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Fayetteville State University Office Of Student Engagement Launches On-Campus Voter Registration Site
Dear Bronco, On September 28, 2020, the Office of Student Engagement, a unit within the Division of Student Affairs, will launch an on-campus voter registration site for all enrolled Fayetteville State University students, faculty, and staff. The purpose of the
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Police Academy Remains at the Forefront of Diversity Education Training Goes Virtual
The training, called Expanding Our Horizons: A Cultural Awareness Experience, was developed in an effort to strengthen the relationships between law enforcement and community members, with an emphasis on communities of color due to polarizing racial issues occurring across the
Read MoreThe Arctic Hasn’t Been This Warm for 3 Million Years – and That Foreshadows Big Changes
Every year, sea ice cover in the Arctic Ocean shrinks to a low point in mid-September. This year it measures just 1.44 million square miles (3.74 million square kilometers) – the second-lowest value in the 42 years since satellites began taking measurements.
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Trump Refusal to Disavow White Supremacy Presents Threat to Black Lives
(Washington, D.C.) – President Donald Trump refused to condemn white supremacy during last night’s first televised presidential debate in Ohio. Moreover, he told the followers of the extremist group Proud Boys that they should “stand back and stand by.” Kristen Clarke,
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Trauma, Stress and Invisible Wounds of Those in Law Enforcement
Steve has served as a police officer for 24 years, including being a SWAT team member for years. He and I have worked together on his traumatic experiences. He has told me that in a given day a police officer
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Nobel Prizes Have a Diversity Problem Even Worse Than the Scientific Fields They Honor
In 2007, I served as a consultant for the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences’ deliberations about the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. As a result, I was invited to attend the Nobel ceremonies. Staying at the Grand Hotel with all the
Read MoreTrump and Biden Clash in Chaotic Debate – Experts React on the Court, Race and Election Integrity
President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden took part in a presidential debate Sept. 29 that exemplified the lack of civility in American politics. The president frequently interrupted and spoke over his challenger, Biden told Trump to “shut
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Tens of Millions More Expected to Lose Employer-Based Insurance by 2021
The strain on employers “just shows how ridiculous it is to have a system where a person’s health insurance is tied to their job.” Supporters of Medicare For All demonstrate outside of the Charleston Gaillard Center ahead of the Democratic
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“The Sisters Show” Podcast to Connect Black America With the Global African Diaspora
The Sisters Show is a new talk show & podcast hosted by five sisters from Gambia (West Africa) now streaming on Apple Podcast and Facebook Live. The sisters — Dr. Jay Ceesay, Olay Ceesay Jabbi, Amy Ceesay, Juka Ceesay, and Dr. Mamaram Ceesay —
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The United States Postal Service Delivers Much More Than Mail
America’s Postal service has been an essential institution that has connected every one of us as Americans even before we were a nation independent of Great Britain. The most American of traditions Benjamin Franklin was appointed our first Postmaster General
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Report Reveals Alarming Amount of Systemic Police and Prosecutorial Misconduct
On Jan. 21, 2011, former Chicago Police Commander Jon Burge was sentenced to four and a half years in federal prison for perjury and obstruction of justice because he lied under oath about his use of torture to extract confessions from numerous
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How Even a Casual Brush With the Law Can Permanently Mar a Young Man’s Life
George Floyd’s death highlighted how even a minor alleged infraction – in his case, over a fake $20 bill – can lead to a fatal interaction with law enforcement. As a result, a coalition of advocacy organizations, criminal justice reform advocates
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When Politicians Use Hate Speech, Political Violence Increases
Politicians deepen existing divides when they use inflammatory language, such as hate speech, and this makes their societies more likely to experience political violence and terrorism. That’s the conclusion from a study I recently did on the connection between political rhetoric
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Votes Cast in November Will Shape Congress Through 2030
When voters cast their ballots in November, they won’t just decide who will be president in 2021 – they will also have a voice in determining the partisan makeup of Congress until 2030. Following each census, which happens every 10
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Flooding Outside FEMA’s 100-Year Flood Zones and Racial Inequality
When hurricanes and other extreme storms unleash downpours like Tropical Storm Beta has been doing in the South, the floodwater doesn’t always stay within the government’s flood risk zones. New research suggests that nearly twice as many properties are at
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If Obamacare Goes Away, Here Are Eight Ways Your Life Will Be Affected
More than 10 years after its passage, the Affordable Care Act once more hangs in the balance. There have been plenty of near misses before, including previous Supreme Court appearances and Congressional votes. Yet in the wake of Justice Ruth
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“Truth Be Told: The Policies That Impacted Black Lives” New Exhibition Now Open at Muhammad Ali Center
Louisville, KY — As the call for racial justice and equality in America is louder now than ever before, the Muhammad Ali Center has created an exhibition to educate and help others learn from the country’s past in order to foster
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2020 Debate Schedule Released It’s Clear Harris Improved Enthusiasm Gap for Biden Campaign
Democrats are enthusiastic about getting rid of Donald Trump. But a nagging issue regarding the Biden campaign keeps finding its way on to panel discussions and into think pieces about the 2020 campaign: Whether Joe Biden can cause the type
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Officers in Breonna Taylor Case Escape Indictment
After 194 days, months of protests, and a $12 million civil settlement, the family of Breonna Taylor did not receive the justice they have desperately sought. On Wednesday, Sept. 23, a Grand Jury failed to indict the officers for killing
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® Does It Again and Raises $1 Million in Support of HBCUs
