November, 2022 - Greater Diversity News

Rep. Karen Bass Proclaimed First Black Female Mayor of Los Angeles

When Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) announced her candidacy for mayor of Los Angeles last year, she knew the race wouldn’t be easy. But the former Congressional Black Caucus Chair also believed that her beloved city faced a crisis, and that

What Must Be Done with White Reconstruction

While many are watching 47 out of the 50 States propose and enact Voter Suppression Laws, the question becomes one of what can we as individuals do to counter such attacks against us? First, we must acknowledge the real agenda

Refocusing America’s Pursuit of Perfection – “I walk slowly, but I never walk backwards.”

In his January 20, 2022, Inaugural Address, President Joe Biden called on us to, “look ahead in our uniquely American way – restless, bold, optimistic – and set our sights on the nation we know we can be, and we

Jack Nicklaus Once Again Surprises Military Veterans with a Golf Lesson in Honor of Veterans Day and the PGA National Day of HOPE

Imagine being invited to play a round of golf at Jack Nicklaus’ Florida home club and getting a surprise lesson from none other than the 18-time major champion himself. For the third straight year, Nicklaus gave some hometown military heroes

The Time is Now for Increasing Diversity in American Media Ownership

Several months ago, I co-wrote an op-ed with my long-term friend and national media colleague, Jim Winston. Our commentary emphasized why “Diversifying American Media Ownership Must Become a National Priority.” Now after the results of the high turnout of communities

IN MEMORIAM: Congressman Don McEachin of Virginia Dies at 61

Though many were aware he’d been battling health issues over the last few years, the death of Richmond Congressman and former State Senator and Delegate Don McEachin is still a big shock. Congressman McEachin was only 61. He was the

Grateful After the November Mid-Term Results

A lot of good news came out of this month’s elections—and enough bad news to remind us that we can never let our guard down when freedom and democracy are at stake. This year, democracy itself was on the ballot,

Attorney Ben Crump Brings Star-Studded TheGrio Awards Crowd to Its Feet in Dr. King-Inspired Acceptance Speech

Byron Allen’s inaugural TheGrio Awards honored comedian Dave Chappelle with the Cultural Icon Award, Allyson Felix with the Sports Icon Award, and Patti LaBelle with the Music Icon Award. And while trailblazers like Tyler Perry and Jennifer Hudson also received

Making History a Family Affair – A Meaningful and Primary Way in Which History Comes Alive

Genealogy is “a family affair!” It is a meaningful and primary way in which history comes alive. People today keep their ancestors alive when they learn and share their stories. History’s lessons await us all and family genealogy is a

Retailers May See More Red After Black Friday as Consumers Say They Plan to Pull Back on Spending

Retailers are gearing up for another blockbuster holiday shopping season, but consumers burned by the highest inflation in a generation may have other ideas. Industry groups are predicting another record year of retail sales, with the National Retail Federation forecasting

Student Loan Cancellation Got Blocked. Now What? Three Questions Answered

When the Biden administration announced in August 2022 that it was canceling up to $20,000 in student loan debt per borrower, it said the idea was to provide families with “breathing room as they prepare to start repaying loans after

Vitamin B12 Deficiency Is a Common Health Problem That Can Have Serious Consequences

For several months during the summer of 2022, my dog Scout vomited at 3 a.m. nearly every day. If you have a dog, you know the sound. And each time, she gobbled up her mess before I could get to

This Course Takes a Broad Look at Failure – And What We Can All Learn When It Occurs

What prompted the idea for the course? When I was a high school teacher, I found plenty of joy and fulfillment in my work. But I also felt the sting of failure: from a student who remained disengaged throughout the

Kyra Harris Bolden Becomes 1st Black Woman Judge to Serve on Michigan Supreme Court

Kyra Harris Bolden has been appointed to the Michigan Supreme Court, making history as the first Black woman to serve on the state’s high court. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has chosen Bolden, whom she described Bolden as “passionate about the law,

Waging a Good War – A Military History of the Civil Rights Movement, 1954-1968 Author: Thomas E. Ricks

About the Author Thomas E. Ricks is the author of multiple bestselling books, including First Principles, The Generals, and Fiasco, which was a #1 New York Times bestseller and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. A member of two Pulitzer

Founder of Black-Owned Natural Beauty Brand Expands, Opens First New Distribution Center in Delaware

Jocelyne Firmin, founder and CEO of Kiyamel, a Black-owned company that creates natural bath and body products for babies and adults, has opened its first new distribution center in Dagsboro, Delaware. The distribution center officially opened in July, and the

Founder of Largest Black Business Discovery App Honored By PayPal, Featured in Mastercard Commercial

Mandy Bowman, founder and CEO of Official Black Wall Street, the largest discovery app for Black-owned businesses, has been making waves in the media. Not only has she been honored with PayPal’s Maggie Lena Walker Emerging Leader Award, she has

