January, 2023 - Greater Diversity News

Howard University Makes HBCU History, Awarded $90M Contract by Pentagon to Establish Research Center

Howard University has been chosen by the Pentagon, the U.S. Air Force, and the Dept of Defense to lead a university-affiliated research center. It is the only HBCU in history to sign such a military contract. “To sharpen America’s technological

North Carolinians Rally to Call for Accountability Over House Rules Change

State Republican leaders are attempting an unprecedented move to roll-back crucial rights. Raleigh, North Carolina – On Tuesday, January 31st, a coalition of civil rights organizations and issue experts will gather to demand accountability over House Speaker Tim Moore’s proposed

For Many, The Devastating Tyre Nichols Video Shows Policing in America Cannot Be Reformed

The devastating video of Memphis police officers rehearsing their excuse for their deadly use of force even as Tyre Nichols’ lifeless body lay just steps away painted a horrifying, if not entirely clear, portrait of five cops who murdered a

While Black Newspapers Reveal Serial Rapists, Mainstream Turns to Comedy

In a news story that likely will leave some head-scratching along with palpable outrage, Kansas City police dismissed a Black News report of missing women. Then one showed up. “The story shows why it’s absolutely essential to have radical Black

Sacramento Leaders Express Horror, Outrage Over Murder Of Native Son Tyre Nichols

As protests erupted Friday in cities across America over the brutal killing of former Sacramento resident Tyre Nichols at the hands of five Memphis police officers, local leaders across the racial and political spectrum joined together to condemn the horrific

Report Reveals Police Issued 71 Conflicting Commands and Impossible Orders to Tyre Nichols in 13 Minutes

Footage from Tyre Nichols’ fatal traffic stop found that police officers issued a barrage of confusing, conflicting, and sometimes impossible to obey commands. If Nichols did not comply, or even if he did, the police would respond with increasing force.

President Biden Unveils Massive Rail Project, and ‘Good Jobs,’ in Baltimore

During a trip to Baltimore on Monday, Jan. 30, President Joe Biden announced plans to replace the 150-year-old Baltimore and Potomac Tunnel, which is a major component of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The White House stated that the project would

“A History of Florida: Through Black Eyes” by Marvin Dunn a Seminole Scholar

Florida was not always the “Sunshine State”. This was a reinvention of the 1950s to attract tourists. Before that, Florida was a racist southern state just like all the others, and, in some ways, worse. A black person in Florida

What’s Effective Altruism? A Philosopher Explains

Effective altruism is an intellectual and charitable movement that aspires to find the best ways to help others. People dedicated to it rely on evidence and rational arguments to identify what they can do to make the most progress toward

The St. Augustine Movement (1963–1964) to End Racial Discrimination

Caption: Dr. King with Demonstrators, St. Augustine Movement (www.WJCT News) It was the spring of 1964. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference were preparing to launch a campaign to end racial discrimination in St. Augustine,

Don’t Spread Yourself Too Thin: Avoid Burnout with These Simple Tips

We’ve all heard the age-old saying that “hard work pays off.” But, sometimes, working too hard can do more harm than good. “Burnout” is a form of work-related stress in which an individual experiences physical, emotional or mental exhaustion caused

“Monument: The Untold Story of Stone Mountain” Film Tackles the History of the World’s Largest Confederate Monument

New 30-minute documentary about the Stone Mountain carving is the first AHC Originals Production for the nearly 100-year-old Atlanta History Center In a first for the institution, Atlanta History Center will release its new documentary Monument: The Untold Story of Stone Mountain on

Rapper Travis Scott Opened Applications For $1M in Emergency HBCU Scholarships

Travis Scott’s Waymon Webster Scholarship Fund provides financial support to HBCU students in their senior year who are facing financial challenges to ensure they can graduate on schedule. The scholarship is led by the vision of Travis Scott and his family,

Daughter Reveals Identity of the Man Between Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali in Historic 1963 Photo

Janell Pearson, the daughter of Harlem’s community activist and serial entrepreneur pens ‘For the Strength Of Harlem’, a biography memoir of the late Plĕas Tusant Pearson Nationwide — A historic photo is getting a story, and it’s written by the man

Rev. Al Sharpton to Deliver Eulogy for Tyre Nichols Next Week, Attorney Ben Crump to Deliver Call to Action

Calls Grow for Criminal Charges Against Five Memphis Officers Fired for Beating Nichols to Death After Traffic Stop New York, NY (Wednesday, January 25, 2023) – Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), will deliver the

Biden-Harris Announces New Actions to Protect Renters and Promote Affordability

The pressure on the government to do something about rising housing costs has resulted in the Biden administration announcing major new initiatives to safeguard tenants and make renting more affordable. Now, several federal agencies announced they would collaborate to compile

Dr. Shavon Arline-Bradley Named First President and CEO at NCNW

The National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW) said that Shavon Arline-Bradley would be the first president and CEO of the organization. After 88 years, the organization said it has changed its governance structure to work more efficiently. Dr. A.

