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HBCU Grad Makes History as First Black CEO of 100-Year-Old Chamber of Commerce in Georgia
Amber Batchelor, a veteran CEO, strategic alignment expert, and proud HBCU graduate of Saint Augustine’s University in Raleigh, North Carolina, has been named President and CEO of the historic Sumter County Chamber of Commerce in Georgia. Located just two hours
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Mass Shooting at Louisville Bank Heightens Gun Control Issue
In the wake of still another mass shooting in America, this time at an Old National Bank in Louisville, Kentucky, the nation is left reeling. At least four people were killed, and eight others were injured, two of whom are
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Why ASALH is Going to Florida For Its Annual Conference on September 20-24, 2023
Special to NNPA Newswire Like many of you, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) has followed the actions that Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis and other conservative lawmakers have taken against teaching Black History and
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Tennessee GOP Power Grab Showcases Racism and Disregard for Democracy
The reinstatement of Tennessee Democratic State Rep. Justin Jones and the pending re-seating of his colleague Justin Pearson proved a victory for democracy after Republicans callously used their supermajority power to expel the members. But the win doesn’t overshadow the
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American Democracy Dies in Tennessee as GOP Expels Two Black Lawmakers Over Gun Control Protests
American democracy took another stake through the heart in Tennessee, where Republicans in the state House of Representatives shamelessly ignored the will of voters and ousted two Black elected Democrats who joined a protest gun violence. The GOP supermajority in
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Millions of Americans at Risk of Losing Free Preventive Care After Texas Ruling on ACA
Many Americans breathed a sigh of relief when the Supreme Court left the Affordable Care Act in place following the law’s third major legal challenge in June 2021. This decision left widely supported policies in place, like ensuring coverage regardless
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For Black Social Workers, Anxiety and Depression Are on the Rise
When George Floyd was brutally murdered in the summer of 2020, a wave of activism spread throughout the country. People protested. Anti-racism books became bestsellers. Diversity, equity and inclusion jobs increased by 55%, and the top 50 U.S. public companies
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Ditching a Friend Who Is Not Like You Can Deepen Social Inequality
Since the 2016 presidential election, news accounts and scientific research have illustrated how defriending, a term originally associated with dropping Facebook friends, echoes in our broader, offline social lives. And what may seem like a simple decision to cut off
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Biden Issues Proclamation for Black Maternal Health Week
In 2022, Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra implemented actions to improve maternal health and reduce health disparities, and this year, the Biden-Harris Administration has continued to champion policies to improve maternal health and equity. Vice President Kamala Harris
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Registration Open for 5th Annual Moguls in the Making HBCU Student Pitch Competition
Registration Open for 5th Annual Moguls in the Making HBCU Student Pitch Competition Digital financial services company Ally Financial and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), the largest organization exclusively representing Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominately Black
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Republicans Feeling Heat in Tennessee as Councils Poised to Re-Seat Ousted Legislators
Ousted Tennessee Democratic State legislators Justin Jones and Justin Pearson appear headed for re-appointment to their seats by the local councils in their constituencies. Nashville’s metro council plans a vote today that could send Jones back to his seat, while
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‘Unapologetically Black’ Angel Reese Got Her Ring and the World Got Another Dose of Racism
LSU’s Angel Reese’s post-game gesture has sparked a conversation about double standards in basketball. As the final seconds ticked off the clock in LSU’s dominating 102-85 victory over Iowa, Reese waved her hand in front of her face, stared at
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As Deadline to File Income Taxes Approaches, African Americans Still Face Systemic Challenges
As the April 18 deadline to file 2022 income taxes arrives, many African Americans share their experiences with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Some have said that filing their taxes was hard and they ran into problems, while others were
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Report: Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Violated Ethics Laws with Multiple Super Yacht Cruises with Republican Donor
For more than two decades, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has accepted luxury trips virtually every year from Dallas businessman and Republican mega donor Harlan Crow without disclosing them, a bombshell new report from ProPublica has revealed. Citing documents
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Edwige Robinson, SVP at T-Mobile Joins Forbes Technology Council
Forbes Technology Council is an Invitation-Only Community for World-Class CIOs, CTOs and Technology Executives. Chicago, IL — Edwige Robinson, Senior Vice President of Network Engineering & Operations and Transformation of the Central Region at T-Mobile US has joined the Forbes Technology Council,
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Africa to the Caribbean, our 530-year return to Africa! When: Saturday, April 8, 2023
