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The ‘Freedom Movement’ and ‘The Faith That Strengthens’
The message was extremely relevant for an African American congregation working to keep their traditional values rooted in a gentrifying neighborhood.
Read MoreBlack Indie Authors Conference Takes Your Book From the Page to the Stage
Helping black authors make a dent in the book publishing world and have attendees learn new, innovative information that will position them to build a solid platform as an authorpreneur and speaker.
Read MoreCapital One Bank Hit With Explosive Racial Discrimination Lawsuit
Capital One minority customers allege the employee repeatedly complained to the bank that Capital One was breaking the law by discriminating against minority communities.
Read MoreJennifer Holliday and Frenchie Davis Headline Gala to Raise Money for Underprivileged
Maitri provides compassionate residential care to men and women in need of hospice or 24-hour care and cultivates the deepest respect and love for life among its residents and caregivers.
Read MoreAssault and Incarceration of an Innocent Black Man at the Hands of the NYPD and U.S. Marshals
Oswald’s assault and incarceration stand as a typical example of corruption at the highest levels of law enforcement in the US, particularly targeting people of color.
Read MorePoetry Contest for National Poetry Month and NubianPoets.com
Anyone can enter the contest by submitting an original (non-published) poem 30 lines or fewer with a maximum of 60 characters per line, in any style. “Black Love” is the contest theme.
Read MoreRuby Ridge – 25 Years Since the Siege That Fired up the Radical Right
The standoff at Ruby Ridge claimed the lives of a federal agent, a 14-year-old boy, and a mother with a baby in her arms, though the man at the centre of the siege, Randy Weaver, never fired a shot in retaliation.
Read MoreHow The “I Approve” Tagline Boosts Nasty Political Negative Ads
A campaign reform aimed at deflating negative campaign ads has had the opposite effect. Their paper, “How Encouraging Niceness Can Incentivize Nastiness: An Unintended Consequence of Advertising Reform” …
Read MoreMarvel Studios’ “Black Panther” Stars and Creators Comment On Its Debut
I couldn’t describe that feeling before actually sitting down and watching that film and seeing yourself on screen, not just me personally, but people that look like me in power …
Read MoreAfrican-American Male Engagement To Keep at Risk Black Men Out of Prison
Program will focus on building a support network for young Black men, who mostly do not have families to turn to or to guide them to stay out of trouble. Andrey Buley, the former safety director will be the one to lead the office.
Read MoreBlack Historian Slams NBC’s Today Show for Fake Statue of Queen Nefertiti
Amid orchestrated fanfare, a reconstructed bust of the famous queen’s skull, designed by sculptress Elisabeth Daynes, was unveiled on the show. The queen is depicted as white!
Read MoreNRA Funding & Loopholes for Getting Guns, N.C. Republican Senators Rank 2nd
N.C.’s two senators Richard Burr and Thom Tillis, both Republicans, are two of the top four recipients of NRA funding — each having received $6,986,620 and $4,418,012
Read MoreThe Power of Exclusion: Dismantling the “Good Ol’ Boys” Network
The historical exclusion of people of color has always been implemented and enforced by the so called “Good Ol’Boys networks.” These networks have controlled private and public economic participation.
Read MoreFebruary 26 – North Carolina NAACP Challenges Legislative Building Rules in Court
Judge Carl Fox to hear arguments on whether the NC Legislature violated the Separation of Powers Act, resulting in numerous Moral Monday protestors being charged with violating building rules and second degree trespass.
Read MoreNAACP Calls for Greater Advocacy Against Gun Policies and Lobby
The NAACP issued the following statement today regarding the school shooting mass murder tragedy in Florida.
Read MoreWhy Security Measures Won’t Stop School Shootings
Some security measures seem sensible, overall there is little empirical evidence that such security measures decrease the likelihood of school shootings. Surveillance cameras were powerless …
Read More10 Ways Parents, Communities and Schools Can Prevent School Shootings
I study the kind of aggressive childhood behavior that often predates school shootings. That research suggests what communities and families can start doing today to better protect children.
Read MoreInclude “Us” – African American Women Move to End Workplace Discrimination
Some African American women may have been spared from the carnage of sexual harassment in the workplace, but many are being brutally assaulted by workforce discrimination …
Read More2018 Black CEO Conference “Winning Moves to Succeed in Business and Life”
Orrin Hudson, an international chess champion, teaches young people how to succeed at life by making the right moves at the 2018 Black CEO Conference.
Read MoreSolomon’s Shield Helps African Americans Facebook Live Police Officers Encounters
Solomon’s Shield is the brainchild of an African American Attorney and his partner to record police officers encounters . We understand the facts says Attorney Jarman III …
Read MoreMeet Maame Biney the First Black Woman on U.S. Olympic Speedskating Team
Even though a first-timer surrounded by seasoned competitors, Biney’s faith did not rattle and her veteran-like performance secured her a spot in the quarterfinals.
Read MoreHistoric Thousands That Gathered in Raleigh, Despite the Rain
Yesterday’s delegation of resisters shall come to recognize we have a collective soul that will not perish. A soul that will rise in triumph over every obstacle cast in our path …
Read MoreHow Disabled Voters Are Blocked From the Ballot Box
“We’re looking for ways to make voting easier at a time when people are trying to make voting harder,” said Gianaris, a Queens Democrat. “Our record for voter participation is abysmal.”
Read MoreBlack History Month: 100 Years Before Rosa Parks, Elizabeth Jennings Made History
The conductor dragged Jennings off the streetcar. She got back on. A police officer was hailed, and Jennings was tossed off the streetcar once more. She was left there on the street, dazed and bruised …
Read MoreBaker Act Overused to Handcuff a 7-Year-Old, Forcing Involuntary Psychiatric Exam
The families of children with special needs, and the lawyers and activists who support them, say the Baker Act is being overused, leaving children traumatized and parents afraid …
Read MoreDisability Discrimination – Feds Disclose Schools Under Investigation
For the first time ever, Dept. of Education released a searchable listing that includes cases alleging disability discrimination in addition to race and national origin, sex, age and equal access.
