November, 2020 - Greater Diversity News

‘How Did 12 Percent of Black Men vote for Trump?’

Juan Williams posited that he’s a Black man born in a Latin country and grew up in a Spanish-speaking family. The author and Fox News political analyst then stated a head-scratching fact that many still find difficult to rationalize. “It

As Trump’s Election Lies Continue, So Does His “Extremely Misleading” Fundraising Grift

As President Donald Trump tries to delegitimize the results of a presidential contest in which he “got his ass kicked” by making unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud and alleging that “the Left will try to STEAL this election,” his campaign and the Republican Party are peppering the

12-Year Old to Become Youngest Composer of New York City Orchestra

New York, NY — Grace Moore, a 12-year old girl from New York, has made history as one of the youngest composers to join the New York City Philharmonic Orchestra. Moore, who is a seventh-grade student at Poly Prep in Dyker

The Matrix Is Already Here: Social Media Promised To Connect Us, but Left Us Isolated, Scared and Tribal

About a year ago I began to follow my interest in health and fitness on Instagram. Soon I began to see more and more fitness-related accounts, groups, posts and ads. I kept clicking and following, and eventually my Instagram became

New Yorkers Knew Donald Trump First – and They Spurned Him Before Many American Voters Did

Donald J. Trump was a president from, but not of, New York. In the final months of his presidency, Trump attacked New York as a lawless “ghost town,” and got attacked right back. At least 73% of New Yorkers citywide voted against

On Environmental Protection, Biden’s Election Will Mean a 180-Degree Turn

The Trump administration has waged what I and many other legal experts view as an all-out assault on the nation’s environmental laws for the past four years. Decisions at the Environmental Protection Agency, the Interior Department and other agencies have weakened the guardrails that

How Children With Lethal Cancers and Other Incurable Illnesses Have Benefited From the Affordable Care Act

The Affordable Care Act once again is headed for a date with the Supreme Court, with health insurance coverage for tens of millions of Americans possibly on the line in a case that will be heard Nov. 10, 2020. But a

In Light of Pandemic, Flu Vaccinations More Important Than Ever for People at Highest Risk

In light of pandemic, flu vaccinations more important than ever for people at highest risk American Heart Association provides resources to help keep people flu free Dallas, Nov. 10 – The American Heart Association, the leading voluntary health organization devoted

How One Black, Woman-Owned Detroit Business is Making It Easier to Shop Local

Detroit, MI — As a Black- and woman-owned Detroit-based business, Ask Jennyfer was founded with one intention – to help other small businesses thrive. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it encouraged entrepreneurs – like Ask Jennyfer owner Jennyfer Crawford – to

TrustRadius Publishes Landmark Research on People of Color in Tech

TrustRadius announces the first annual People of Color in Tech Report — a timely and necessary study that addresses the lack of diversity in the tech industry. Austin, TX — TrustRadius, the most trusted customer review platform for business technology, celebrates the

Killings of Blacks By Police Ignite Collaboration Between Artist, Activists and Louisville Politician

Buffalo, NY — Singer and activist Drea D’Nur along with Chicago activist and MacArthur “Genius” Fellow, Rami Nashashibi, Ph.D., have announced the release of a new album called, This Love Thing. The album explores timely social justice themes that come in the

New Study Suggests COVID Patients More Susceptible to Mental Illness

Medical and scientific experts have sounded the alarm, wanting people to understand that COVID is not the flu or a common cold, and recovery may not be permanent. According to a new study, 20 percent of recovering coronavirus patients develop

Supreme Court Scheduled to Hear Arguments That Will Determine the Fate of the Affordable Care Act

At least 20 Million Could Lose Coverage The Affordable Care Act, commonly referred to as “Obamacare,” is on the line, and so is health insurance for millions of Americans as the U.S. Supreme Court will review the law on Tuesday,

Paris Jackson, Emerges with New CD, New Vibe

At 22, Paris Jackson bears the scars of a childhood that took a devastating turn 11 years ago with the death of her father, Michael Jackson. After the King of Pop’s death, a chaotic years-long struggle with family turmoil and multiple suicide attempts began

The Divine 9 – Pioneering Civil Rights, Raising Prominent Leaders, and Serving the Community – GDN Exclusive

