November, 2021 - Greater Diversity News

Veterans Day: How Crosses and Mementos Help These Marines Remember Fallen Comrades

On Veterans Day, people across America will thank veterans and active-duty military personnel for their service. But many members of the public don’t have a clear understanding of what service means to people in the military. How do they honor

NNPA President Dr. Benjamin Chavis Gives Keynote Address at Wilmington Unity Service

If Wilmington, North Carolina can have a healing, maybe America can have a healing, asserted National Newspaper Publishers Association President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., during a keynote address observing the 1898 Wilmington massacre. November 10 marked 123

Mack Champ Invitational Successful in Blending Diversity With Top-notch Juniors

Cameron Champ Foundation’s inaugural event welcomed more than 100 minorities to historic Memorial Park GC in Houston The golfers competing in the MCI represented 26 states, as well as Canada and Costa Rica. Entries for 2022 close on December 1

Defense Rests in Kyle Rittenhouse Trial after Judge Makes Clear Which Side He’s On

The defense has rested in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, the man who shot and killed two people and injured another during demonstrations following the 2020 police shooting of Jacob Blake. Both sides are expected to conclude with closing arguments

NAACP Recognizes Teacher Whose Phonics Workbooks Improve Reading

After a more than 30-year teaching career that started in Hunter’s Point, San Francisco, Rosa Higgs has been recognized by the local NAACP branch in Berkeley, California. Higgs has been volunteering to help students at the Berkeley NAACP offices throughout

Woman Who Thought She Paid Off Her Home is Now Facing Eviction

June Walker, a 65-year old woman from Detroit, Michigan, finished paying off a rent-to-own house in more than 2 years believing it would be her forever home. But she is now facing eviction after apparently being a victim of the

Woman Arrested and Charged With Embezzling Almost $1M in HBCU Funds

Kenya Ward, a former employee at North Carolina Central University, a historically Black university in Durham, NC, has been charged with embezzling nearly $1 million from the school. Ward, who is 44-years old, allegedly took $900,284 from the school’s bookstore

The 2021 Elections Proved Real the Connection Republicans are Making with Black Voters

During the decisive victories scored by Republicans on Election Day, significant shifts occurred among crucial voting groups, which has only added to the misery of Democrats. Notably, Black voters showed up for Republicans in Virginia and elsewhere. The GOP candidate

DNC: Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Will Revitalize Black Communities Across America

The House sent the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to President Biden’s desk, legislation that will address economic disparities and the consequences of decades of disinvestment in America’s infrastructure that have fallen most heavily on communities of color. In

Racial Discrimination Is Linked To Suicidal Thoughts in Black Adults and Children

Frederick Douglass is regarded as one of the most prominent abolitionists the world has ever seen. Alongside his extraordinary contributions as an influential speaker, writer and human rights advocate, Douglass – who was born into slavery and gained freedom in

Congress Should Remove ‘Blood Thirsty’ Rep. Gosar for Fantasy About Murdering AOC, President Biden

The Congressional Black Caucus is leading the call for sanctions against Arizona Republican Congressman Paul Gosar after tweeting a video depicting him striking New York Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez with a sword. The Arizona Republican’s fantasy of butchering the congresswoman

Why Voters Rejected Plans To Replace the Minneapolis Police Department

Voters in Minneapolis rejected a measure that would have transformed the city’s policing 18 months after the killing of George Floyd thrust the city into the forefront of the police reform debate. By a 56% to 44% margin, voters said

Four Unexpected Places Where Adults Can Learn Science

Modern society benefits when people understand science concepts. This knowledge helps explain how cryptocurrency works, why climate change is happening or how the coronavirus is transmitted from person to person. Yet the average American spends less than 5% of their

Are People Lying More Since the Rise of Social Media and Smartphones?

