September, 2020 - Greater Diversity News

Entrepreneur Explores the Struggles of Being a Black Woman in Podcast “Women of Candor”

Dallas, TX — Everyone says they love listening to the truth and honesty, but only if it is sugar-coated-in humbleness and unassertiveness. The moment Black women become vocal and direct about their emotions is the point in which many people will

Texas Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Receives NNPA 2020 National Leadership Award

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas), an influential and forceful voice in Washington, D.C., and serving her thirteenth term as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, will receive the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) 2020 National Leadership Award. Each

Biden Campaign & DNC Announce New Vote-By-Mail Features on IWillVote.com

On Monday, Sept. 14, the Joe Biden for President campaign and the Democratic National Committee (DNC) have announced new features on IWillVote.com – the DNC’s voter participation website – that will help voters easily request and return their ballot by mail. According

Bridging America’s Political Divides Requires a Willingness To Work Together Without Becoming Friends First

Amid two crises – the pandemic and the national reckoning sparked by the killing of George Floyd – there have been anguished calls for Americans to come together across lines of race and partisanship. Change would come, a USA Today contributor

Angry Americans: How Political Rage Helps Campaigns but Hurts Democracy

As the 2020 presidential election draws near, one thing is clear: America is an angry nation. From protests over persistent racial injustice to white nationalist-linked counterprotests, anger is on display across the country. The national ire relates to inequality, the government’s coronavirus response, economic concerns, race

Why Female Bosses Get Different Reactions Than Men When They Criticize Employees

Imagine that your boss Ethan calls you into his office. He expresses disappointment in your recent performance and lack of commitment. How would you react? Would you accept the feedback and put in more effort? Or would you pout in

Far From Being Anti-Religious, Faith and Spirituality Run Deep in Black Lives Matter

Black Lives Matters (BLM) has been portrayed by its detractors as many things: Marxist, radical, anti-American. Added to this growing list of charges is that it is either irreligious or doing religion wrong. In late July, for instance, conservative commentator Andrew Sullivan tweeted that BLM

Introducing “Black Fatigue: How Racism Erodes the Mind, Body, and Spirit” by Mary-Frances Winters

Oakland, CA — The Black Lives Matter movement is an international symbol of racial solidarity in the face of countless atrocities against people of color across the planet. Its progress is not just the result of political and corporate reactions to

Delta Airlines Defends Black Woman After She Was Racially Harassed By a White Passenger

Minneapolis, MN — Demetria Poe, an African American woman from Minneapolis, says that she is beyond satisfied with Delta Airlines after they took a stand against the racism she experienced from a white passenger during her flight and even upgraded her

Actor Don Cheadle Headlines Biden For America Campaign’s “Shop Talk”

The campaign of Democratic Presidential Candidate Joe Biden and running mate Senator Kamala Harris will again focus on the progression of Black men in America, with its latest installment in the ongoing “Shop Talk” digital broadcast. The campaign began the

Mississippi Congressman Bennie Thompson Honored with NNPA 2020 National Leadership Award

With the U.S. Postal Service under assault from the Trump Administration, Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Mississippi) was among the first to cast a vote in favor of H.R. 8015, Delivering for America Act. The legislation requires the Postal Service to return

Dr. Ladson-Billings Earns 2020 NNPA Leadership in Education Award

When the coronavirus pandemic finally ends, America will require a “hard reset,” not a return to normal, said Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings, a pedagogical theorist, and educator. Dr. Ladson-Billings also serves as president of the National Academy of Education and

HBCU Students for Biden and Black Students for Biden: Four More Years of Trump Means Death for Many African Americans

Just how crucial will the engagement of Black students, including those from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) be in the 2020 election? Black Students for Biden and HBCU Students for Biden say that it could mean the difference between

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser to Receive NNPA 2020 National Leadership Award

On Nov. 6, 2018, Muriel Bowser became the first woman ever re-elected as the Mayor of Washington, DC, and the first mayor to earn a second term in 16 years. Mayor Bowser has earned credit for taking bold steps to

What About Mis-C, a Rare but Dangerous Illness Striking Children Weeks After They Get COVID-19

While most children who get COVID-19 develop little more than a mild illness, several hundred have ended up in hospital intensive care units with alarming symptoms that begin appearing weeks after the initial infection. This new condition progresses rapidly and

A Veteran’s Plea: Return To The America We Fought For and Love

I am a former Army Ranger. After two tours of Vietnam, I can attest to all that we sacrificed. We lost friends and families. We lost limbs. We lost years of our carefree youth. In many cases, we lost the

Pandemic Cyber Scammers Are Still on The Prowl, Fake Products Are Popping Up

COVID-19 may have shut down portions of the economy and put restrictions on Americans’ daily lives, but cyber scams and other efforts to defraud people continue to thrive. “Scammers are tapping into the uncertainty related to the global pandemic,” says

