June, 2022 - Greater Diversity News

Media Fasts Are a Necessity for Black Mental Health

Anti-Black racism appears to be at an all-time high. Many are still traumatized by the targeted mass shooting of African American shoppers at Tops grocery store in Buffalo, NY that left 10 people dead and three injured. Eleven of the

Gloves Off as Politicians Attack Each Other on Guns After Texas School Massacre

As adults grapple with talking to their children about the latest school massacre where 19 elementary school students and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas, were shot and killed by a crazed gunman, Congressional finger-pointing appeared to reach its zenith. “Just

ELECTION 2022: A Report on Ten Black Candidates Running Statewide in 2022

There are many Black candidates running statewide across the U.S. this year in primaries and in general election contests. The year of 2022 will prove to be a major test of the electability of Black statewide candidates as issues around

Racism Rears Its Ugly Head in the Buffalo Shootings

Racism is a longstanding social illness in the United States of America. Seemingly, there is no cure for it. It has been with us for as long as I can remember. The result of it has created heartache and heartbreak.

Biden Policing EO Would Fall Short

Washington, D.C. – Following reports that President Biden will sign an Executive Order on police use of force tomorrow, on the anniversary of George Floyd’s death, People For the American Way President Ben Jealous released the following statement: “We encourage the administration and Congress

Male Judges Are More Likely To Hire Women as Clerks After Working With Female Judges

Despite substantial gains over the past half-century in the numbers of women working in law, medicine and business in the U.S., the elite ranks of these professions remain male dominated, a phenomenon often referred to as the “glass ceiling.” In

Jan. 6 Hearings Are Only the Tip of the Iceberg When It Comes To Important Congressional Oversight Hearings

In a series of hearings that have received prime-time coverage and much public attention, Cassidy Hutchinson’s testimony on the afternoon of June 28 contained perhaps the most explosive revelations thus far. Speaking before a hastily called hearing of the House

Wealth of Nations: Why Some Are Rich, Others Are Poor – And What It Means for Future Prosperity

Why are some nations rich and others poor? Can the governments of poor nations do something to ensure that their nations become rich? These sorts of questions have long fascinated public officials and economists, at least since Adam Smith, the

Mister and Miss Juneteenth Crowned During Freedom Day Celebration

Scotland County NAACP Youth and Scotland Youth Development are honored to announce the winners of the 2022 Mister and Miss Juneteenth Pageant. On Sunday, June 19, 2022, Jonathan McLean, rising 9th grader at Scotland Early College, was crowned Mister Juneteenth.

Genealogist Who Helps Black Families Find Their Roots Connects the Dots About a Former Slave Who Founded a Town in Louisiana

Dr. Antoinette Harrell, a genealogist and historian who is known for helping Black families connect the dots, is at it again. This time she has helped the Vernon family from Roseland, Louisiana to better understand the history and legacy of

NNPA and Transformative Justice Coalition Announce National GOTV Campaign Targeting 10 Million More Black Voters

Ahead of the all-important 2022 midterm elections, reports show that more than 55 million Americans remain unregistered to vote – and about 10 million are African Americans who are eligible to vote but who are unregistered. Whether the reason is

Roe Decision Could Spur Massive Voter Turnout During Midterms

The failure of Congress to pass legislation like the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the George Floyd Justice in Police Act have already frustrated African Americans and further dampened hope for a sizeable Black voter turnout during the

Black-Owned D.C. Golf Brand Rolls Out Driving Range on Wheels in the District

CitySwing, the D.C.-based multifaceted golf brand that opened a storefront in the District of Columbia, has rolled out a new state-of-the-art trailer to allow many to participate in what’s known as the “Gentlemen’s Game.” The Golf Truck, a 35-foot-long trailer,

Justice Clarence Thomas and the Conservative Supreme Court Have Fanned the Flames of Racism in America

The Supreme Court not only abolished abortion rights in America with its June 24, 2022, decision but also ended any semblance of racial tolerance in the United States. Former President Donald Trump’s Make America Great Again cry proved an easy

Eight Black Media Outlets Win Over $5 Million in Grants

Eight Black-owned media organizations serving African American audiences across California are among 46 ethnic media news outlets awarded over $5 million in grants by the state. The grant program is a collaboration between the California State Library and the California

Truist Park Hosts the 2022 Minority Baseball Prospects HBCU All-Star Game

On June 3, Truist Park hosted the 2022 Minority Baseball Prospects HBCU All-Star Game, headed by the Minority Baseball Prospects organization (MBP). MBP invited 60 players from 57 different HBCUs to compete against one another, but to also have fun.