Technology has given people more ways to connect, but has it also given them more opportunities to lie? You might text your friend a white lie to get out of going to dinner, exaggerate your height on a dating profile

Steve Harvey, Billionaire Robert Smith Team Up to Help HBCU Students Enjoy More ‘Freedom’

Steve Harvey has always had soft spot for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Now the acclaimed comedian, television show host, entrepreneur and philanthropist is taking his longstanding passion to new heights. Through his Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation, an

Tina Knowles-Lawson and Beverly Johnson Celebrate the Boss Network’s 12th Anniversary With the 2021 “Ladies That Lead Conference”

Chicago, IL — The BOSS Network, an online community of professional and entrepreneurial women who support each other through digital content, programs, and event-based networking, will continue its 12th-anniversary celebration with its highly-anticipated Ladies that Lead Conference. The annual event,

Black Entrepreneurs Host Virtual Summit Teaching Business Owners How to Increase Sales and Lead Generation

The Business Help Network, comprised of successful African American entrepreneurs, marketers, and digital strategists, is facilitating a virtual summit that will empower entrepreneurs to accelerate their businesses. The Big Push: Q4 Summit will focus on business strategy, growth marketing, SEO

Broken Promises and Failure to Recognize Black Press, Democrats Face Losing Its Long-standing Black Voter Base

The catastrophic election night losses by Democrats – particularly in Virginia – can be traced to the party’s leaders’ failure at the federal level to pass meaningful legislation. After failed promises on major legislation to protect African American citizens and

Report: Black Motorists Often Target of Police-related Death and Aggression

Minor offenses like a seatbelt violation, a broken headlight, or a crack taillight have resulted in the deaths of more than 400 people over five years, according to a startling new report. Many of those unarmed motorists are Black, the

Finding Spiritual Shelter from Mental Health Struggles

Keith Thompson was alone again with his thoughts, and, as usual, it wasn’t good. Recently divorced, drowning in debt and facing a fourth back surgery for chronic pain, the 48-year-old trucker no longer cared whether he lived or died. Such

House Passes Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal; President Biden Immediately Moves to Sign Legislation

Congress has finally passed the $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal and President Joe Biden said he would sign the bill with lawmakers present at a date he’ll determine soon. Known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the White House

Coaches vs. Racism Launches Ambitious Action Plan To Erase Systemic Racism in Sports

WASHINGTON, DC – Coaches Vs. Racism (CVR) is a 501c3 national non-profit leading the charge to end systemic racism in sports. They are mobilizing coaches in the pro ranks as well as collegiate and amateur levels across the country to

Morehouse College Students Win Zillow’s HBCU Hackathon – App Flags Looming Affordability Challenges for Renters

All hackathon participants will have an opportunity to interview for a Zillow internship SEATTLE – Zillow’s HBCU Housing Hackathon, which drew more than 150 students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), awarded top prizes to teams that innovated to help at-risk

It Had Better Be a Hoax – A Candid Talk About Acceptable Behavior

I love teaching! When I was eight-years old, my friends were playing “house” and “doctor.” I was in another room with my sister, two younger cousins and any neighborhood child I could round up on our street in Newark, NJ,

Keeping Our Access to Healthcare – Telehealth Could Have a Positive Impact

Over the past year and a half, New Jerseyans of all backgrounds have struggled to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic and economic insecurity. Friends and family got sick, and tragically, some passed away from the COVID-19 virus. Data collected in June and

Does Black America Supports Biden’s Build Back Better and Infrastructure Bills?