Historically, Black Greek letter organizations (Divine 9), fraternities and sororities, have a rich history that began in 1906 with the organizing of Alpha Phi Alpha sorority. Eight more Greek letter organizations were eventually added, five at Howard University, Vice President-Elect

America Declares to Trump: ‘You’re Fired’

After days of post-Election Day counting, Democrat Joe Biden has defeated President Donald Trump to become the nation’s 46th commander-in-chief. With all eyes on Pennsylvania, Georgia, Nevada, and Arizona, it was the Keystone State’s 20 electoral college votes that put

Black Press Publisher on Her Respect and Commitment to Vice President-Elect Harris

One day before the Associated Press and other media outlets called the 2020 Presidential Election for Democrat Joe Biden, San Francisco Sun Reporter Publisher Amelia Ashley-Ward communicated with her longtime homegirl, Sen. Kamala Harris. “I told her ‘It had to

Vote: Miss NCCU, Imani Johnson – Black College Queens Highlights Young African American Women

For the first time in NCCU’s history, your Miss NCCU, Imani Johnson is a top ten finalist in the Miss National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Pageant. I am also the first Miss NCCU to win the service award

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris Defeat Trump and Change History

After days of counting in Georgia, Pennsylvania, Nevada and Arizona, President Obama’s former Vice President, Joe Biden, and California Senator, Kamala Harris, won the 2020 race for the White House. News of their victory sparked spontaneous celebrations around the country.

Karen Jackson, Sisters Network Founder inspires others in new Book

When four-time breast cancer survivor, Karen Jackson was first diagnosed with breast cancer, she had no experience nor knowledge of the disease. Jackson felt alone and knew the importance of having people around during this difficult time. That was the

Where Do African Americans Go From Here? Defender News Network

With the popular vote split nearly right down the middle, the 2020 Presidential Election revealed to some and reminded others that America is truly a nation divided. The Defender spoke to two political science professors, Carroll Robinson and Michael O.

Voters Weigh in on What the Results of the Election Mean for Black America

“That all this ‘this is not who we are’ rhetoric is bullsh*t. The exit poll numbers are showing EXACTLY who they are, and Orange Satan has given them license for 4 years to let their true colors come out. And

Keep Calm and Carry on – 10 Tips To Manage the Uncertainty of Election Aftermath

Well-meaning advice for people freaking out about current events often includes encouragement to be patient, stay calm and keep the faith… but how on Earth are you supposed to do that amid the insanity of 2020? As a practicing clinical

A Contested Election: Six Essential Reads – Things Should Be OK

As election officials tally votes in the presidential race, their counts may not end up being the final word on who wins. More than 350 lawsuits have already been filed this year across the country over how, where and when voters could cast

Five Types of Misinformation To Watch Out for While Ballots Are Being Counted

With no clear winner yet in the presidential election, there’s an opportunity for partisan activists, conspiracy theorists and others to exploit public uncertainty and anxiety to attempt to delegitimize the election results. A growing number of narratives alleging electoral wrongdoing

Women More Likely to Face Housing Insecurity in Pandemic-Led Recession

Dubbed the “she-cession,” women face disproportionate housing impacts due to unemployment, housing tenure and childcare. Unemployment claims for women were up 1,368 percent year over year at the height of the COVID-19 recession. Last month, women represented 80 percent of

U.S. Tops A One Day Record of 100,000 New COVID Infections

The United States recorded an all-time high of 102,831 new COVID-19 infections on Wednesday, November 4. Additionally, hospitals admitted more than 50,000 Americans because of coronavirus. Reports suggest that the country’s protective gear supply like the N95 face mask is

‘Gross Abuse’ of Power, Says International Election Observer About Trump Lies of US Voter Fraud

As Joe Biden’s campaign on Thursday predicted an “imminent” victory for the Democratic nominee—and President Donald Trump tweeted “STOP THE COUNT!” and “STOP THE FRAUD!“—an international election observer of the U.S. process accused the president of “gross abuse of office” over such claims and

“I’d Put the Heads on Pikes”: Former Trump Adviser Steve Bannon Calls for Beheading of Fauci and FBI Chief

In the middle of a tense election battle in which fears of right-wing militia violence are already running high, former Trump adviser Steve Bannon took the incendiary rhetoric to a dangerous new level Thursday by suggesting that Dr. Anthony Fauci

Death Rates Have Fallen by 18% for Hospitalized COVID–19 Patients as Treatments Improve

Two large recent studies show that people hospitalized for COVID-19 in March were more than three times as likely to die as people hospitalized for COVID–19 in August. The first study used data from three hospitals in New York City.