The Poor Peoples Campaign: A Declaration, Announcement, Beginning, Moving Forward Commitment

The Poor People’s Campaign was established in 1968, by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King. Dr. King wanted the Poor People’s Campaign to highlight the need for economic equality and social justice. Dr. King wanted to help poor people

AARP and NNPA Media Roundtable: Attitudes & Concerns Among Black Women 50+ Voters

Exclusive preview for attendees at new research examining the priorities and worries of older Black women— a critical voting demographic— ahead of the midterm elections WHAT: AARP and the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) will highlight new findings from a

Supreme Court Protects Cops Who Fail to Issue Miranda Rights

In an America where Black citizens especially have legitimate concerns when interacting with law enforcement, the U.S. Supreme Court has added to those fears after its latest ruling. The high court has struck a blow against an individual’s protection against

Ignoring the Plague of Mass Shootings, U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Allows More Individuals to Carry Concealed Weapons

In a 6-3 decision that ultimately will lead to more people legally carrying guns in America’s larger cities, the U.S. Supreme Court, on Thursday, June 23, struck down a New York law gun-rights advocates called restrictive. The conservative majority ruled

75 Years Later: The Proof That One Really Believes Is in Action

On June 17, 2022, in a Special Court Session in the Old Courthouse of Hillsborough, NC, Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Allen Baddour vacated or dismissed the charges against four members of the Journey of Reconciliation of 1947. My statement

When Texts Suddenly Stop: Why People Ghost on Social Media

Check your phone. Are there any unanswered texts, snaps or direct messages that you’re ignoring? Should you reply? Or should you ghost the person who sent them? Ghosting happens when someone cuts off all online communication with someone else, and

Social Stress Can Speed up Immune System Aging – New Research

As people age, their immune systems naturally begin to decline. This aging of the immune system, called immunosenescence, may be an important part of such age-related health problems as cancer and cardiovascular disease, as well as older people’s less effective

Scams and Cryptocurrency Can Go Hand in Hand – Here’s How They Work and What to Watch Out For

When one of our students told us they were going to drop out of college in August 2021, it wasn’t the first time we’d heard of someone ending their studies prematurely. What was new, though, was the reason. The student

Does Hardening Schools Make Students Safer?

The first real possibility for federal firearms legislation in decades has been sketched out by a bipartisan group of senators. It comes in the wake of the May 23, 2022, school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, in which an 18-year-old gunman

Kids’ Neighborhoods Can Affect Their Developing Brains, a New Study Finds

The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea Children growing up in more disadvantaged neighborhoods – meaning those with poor housing quality, more poverty and lower levels of employment and education – show observable

What Are PFAS, and Why Is the EPA Warning About Them in Drinking Water? An Environmental Health Scientist Explains

“PFAS? What’s PFAS?” You may be hearing that term in the news as the federal government considers new rules and guidelines for the chemicals. Even if the acronym is new to you, you’re probably already familiar with what PFAS do.

Meet the Black Couple From Florida Helping to Provide Affordable Housing to the Homeless

Meet Nyasha and Ike Chimbandi, a couple from West Palm Beach, Florida that helps to provide affordable housing to underserved communities. They decided to start their non-profit organization called We Second Chance after a personal experience about 5 years ago

US Congress Could Use Reconstruction-era Civil Rights Powers To Protect Black Lives Today

The man in the White House doesn’t believe in racial equality. He is erratic, vain, and conspiratorial. In a speech to celebrate George Washington’s birthday, the president mentioned himself 200 times in 60 minutes. The House of Representatives voted to

Juneteenth Celebrates Just One of the United States’ 20 Emancipation Days – And the History of How Emancipated People Were Kept Unfree Needs To Be Remembered, Too

The actual day was June 19, 1865, and it was the Black dockworkers in Galveston, Texas, who first heard the word that freedom for the enslaved had come. There were speeches, sermons and shared meals, mostly held at Black churches,

Entrepreneur Launches Staffing Firm For Black Attorneys, Law Students and Legal Professionals

Nationwide — Rana Coleman, Founder & CEO of RSColeman & Associates, LLC, is staying true to her goal of opening doors for African Americans and other ethnic minorities in the legal industry with the launch of the company’s new staffing

Black Woman Who Helped Raise $150M to Preserve U.S. History Receives Prestigious Award in Rome, Italy

Nationwide — The American Academy in Rome has awarded Monica Rhodes the Adele Chatfield-Taylor Rome Prize in historic preservation and conservation. Rhodes was among 37 Rome Prize winners selected out of nearly 1,000 applicants and is one of few academically

Vice President Kamala Harris Talks Voting Rights, Racism With Black Press Publishers

Vice President Kamala Harris held an exclusive discussion with publishers from the National Newspaper Publishers Association, which represents the Black Press of America, to discuss various issues from voting rights to Roe v. Wade and racism in the United States.