For 194 years the Black Press of America has consistently “pleaded our own cause” for freedom, justice, equality and empowerment. Today we continue to plead that all elected officials at the federal, state, and local levels do all that is

The Dallas Morning News Recognized by NABJ for Partnership with Black-Owned Texas Metro News

The Dallas Morning News has received the National Association of Black Journalists’ Best Practices Award for the newspaper’s partnership with the staff of Texas Metro News. Texas Metro News publisher and Editor Cheryl Smith has helped The News expand its

CDC to Hold Virtual Recruitment Event for Students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities

On Tuesday, November 9, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will hold a special event for students and recent graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) as part of the agency’s efforts to improve outreach and recruit diverse

Leandro: Helping Our Community Help Itself

“I don’t want to ride my bus because they are loud and I get home late. I have bipolar disorder and ADHD and more…When I was put into the EC classrooms, I gave up hope on trying to learn and

Brazilians Observe Mês da Consciência Negra – Brazil’s Black History Month

The Brazilian state of Bahia kicked off Black Consciousness Month with a promise of educating the community about the trials, tribulations, and accomplishments of Black people throughout South and Latin America. During November, many in the northeastern state have vowed

Defendants in Ahmaud Arbery Case Say Slavery-Era Law Enabled Them to Arrest, Shoot Black Man

Travis McMichael, 35, his father, Gregory McMichael, 65, and their neighbor William “Roddie” Bryan, 52, plans to defend their actions by claiming they were making a citizens’ arrest that went awry only after Arbery resisted. In Georgia, defense attorneys are

On the Ballot in Minneapolis is a Measure that Totally Changes Policing. Attorney General Keith Ellison is All for It

More than 17 months after the murder of George Floyd by Police Officer Derek Chauvin, Minneapolis residents are headed to the polls to try a different form of policing. Voters will go to the polls on November 2 to cast

Famous Amos Launches Ingredients for Success Initiative to Support Black Entrepreneurs

Grant and Mentorship Program to award $150,000 to three selected businesses CHICAGO, — Famous Amos, in partnership with the National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC), announces the launch of its Ingredients for Success Initiative, a grant and mentorship program that

Want God’s Best: Trust and Rest Mind Body and Soul

I’m so looking forward to my weekends. During the State Fair of Texas, my colleagues and I work seven days a week for almost a month. I don’t think you realize how precious something is until you have less of

The Bake with Paris – Fantastic Fig Newtons

Hello and welcome back to The Bake! Today’s bake is extra special to me because it’s a recreation of one of my favorite treats- the fig newton. The sweet cookie wrapped around the intensely flavored fig filling was always such

HBO Documentary Series BLACK AND MISSING, Spotlighting the Black and Missing Foundation’s Commitment

The four-part documentary series BLACK AND MISSING, by multiple Emmy winner Geeta Gandbhir and award-winning documentarian, journalist, author, and activist Soledad O’Brien, follows sisters-in-law and Black and Missing Foundation founders Derrica and Natalie Wilson as they fight an uphill battle

Nearly Half of All Churches and Other Faith Institutions Help People Get Enough To Eat

Almost half of U.S. congregations participate in some kind of food distribution program. While the government’s Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program was helping nearly 42 million Americans purchase groceries in mid-2021, those benefits often don’t cover the full food costs of

State Spending on Anti-poverty Programs Could Substantially Reduce Child Abuse and Neglect

The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea States’ financial investments in public benefit programs for low-income families are associated with less child abuse and neglect, also known as maltreatment. These investments are also

Why Taxing US Billionaires’ Wealth – As Biden Tried To Do – Will Never Work

The speed with which a tax on billionaires came and went as a means to pay for President Joe Biden’s economic agenda shows why it’s so hard to tax wealth in the U.S. Democrats unveiled their proposal on Oct. 27,

Steve Bannon Is Held in Criminal Contempt of Congress, Pushing Key Question Over Presidential Power to the Courts

Every president in history has refused to disclose information to Congress. These refusals are so commonplace that there is not even a comprehensive listing of how often they occur. In just the latest incident, the House of Representatives voted to

Antibiotic Resistance Is at a Crisis Point – Government Support for Academia and Big Pharma To Find New Drugs

Antibiotic resistance poses one of the most important health challenges of the 21st century. And time has already run out to stop its dire consequences. The rise of multidrug-resistant bacteria has already led to a significant increase in human disease

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