Read MoreLos Angeles Film Festival Winner’s Movie “Blink” About Black Women and Domestic Violence
Houston-based filmmaker and director, Courtney JáPaul Glaudé, partners with AMC Theaters to expand his work by exploring genres with controversial subject matter.
Read MoreThe Making of a Young Entrepreneur – A Kids Guide to Developing the Mind-Set for Success
Series will highlight black youth authors in the Maryland, Northern Virginia and Washington DC area every Thursday in February on WJLA’s popular morning program, Good Morning Washington.
Read MoreNC NAACP Pre-Moral March Service Features First Public Screening of Film Final Appeal
The NC NAACP and its more than 200 partners in the Moral March Fusion Movement gather in Raleigh on Saturday morning, February 10, Duke Energy Performing Center at 9 a.m.
Read MoreGreater Potential for Innovation Exposure by Socioeconomics, Race, and Gender
What policies are most effective in increasing innovation among women, minorities, and low-income families; and what may have greater potential to spark innovation growth.
Read MoreTalented Kids From Low-Income Families – Lost Einsteins Spur Economic Growth
We found that a child’s potential for future innovation seems to have as much to do with the circumstances of his or her family background as it does with his or her talent.
Read MoreWhy I Teach a White Racism Course – Scholarly and Powerful
The need for students to learn about racism in American society existed long before I began teaching a course called “White Racism” at Florida Gulf Coast University.
Read MoreBlack America’s ‘Bleaching Syndrome’ Skin Color and Identity
Bleaching Syndrome – variations in complexions produced an unspoken hierarchy: Black people with lighter complexions ended up being granted some of the rights of the master class.
Read MoreLeaders in Education, Civil Rights, Religion and Housing Discuss the State of Black America 2018
Success stories of the African American community, during a “State of Black America” forum at the 2018 National Newspaper Publishers Association.
Read MoreBlack Press and NAACP Join Forces to Address Issues in the Black Community
“Sometimes you have to take a step back and reconnect in order to move forward,” said NAACP chairman Leon W. Russell. Signing this agreement is taking that step …
Read MoreYoung Entrepreneur Tavere Johnson Jr. Says He’s Just “Your Average Genius”
At 28, Tavere Johnson Jr. has established himself as an author, creative entrepreneur and, as many who know him say, a forward thinker.
Read MoreNew Hanover County Schools Celebrates African American History Month
February is African American History Month, and New Hanover County Schools plans to celebrate with a variety of events that are educational, inspirational and fun.
Read MoreHow Racial Oppression, Power and Privilege Impact the Marketplace
Race is central to all kinds of markets, not just traditional product markets, but also health, education, housing and other markets that contribute to people’s well-being.
Read MoreBlack History: Annie Easley Helped Make Modern Spaceflight Possible
Back then, schools were racially segregated, with whites and blacks attending different schools, and the latter were often considered inferior. Easley, however, overcame those barriers
Read MoreInterested in Starting or Reinventing a Business? Learn How to Write a Business Plan
Learning how to write a business plan can refocus your business goals. SBA’s Business Plan Tool provides you with a step-by-step guide to get started.
Read MoreBanks Not Complying with Community Reinvestment Act – Small Business Credit Denied
Access to small business credit is a major contributor to local economies and job creation, but hey are still economically depressed several years after the end of the U.S. financial crisis that started in 2008. The research published by the U.S. Small Business
Read MoreCommunity Reinvestment Act Encourages Banks to Meet Credit Needs of Their Communities
The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) is intended to encourage depository institutions to meet the credit needs of the communities in which they operate.
Read More“Flawed Flesh, Perfect Purpose” Author, Rocket Scientist Encourages Others to Pursue STEM Career
Flawed Flesh, Perfect Purpose, a compilation of thought-provoking short stories encouraging readers to utilize their fears, setbacks and failures to propel them …
Read MoreCivil Rights Group Condemns Bank of America’s End of Free Checking for Low-Income
Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Says Action Will Deny Poor Consumers Access to Mainstream Banking Services WASHINGTON, D.C. – Kristen Clarke, President and Executive Director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, issued the following statement
Read MoreResponse to Removal of Temporary Protective Status for Haitian Immigrants
Immigrants first received Temporary Protective Status as part of the Department of Homeland Security’s efforts to assist after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake…
Read MoreNAACP Condemns Lack of Transparency in Fairfax County Park Police Shooting
The Fairfax County Police Department released extremely disturbing video footage that shows the U.S. Park Police shooting and killing an unarmed Iranian-American man …
Read MoreWhite Supremacist Town Manager Envisions “Homeland” for Whites
It’s indicative of the extent to which white supremacists live in a bubble that they believe their white ethno-state visions have even a chance of coming to fruition.
Read MoreReport Documenting Widespread and Unjust Civil Asset Forfeiture in Alabama
Jamey Vibbert, a car dealer in Dothan, became embroiled in civil asset forfeiture proceedings when prosecutors seized $25,000 he had been paid for two vehicles.
Read MoreListening to and Believing Children
testimony from more than 150 sexual abuse survivors, Larry Nassar, the former team doctor for the U.S. gymnastics team, was sentenced to 40 to 175 years…
Read MoreWomen’s March overpowers Matthew Heimbach’s Neo-Nazis in Knoxville
A small group of anti-racist activists had gathered across the street from the Locust Street Garage and were yelling up toward a contingent of black-clad white nationalists
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