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Joint Center Study Finds that Black Americans Have Widely Varied Views of Financial Situations
The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, a Washington, D.C., think tank, has found that Black Americans are not seeing their finances improve in America’s current recovery. The Joint Center’s latest report, “Pessimism and Hope: A Survey of the
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Ariel from the live-action “The Little Mermaid” film makes her debut at Disney Parks
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Ariel from the new live-action story “The Little Mermaid” begins greeting guests Friday, May 26, 2023, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and at Disneyland Park at Disneyland Resort in
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Biden’s Student Loan Debt Relief Plan Hangs in the Balance as Supreme Court Decision Nears
In a high-stakes battle, the Biden administration’s ambitious plan to alleviate billions of dollars in student loan debt has faced numerous roadblocks, remaining entangled in legal proceedings, and awaiting the verdict of skeptical conservative justices on the Supreme Court. As
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Breaking News: Third Man Charged in Jam Master Jay Murder Case
In a significant development, federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of New York announced on Tuesday that a third man would face charges in the 2002 shooting death of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay. The latest indictment marks a long-awaited
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U.S. Department of Education Announces Additional Project SERV Grants to HBCUs
The U.S. Department of Education (Department) today announced Project School Emergency Response to Violence (Project SERV) grants to four Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) that were disrupted by bomb threats last year: Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas was awarded $191,962;
Read More5,000 Free Books Related to Black Studies to Be Distributed to NY Students
Education Equity Action Plan Coalition Bookmobile Scheduled to Tour the Five Boroughs NEW YORK – May 31, 2023: The Education Equity Action Plan Coalition (EEAPC) announced the launch of its Black Studies: An Education for Me + You bookmobile, which will
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Greater Diversity News PDF Edition 5-25-2023
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The Fear of Artificial Intelligence is Real
Artificial intelligence, or AI, is here to stay, whether anyone likes it or not. But alarm bells have sounded everywhere about the havoc it’s caused and will ultimately cause on jobs and quality of life. Now, the founder of AI
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Honoring Black Americans’ Role in the Inception of Memorial Day
Memorial Day has a deep historical connection to the African American community in the United States. The holiday, which originated as Decoration Day, initially began when formerly enslaved individuals and their descendants gathered to honor and decorate the graves of
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Lifetime Rates of Depression in Black and Brown Communities Surpass Whites, Others
A new Gallup study released on May 17 shows that the lifetime depression rates of Black and Hispanic adults are rising quickly and have now passed those of white adults. Gallup found that white people have always had slightly higher rates
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In History Making Selection, Biden Picks General CQ Brown as Chair of Joint Chiefs of Staff
On Thursday, President Joe Biden announced his selection for the Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman. Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr., an exceptional fighter pilot with extensive knowledge of China, has been chosen for this significant role, making history. If
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Exclusive: Andrew Young Speaks Out on Atlanta Child Murders Case: ‘I Knew Wayne Williams’
Former United Nations Ambassador Andrew Young said he believes convicted killer Wayne Williams was capable of the Atlanta Child Murders. (Wikimedia Commons) More than 40 years ago, the Atlanta Child Murders case rocked the nation, bringing the city to a
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Ambassador Andrew Young Explains What Went Wrong with Voting and Civil Rights
The failure of lawmakers to get a current civil rights bill – the George Floyd Justice and Policing Act – and an unbiased voting measure through Congress can be traced back to the obvious – the power grab made by
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Rock Legend Tina Turner Dies at 83
Tina Turner, the “Queen of Rock ‘n Roll’ whose legend grew after she overcame a bitter divorce to musician Ike Turner that was filled with violence, has died at the age of 83. The superstar’s family confirmed her death in
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South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott Announces Presidential Campaign
South Carolina Republican Sen. Tim Scott, a longtime and devoted ally of former President Donald Trump, has thrown his hat into the 2024 presidential ring. With Trump already declared and the presumptive frontrunner, Scott joins a growing Republican candidate list
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New Approach to Teaching Computer Science Could Broaden the Subject’s Appeal
Despite growing demand for computer science skills in professional careers and many areas of life, K-12 schools struggle to teach computer science to the next generation. However, a new approach to computer science education – called integrated computing – addresses
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The Credit Bros Celebrate 5 Years of Making Homeownership Possible in the Black Community
Since their timely meeting in 2018, Christopher Watson and Aaron Steede, the founders of The Credit Bros, have been on a mission to help the underserved reach financial freedom. Their collaboration, using dual backgrounds in finance and engineering, created a
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Tuesday, May 23, 2023 Founders Launch New Podcast, “Untold Stories: Black and Missing,” to Shine Light on Missing People of Color
Derrica and Natalie Wilson, the founders of BAMFI Enterprises, the production company for the Black and Missing Foundation, have launched a compelling new true-crime podcast called Black and Missing Podcast which will feature the stories of missing people of color.
