Call to Colors
Alpha Phi Alpha President, Everett Ward, Pushes Voter Mobilization Efforts – GDN Exclusive “A Call to Colors” Vol. II Part XIV
The time is now for historically black Greek organizations that make up the National Pan-Hellenic Council to claim their important roles in nonpartisan voter registration, education, and ultimately mobilization.
Read MoreDr. Barber Says Student Civic Engagement Is Essential – GDN Exclusive “A Call to Colors” Vol. II Part XIII
With the 2020 elections just around the corner, harnessing the power of the black student vote is critical, observers say, in determining the future of this nation.
Read MoreSGAs/BSUs Nationwide Encouraged To adopt “Civic Engagement” Campaigns – GDN Exclusive Vol II, Part XII
“A Call to Colors,” the Greater Diversity News’ (GDN) student civic engagement campaign promoting voter registration, education and mobilization, is set to spread nationwide…
Read MoreAlpha Advocacy in Action Alert: Voter Engagement Strategies
The 2020 elections are fast approaching and pose a critical impact on the future of our communities. This is all about the Urgency of NOW and Alpha Advocacy In Action!
Read MoreWSSU SGA President Leads Campus Civic EngagementA – GDN Exclusive “A Call to Colors” Vol. II, Part IX
The strength behind SGA Pres. Gibson’s leadership – empowering students at WSSU to have a voice, and have that voice heard.
Read MoreSenate Minority Leader Blue Supports “A Call to Colors” – GDN Exclusive “A Call to Colors” Vol. II Part X
More and more black elected officials are coming out in support of “A Call to Colors,” the Greater Diversity news nonpartisan civic engagement campaign…
Read MoreNCCU SGA President Leads Students to Campus Polls – GDN Exclusive “A Call to Colors” Vol. II Part VII
When it comes to involving Eagle students in nonpartisan civic engagement, Hedgebeth, relishes his role … Students are able to ask questions about voting in primaries and general elections.
Read MoreChief Justice Beasley Maintains Importance of Civic Engagement – GDN Exclusive
If ever there were historic accomplishments of pride that North Carolinians could point to as undeniable progress, thanks to aggressive civic engagement and voter mobilization, look as recently as last November 2018.
Read MoreThurgood Marshall College Fund Statement of Support for “HBCU Partners Act” Legislation
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is proud to support the 'HBCU Propelling Agency Relationships Towards a New Era of Results for Students Act' (HBCU PARTNERS Act)…
Read MoreNCCU Alumni Civic Engagement Effort Has Vision and Mission – GDN Exclusive Vol. 2, Part IV
In the lead-up to the 2018 midterm elections, A Call to Colors provided the tools for successful voter registration, education and mobilization of students on various HBCU campuses across North Carolina.
Read MoreShaw National Alumni President’s Perspective on “A Call To Colors” – GDN Exclusive, Vol. 2 Part III
Kalvin Wall indicated that Shaw’s national alumni association has not had its executive board meeting to fully flesh out “A Call to Colors” Phase II directives to local chapters as of press time, but fully expects to do that shortly.
Read MoreDr. E. Lavonia Allison – Steeped in the Struggle for Justice – GDN Exclusive, Vol. 2 Part II
Few civil rights veterans have the eternal fire in their bellies for justice and equality like Dr. E. Lavonia Allison. And few have her undeniable track record of fighting for the Black community for well over 50 years.
Read MoreNorth Carolina Central University Alumni Ready to Go with “A CALL TO COLORS” Phase II – GDN Exclusive Vol. 2 Part I
Phase II of “A Call to Colors,” Greater Diversity News – sponsored civic engagement campaign to register, and then mobilize student voters on every HBCU campus thereby activating supporters now and not waiting.
Read MorePart Two: The Pitt County Model – a Greater Diversity News (GDN) Exclusive Part XXIII
“We worked, and it paid off in Pitt County.” Mildred Council has issued a call to Shaw Bears to sign-up for GDN’s eNews and to review “A Call to Colors” on its site.
Read MorePart One: The Pitt County Model “A Call to Colors” – GDN Exclusive Part XXII
The National Alumni Presidents of several HBCUs across the state are contacting their local alumni chapters, urging them to join with local NAACP chapters in a major voter mobilization…
Read MoreVoter Mobilization Now Focus of “A Call to Colors” Campaign- GDN Exclusive Part XXI
With voter registration in North Carolina now ended, voter mobilization – especially on historically black college and university (HBCU) campuses throughout the state – is now the top priority between now and Election Day…
Read MoreLeaders Meet For “A Call to Colors” Strategy – GDN Exclusive Part XX
With time running out before the November 6th midterm Elections, Reverend Dr. T. Anthony Spearman, President of the NCNAACP, and Greater Diversity News (GDN) Publisher, Attorney Peter Grear, and convened a pivotal teleconference
Read MoreShaw National Alumni President Announces Support for “A Call to Colors” – GDN Exclusive Part XIX
Yes, there is some apathy on the part of students attending HBCUs around the country, and in North Carolina, regarding the need for them to be registered to vote…
Read MoreNational HBCU Alumni Association Foundation Promotes “A Call to Colors” GDN Exclusive Part XVIII
National Historically Black College and University Alumni Association Foundation has formally adopted “A Call to Colors,” the nonpartisan voter registration campaign on all North Carolina HBCU campuses…
Read MoreJohnson C. Smith University Alumni President Applauds “A Call to Colors” – GDN Exclusive Part XVII
“I think it’s now coming home,” she maintained. “I think that people are getting engaged all over the country in understanding that if things are going to change, they have to be part of the solution. No longer can you sit on the sidelines and wait for somebody else to do it.”
