February, 2021 - Greater Diversity News

Why Black and Hispanic Small-Business Owners Have Been So Badly Hit in the Pandemic Recession

The pandemic has taken a heavy toll on Main Street, with small businesses across the U.S. closing by the thousands. But as bad as the overall scene is, for minority-owned businesses the picture is even bleaker. A survey released on Jan.

How Black Cartographers Put Racism on the Map of America

How can maps fight racism and inequality?The work of the Black Panther Party, a 1960s- and 1970s-era Black political group featured in a new movie and a documentary, helps illustrate how cartography – the practice of making and using maps – can illuminate injustice.

Talking About Death Won’t Kill You – But a Racist Healthcare System Will

As we celebrate Black History Month, we are confronted with the ongoing injustice that African Americans are more than twice as likely to die from COVID-19 as our white counterparts. While some have treated this fact as if it was

House to Vote on George Floyd Justice in Policing Act

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-CA) and House Judiciary Committee Chair Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) reintroduced the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021 as protests against police brutality and lack of accountability continued. The most recent protests

Will Workers Get a Break? Employers Offer Less Than 40-Hour Workweek to Avoid Paying Benefits

Now that the impeachment trial of the 45th President is over, perhaps our legislators can turn their attention to working people, or more accurately, those who used to work and are not now working. There were 18 million unemployment insurance claims

Take-at-Home Tests Boost Colorectal Cancer Screening 10x for the Underserved

“Colorectal cancer screening rates remain limited in underserved populations, which includes those in the clinic we partnered with,” Shivan Mehta, MD, associate chief innovation officer at Penn Medicine and an assistant professor of Medicine. “We saw that there is an

Access to Hard-to-Find Targeted Cancer Therapies, Support Services Through AllianceRX Walgreens Prime

ORLANDO, FL – Learning you have cancer can be difficult, and diagnosis of a rare cancer brings its own set of challenges for patients and their families. AllianceRx Walgreens Prime, one of the largest specialty and home delivery pharmacies in

How Philadelphia’s Black Churches Overcame Disease, Depression and Civil Strife

The Black Church is an institution that was forged in crises. Through slavery, Reconstruction, Jim Crow segregation and the civil rights era, the network of places of worship serving traditionally Black congregations has seen its fair share of traumatic events. In 2016, the

‘Jaws of Life’ Used to Extract Tiger Woods from Mangled Vehicle in Los Angeles

Golfing superstar Tiger Woods is reportedly in critical condition in a Los Angeles area hospital after a single-car accident on Tuesday, Feb. 23. The website TMZ displayed pictures on the scene showing that authorities had to use the jaws of life to

Mack Major Makes a Difference in Real Estate and Economic Development

Mack Major has always exhibited a knack for entrepreneurism. It was not because of a need for money but mostly for an outlet from his rigid engineering career. About 20 years ago, Major said he turned to his home improvement

Black History’s Unsung Hero of the Civil War

Educated and ambitious are terms most historians use to describe Christian Abraham Fleetwood, born free and Black in Baltimore in 1840. History, however, has cemented this relatively unknown Civil War hero as valiant. After graduating as class valedictorian from Pennsylvania’s

Student Entrepreneur Summit Planned in New York

Lorene Cowan admits that she is no stranger to being a student entrepreneur. She got her start while attending elementary school in Brooklyn. Her first product was selling her classmates bookmarks she made by cutting up old holiday cards her

Study Suggests Drinking Caffeinated Coffee May Reduce Heart Failure

“While smoking, age and high blood pressure are among the most well-known heart disease risk factors, unidentified risk factors for heart disease remain,” says David P. Kao, M.D., senior author of the study, assistant professor of cardiology and medical director at

Elizabeth Keckley, Thirty Years a Slave, Four Years in the White House

A Black woman’s memoir published 153 years ago still tops Amazon’s books sales chart. “Behind the Scenes or Thirty Years a Slave, and Four Years in the White House,” by Elizabeth Keckley, currently stands as the 24th most popular book

CDC: Life Expectancy of Black Men Has Dropped by Three Years

Black Americans have lost three years in life expectancy over the last two years according to estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The decline is the largest since World War II. The life expectancy gap by

Rev. Raphael Warnock’s Historic Us Senate Win Broke More Barriers Than You May Think

When Rev. Raphael Warnock prevailed in the special election on Jan. 5, he was the first African American from Georgia to win a U.S. Senate seat, and the 11th African American to serve in the U.S. Senate. But as a political scientist who has studied

She Bought Freedom for Herself and Other Slaves

In her early years, Alethia Browning Tanner sold vegetables in a produce stall near President’s Square – now known as Lafayette Square – in what is now Northwest Washington, D.C. According to the D.C. Genealogy Research, Resources, and Records, Tanner

How Can We Narrow the Black Homeownership Gap?