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Group of Black Teen Moms From Georgia Make History, Graduate High School Together
Seventeen young mothers who are mostly African American graduated from high school, defying stereotypes and challenges that they faced as teen moms. Their school, Georgia Chaffee TAPP School in Louisville, Kentucky, has a program that specifically caters to young parents.
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AI Is Changing How Americans Find Jobs, Get Promoted and Succeed at Work
Whether we realize it or not, advancements in artificial intelligence are increasingly influencing the paths of our careers. Advancements in human capital management systems, more strategic and data-driven human resource and talent management practices, and increased attention to bias are
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Ballmer Group Grants Over $40 Million in Seed Funding to Address Funding Gap for Black-Led Orgs.
Ballmer Group grants over $40 million in seed funding to address funding gap for Black-led orgs, spur innovation, and improve economic mobility. New York, May 19, 2023: Ballmer Group, Echoing Green, and New Profit announce $40M in seed funding
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Talking Puppy or Finger Puppet? 5 Tips for Buying Baby Toys That Support Healthy Development
Picking out a baby toy – whether it’s for your own child or a friend’s kid or the child of a family member – can be overwhelming. Although Americans spend US$20 billion a year on baby toys, it’s difficult to
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Legendary NFL, Movie Star and Activist Jim Brown Dies at 87
Jim Brown, the superstar Cleveland Browns running back who quit football at the very height of his hall-of-fame career, has died at 87. Perhaps the greatest running back ever, Brown quit football to pursue an acting career at 30. From
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NAACP Issues Travel Ban on Florida in Response to Governor’s ‘Hostility’ toward Minorities
The NAACP Board of Directors has issued a formal travel advisory for the state of Florida. According to a news release from the nation’s oldest civil rights organization, the travel advisory comes in direct response to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ “aggressive
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Half of Americans Unsure if God Exists In the Last Few Decades
Research from the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) has found that the religious landscape of the United States has changed a lot in the last few decades. Researchers say the United States is becoming less religious, more diverse, and politically
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California Panel Takes Big Step Toward $800 Billion Reparation Payments to Black Residents, and Formal Apology
California’s reparations task panel approved recommendations to compensate and apologize to Black communities for centuries of discrimination. At a meeting in Oakland, the nine-member committee, which first met nearly two years ago, approved a lengthy list of reparations recommendations for state
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Twin Brothers From Georgia Graduate High School as Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Twin brothers Mykel and Markel Rainey, who are from Cuthbert, Georgia, graduate from their high school as the valedictorian and the salutatorian of their class. The Rainey brothers have consistently been driven by their goal of excelling in their education.
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Disabled Black Grandma Files $100 Million Lawsuit Against Landlords For Unlawful, Racist Eviction
Sandra Black, a 52-year-old African American retired disabled grandmother from Marion, Indiana has sued what she calls “malicious racist landlords” for their attempted frivolous eviction in Indiana state court. She is also suing them for removing her from her apartment
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Black Mental Health Professionals to Host Clinicians of Color Conference to Address Black Male Mental Wellness
Clinicians of Color® is proud to announce its upcoming online conference, No More Hiding Behind Masks: Embracing Authenticity in Black Male Mental Wellness, on June 4th at noon to 2pm EST. This conference will focus on the importance of Black
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How the Recent Banking Collapses Might Affect Black Financial Institutions
Many are concerned about the future of banking for African Americans and where they keep their money considering the impending debt limit crisis that threatens America’s fiscal status globally and the failure of SVB, Signature, and First Republic banks. In
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Facing the New Moral Dilemma: Should You Tip at the Self-Checkout Line?
Recently, consumers have been forced to confront the revelation that having zero interaction with employees during a transaction no longer exempts customers from the moral dilemma of tipping. Customers say they’ve noticed that they’re increasingly asked to tip at self-checkout
Read MoreThe Roadmap For Economic Injustice – GDN Exclusive
This is the 1st article of Greater Diversity News (GDN)’ “Cocoa War series” in support of Dr. Arikana Chihombori Quoa’s, MD vision and mission for “The Economic Liberation of Africa” through her organization African Diaspora Development Institute (ADDI) and its worldwide
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Serena Williams Documentary in the Works at ESPN
Serena Williams has announced the start of production on her new ESPN series, In the Arena: Serena Williams. Williams ruled tennis for over 20 years, winning 23 Grand Slams (singles). Like the Emmy-winning Man in the Arena: Tom Brady, the
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Lifetime Rates of Depression in Black and Hispanic Communities Surpass Whites, Others
A new Gallup study released on May 17 shows that the lifetime depression rates of Black and Hispanic adults are rising quickly and have now passed those of white adults. Gallup found that white people have always had slightly higher
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Why Are We Leaving Black Women’s Health Behind?