Africa to the Caribbean, our 530-year return to Africa! When: Saturday, April 8, 2023, 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this Zoom meeting: www.ouraddi.org/zoomreturn After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining
Read More9-Year-Old Black Girl Bullied For Her Afro is Now a Bestselling Author
Nationwide — Tiana Akoh-Arrey, a 9-year-old girl from London, England who was bullied for her natural hair, turned her sad experience into a success through a book she wrote called My Afro: Twin Best Friends. The is being well-received all
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Summit Series to Advance Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Economic Equity
U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai, U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Isabel Guzman, and White House and federal officials to kick off the first summit in Philadelphia on January 26. The events—hosted by the White House Initiative on Asian Americans,
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6 of 8 Ivy Leagues Will Soon Have Women as Presidents — An Expert Explains Why This Matters
For the first time, a majority of Ivy League schools will soon be led by women. Starting July 1, 2023, Claudine Gay will assume the role of president at Harvard University, Nemat “Minouche” Shafik at Columbia University and Sian Leah
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‘Swarm’ Is a Dark, Satirical Look at How the Absence of Meaningful Relationships Can Spawn a Serial Killer
Editor’s note: This article contains plot spoilers for “Swarm.” “Swarm,” the new streaming series created by Donald Glover and Janine Nabers, centers on a deranged superfan named Dre who becomes a serial killer. Dre longs to meet a global pop
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Black Singles With College Education Embrace Life Without Marriage
Why is it seemingly OK to ask single people “Why are you single?” when married people are rarely asked “Why are you married?” Sociologist Kris Marsh hopes to break this double-standard with her new book “The Love Jones Cohort: Single
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Your Political Rivals Aren’t as Bad as You Think – Here’s How Misunderstandings Amplify Hostility
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene drew raised eyebrows when she suggested on Presidents Day that the United States pursue a “national divorce.” Even in an era of seemingly ever-growing political polarization – and despite Taylor Greene’s record of making controversial
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Donald Trump Arrested, Ex-Prez is Officially an Accused Felon
Former President Donald Trump is now criminal defendant Donald Trump. For at least several moments on Tuesday, April 4, Trump was placed under arrest. His Miranda rights read, and fingerprints taken, but authorities spared him a mugshot and customary perp
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Further from Coverage and Closer to Profit, Health Insurance Giants Must Take Accountability
As the incessant flu and COVID outbreaks continue to plague the U.S. this winter season, it is not unheard of to take further precautions to keep your health in good shape. Whether that’s getting your flu shot, taking essential vitamins,
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This Course Asks, ‘What Is Mindfulness?’ – But Don’t Expect a Clear-Cut Answer
Title of course: “What is Mindfulness?” What prompted the idea for the course? As a professor of religion and ethics, particularly Asian traditions, I had already been interested in teaching a course about mindfulness. Its popularity seems to be surging:
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MLK’s Vision of Social Justice Included Religious Pluralism – A House of Many Faiths
The life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. have been the subject of ongoing debate ever since his assassination on April 4, 1968. Today, those invoking King’s memory range from Black Lives Matters organizers and President
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A Musical Phenomenon Turns 50, a Hip-Hop Professor Explains What the Word ‘Dope’ Means
After I finished my Ph.D. in 2017, several newspaper reporters wrote about the job I’d accepted at the University of Virginia as an assistant professor of hip-hop. “A.D. Carson just scored, arguably, the dopest job ever,” one journalist wrote. The
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Declines in Math Readiness Underscore the Urgency of Math Awareness
When President Ronald Reagan proclaimed the first National Math Awareness Week in April 1986, one of the problems he cited was that too few students were devoted to the study of math. “Despite the increasing importance of mathematics to the
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The Vatican Renounces ‘Doctrine of Discovery,” Used to Justify Colonialism
The Vatican has responded to Indigenous demands and formally repudiated the “Doctrine of Discovery,” the theories backed by 15th-century “papal bulls” that legitimized the colonial-era seizure of Native lands and form the basis of some property laws today. A Vatican
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HUD Announces $5.5 Million Award for HBCUs to Conduct Housing and Community Development Research
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced awards totaling $5.5 million for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to conduct housing and community development research. The announcement came during a Black Media Roundtable hosted by HUD Secretary Marcia
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An Eviscerating Resignation Letter to Democrat Rep. Jolanda Jones by Ex-Staffers
Texas State Rep. Jolanda Jones earned kudos for her advocacy in the LGBTQ community, her prowess as a track star, and her work as a criminal defense attorney. But other attributes stand out for those who have worked with and
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