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High-End Life Incorporated founder and CEO, Jennifer Campb el l, is le adi ng a movement for unapologetic changemakers to step into their power by aligning their soul.

‘Closure Is a Myth’: How To Help Students and Teachers Deal With Grief After a School Shooting

Whenever a school shooting takes place, such as the one that claimed the lives of three adults and three children at a Christian school in Nashville, Tennessee, on March 27, 2023, school officials often arrange for grief counseling services to

Atlanta Jazz Festival Presents The Apollo’s Production of The Blues and Its People

Atlanta Jazz Festival Presents The Apollo’s Production of The Blues and Its People featuring Russell Gunn and the Royal Krunk Jazz Orkestra with Special Guests at Atlanta Symphony Hall on May 26 Atlanta, GA — The Apollo Theater’s production of

Biases Continue To Hold Back Women in Medicine, Research Shows How To Fight for Inclusion

If you work at a company, university or large organization, you’ve probably sat through a required training session meant to fight gender and racial discrimination in the workplace. Employers increasingly invest in efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion –

New York Grand Jury Votes to Indict Donald Trump

In 1872, police in Washington, D.C., stopped President Ulysses S. Grant for speeding in a horse and buggy at the corner of 13th and M streets. The officers issued the President a fine and immediately released him. There are some

The Economic Liberation of Africa: An ADDI Mission “It’s a Family Affair” – Part III, GDN Exclusive

There is an issue of great significance to Africans and people of African descent, historically created and maintained by multinational corporations and European Colonizers. The history is widely-known and undebatable. That issue is economic exploitation and the associated social injustice

VP Harris Unveils $1 Billion African Investment During Historic Continent Visit

Vice President Kamala Harris’ historic trip to Africa continued with the launch of global initiatives on the economic empowerment of women, totaling more than $1 Billion. America’s first Black and female vice president spoke fervently during the trip about how

PGA of America Announces 2023-’24 PGA LEAD Class

FRISCO, Texas – The PGA of America has selected 15 PGA Members for the 2023-’24 PGA LEAD class, the program’s eighth cohort. Established in 2016, PGA LEAD is the Association’s leadership development program, created to identify, mentor and progress PGA

Student Loan Forgiveness Quietly Changes — How It Affects Borrowers’ Debt

The Biden administration has yet again quietly updated the timeline for borrowers seeking student loan forgiveness under a one-time account adjustment, according to reports. Student Loan Forgiveness: Relief for Public Loans Pushed Back Due to Lack of Funds Find: 8

Teens From New Orleans Solve Math Problem Believed to Be Impossible For 2,000 Years

Nationwide — Calcea Johnson and Ne’Kiya Jackson, two high school students from New Orleans, Louisiana have reportedly solved an “impossible” math problem and presented it at a recent conference where they were the only high schoolers. The duo, who are

Ancient DNA Is Restoring the Origin Story of the Swahili People of the East African Coast

The legacy of the medieval Swahili civilization is a source of extraordinary pride in East Africa, as reflected in its language being the official tongue of Kenya, Tanzania and even inland countries like Uganda and Rwanda, far from the Indian

Pilgrimage and Revolution: How Cesar Chavez Married Faith and Ideology in Landmark Farmworkers’ March

On March 31, 1966, labor rights pioneer Cesar Chavez wasn’t celebrating his birthday in any usual manner. Rather, he was 14 days into a 25-day pilgrimage in California from Delano to Sacramento. Leading a group of striking farm laborers and

Entrepreneur to Host Leadership Development Conference For Black Women in Corporate America

Laura Knights, Founder and CEO of Knights Consulting LLC, will host the Black Woman Leading LIVE! Retreat + Conference on May 18-21, 2023 in Clearwater Beach, FL at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort. The retreat will serve as an extension

HUD Secretary Fudge Pledges to Change Agency’s Ad Spending with Black-owned Media

With the federal government spending a pittance of its advertising dollars with Black-owned media and President Biden demanding that agencies expand contracting opportunities for historically disadvantaged businesses, including those owned by women and people of color, Housing and Urban Development

Economists Say California Reparations Could Amount to $800 Billion for Black Residents

California could pay more than $800 billion in reparations to Black residents for generations of housing discrimination, disproportionate incarceration and over-policing, economists told a state panel on Wednesday, March 29. The preliminary estimate reportedly is more than 2.5 times California’s

5 Tips for Women To Negotiate a Higher Salary

Equal Pay Day falls in 2023 on March 14 — a date determined by how long into the new year American women must work to catch up to American men’s earnings the previous year. In 2022, women earned 82% of

The Cocoa Wars: Transition to Economic Justice – GDN Exclusive

Africa and the European Union are engaged in a literal trade war over the profits that come from the cocoa industry. Sixty percent of the world’s cocoa is grown in Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire, African countries. It is estimated that

Reaction to Bronze Sculpture of Coretta and Martin Luther King Jr. In Boston Hasn’t Been Good