“We did it, we did it again!” Dr. Glenda Glover, AKA International President and Chief Executive Officer shared with excitement in a video message to sorority members. “The online receipts alone totaled more than $1.3 million. We can now continue
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U.S. Bank donates $5 million to local communities as part of Rebuild and Transform Fund
The U.S. Bank Foundation fund addresses systemic economic and racial inequities in small business, housing and workforce advancement Minneapolis, MN, September 23, 2020 – U.S. Bank announces $5 million in donations to local communities as part of its $15 million
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How the Right Rigs Elections – GOP’s Tried-and-True Vote-Suppression Techniques
Is it really so hard? Voting, I mean — smooth democratic elections with all citizens able to easily cast their ballots and with every ballot fairly counted. Is that too much for people to ask? After all, the mechanisms for
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Warning from 50+ Progressive Writers and Activists Pen Open Letter Urging Vote for Biden
“It comes down to this. Dump Trump, Then Battle Biden. Vote for Biden at least in swing states—and urge others to do so as well. And then get on with building grassroots movements for ongoing fundamental change.” More than 50
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Addressing Racism and Discrimination Has Become a Top Priority for Latinos
Top Priority for Latinos On September 8, 2020 Latino Decisions and the National Association of Latino Elected Officials Education Fund launched the 2020 nine-week tracking poll of the Latino electorate. Every week leading up to the presidential election we will
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Tips for Living Online – Lessons From Six Months of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Valentine’s Day was sweet, spring break was fun, then… boom! COVID-19. Stay-at-home orders, workplace shutdowns, school closures and social distancing requirements changed lives almost overnight. Forty-two percent of the U.S. workforce now works from home full-time. In the six months since
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The Case of Biden Versus Trump – or How a Judge Could Decide the Presidential Election
Imagine the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. Given the unprecedented number of mail-in votes this election, Americans may wake up and still not know who won the presidential contest between Republican President Donald J. Trump and Democratic challenger Joseph Biden.
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Colorado Makes History With Record-Breaking Number of Black Women Judges
Denver, CO — Five Black women are currently serving as judges in Colorado, which is a record-breaking number in the state. They were appointed by Gov. Jared Polis during a period of less than two years. In October 2019, Frances Johnson
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New Program Helps African Americans Create Wealth By Investing in Their Health
A new program has been launched that is targeting newly-coined African American “mobile-preneurs” who want to work from home or remotely in the lifestyle consulting industry. Amidst the aftermath of the global Coronavirus pandemic, millions of people are in a
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Greenlining’s Supplier Diversity Report Card on Contracting with Diverse Businesses; Large Gaps Remain
UNEVEN PROGRESS IN CHALLENGING TIMES America’s racial wealth gap was created by deliberate policy choices based on race, and solutions that don’t consider race and ethnicity simply won’t work. As our country tackles problems that disproportionately affect communities of color,
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg Helped Shape the Modern Era of Women’s Rights Before the Supreme Court
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on Friday, the Supreme Court announced. Chief Justice John Roberts said in a statement that “Our nation has lost a jurist of historic stature.” Even before her appointment, she had reshaped American law. When he nominated Ginsburg
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DNC Launches Ad Campaign in Black Newspapers Across Five Battleground States
Marking the First National Black Voter Day, Print Ads Highlight Impacts of Trump’s Failures on Black Americans’ Jobs and Lives On the first National Black Voter Day, the Democratic National Committee is launching a print ad campaign calling out Donald Trump’s
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Importance of 50+ Voters in New Presidential and Senate State Polls
WASHINGTON, D.C. — AARP released a series of battleground state polls of likely voters in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Maine, Michigan, Montana, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. The full survey results was be released on Tuesday, September 15. “This election hinges on
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Justice Ginsburg’s Death Could Prove Fatal to American Democracy
Ruth Bader Ginsburg – affectionately known as The Notorious R.B.G. (after the famous moniker of the late hip-hop star, The Notorious B.I.G.) – held on as long as she could while fiercely battling metastatic pancreatic cancer. At 87, the popular Supreme Court
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AARP Polls Reveal Top Concerns for Voters 50 and Older
More than half of voters 50-years and older in crucial battleground states are worried about contracting the novel coronavirus. At the same time, African Americans are particularly opposed to how President Donald Trump has handled the pandemic, according to
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Supreme Court Decision Jeopardizes CFPB’s Future and its Independence
A June 29 U.S. Supreme Court split decision represents a major setback to both the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the consumers who have come to rely upon the agency. Since 2010, more than 25 million consumers were helped
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Pandemic vs. Patriotism: How to Cast Your Ballot and Preserve Your Health
Voting in the 2020 Presidential election may be the most consequential ballot you cast in your lifetime. As we approach Election Day, America faces a global pandemic that threatens the voting process; a process which lately includes long lines and
Read MoreConfirmation Bias – Faked Videos Shore up False Beliefs About Biden’s Mental Health
From Ronald Reagan in 1984 to Bob Dole in 1996 and even Hillary Clinton in 2016, candidate health has become a common theme across recent U.S. presidential campaigns. The issue is poised to take on added significance this fall. No matter who wins, the U.S. is set
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COVID-19 Vaccines: Stop Big Pharma From Making Huge Profits off Taxpayer-Funded Research
An international, multi-billion-dollar race is underway to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, and progress is moving at record speed, but with nationalistic, competitive undertones. If and when an effective vaccine is invented, its production will require an unprecedented effort to vaccinate people across the globe.