Study Reveals ‘Crisis’ in New Recruit Police Training Across America

A comprehensive new report asserted that American authorities have traditionally trained police officers on the cheap, noting that more than 71% of agencies devote less than 5% of their total budget to recruit training. Issued by the Police Executive Research

The Fall of FTX and Renewed Mistrust Signal Disaster for Cryptocurrencies

The fall of Cryptocurrencies, the recent wave of the investment craze that includes NFTs and trading cards, has not only ruined bank accounts for some but now has the federal government investigating its dramatic downfall. FTX, the Bahamas-based cryptocurrency exchange

AARP Poll Shows Older Voters May Decide Close Georgia Runoff Election

With the Georgia runoff election between Democratic incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker less than two weeks ago, there’s a vast divide between younger and older voters. AARP Georgia released key findings from a 2022 runoff election survey

Ditching the Turkey and Cranberry Sauce; Thanksgiving Traditions Falling by the Wayside

The Thanksgiving dinner table will look a little different this year in the home of Troy Portillo. “I plan not to get a turkey this Thanksgiving, as I have transitioned to a pescatarian diet since this spring,” said Portillo, the

The Ascension of Hakeem Jeffries Finally Signals Democrats’ Willingness to Move on From the Old Guard

New York Rep. Hakeem Jeffries is probably precisely what Democrats need in America’s brutal political civil war, where most Republicans behave as if it’s a North vs. South redux. For starters, Jeffries is unapologetically Black. During his campaign, he often

Rappers Are Victims of an Epidemic of Gun Violence – Just Like All of America

Add the name of Takeoff, a member of the popular rap trio Migos, to the ever-growing list of rappers, recent and past, tragically and violently killed. The initial reaction to the Nov. 1, 2022, shooting death of Takeoff, born Kirsnick Ball, was

Nancy Pelosi Was the Key Democratic Messenger of Her Generation – Passing the Torch Will Empower Younger Leadership

The announcement by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that she will not run for another senior post opens the door for a new generation of national leaders in the Democratic Party. Pelosi confirmed she was stepping down as Speaker of the House on Nov.

HBCU Alumna Creates First Digital Financial Card Game for Young Black Youth to Close the Racial Wealth Gap

In the United States, the total racial wealth gap is more than $10 trillion, meaning millions of families of color are disproportionately disadvantaged, lacking resources, mobility, and stability. Ruby Taylor, MSW, the creator of a game called Play Win Invest, is

Author Honors Her Late Mom in Self-Narrated Audiobook, “Her Last Breath”

Self-published author, Veda Williams, celebrates her 60th birthday by releasing her first ebook and audiobook dedicated to her mother Ruth C. Baker. Williams captures the attention of listeners as she releases her work entitled Her Last Breath which creatively features the

Meet the Founder of the Fastest-Growing Black Woman-Owned Line of Luxury Leather Designer Handbags

Elena Holtzclaw, a talented entrepreneur and designer from Albany, New York, knows her leathers. She is the owner of Theugi – New York, a Black-owned line of premium-quality top grain and full grain leather bags and accessories designed for beauty and

The White Wall: How Big Finance Bankrupts Black America

Author Emily Flitter Publisher Atria/One Signal Publishers Publication Date 2022-10-25 Section New Hardcover – Nonfiction / Economics Type New Format Hardcover ISBN 9781982183240 An explosive and deeply reported look at the systemic racism inside the American financial services industry, from

Founder of the Largest Black-Owned Oral Care Company in the World Celebrates 10 Years in Business

Philip Garner, the founder and CEO of Garner’s Garden, a trendsetting all-natural oral care and skincare company is celebrating 10 years in business this year. The black-owned business, now a global brand, is the one-stop-shop for those looking for natural

Atlanta Metro Bus Driver Makes History, Celebrates 50 Years on the Job

Coy Dumas, Jr., a 71-year-old MARTA bus driver in Atlanta, Georgia who is well-loved in the community, is being honored for having served his community for 50 years. Dumas, who is an Adamsville native, first started driving for MARTA in

Entrepreneur Launches Affordable Jewelry Collection That Honors Black Women

Wanda Jackson, having dutifully contributed 19 years of service to the Social Security Administration, has launched her Maré Sheree Jewelry Collection with the intention of creating an impact. She hopes her collection becomes a staple that serves as a token of

Black Woman, Former NYPD Detective, Says Lawyers Misappropriated Millions of Dollars From 9/11 Victims

In the wake of the September 11 terrorist attack, Congress created a $20 billion Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) to provide compensation for any individual killed or who suffered physical harm because of the attacks or debris removal. Preparing the documentation

Trucking Entrepreneurs Magazine Launches 2nd Issue, Provides Insight for Moguls

Early this year, Trucking Entrepreneurs Magazine was officially launched as a resource for trucking entrepreneurs with information on players in the industry, how to start and grow a business, challenges of the industry, and much more. The first issue was

PGA TOUR and United Airlines Announce Multi-Year Extension

Through 2025, each school will receive $10,000 in travel credits, enabling more than 250 student-athletes, coaches and their equipment to fly United to compete in high-profile tournaments that may have been previously out of reach because of limited travel budgets.

