September, 2021 - Greater Diversity News

Clyburn Chronicles Episode with Nlihc President and CEO Diane Yentel

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The pandemic shed light on something many in our country already knew – America is in the midst of a severe housing crisis. Today, House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn released his latest Clyburn Chronicles podcast focusing

The California Recall and You – Defeating Racist White Republicans

Next Tuesday, every registered voter in the State of California will have an opportunity to cast a vote on the question of whether to recall Governor Gavin Newsom and replace him with one of over 40 candidates on the ballot

Firefighter Roderick Lewis Was There, and in Ways, He Still is Remembering 9/11

Even now, the pain of that day lays just below the surface for retired New York City firefighter Rodney Lewis. As Lewis recalled the sights, smells, sounds and horror of Sept. 11, 2001, tears accompanied those memories even as he

The Future of Highly Partisan Election Administration

Public confidence in our elections often comes down to one thing: trust in nonpartisan election administrators who are responsible for carrying out elections fairly, efficiently and transparently. However, a new study from the States United Democracy Center, Law Forward and

Demanding a Full Account of January 6th – GDN Exclusive

We must stand up for America, as Americans. We all must demand a full accounting of those responsible for the events leading up to the siege at the United States Capitol on January 6th, 2021. We must recall the terror

Howard University Closed After Ransomware Attack

WASHINGTON – Howard University, one of the nation’s largest and most prestigious historically black universities and the alma mater of Vice President Kamala Harris, was shut down Tuesday due to a ransomware attack. The FBI and District of Columbia city

Dr. Tony Allen Appointed as Chair of President’s Board of Advisors on HBCUs

President Joe Biden announced his intent to appoint Dr. Tony Allen as the Chair of the President’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The Board will advance the goal of the HBCU Initiative, established by the

President Biden Proclaims Sept. 10 World Suicide Prevention Day

In 2019, suicide ranked as the 10th leading cause of death in the United States and the second leading cause of death for young people between 10 and 34. And that was before the COVID-19 pandemic compounded, for many, feelings

Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) to Receive 2021 NNPA National Leadership Award

One day before the unprecedented insurrection at the U.S. Capitol inspired by former President Donald Trump, the United States Senate underwent a sea change. Thanks to heavy voter turnout – largely as a result of the efforts of Black women

Sen. Schumer, AG James: Rochester’s Black Moms Deserve Top Treatment – It’s Time to Deliver

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and New York Attorney General Letitia James unveiled a comprehensive two-part plan to address the national maternal mortality crisis and eliminate racial and ethnic disparities in maternal health outcomes nationwide and in Monroe

Congresswoman Cori Bush Lauds Black Press Ahead of Receiving Prestigious Award

As the clock ticked down on the federal eviction moratorium and jeopardized the shelter and well-being of so many Americans, Congresswoman Cori Bush boldly acted. The Missouri Democrat, who had once experienced homelessness herself, camped out on the steps of

Hackathon for Students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Zillow, in collaboration with United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and Black Tech Ventures (BTV), will host the HBCU Housing Hackathon to help HBCU students further develop their skills through workshops, hands-on enrichment, mentorship and teamwork. Challenge aims to increase the

Robert F. Smith, Launches HBCU Tour to Upgrade Campus Cybersecurity and to Help Students Find Money For College

Acclaimed writer and Broadway playwright Lorraine Hansberry once posed the prolific question: what does it mean, “to be young, gifted, and Black?” Nearly 60 years later, the sobering reality that persists for many Black American students seeking a college education

Labor Day the March Begins!

I love Labor Day because that’s when the family reunion goes down. Naw, not mama ‘nem; my political family. This group is as diverse and entertaining as my immediate family. Each year, I and the fam’ meet up for

Welcome to The Herald Beauty

Morgan Angelique Owens: Chief Creative Beauty Consultant, The Herald Beauty For as long as I can remember, I have been obsessed with all things beauty, fashion and lifestyle. I blame my mother. I grew up being the only girl and

Michael K. Williams, Star of ‘The Wire’ and ‘Lovecraft Country’ Dead at 54

The internet is buzzing with news iconic actor Michael K. Williams has died. Multiple media outlets including The Hollywood Reporter are reporting the celebrated actor who played some of the most interesting and complicated characters on television including Omar on The Wire (HBO), Chalky White on Boardwalk

Government and Charitable Actions Likely Kept Millions of Americans Out of Food Insecurity During the Pandemic

Despite the profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the vulnerable in the United States, the percentage of Americans in food-insecure households held steady in 2020 at 10.5%, figures released on Sept. 8, 2021, show. Although unchanged from 2019, the

Black Lives Matter: How Far Has the Movement Come?

