment for the 110-year-old organization…
Read MoreNo Charges Filed Against Officers Who Killed Stephon Clark
At a press conference in downtown Sacramento, County District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert said the officers were justified in unloading 20 shots at Clark…
Read MoreNABJ’s Call for Diversity at CNN Grows
When there’s more of us in the room fighting for our stories to be told, and raising awareness about the issues impacting our communities, we have an even better chance of creating change…
Read MoreAmerica Benefits from an Imperfect Man in the Perfect Role
Cohen is not the only example of the media’s desperation to attack all things Trump. In the past few weeks, their bias has been on clear display. The press prematurely hyped an edited video of a Trump supporter.
Read MoreProposal to Offer Federal Tax Credit for Contributions to Private Schools
DeVos’s latest attack on public schools came a day after the New York Timespublished a report that found an eye-popping $23 billion disparity between white and nonwhite school districts.
Read MoreLegendary Songstress Dionne Warwick Announces, “She’s Back,” First New Album in Five Years
In addition to ten tracks of new songs as well of remakes of pop/soul gems, “She’s Back” will be packaged with a bonus disc of Ms. Warwick’s 1998 album, “Dionne Sings Dionne,” which features her greatest hits
Read MoreFrom Protest to Proactive: SHAW University SGA – GDN Exclusive “A Call to Colors” Vol. II Part V
For the past year, graduating senior Ryan Wright has proudly served as Student Government Association (SGA) President at Shaw University in Raleigh, and by all measures, he has led with dedication and distinction.
Read MoreMeet the First Ever Black Woman Judge to Be Appointed in the State of Alaska
In 2010, Pamela Scott Washington made history as the first Black woman to be appointed as a judge in Alaska. Almost a decade since then, she still upholds the significance her position…
Read MoreA Cure for HIV? Feasible but Not yet Realized
This week a team of scientists and physicians from the U.K. published news of a second HIV positive man, in London, who is in long-term (18-month) HIV remission…
Read MoreDemystifying Student Performance Via Parental Engagement
Although parental engagement has a strong correlation to student academic performance and achievement, why is it that African American parents appear disproportionately…
Read MoreFILM REVIEW: Documentary “Black Mother” – Thoughtful Avant-Garde Film
Allah’s kaleidoscope of HD video, mini DV, 16mm, Hi8 Tape and Super 8 footage are glimpses of Jamaica that convey harsh realism, history, social dynamics, religion, African heritage…
Read MoreDC Area Coalition to Host Youth Leadership Symposium
The DMV Youth Leadership Coalition has announced that registration is now open for its joint symposium event at the University of Maryland, College Park’s Adele H. Stamp Student Union.
Read More3 Ways Activist Kids These Days Resemble Their Predecessors
Young activists recently paid Dianne Feinstein a visit at the senator’s San Francisco office, imploring her to support the Green New Deal framework…
Read MoreUNCF Delivers First Annual State of the HBCU Address and Congressional Honor Roll
UNCF (the United Negro College Fund) – on the heels of delivering over $100 million in additional federal funding to historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs)
Read MoreNearly Half of Americans Have Had a Family Member Jailed, Imprisoned
In a groundbreaking Cornell-led study illuminating the extensive scope of mass incarceration in the U.S., nearly 1 in 2 Americans have had a brother or sister, parent, spouse or child spend time in jail or prison – a far higher figure
Read MorePlans for Legacy of Blues Empress Bessie Smith Blossoming Exponentially
The profound and pioneering legacy of singer/songwriter/entertainer Bessie Smith, “The Empress,” is being gloriously prepped for a richly deserved and long overdue turn in the spotlight.
Read MoreSilver Crown Beauty Pageant to Showcase the Talents and Beauty of Women Over the Age of 50
Hallie’s Comet Productions, LLC has announced that their signature event, the Silver Crown Beauty Pageant, will be leaping forward and upward in the Queen City of Charlotte, NC in 2019.
Read MoreFILM REVIEW: Tyler Perry’s A Madea Family Funeral
Perry’s script relies on infidelity, rivalries, bawdy language, lust and the usual dollop of betrayal. In other circumstances, the turmoil would be funny and engaging. Not so much here…
Read More‘Leaving Neverland’ is Michael Jackson’s Pandora’s Box
During the 1993 investigation into Michael’s alleged pedophilia, his sister Latoya created a firestorm by saying that she ‘would not be a silent collaborator in my brother’s crimes against little children.’
Read MoreNew Interactive Website Featuring Henry Louis Gates, Tracks Slave Voyages
The new slave voyages website counts as the product of three years of development by a multi-disciplinary team of historians, librarians, curriculum specialists…
Read MoreNewsrooms Still Lack Women and Individuals of Color
The media is in a state of great disruption, but despite all of the change, one thing remains the same: the role of women is significantly smaller than that of men in every part of news…
Read MoreCharles D. King Reminisces at Howard University’s Charter Day
Media mogul Charles D. King received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters during this year’s Howard University Charter Day Convocation. King shared his journey from talent agency…
Read MoreDoctors, Lawyers with Monetary Motives Cause Painful Decisions in Women
It has come to light that a collaboration involving some law firms, doctors, and finance companies are pressuring women into unnecessary surgeries to remove the [transvaginal] mesh.
Read MoreMemphis-Area School District: Students Need Representation on School Board
The Shelby County Schools’ website, the district serves more than 100,000 students in 200 schools. However, there is no collective representation…
Read MoreHeritage Tours Told to Vacate ‘Handy House’ After 24 Years
A letter from the Downtown Memphis Commission (DMC) informed Turner that the operating services of Heritage Tours would not be part of the Handy home’s future.
Read MoreVoting Rights Groups’ Lawsuit Against Ohio Heads to Trial
Voting rights groups that charge that Ohio’s congressional map was unfairly manipulated by state Republicans will have their say in federal court. The trial for a lawsuit filed last year…
Read MoreA Black activist said he has taken the helm of what has been billed as one of the nation’s largest neo-Nazi groups to put it out of business. Corporate records show James Stern….
Black Activist Says He Took Over Neo-Nazi Group to Kill It
A Black activist said he has taken the helm of what has been billed as one of the nation’s largest neo-Nazi groups to put it out of business. Corporate records show James Stern….
Black College Strips Building of Segregationist’s Name
The News & Observer reported Wednesday’s vote trades Gov. Clyde Hoey’s name for that of the historically black university’s founder, James E. Shepard. A statue of Shepard already stands…
Read MoreHolding Credit Bureaus Accountable and Repairing a Broken System
To make matters worse, all three of the major consumer credit reporting bureaus have used this breach of consumer data and consumer trust to sell products they are marketing as identity theft protection.
Read MoreNAACP – Wall Street to Highlight Launch of New Minority Impact ETF
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) joined Impact Shares at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
Read MoreThe Tax Surprise – Minimal Refund, No Refund
When it comes to taxes, much of the public hears what it wants to hear. If someone says that there will be a cut and they can provide minimal evidence to that effect, such an argument can be a winner.
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