Following More Mass Shootings Democrats Introduce Assault Weapons Ban

Two proposals aimed at curbing the spread of assault rifles were submitted today by Democratic senators Dianne Feinstein of California, and Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy of Connecticut. The Assault Weapons Ban seeks to prohibit the commercialization, distribution, production, and

Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Lawsuit Dropped After Officials Clean up Mississippi’s Parchman Prison

Conditions at the notorious Parchman Prison in Mississippi have “substantially improved” since Jay-Z, a hip-hop star and business mogul, filed a lawsuit demanding better conditions for the thousands of people who are locked up there. The superstar’s management company, Roc

Pursuing Martin Luther King Jr.’s Beloved Community

NNPA NEWSWIRE — According to Dr. King, the creation of a beloved community would require the American people to address three great evils of society: racism, poverty, and militarism. My friend and former colleague, the late John R. Lewis, arguably

Philip Bell Downing: Black Creativity Seen in Everyday Objects

During the early 19th century, pieces of mail and packages could only be posted at the town’s post office. For many, this meant traveling long distances and delays due to inclement weather. A more convenient solution was presented in October

Fundraisers Who Appeal to Donors’ Fond Memories by Evoking Their Emotions May Get Larger Gifts

The big idea The emotions donors feel when they decide whether to give money to nonprofits can affect the size of their gift. That’s what my research team found when we partnered with a small liberal arts college during

Nature Is the World’s Original Pharmacy – Returning to Medicine’s Roots to Fill Discovery Gaps

While humans evolved over a period of approximately 6 million years, breakthroughs in modern medicine as we know it today got going only in the 19th and 20th centuries. So how did humans successfully survive through millions of years of

Drummer and Composer Kendrick Scott Returns with Stunning Trio Album Corridors

January 20, 2023: Drummer and composer Kendrick Scott returns with the March 3 release of Corridors, his third album for Blue Note Records, and first compositional treatment of trio context: saxophone, bass, and drums. The follow-up to A Wall Becomes

Prince Harry Is Wrong: Unconscious Bias Is Not Different to Racism

When Prince Harry sat down with ITV journalist Tom Bradby for a conversation about his marriage, his estrangement from the royal family and his tell-all memoir, Spare, one particular segment stood out. Bradby said that Harry had accused some members of his

It’s Not All About Gender or Ethnicity: A Blind Spot in Diversity Programs Is Holding Equality Back

Diversity, inclusion and equity policies are now broadly endorsed in Australian organisations. But not all diversities are equal. Our research suggests while programs for women and some racial minorities are being embraced, other diversities are excluded. In particular social class is ignored,

Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. Named National Co-Chair of No Labels

No Labels, a nonprofit think tank that describes itself as a national movement of Democrats, Republicans, and independents working to solve the country’s most complex problems, has named Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. as its national co-chair. The formal announcement

Financial Expert Octavia Conner Shares 5 Ways Women Can Prevent Foreclosures And Repossessions Amid A Recession

When envisioning their goals, BAUCE women most likely picture a path that leads to success. This aspiration is absolutely achievable. However, even the most competent and confident women may face roadblocks and moments that initially feel like irreversible failures. Foreclosure,

Hundreds of Black Teen Girls Invited to Apply for 2023 Summer Program on Princeton Campus

Black excellence and effective leadership are essential for a thriving African American community to survive any world crisis. Jacqueline Glass CEO of At The Well Conferences, Inc. (ATW) and Executive Director April Burch Sookra are molding the masterminds of tomorrow

Voters Have Few Options To Remove George Santos From Congress – Aside From Waiting Until the Next Election

There are mounting calls from both politicians and voters to force the newly elected apparent fabulist U.S. Rep. George Santos from Congress following revelations he fabricated his background and other details of his life. But New York’s 3rd Congressional District

Five Ways Pressuring Young Athletes To Perform Well Does Them Harm

When Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin collapsed during a Jan. 3, 2022, NFL football game, much of the public attention was on the pressures athletes face to perform despite the perils they face on the field. However, as a scholar

Florida Gov. Desantis Leads the GOP’s Charge Against Public Education on Race and Sexual Orientation

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ disdain for “woke ideology” is on full display. At a January 2023 inaugural event, the governor boasted that “Florida is where woke goes to die.” This is more than political bluster. In just the past month,

Department of Education Announces $63 Million in School Grants

The U.S. Department of Education announced $63 million in new five-year Full-Service Community Schools (FSCS) grants to support 42 local educational agencies, non-profits, and other public or private organizations and institutions of higher education working to expand existing community schools