‘Wait and See’ Is an Unsatisfying – but Accurate – Way to Present Election Results

Telling kids on Christmas Eve that they have to be patient to find out what gifts they might receive doesn’t make them happy. The same idea didn’t make many adults happy on election night 2020, either. For 100 years, media of

Northern Battlegrounds Could Hold Key to Trump-Biden Outcome

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump carried Florida, the nation’s most prized battleground state, and then he and Democrat Joe Biden focused early Wednesday on the three Northern industrial states — Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania — that could prove crucial

GOP Gets Court Backing in Suppressing the Vote in Battleground States

Voter suppression and intimidation tactics have left little doubt about the urgency Democrats have to not only win the White House but to maintain control of Congress and retake the Senate. In what has routinely been coy attempts to suppress

Ka’Mauri Harrison, 9, Takes Fight to Stay in School to the Louisiana Legislature

Sitting on Governor John Bel Edwards’ desk is a historic act that creates school policies for virtual learning in Louisiana and allows students who have been punished by their schools to appeal their school’s decision. The Act, which was written

ELECTION 2020: For Black People, Criminal Justice Is a Top Priority for President Elect Biden

Election rhetoric around the criminal justice issue continues to change though there seems to be a broad agreement between both presidential candidates that criminal justice reform is overdue. President Donald Trump continues to counter occasional talk of reform with law-and-order

U.S. Bank’s Community Partnership Campaign Focused on Reaching Multicultural Audiences

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – U.S. Bank recently rolled out a new campaign focused on reaching multicultural audiences, specifically Black, Hispanic and Asian Pacific Islander consumers, with the tagline, “Turning talk into action.” The campaign includes digital and print advertisements, social media and

How Tech Firms Have Tried To Stop Disinformation and Voter Intimidation – and Come up Short

Neither disinformation nor voter intimidation is anything new. But tools developed by leading tech companies including Twitter, Facebook and Google now allow these tactics to scale up dramatically. As a scholar of cybersecurity and election security, I have argued that these firms must do more to rein

NNPA to Broadcast Live 2020 Election Night Coverage

Beginning at 7 p.m. EST, the Black Press will broadcast live over several social media channels. Viewers can witness history by tuning in to Facebook.com/BlackPressUSA, and BlackPressUSATV on YouTube. The Washington Informer, Baltimore Times, Texas Metro News, Westside Gazette, Houston

65-Year Old Police Officer Killed Just Two Weeks Before His Retirement

Sergeant Harold Preston, a Houston police officer, was sadly shot and killed while responding to a domestic violence call at an apartment complex on the south side of the city. The 65-year old police officer was only two weeks

Family of Black Man Killed in Philly Say They Called 911 For an Ambulance, Not the Police

Walter Wallace, a 27-year old Black man from Philadelphia, was killed by police this week as he held a knife. His family, however, says they called 911 to get help with his mental health crisis and were expecting an ambulance

You Have Rights When You Go To Vote – and Many People Are There To Help if There’s Trouble at the Polls

Despite all the challenges to this year’s election – long lines, calls for voter intimidation, baseless claims of fraud – voting is a fundamental civil right. As a political scientist who studies campaigns and elections, I have confidence in American democracy. Lots of people

The Black Church Has Been Getting ‘Souls To the Polls’ for More Than 60 Years

At Black churches up and down the U.S., religious slogans have been supplanted with another message in the run up to Nov. 3: Vote! The landscape of the 2020 general election has been dotted with efforts by the Black Church – churches

Five Reasons Not To Underestimate Far-Right Extremists

Far-right extremists have been in the news, with an alleged plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor and rallies like the one the Proud Boys held in Portland in September. With a hotly contested election underway in a polarized society, many people are concerned about violence from far-right extremists.

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