Francia Marquez on the Relationship Between Climate, Racial and Gender Justice in Colombia, Latin America and the World

Posted on November 15, 2022 By blackworldmedia No Comments on Colombia’s Vice President Francia Marquez on the relationship between climate, racial and gender justice in Colombia, Latin America and the world. DW spoke exclusively with the Vice President of Colombia, Francia

Seven Top Takeaways from this Year’s Midterms

As the dust settles on the midterm elections and the warnings of a “Red Wave” evaporate, it’s time to take a deep breath and take stock of what we’ve learned. There are many takeaways from the elections this year

Rainbow Push Auto Scorecard Shows Vast Improvement in Diversity Efforts

Longtime National Newspaper Publishers Association’s (NNPA) partner General Motors joined Toyota in helping automakers set new ethnic diversity and inclusion standards in the United States. Both automakers reflected best practices for ethnic diversity in five of six categories, according to

With Pending Criminal, Civil, and Congressional Investigations, Donald Trump Formally Announces 2024 Presidential Candidacy

Six hundred and seventy-eight days after he inspired arguably the worst act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history and almost single-handedly destroyed American democracy, Donald J. Trump formally announced that he’s running for president. The twice-impeached former president made the

Holiday Season Routinely See Rise in Human Trafficking

Federal prosecutors said the fight against human trafficking, a crime that harms some of the most vulnerable members of society counts among their highest priorities. “We are committed to vindicating the rights of human trafficking crime victims by bringing their

Has Black Friday Lost its Luster? Depends on Whom You Ask

According to a survey conducted in October, nearly 70 percent of consumers plan to skip Black Friday and holiday shopping altogether this year. While some believed retailers manipulated shoppers, a relatively large amount (18%) said they won’t shop because of

Congress Returns to Work as Election Results Remain Unsettled

As votes continued to pour in from the 2022 midterm elections, Democrats have retained control of the U.S. Senate and still cling to hope that the House will swing in their favor. But whatever happens with the remaining count determining

Model Citizen – “Be a Voice, Not an Echo” – Winston’s Political Journey – GDN Exclusive

Braxton Winston has served on the Charlotte City Council as an at-large member for five years. Winston is appreciative to be serving as a city leader in the nation’s 16th-largest city. I got a chance to interview Winston to discuss

Everyday African American Vernacular English Is a Dialect Born From Conflict and Creativity

Dr. Walter Edwards is a professor of linguistics at Wayne State University, Michigan, where he teaches courses on African American Vernacular English, sociolinguistics and American dialects. Until Aug. 31, 2022, he was also the director of the Humanities Center at

What Is Mastodon? A Social Media Expert Explains How the ‘Federated’ Network Works and Why It Won’t Be a New Twitter

In the wake of Elon Musk’s noisy takeover of Twitter, people have been looking for alternatives to the increasingly toxic microblogging social media platform. Many of those fleeing or hedging their bets have turned to Mastodon, which has attracted hundreds

Voters Largely Reject Election Deniers as Secretaries of State

Midterm voters in six states – Arizona, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico and Vermont – appear to have rejected extremist secretary of state candidates who denied the validity of the 2020 presidential election. Secretaries of state serve key roles as

Jack Nicklaus Once Again Surprises Military Veterans with a Golf Lesson in Honor of Veterans Day and the PGA National Day of HOPE

Imagine being invited to play a round of golf at Jack Nicklaus’ Florida home club and getting a surprise lesson from none other than the 18-time major champion himself. For the third straight year, Nicklaus gave some hometown military heroes

CIA Director and Russian Counterpart Discuss Brittney Griner, Paul Whelan

CIA director Bill Burns and Russia’s spy agency boss Sergey Naryshkin planned to meet this week to discuss potential consequences if nuclear weapons are used in the war against Ukraine. But U.S. officials said Burns and Naryshkin, scheduled to meet

Our Brother, Senator Raphael Warnock, Needs Our Help, and We Need His

Over three million registered people did not VOTE in the Georgia mid-term election. I suggest three ways to help get most of those to “step up” and vote for our leader. (1.) Everyone knows at least one person living in

“THE MOVEMENT” A Night to Remember – GDN Exclusive

Tuesday, November 8th, Election Watch Party was a memorable night for four newly elected African American women. Frances Jackson, North Carolina House, District 45; Rosalyn Hood, District Court Judge; Veronica Jones, County Commissioner At-Large; and Val Applewhite, NC State Senate,

Calls for January 6, 2021, Accountability – A GDN Exclusive

There are many calls for holding participants of the January 6th, 2021, insurrection accountable for their attempted coup. On October 25th, 2022, at a press conference held at the Main Street entrance to the courtyard between the Pasquotank County and

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