Despite ongoing challenges due to the pandemic, Black Americans joined the many homebuyers looking for a space to call their own during the past year. But even against that backdrop, the homeownership gap for the Black community remains significant, and

U.S. Bank Launches New Approach to Build Wealth and Create Access for Diverse Communities

U.S. Bank Access Commitment is a series of initiatives across the business to increase wealth building opportunities, starting with the Black community Commitment includes $25 million microbusiness fund for women of color business owners MINNEAPOLIS – U.S. Bank announced today

Attorney Ben Crump and Daughters of Malcolm X Reveal NYPD Officer’s ‘Death Bed’ Confession of NYPD/FBI Conspiracy

Almost 56 years to the Feb. 21, 1965, assassination of Malcolm X, the slain leader’s daughters and a noted civil rights attorney are shining a light on those whom they believe are responsible for the heartless murder. The group gathered

President Biden Applauded for Reopening of Obamacare Enrollment

After four years of the previous administration’s efforts to destroy the Affordable Care Act (ACA), President Joe Biden has moved swiftly to repair damage done to President Obama’s signature legislation. The Biden administration has reopened enrollment at Healthcare.gov through May 15 –

Hip Hop Hall of Fame Café & Hip Hop Museum Gallery to Open in New York

NEW YORK — (BUSINESS WIRE) — The Hip Hop Hall of Fame™ is proud to announce that it will open its flagship Hip Hop Hall of Fame Café ™ & Hip Hop Museum Gallery in Harlem, NYC in 2021 post

President Biden Taps Meharry Medical College President for COVID Task Force

Meharry Medical College President and CEO Dr. James Hildreth has been named by President Joe Biden as a member of his COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force. Dr. Hildreth, the renowned immunologist and academic administrator and Meharry’s 12th president, sat

Texas Electricity System Produced Low-Cost Power but Left Residents Out in the Cold

Americans often take electricity for granted – until the lights go out. The recent cold wave and storm in Texas have placed considerable focus on the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or ERCOT, the nonprofit corporation that manages the flow of electricity to

Study Finds No Gender Discrimination When Leaders Use Confident Language

PULLMAN, Wash. – People tend to listen to big talkers, whether they are women or men. Still, more women prefer not to use assertive language, according to a new study led by Washington State University economist Shanthi Manian. The study,

Global Taskforce Set to Demystify and Overcome Vaccine Hesitancy Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

International experts are joining forces to combat vaccine hesitancy by tackling its root cause – misinformation – and arming key influencers with the facts. The pioneering project, led by the University of Bristol and involving teams in Canada, Germany, Finland,

Podcast Highlights the Contributions of Black Women in the American Workforce, Ongoing Fight For Equal Pay

In recognition of ongoing disparities that affect millions of Black women, In These Times magazine and the Leonard C. Goodman Institute for Investigative Reporting present a 12-episode podcast series In The Gap, hosted and produced by award-winning Black woman journalist Chandra Thomas

Black Family Murdered. 45 Years Later, The Case Remains Open

A film about their story called ‘American Wisper’ is now streaming on major platforms like Tubi TV, Amazon Prime, and Vimeo. Nationwide — On a cold December afternoon in 1975, a mother, two daughters, and a son were found shot to death in their large,

Owners of Natural Skin Care Brand Open 6,300 Sq Ft Warehouse and Hire 35 Employees

Terran and Quinton Lewis, founders of Herb ‘N Eden, a Black-owned natural skincare retailer based in the Atlanta area, have expanded their operations to help customers stay healthy during the pandemic. Nationwide — With five years of growth and a global

Advisor Creates Black America Wealth Strategy to Close Growing Racial Wealth Gap

Greenbelt, MD — Kelvin Harris, president and CEO of Kel-Star Consulting, a full-service business solutions and wealth strategy advisory firm, is on a mission to educate the Black community on the basic financial concepts, principles, and secret financial strategies used by the

The State of Black Education in the Time of COVID-19 Hosted by Khan Academy, the Education Trust , NNPA

Tracy Boleware, communications consultant with Khan Academy. I’m writing to invite you to a virtual roundtable hosted by Khan Academy , The Education Trust and The National Newspaper Publishers Association on “The State of Black Education in the Time of

Leadership Academy for Black Boys Formerly Held at Princeton University is Available Online

Lawrenceville, NJ — Uplifting the Black male’s education and value in the African-American community are more important now than ever. The From the Fire Leadership Academy for high school male students of color is now accepting applications for its celebrated summer program. Dates

How Public Schools Fail to Recognize Black Prodigies

Editor’s note: Amid numerous articles about how Black students lag behind others in educational achievement, occasionally you may hear about a young Black “prodigy” who got accepted into college at an early age. According to Donna Y. Ford, an education professor at The Ohio State