Black Lives Matter has been called the largest civil movement in U.S. history. Since 2013, local BLM chapters have formed nationwide to demand accountability for the killings of dozens of African Americans by police and others. Since the summer of

How Someone Becomes a Torturer; How Are They Recruited?

Every day, thousands of people are tortured in police stations, security offices and prisons around the world. Human rights organizations protest torture and advocate for survivors, but neither they nor the public knows much about the torturers themselves. Where do

Slavery Was the Ultimate Labor Distortion – Empowering Workers Today Would Be a Form of Reparations

The conversation about reparations for slavery entered a new stage earlier in 2021, with the U.S. House Judiciary Committee voting for the creation of a commission to address the matter. The bill, H.R. 40, has been introduced every Congress since

Things Parents Should Know Sending Their Kids Back to School

For the first time since March 2020, millions of students, pre-kindergarten to high school seniors, will be attending in-person classes. Aside from attending class, they will be also participating in extracurricular activities, like sports, music and clubs. Parents have many

Wegmans Proposal Might Disturb Slave Graves, Angers Small African American Community in Virginia

Brown Grove, a small African American enclave in Hanover County and built on the backs of slaves, sits about 17 miles north of Richmond. Its rich – and hardscrabble – history extends back to 1870, and it’s believed most residents

HOA’s Remain a Conundrum, Especially for People of Color

Homeownership proved an excellent idea for many of the 70 or so families who bought into this tempting advertisement: “Imagine owning your own brand new, single-family home on a spacious half-acre homesite with a private backyard! Being more affordable than

FEMA Changing Rules that Deprive African Americans of Crucial Aid

Historically, the Federal Emergency Management Agency – or FEMA – relied on deeds to prove that land belonged to disaster victims before it sent relief funds to individuals. The guidelines denied aid to many African American applicants whose homes

Fixing New York City’s Homelessness Crisis Is an American Priority

I congratulate New York City Democratic mayoral nominee, Eric Adams. He will be a strong new mayor of our nation’s largest and most diverse city. Adams has promised to address homelessness in the city, a problem that has grown increasingly

Louis Armstrong’s ‘Second Home’ Among Property Destroyed by Ida

Hurricane Ida continues to leave destruction and devastation in its wake as residents from New Orleans and Mississippi realize just how much they’ve lost. The devastation also claimed the Karnofsky Tailor Shop and Residence “second-home” of famed jazz legend Louis

FBI: Hate Crimes Rise in U.S. Spike, Highest in 12 Years

According to the FBI, the number of hate crimes in America rose 6 percent from the previous year in 2020. The increase was the highest level in 12 years. The main targets of hate crimes in the U.S. are Blacks

Shallotte Native Pictorial Art Featured at Library

David Pickett of Shallotte NC will be showcasing his photography from September 1st through September 30th, 2021, at the library in North Myrtle Beach, SC. The newly developed exhibit called “WHEN LIGHT SPEAKS” will feature some never before seen prints and

Grassroots Organizers Should Be Celebrated in Georgia’s 95% Voter Registration Rate

The recent release of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission’s biennial report brought welcome news that 95% of Georgia’s voting-eligible population is currently registered to vote. This is a tremendous feat, especially for the state with such a long and sordid history of voter

67% Of Business Travelers to Reduce Trips Amid Rising Covid-19 Cases

Most Are Likely to Cancel Existing Trips Without Rescheduling U.S. business travelers are scaling back travel plans amid rising COVID-19 cases, with 67% planning to take fewer trips, 52% likely to cancel existing travel plans without rescheduling, and 60% planning

FBI Reports Sharp Rise in Hate Crimes Targeting Black and Asian People

Law enforcement agencies submitted incident reports involving 7,759 criminal incidents and 10,532 related offenses motivated by bias toward race, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender, and gender identity. Further, the FBI’s Hate Crime Statistics, 2020, reported 7,554 single-bias incidents

Leading By Example — Biden’s Anti-Bias Executive Order

Earlier this Summer, President Biden issued a sweeping Executive Order, which advances diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility or “DEI&A” initiatives throughout the federal government. With a stroke of the pen, Biden has positively impacted practically every area of federal employment,

Several Conservative Anti-Vaxxers Die of COVID as Delta Variant Spreads

Several conservatives have died of complications of COVID as the Delta variant rages through the southern part of the U.S. Many of them have publicly downplayed the seriousness of the coronavirus pandemic and have opposed mask mandate laws in the

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