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Trump’s Appeals to White Anxiety Are Not ‘Dog Whistles’ – They’re Racism
President Donald Trump’s rhetoric is often referred to as “dog whistle politics.” In politician speak, a dog whistle is language that conveys a particular meaning to a group of potential supporters. The targeted group hears the “whistle” because of its shared cultural
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Valerie A. Campbell Regained Her Power After Sexual Abuse, Now Helping Other Women Heal
Valerie A. Campbell empowers readers of her book, The Difference, with a methodology and framework to learn how to stop self-sabotaging; grow professionally; and grow spiritually in these uncertain times. She shares empowering insight and strategies to experience stillness of mind
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Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Grants $1 Million to Support Black Arts Programs
91% of funding supports BIPOC-founded or led organizations Atlanta, GA — The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta announces funding through the Metropolitan Atlanta Arts Fund (Arts Fund). A total of $1.15 million is awarded to 28 arts organizations profoundly impacted by the COVID-19
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Commentary: Demeaning Military Veterans and Fallen Fighting Men and Women
Anyone who has followed the career of Donald Trump can only be but so surprised by the allegations that he has demeaned military veterans and fallen fighting men and women. The allegations, which included the identification of fallen soldiers as losers and
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Join the Men of NCNW for a Virtual Discussion On Voter Suppression, Racial Bias and Social Justice, and Men’s Health
On behalf of the Charles L. Franklin Associates, the male component of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), we invite you to attend a dynamic workshop to be held virtually during NCNW’s 59th National Convention, September 26 at 2:30pm
Read MoreFILM REVIEW: The 2020 American Black Film Festival Goes Virtual
In the age of COVID, film festival directors are finding creative ways to screen movies for audiences without gathering large groups at indoor venues. Hence the 2020 ABFF Online Edition. For those who tuned in, the array of films for
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Black Households Earned 61 Cents for Every Dollar of White Median Incomes
Police violence linked to segregated housing The August 23 police shooting of an unarmed Black man in Kenosha, WI, triggered yet another round of community protests and national news coverage of a Black man. A series of multiple gunshots fired
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Endowed Scholarship Fund Started by Local 100 Black Men Chapter
The 100 Black Men of the Cape Fear Region has pledged $25,000 for the establishment of an endowed scholarship at Fayetteville State University (FSU). The scholarship will be awarded to students based on financial need. “One of the founding principles
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Wells Fargo Gives $1 Million in Scholarships to Bridge Financial Gaps Faced by Students Amidst COVID-19
Initiative comes as pandemic continues to hamper students’ ability to pursue their educational paths SAN FRANCISCO – Students dedicated to making a positive difference in the world offer the greatest hope for the future, but for many their plans are threatened
Read MoreBiden for President Gears Up Paid Media Offensive with New Health Care Ads
Campaign to Spend Over $65 million Across Broadcast and Digital This Week Biden for President is gearing up its paid media offensive, accelerating its spending on the air and digital to reach voters across the country in key battleground states.
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One Huge Lie Crystallized – Republicans and President Trump Build a Campaign on Lies
You may have decided not to look at the recent Republican National Convention on television, and many Americans think President Trump broke the law by abusing the Hatch Act. But our president is smiling, because he got away with it.
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Investigation Of Ga. Detention Facility, Whistleblower Alleges Forced Hysterectomies
ATLANTA — Leading congressional Democrats reacted furiously Tuesday to lightly-substantiated claims that immigrants held at a detention center in Georgia are undergoing questionable hysterectomies. In a complaint filed Monday, a nurse alleges that the Irwin County Detention Center performed questionable
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