NNPA and Zenger News Unite to Sponsor Virtual TECH CONFERENCE 2021

The pandemic, which has locked many doors for businesses, has also opened new entrepreneurial opportunities and technology innovations for Black-owned businesses and others interested in the future of American and global economies. TECH CONFERENCE 2021, a one-day virtual summit will begin

Georgia Prosecutors Open Investigation into Trump’s Call to Secretary of State

Georgia prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into Donald Trump’s phone call to Georgia’s secretary of state Brad Raffensperger. During the call, the former President asked him to “find” the votes he needed to overturn the state’s election results. “All

Black Broadway, Madame Lillian Evanti and Washington DC’s Black History

There’s little question that African Americans have been a significant part of Washington, DC’s civic life and identity since the city was first declared the new national capital in 1791. According to Cultural Tourism DC, African Americans were 25 percent

Dr. Ralph Bunche: A Hero of U.S. Diplomacy

Dr. Ralph J. Bunche earned the moniker “a hero of U.S. Diplomacy,” in part for efforts that led to his becoming the first African American to win the Noble Peace Prize. The scientist and diplomat earned the award for his

Congresswoman Beatty Introduces Black History Month Resolutions

Measures expand on goals and ideals of Black History Month WASHINGTON, DC — To kickoff Black History Month, U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03), Chair of the powerful Congressional Black Caucus, introduced three related pieces of legislation. Collectively, the resolutions formally recognize

Should I Stay or Should I Go? Relationship Factors People Ponder When Deciding Whether to Break Up

Where do you see yourself in five years? It’s a standard job interview question, but it’s an even better question to ask yourself about your relationship. The person you talk to, date, move in with, get engaged to, marry, break

Trump’s Acquittal Is a Sign of ‘Constitutional Rot’ – Partisanship Overriding Principles

The Senate’s decision to acquit former President Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial may have been a victory for Trump, but it is a clear sign that democracy in the U.S. is in poor health. As a constitutional scholar, I believe

A New Decade, A New Politics, A New Economics – Institutionalizing Civic/Voter Engagement – GDN Exclusive

In the 2018 and 2020 midterm and general elections, the politics of deliberate and systematic voter suppression created an enormous backlash at the polls as millions of voters were registered, educated, and mobilized (VREM) to Get Out the Vote (GOTV)

Michelle Obama to Launch New Cooking Show for Kids on Netflix

First Lady Michelle Obama has confirmed that she is launching a new cooking show for children on Netflix called Waffles + Mochi. The 10-episode series will debut in March 2021. The 57-year old wrote her Instagram page: “It’s all about good food,

Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee Includes Civil Rights Giants; Registration Open for Historic Global Virtual Event

Selma, AL — Two civil rights legends are set to make the historic 56th Annual Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee scheduled for March 5-7, 2021, even more special. Andrew Young, former ambassador to the United Nations and a close confidant of Rev. Dr. Martin

Black CPA Creates Course to Teach Teens and Children How to Stop Generational Poverty

Meet Michael Charles Pridgeon, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) that is the visionary of Break the Cycle, a program that will provide a resource for elementary and teenage children to learn and practice financial literacy. His vision for Break the

Henry Louis Gates Jr & Paula Kerger on Reconstruction: America After the Civil War | SXSW EDU

Henry Louis Gates Jr & Paula Kerger, in conversation with Eric Deggans, discuss the documentary series, Reconstruction: America After the Civil War. Reconstruction: America After the Civil War: Explore how one of the most misunderstood and misrepresented chapters in

Talking Politics in 2021: Lessons on Humility and Truth-Seeking From Benjamin Franklin

The previous year in the United States was a turbulent one, filled with political strife, protests over racism and a devastating pandemic. Underlying all three has been a pervasive political polarization, made worse by a breakdown in civic – and civil –

How Lack of Internet Access Has Limited Vaccine Availability for Racial and Ethnic Minorities

Racial and ethnic minority communities that lack internet access have been left behind in the race to get a COVID-19 vaccine. The average monthly cost of internet access, about US$70, can be out of reach for those who can barely afford groceries. Reporters

Impeachment Trial: Research Spanning Decades Shows Language Can Incite Violence

Senators, acting in the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump that begins on Feb. 9, will soon have to decide whether to convict the former president for inciting a deadly, violent insurrection at the Capitol building on Jan. 6.

Public Option in Biden Plan Could Change the Face of Us Health Care

President Joe Biden issued 10 executive orders to fight COVID-19 on his first day in office on Jan. 20, 2021. Among those orders: Speed up vaccine production, expand testing, support the safe reopening of schools and reduce racial and ethnic disparities in

New Finance Book Empowers Black Americans to Reset Cultural Mindsets and Expand Net Worth

With Black History Month upon us, African Americans looking to level up their finances in 2021 while reflecting on our cultural financial history now have a fresh resource to look to following the launch of the new book, #7- Figure Net

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