As an acclaimed photographer and conceptual artist, Hank Willis Thomas has grown accustomed to criticisms of his unconventional art and concepts of identity. But even Thomas had never experienced anything like the reaction to his latest sculpture, designed to commemorate

Trump Ramps Up Attack on Manhattan DA with Violent Imagery and Call for ‘Death’ and ‘Destruction’

Former President Donald Trump has ramped up the rhetoric and the threats as potential criminal charges loom in New York, Georgia, and Washington. Trump took to his Truth Social platform and posted a photo of him swinging a bat to

Actress and Grammy-Nominated Singer Halle Bailey Helping Make Disney Dreams Come True

During a press junket held in a roped-off lawn area near the famous Walt Disney World Parade, a little girl named Mila experienced a dream moment. “The Little Mermaid” star and Grammy-nominated singer Halle Bailey spotted Mila in a crowd

Black Professionals’ Ability to Focus Disproportionately Affected by Rising Cost of Living, Health Concerns

Black workers prioritize their mental well-being more than any other racial group, according to a survey by the employment platform Oyster. The platform surveyed more than 2,500 desk-based – or so-called knowledge – employees and found that more than 58

Urge N.C. lawmakers to OPPOSE House Bill 346 and Senate Bill 296

Urge N.C. lawmakers to OPPOSE Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC Proposal That Threatens Coverage and Affordability for 4.3 Million North Carolinians Take action now! Dear Peter, With lawmakers’ support, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) is attempting to push

Twenty Dollars and Change: Harriet Tubman and the Ongoing Fight for Racial Justice and Democracy

Video C-SPAN: https://www.c-span.org/video/?525291-1/twenty-dollars-change Twenty Dollars and Change places Harriet Tubman’s life and legacy in a long tradition of resistance, illuminating the ongoing struggle to realize a democracy in which her emancipatory vision prevails. America is in the throes of a

The College Decision – High School Students Gearing Up to Become Society’s Pivotal Leaders – GDN Exclusive

(Photo: The HBCU stand photo is Courtesy of Tracey Morrison) Spring is usually when students receive college decisions on the college they apply to. Getting accepted into college is one of those momentous moments for high school students, gearing them

Creative Black Teens Encouraged to Submit Artwork, Writings, Music to Expressions by Walgreens Challenge

Research shows that teens today care about lots of issues, from navigating high school to the global environment. However, mental health, specifically anxiety and depression, ranks highest––especially among Black teens. Although Black students continue to experience mental health challenges, they

Meet the Educator and Entrepreneur Who Helps Underserved Students Get to College and Graduate

Through serving as an educator for over 20 years, Dr. Ezella McPherson has devoted her career to helping underserved students (e.g., Black, Indigenous People, Latinx, first-generation, low-income, students with disabilities) get to college and to help them to graduate. Currently,

Black Non-Profit’s Art and Jazz Gala Celebrates 12 Years of Service to Breast Cancer Survivors and Families

Tickets are available now for April 30 event benefitting local breast cancer patients, survivors, and their families. I Will Survive, Inc., a non-profit 501(c)(3) based in Atlanta, Georgia and founded by combat veteran Anisa Palmer, celebrates its 12th year in

Program Helping Thousands of Black Moms, Other Minority Women in Financial Trouble

A community-based program called Debt Help For Women has already helped thousands of single moms and women who are overwhelmed with their financial obligations in life. The program is especially looking to help underprivileged Black, Brown and other minority women

Grammy Nominated Singer Halle Bailey Named Disney Dreamers Ambassador

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The Little Mermaid is taking Disney Dreamers Academy “under the sea” this week. Five-time Grammy-nominated singer Halle Bailey, who will play the lead role of Ariel in the upcoming live-action remake of Disney’s “The Little

The Pan-African Conversations continue! Who is an African Diaspora?

The Pan-African Conversations continue! Who is an African Diaspora? Is the current definition inclusive? Come hear it all from our Pan-African Elders!! When: Saturday, March 25, 2023, 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this Zoom meeting: www.ouraddi.org/zoomourafrica

This Course Uses ‘Abbott Elementary’ To Examine Critical Issues in Urban Education

Title of course: “Public Education’s Possibilities and Predicaments: Exploring Portrayals of Critical Issues in ‘Abbott Elementary’” What prompted the idea for the course? When the first episodes of “Abbott Elementary” aired in January 2022 and the show began getting widespread

Researchers Find Obamacare has Significantly Reduced Racial Disparities in Health Care Access

Former President Barack Obama’s signature piece of legislation has proved the gift that’s kept on giving for Black and Brown communities in America. Since its passage in 2010, the Affordable Care Act – better known as Obamacare – has helped

DC Voters Overwhelmingly Support Equal Funding for DCPS and Public Charter Schools

WASHINGTON (March 14, 2023) — A new poll released today by Education Reform Now D.C. (ERN D.C.) found overwhelming support (71%) for D.C. Public Schools (DCPS) and public charter schools to receive equal funding to support their students. Nearly 8