Parenting During this Pandemic Requires an Anointing Many Already Possess

With today’s coronavirus pandemic, parents and grandparents are facing a crisis never before seen. From dealing with health fears, sharp shifts to virtual learning, job losses, and political protests, parenting youth today–in a world that’s vastly changing–has become more challenging

Black Church Assaults Continue – Someone Is Trying to Send a Message

A confederate flag was left hanging from a tree on the property of a Nashville company that publishes Sunday School materials for the nation’s Black churches, including many congregations in Dallas/Fort Worth and across the South. Neighbors discovered the homemade

Documentary About Murder of Botham Jean Set to Air on ID

Emotional episode comes amid continued unrest over police killings of African Americans and two years after Jean’s slaying — Season two of Impact of Murder kicks off with a heart wrenching two-hour episode on Botham Jean with “The Ballad of Botham Jean,” airing

Death of Chadwick Boseman Puts Focus on Colon Cancer and African Americans

The death of actor Chadwick Boseman from colon cancer at age 43 has brought new attention on the disease and how it disproportionately impacts African Americans. Boseman was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer at 38. It later advanced to

As North Carolinians Begin Receiving Absentee Ballots, Leaders Across the State Highlight the Importance of Voting

North Carolina becomes the first state to vote as absentee ballots begin to be sent out. North Carolina offers three safe and convenient ways to vote. A voter can vote early in person, vote-by-mail, or vote at their precinct on

What the CDC Eviction Ban Means for Tenants and Landlords: 6 Questions Answered

Editor’s note: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an order on Sept. 1 banning evictions of people who lost work as a result of the pandemic. To benefit, renters must sign a declaration that they don’t make more than US$99,000

Kristen Clarke, President & Executive Director of the National Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law

Kristen Clarke, president & executive director of the National Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law (Lawyers’ Committee), leads one of the country’s most important national civil rights organizations in the pursuit of equal justice for all. The Lawyers’ Committee

Trump’s Encouragement of Voting Twice is Illegal, Intended to Create Election Chaos

(Washington, D.C.) – President Donald Trump visited North Carolina on Wednesday and encouraged a group of his supporters to cast their ballot twice – one time by mail and one time in person. Trump’s comments come as he continues to

Opening Pathways for Youth of Color: The Future of California’s Health Workforce

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – With California facing a serious shortage of health care workers as it copes with COVID-19, a new report from The Greenlining Institute looks at the barriers that keep young people of color out of the health field

Small Business Development Center Assists Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Small Business Development Center helps with business ownership and keeps existing businesses competitive in an ever-changing global marketplace.

Common Anomaly: Business Basics and Fundamentals for Teens

In “Common Anomaly,” 16-year-old Evan White gives timely practical financial advice Evan White is a teen finance wizard. At the tender age seven, he began looking into all things business after earning his first dollar doing household chores. At

With Kamala Harris, Americans Yet Again Have Trouble Understanding What Multiracial Means

News that Sen. Kamala Harris was Joe Biden’s choice for the 2020 Democratic vice presidential nominee drove speculation and argumentation about her identity. The big question appeared to be, “Is Kamala Harris truly African American?” There were numerous articles and opinion pieces

Black Americans and COVID-19 Clinical Trials and NNPA Coronavirus Task Force

The unrelenting spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) throughout the United States of America in 2020, continues to pose an unprecedented public health crisis for all Americans, but in particular for Black Americans and other people of color who are

IN MEMORIAM: John Thompson, Coaching Legend and Unforgettable Mentor, Dies at 78

John Thompson was the first Black coach to win the NCAA Championship. In 1984, he led the Georgetown Hoyas to victory over the Houston Cougars. In 1985 Thompson was named Coach of the Year. He coached at Georgetown University from 1972

Family of Jacob Blake Hosts Block Party, Voter Drive to Drown Out ‘Pain and Division’ Brought by Trump Visit to Kenosha

The community of Kenosha, Wisconsin countered President Donald Trump’s visit to the city on Tuesday with a “Justice for Jacob” rally in the neighborhood where Jacob Blake was shot by a police officer last week, intent on spending the day

‘Nonsensical and Madness’: Outrage After Trump Excludes US From WHO-Backed Global Vaccination Pact

Technicians work as King Philippe of Belgium visits the seat and lab of candidate vaccine against Covid-19 developer Janssen Pharmaceutica, on June 17, 2020 in Beerse, Belgium. A brand new biotech lab was recently established to perform Covid-19 diagnostic

Unemployed Struggling to Cover Basic Needs Has Doubled Since GOP Killed $600 Federal Boost

Philadelphians rallied at City Hall before taking to the streets to demand Congress return and come to a deal on unemployment and other relief measures on August 20, 2020. (Photo: Cory Clark/NurPhoto via Getty Images) After Senate Republicans allowed a

What’s Hidden Behind the Walls of America’s Prisons – Unprecedented Rates of Containment

Few Americans fully appreciate just how many of their fellow citizens are ensnared in the criminal justice system. Some may have heard that there are about 2.3 million people behind bars, but that figure tells only part of the story.

Archive

Loading, Please Wait!