Although Black women make up 7.7% of the total U.S. population, we have the highest rates of obesity in the country. Sixty percent of Black women live with obesity, which means we have higher risks for heart disease, stroke, and
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Over 20 Diverse PGA Professionals Mentor Student Athletes at PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship
A special week has descended upon Birmingham, Alabama, as over 200 collegiate golfers and 29 teams from Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-serving institutions and other minority-serving institutions from across the country will grace the grounds of Shoal Creek Club
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Task Force Recommends Breast Cancer Screening Should Begin at Age 40
According to a new draft recommendation statement, the US Preventive Services Task Force proposes that women with an average risk for breast cancer begin screening at age 40 to reduce their risk of death. It is a change from the
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Key Strategies for Single Mothers to Build Generational Wealth
Nationwide — Every parent has a single priority in their lives, and it is to find the best available opportunities to help their children have a wonderful life. Whether we are parents yet or not, we would all want our
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Rap Artists Detail Complex Relationships With Their Mothers, Street Life and the Pursuit of Success
In hip-hop music, it sometimes seems as if songs to and about mothers are common enough that audiences might take them for granted. As someone who studies hip-hop and how it shapes and is shaped by society and culture, I
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Snoop Dogg, Jill Scott, Babyface to Headline 2023 Cincinnati Music Festival
Berrywise Enterprise providing competitive pricing for the 2023 Cincinnati Music Festival. Prime seating and hotel accommodations are available and selling fast. Nationwide — Berrywise Enterprise, a Black-owned premier ticket and hotel reseller, is providing ticket and hotel packages for this
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Black Reality-TV Star Rebrands Natural Hair Care Brand & Introduces New Beauty Accessories for Women of Color
Mushiya Tshikuka, the founder and CEO of Runway Curls, the popular haircare brand that has been serving customers with quality natural hair wigs and extensions for years, has rebranded her company as MUSHIYA Beauty (MUSHIYA). The rebranding comes as a
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CDC Surveillance Reveals Growing Concerns about Youth Behavior, Including Their View on Sex
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shared information from the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS), showing that young Americans face increasing health risks daily. According to the research, young people are dealing with various difficulties, including
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IRS Creating Software to ‘Shake up’ Tax Prep Business
Three current and former Internal Revenue Service employees say that the IRS has quietly built a prototype system to let Americans file their tax returns digitally and for free. According to a published report, the move amounts to government software
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May 14, Introduction to District of Columbia, Maryland & Virginia (DMV) Festival
Come hear all about how to celebrate our heritage in our Nation’s Capital When: Sunday, May 14, 2023, 1:00PM EST (US and Canada) Register in advance for this Zoom meeting: www.ouraddi.org/zoomdmvfestival After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining
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Even CNN Employees and Republicans Panned Trump’s Disastrous Town Hall
For some Republicans, Democrats, and journalists, CNN’s disastrous 70-minute town hall with Donald Trump proved what everyone thought it would be: a desperate network featuring a twice-impeached, criminally indicted wannabe despot. The Trump presidential campaign rally, poorly disguised as a
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New Children’s Book, ‘I Love My Daddy,’ Further Dispels Myths about Black Fathers
For centuries, there’s been a false assumption that Black fathers are absent, apathetic, and uninvolved in their children’s lives. The stereotype of the absent Black dad remains quite ubiquitous in popular culture. It often takes the form of a dysfunctional
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White Ex-Marine Charged with Manslaughter in Death of Black Homeless Man
On the day that the White House has demanded a “thorough investigation” into the murder of a homeless Black man earlier this month on a subway car in New York, the suspect, an ex-Marine will face second degree manslaughter charges. “We
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What’s a Luddite? An Expert on Technology and Society Explains
The term “Luddite” emerged in early 1800s England. At the time there was a thriving textile industry that depended on manual knitting frames and a skilled workforce to create cloth and garments out of cotton and wool. But as the
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America’s Wealthiest Black County to Launch Its First Ever Federal Credit Union Charter
Troy Smith, Founder and CEO of G1 Commercial Mortgage and the United States Economic Right Coalition (USERC), announces the first national crowdfunding effort for Charles County, Maryland’s first ever Federal Credit Union Charter. Charles County has been named as the
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Beyond the Green Introduces Golf Industry Opportunities at 2023 PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship
The day before the 2023 PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship presented by Chase Sapphire started at Shoal Creek Golf Club and Bent Brook Golf Course in Birmingham, Alabama, college golfers from Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-serving institutions and other minority-serving
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