Media Outlets Report Violent Chatter Has Increased as Authorities Prep for Trump Indictment

Federal officials, including those at the FBI and Department of Homeland Security, are monitoring what they say has been an uptick in violent rhetoric online since former President Donald Trump asked his supporters to “protest” what he said was his

Consumer Rage Reaches All-Time High and Businesses Feeling it in Bottom Line

According to a new study, second-rate customer service efforts have led to more consumer rage than ever, and patrons have become more belligerent when complaining. Customer Care Measurement & Consulting (CCMC) and the Center for Services Leadership, a research center

Chuck D’s New Culture Media App Brings the Noise for Users

With beta testing completed, Bring the Noise is now in full effect. Public Enemy, founder and legendary MC Chuck D, has fronted the release of a new culture media app called Bring the Noise. “It’s a flow in its usage

Re-Fueling Jet Magazine Where Everyone Can Be ‘Beauty of the Week’

Remember “Beauty of the Week,” Jet magazine’s famous page 43, which featured Black women college students, actors, nurses, and everyday girls in swimsuits? Now, anyone can be a beauty of the week or even grace the cover as the iconic

Famed Egyptian archaeologist travels to U.S. to promote ‘Not by Africans’ tour

Former Minister of Egyptian Antiquities, Dr. Zahi Hawass, is the superstar of a growing movement whose main mission is to erase people of African descent from their pioneering role in ancient Egypt. Mr. Hawass, the mastermind and inspiration of this

Ghana and Ivory Coast Boycott Cocoa Meeting in Brussels

Accra — The world’s top cocoa producers, Ghana and Ivory Coast, are boycotting meetings in Brussels this week of the World Cocoa Foundation on cocoa sustainability. Authorities in the two West African countries accuse multinational chocolate companies and traders of

Why Does Time Change When Traveling Close to the Speed of Light? A Physicist Explains

Imagine you’re in a car driving across the country watching the landscape. A tree in the distance gets closer to your car, passes right by you, then moves off again in the distance behind you. Of course, you know that

Is Wikipedia a Good Source? 2 College Librarians Explain When to Use the Online Encyclopedia

What comes to mind when you think of Wikipedia? Maybe you think of clicking link after link to learn about a topic, followed by another topic and then another. Or maybe you’ve heard a teacher or librarian tell you that

Antisemitism on Twitter Has More Than Doubled Since Elon Musk Took Over the Platform – New Research

In the days after Elon Musk took over Twitter in October 2022, the social media platform saw a “surge in hateful conduct,” which its then safety chief put down to a “focused, short-term trolling campaign.” New research suggests that when

Secession Is Here: States, Cities and the Wealthy Are Already Withdrawing From America

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican from Georgia, wants a “national divorce.” In her view, another Civil War is inevitable unless red and blue states form separate countries. She has plenty of company on the right, where a host of

CDC Recommends All Adults Get Tested for Hepatitis B

The U.S. Centers for Control and Prevention have issued a new recommendation urging all adults to receive screening for hepatitis B at least once in their lifetime. The agency describes hepatitis B (HBV) as a liver infection caused by the HBV virus.

Women’s History Month Started in Melodic Style With Melodies by Candlelight – GDN Exclusive

Women’s History Month started in melodic style with Melodies by Candlelight, with Melrose and friends – a musical performance that debuted on March 4th at the Cape Fear Regional Theater. This is the first collaboration event hosted by Cerina Johnson

Livingstone College Hosting National Reparations Debate With Actress, and Director Erika Alexander

‘Living Single’ star directed film, ‘The Big Payback’ Ben and Jerry’s to serve up a special flavor of ice cream for the event SALISBURY, NC – Erika Alexander, who played attorney Maxine Shaw on the hit TV show, “Living Single,”

26-Year-Old Black Woman Builds $35K Tiny House in Her Backyard, Rents Out Main House

Precious Price, a 26-year-old African American woman from Atlanta, Georgia, went viral after she built a luxury tiny home in the backyard where she lives completely rent-free. To generate income, she rents out the main house. In 2019, Precious bought

Every Teacher Grades Differently, Which Isn’t Fair

Students and parents have begun suing school districts over grading policies and practices they say are unfair. As a scholar of education who studies grading practices, I’ve seen how important grades are to schools, students and their families. Grades are

US Regulators Avoided a Banking Crisis by Swift Action Following SVB’s Collapse

.U.S. regulators’ swift reaction to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and two other lenders partially restored calm to markets, but concerns remain over the stability of the global financial system. The government on March 16, 2023, orchestrated a US$30

Why SVB and Signature Bank Failed So Fast – And the US Banking Crisis Isn’t Over Yet

SVB and Signature Bank failed with enormous speed – so quickly that they could be textbook cases of classic bank runs, in which too many depositors withdraw their funds from a bank at the same time. The failures at SVB

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