With Tributes Pouring in From Politicians and Entertainers, the NNPA Conference Highlights 195 Years of the Black Press

The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) kicks off its annual conference in New Orleans this week with a slate of panels aimed at informing and inspiring Black America and increasing voter registration rolls among individuals of color. The NNPA is

Fayetteville State’s Chesnutt Library Receives American Library Association COVID Library Relief Fund Grant

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C., (June 20, 2022) – Fayetteville State University’s Charles W. Chesnutt Library will use a recently awarded $20,000 grant from the American Library Association (ALA) COVID Library Relief Fund to develop a technology lending program allowing students to check out laptops

NC Democratic Black Caucus to Boycott Annual Party Convention

The African American Caucus of the North Carolina Democratic Party plans to boycott the party’s annual convention this weekend, saying its membership is upset that the all-day Saturday events were scheduled for the Juneteenth and Father’s Day weekend. “The

President Biden Establishes White House Task Force Addressing Online Harassment and Abuse

According to a White House Fact Sheet, one in three women under the age of 35 in the United States report being sexually harassed online, and over half of LGBTQI+ individuals report being the target of severe online abuse. Further,

Ewaso Vilage: Poems, Stories, and Photography from Laikipia County, Kenya

The Maasai people of East Africa comprise one of the most intriguing and resourceful cultures on Earth. Acclaimed filmmaker, photojournalist, writer, poet, and humanitarian Chip Duncan takes readers on a tour of Laikipia County, Kenya, in his new release, “Ewaso

AARP Research Shows Black Women Voters Aged 50 and Over Will Help Decide the Balance of Power in Next Election

New research by AARP in partnership with pollsters Celinda Lake, Christine Matthews, Kristen Soltis Anderson, and Margie Omero, found that only 17% of Black women have made up their mind about who they will vote for in the 2022 election.

Far-right Extremists Keep Co-opting Norse Symbolism – Here’s Why

Payton Gendron, the suspect in the killing of ten people in a grocery store in Buffalo, New York, is the latest far-right extremist to allegedly murder defenceless people in the name of white supremacy. His hate-filled manifesto is full of

Socially Isolated People Have Differently Wired Brains and Poorer Cognition – New Research

Why do we get a buzz from being in large groups at festivals, jubilees and other public events? According to the social brain hypothesis, it’s because the human brain specifically evolved to support social interactions. Studies have shown that belonging

Woman Football Player, Founder of Sneaker Brand Signs Deal With Athlete’s Foot Shoe Stores

After shattering all the rules by becoming the first sneaker company ever owned by a woman athlete, Santia Deck, founder and CEO of Atlanta-based TRONUS, is now celebrating a new deal that makes her line of Black-owned shoes and slides available

True American Patriots Should “Stand Back and Stand By”

“Stand Back and stand by” are the infamous words of the 45th President of the United States that launched the most hideous attack on this nation since the Civil War. His clarion call to the far-right extremist group the Proud

Couple Launches Newest Black-Owned Mental Health Clinical Practice in the State of Tennessee

Meet Ben Roberts, LPC-MHSP, and his wife, Dr. Erica Roberts, EdD, the owners of Purposed Life, LLC, a Black-owned clinical practice in Gallatin, Tennessee, that addresses the mental, emotional, and social health of individuals and organizations in the Black community

Minority-Owned, Black-Led Firm Awarded $102.5M Levee & Drainage Canal Relocation Project in Louisiana

US Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, has awarded Greenup Cajun JV, LLC a $102.5 million dollar construction contract to build hurricane protection structures and move levees and drainage canals in Louisiana’s Plaquemines Parish. The company is minority-owned with a

59-Year-old Mom Who Reversed Diabetes and High Blood Pressure Launches Health & Wellness Retreat for Black Women

After an early diagnosis with high blood pressure and diabetes, 59-year-old Jacqueline Glass from Harlem, New York City began her journey toward transformative health. Through diet and exercise, she was able to change her trajectory and reverse her diabetes, eliminate

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