The Shop Teacher’s Sunday Afternoon Class for Parents and Students

THE SHOP TEACHER’S SUNDAY AFTERNOON CLASS FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS. Lesson seven (7). Good parents are perpetual teachers. A wise man said, “Truth crushed to earth will rise again.” On July 4, 1950, Radio Free Europe started broadcasting in fifteen

It’s A Family Affair: Part 2 A Call to Action

In September, Greater Diversity News (GDN), the home of The New Black Student Movement (The NBSM), announced its effort to promote family memberships in the NAACP. We believe that the NAACP represents a cause greater than any individual—community, or family,

Vaccination To Prevent Dementia? New Research Suggests One Way Viral Infections Can Accelerate Neurodegeneration

One in nine Americans ages 65 and over had Alzheimer’s disease in 2022, and countless others were indirectly affected as caregivers, health care providers and taxpayers. There is currently no cure – available treatments primarily focus on prevention by encouraging

Black Billionaire Robert F. Smith Seeks to Position HBCU Students For Greater Generational Wealth

Prudential Financial to grant $500,000 to seed the Stackwell investment accounts of up to 500 students within the Student Freedom Initiative Network Nationwide — The Student Freedom Initiative (SFI), Stackwell, and Prudential Financial have announced the launch of the Student

MLK Day Special – Tackling Through to the Endzone – GDN Exclusive

I seriously reflected on a man dear to me this MLK Day weekend. I was thinking about my dad and his dreams! He was nine years old when Martin Luther King Jr delivered his famous 1963 “I Have a Dream”

FCCMC Celebrated Its 30th Anniversary of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Prayer Brunch – GDN Exclusive

L-R, Keynote Speaker, Dr. Eric Mansfield, FCMMC members: Dr Adrienne Owens Monroe, Owner of Mind, Body, & Spirit, Apostle Sharon Thompson-Journigan (President) and Pastor Allen McLaughlin (Vice President) Fayetteville Cumberland County Ministerial Council (FCCMC) commemorated its 30th anniversary of the

Democrat Sheila Jackson Lee Introduces Anti-White Supremacy Bill, then Schools Republican Boebert on Hate

That’s enough of racism and bigotry, says Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee. The Democratic representative from Texas has introduced House Resolution 61, which would amend Title 18 of the United States Code to broaden the definition of hate crimes, with the

Biden-Harris Tout Record Small Business Growth; President Says ‘Best Days Ahead’

Recent Census numbers show that the Biden-Harris administration set a new high for the number of new small businesses created. The U.S. SBA administrator, Isabella Guzman, stated that the rate of new business applications in 2022 was slightly lower than

San Francisco Committee Recommends Massive Reparations Payout for Black Residents

Each Black inhabitant of San Francisco, including those arrested during the racist war on drugs, should receive a one-time, lump-sum payment of $5 million from the African American Reparations Advisory Committee. Assuming the city council approves the proposal, it would

Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.: 5 Things I’ve Learned Curating the Mlk Collection at Morehouse College

For the past 12 years, civil rights historian Vicki Crawford has worked as the director of the Morehouse College Martin Luther King Jr. Collection, where she oversees the archive consisting of iconic sermons, speeches, writings and other materials belonging to

College Professor Develops Online Program That Helps Students Drastically Improve Reading

Nationwide — Meet Dr. Chike Akua, the creator of Reading Revolution Online, a web-based reading support program that helps children build reading skills, confidence and cultural identity development in less than 15 minutes a day, equipping them for success in

First Ever HBCU Business-Themed Conference in Washington, DC to Gather Successful Black Entrepreneurs

30-year-old Jalynn Jones, who graduated from Fayetteville State University, says that her live event will focus on creating more millionaires in our communities. Nationwide — The highly anticipated 3rd annual Learn Leverage Launch Live (formally known as the Black Entrepreneur

How Did White Students Respond to School Integration After Brown v. Board Of Education?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to What did white children have to say about their “all-white” schools integrating? – Julia M.N., age

‘The Most Dangerous Negro’: 3 Essential Reads on the FBI’s Assessment of MLK’s Radical Views And Allies

Left out of GOP debates about “the weaponization” of the federal government is the use of the FBI to spy on civil rights leaders for most of the 20th century. Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the targets. As

MLK’s Vision of Love as a Moral Imperative Still Matters

More than 50 years after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., the United States remains divided by issues of race and racism, economic inequality as well as unequal access to justice. These issues are stopping the country from developing

While Black Newspapers Reveal Serial Rapists, Mainstream Turns to Comedy

In a news story that likely will leave some head-scratching along with palpable outrage, Kansas City police dismissed a Black News report of missing women. Then one showed up. “The story shows why it’s absolutely essential to have radical Black

Greenhill Center for North Carolina Art Announces Award of $24,500 for Artworks Program

Greensboro, NC – GreenHill Center for North Carolina Art announces $24,500 in funding from Lincoln Foundation and the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro in support of ArtWorks, a program that offers free, in-person field trips and workshops for participants from

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