Read MoreBennett College Nat’l Alumna Pres. Supports “A Call to Colors” a GDN Exclusive Part XVI
If anyone knows the vital importance of civic engagement on an historically black college and university (HBCU) campus, it is Ms. Gwendolyn Mackel Rice, President of the Bennett College for Women National Alumni Association.
Read MoreBennett’s President Dawkins Supports “A Call to Colors” – GDN Exclusive Part XV
Few people remember that in 1958, civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. visited the campus of Bennett College for Women, and helped to inspire a generation of female leaders.
Read MoreFayetteville State University National Alumni President Supports “A Call to Colors” – GDN Exclusive Part XIV
Vote for Your Old White & Blue! As the days and weeks go by, anticipation grows as to how voters will respond this November when the midterms arrive. On the campuses of historically black colleges and universities, that question
Read MoreSaint Augustine’s University National Alumni President Supports “A Call to Colors” GDN Exclusive XIII
“I think it’s something that’s definitely needed and a significant issue because we need to get [public] officials in there who are going to support education, and bring about a more ethical government,” Dr. Larkins told GDN…
Read MoreLivingstone National Alumni President Supports “A Call to Colors” GDN Exclusive Part XII
The really strong push under this administration to suppress voter registration, and particularly at HBCU schools in North Carolina are getting ready to put this voter ID referendum on the ballot…
Read MoreLivingstone College’s Dr. Jenkins Supports “A Call to Colors” Part XI
He has been president of Livingstone College since 2007, the twelfth in its distinguished history. Located in the City of Salisbury, the private historically-black college prides itself on offering the best academic instruction to its 1,150 enrolled students.
Read MoreGina Pettis Dean Lobbies the Divine Nine for “A Call to Colors” GDN Exclusive Part X
There is no doubt in her mind that “A Call to Colors,” the Greater Diversity News voter registration campaign for historically black colleges and universities should be embraced and adopted by The Divine Nine.
Read MoreDr. Everett Ward, President of Saint Augustine’s University Supports “A Call to Colors” Campaign – GDN Exclusive: Part IX
There is no question in his mind of the value – indeed the necessity – of Greater Diversity News’ HBCU voter registration campaign, “A Call to Colors.”
As the saying goes, “To whom much is given, much is required.”
GDN Exclusive Part VIII: The Divine-Nine Evolution – An AKA Speaks Hands-On-Leadership
Remedies are needed to keep us engaged and moving forward. Our symptoms are barely being treated but a cure is on the horizon. We might say that cures come from positive motivation toward negative issues…
Read MoreGDN Exclusive: President of College Democrats of North Carolina Supports “Call To Colors” Part VII
“Civic engagement is the responsibility of every American citizen,” Easterling said regarding working with nonpartisan groups like the NC NAACP, Divine Nine and others regarding voter registration on college campuses.
Read MoreChair of HBCU Alumni Leadership Roundtable Endorses “Call to Colors” Part VI
Andrea Harris, Senior Fellow with the Durham-based Self-Help Credit Union, Chair of the HBCU Alumni Leadership Roundtable, and former president of the NC Minority Institute for Economic Development, supports a “Call to Colors”.
Read MoreRep. Adams, HBCU Collective Leader Supports “A Call to Colors” for HBCU Civic Engagement – Part V
As we get closer to the crucial 2018 fall midterm elections, two new voices join the a “Call to Colors” civic engagement effort to register 100 percent of the students on historically black college and university campuses throughout the state…
Read MoreN.C. Secretary of Veteran Affairs Larry Hall Supports a “Call to Colors” Part IV
N.C. Secretary of Veteran Affairs Larry Hall is fully behind a “Time for Colors,” a nonpartisan civic engagement action plan to implement 100% voter registration on all historically black college and university campuses across North Carolina.
Read MoreButterfield and NC NAACP Supports ‘Call to Colors’ To Achieve One Hundred Percent Civic Engagement at HBCUs – Part III
Congressman G. K. Butterfield (D-NC-1) And Rev. Dr. T. Anthony Spearman, president of the NC NAACP have joined black leadership in NC endorsing the Time for Colors civic engagement action plan.
Read MorePrince Hall Masons Support Civic Engagement Action Plan a ‘Call to Colors’ Part II
A non-partisan civic engagement action plan to register to vote 100% of eligible students on North Carolina HBCU campuses in the 2018 midterms this fall by engaging fraternities, sororities, and student organizations.
Read MoreLeaders Endorse Civic Engagement Action Plan a ‘Call to Colors’ Part I
With crucial 2018 mid-term elections looming large, and 2020 presidential and gubernatorial contests not long after, leaders in North Carolina are joining together to implement a non-partisan civic engagement action plan, Time for Colors, to promote 100% voter registration at HBCUs.
Read More