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When Black Lives Mattered, Teaching About the Reconstruction Era

Every day brings new horrors as the U.S. president’s racist rhetoric and policies provide an encouraging environment for attacks on black people and other communities of color.

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Infant Mortality, Death by Inequality: Poverty, Racism Killing America’s Children

A child born in the U.S. is 76 percent more likely to die before reaching adulthood than a child born elsewhere in the developed world.

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Statement from Black Lives Matter Global Network on Government Shutdown

The #TrumpShutDown does not merely demonstrate that our system is broken. Since we all know that Republicans control the presidency, Senate, and House

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What the Government Shutdown Means for American Health Care

While the law mandates that the essential personnel who protect life and property must remain at work, these government workers will not receive pay during the shutdown.

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Black Woman Has Created First Ever Ride-Sharing App For People With Disabilities

Ja’Nese Jean, a known international opera singer, is more than just a beautiful, fascinating voice. Jean, also a tech entrepreneur …

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To Close the Digital Divide, It Must First Be Identified

Despite the potential for broadband to modernize the economy in rural America, access and availability continue to lag. The President’s recent executive order affirmed …

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Black-Owned Nursing Academy Offers Nursing Assistant Classes

Nurse T is highly regarded by many as a dependable leader whose efficiency and diligence has led to building successful team morale. She spends her leisure time traveling, mentoring and educating …

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Second Annual National Day of Racial Healing With Concerts, Proclamations and Programs

On Jan. 16, communities across the country celebrated the National Day of Racial Healing (#NDORH) with events and activities as distinct as their participants.

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Words Matter: Standing Up to Bigoted Language

It has become commonplace to witness a public display of bigoted and offensive language. The latest onslaught, made by the President of the United States in a meeting about immigration …

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White Supremacists Praise Trump’s Inflammatory Immigration Remarks

The comments elicited gratified responses from white supremacist “leaders” like Richard Spencer, David Duke and Andrew Anglin, as well as from rank and file racists.

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Conscience and Religious Freedom Division in the HHS Office for Civil Rights

Our Constitution’s First Amendment works in tandem with the rights embedded in our other amendments; it should not be used to undermine those other rights, or the right to medical care.

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The Fallout of Police Violence Is Killing Black Women Like Erica Garner

One study found that “At ages 49–55, black women are 7.5 years biologically ‘older’ than white women.” We can only imagine what that looks like for a young woman …

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Grammy Winning Leader of The Edwin Hawkins Singers Passes Away

Though he will be greatly missed the world over, the message of love, life, and encouragement that he incorporated into his music gives us all the same hope. Let’s join him in singing “Oh Happy Day”.

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Changing the Lens on Poverty Research: More Older Americans Live in Deprivation

Many of those living with multiple deprivations were not income poor. For instance, 3.6 percent of seniors experienced both multiple disabilities and severe housing burden …

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Successful Small Businesses Develop a Chief Financial Officer Mindset to Succeed

A small business owner has a wide area of responsibilities. But sometimes the owner doesn’t embrace all of those, and that failure to grasp other roles – and one in particular – can lead to a company’s demise.

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Celebrating Great Civilizations of Africa – NAACP and Africa-America Institute Announce Alliance

The NAACP will work with the Africa-America Institute on the development and distribution of a curriculum designed to highlight the accomplishments and history of African Diaspora.

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How Police Violence Kills Black Women Slowly Through Trauma, Pain and Loss

The deaths of the mentioned black women are just some of the growing number of stress-related deaths due to gender-based racism in America.

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Civil Rights Groups, U.S. Lawmakers Condemn Trump’s “sh—hole countries” Remarks

National Urban League, National Action Network, National Newspaper Publishers Association and other civil rights groups condemned President Trump’s derisive comments …

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Never Forget Why Martin Luther King, Jr. Was in Memphis Garbage Worker’s Strike

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. didn’t plan to get involved in the Memphis garbage worker’s strike. He hadn’t planned to be there on the fateful day when he was shot on April 4, 1968.

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Celebrating the 89th Birthday of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

This year also marks the 191st year of the Black Press in America since this first publication of “Freedom’s Journal” in New York City on March 16, 1827 – advocates for freedom and justice …

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Was a Champion for Equity in Education

He clearly had an advanced, refined educational foundation from Booker T. Washington High School, Morehouse College, Crozer Theological Seminary, and Boston University …

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Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Unheralded Victories Recorded In The Black Press

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will always be remembered as a social activist and Baptist minister whose role was integral in the Civil Rights Movement.

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Extremists Unleash Deadly Domestic Violence Attacks During Holiday Season

In the immediate aftermath of these types of incidents, authorities too often overlook and regularly dismiss connections between the suspect’s violent behavior and his extremist affiliation.

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Florida’s ESSA State Plan Lacks Important Information

As a parent, I recognize that I am my children’s biggest advocate and I work hard to make sure that they have the best learning opportunities inside and outside of the classroom.

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ADL Launches Campaign to Pass Hate Crime Legislation In Georgia

Anti-Defamation Southeast Regional Director Allison Padilla-Goodman and Georgia State Representative Meagan Hanson (R-Brookhaven) launched a campaign to pass hate crime legislation in Georgia

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“Hidden Figures” Author to Speak at Fayetteville State University, February 6th

Best-selling author, Margot Lee Shetterly, will speak at Fayetteville State University (FSU), 7 p.m. on Feb. 6, in the J.W. Seabrook Auditorium on the FSU campus.

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AFJ Applauds Appointments of Sens. Booker, Harris to Judiciary Committee

These two Senators are champions for fair courts and access to justice for all, and will bring experience, intellect and discernment, as well as diversity …

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Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” Report Card will honor 50th Anniversary of Assassination

“We have also come to this hallowed spot to remind America of the fierce urgency of now. This is no time to engage in the luxury of cooling off or to take the tranquilizing drug of gradualism.”

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Five Actions That Will Help Strengthen Our Democracy in 2018

We’re one week into the New Year, which means you’ve probably decided on your resolutions. But have you considered your impact on social justice this year?

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Lawmakers Still Scheming to Seize Control of NC’s Independent Courts

This fight for fair courts has taken a huge collective effort of thousands of people across the state and we can’t back down now.

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Black Students Hit Hard by For-Profit College Debt

Higher education institutions that do not provide its students and graduates with requisite skills and knowledge become money pits that lead to deeper debt and likely loan defaults.

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Essence, Once Again, Black-Owned After Purchase by Richelieu Dennis

Essence Communications comes with a deep-seated passion and commitment to making sure that, “we are doing everything we can to leverage the power of the business to impact our community…

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Failure Can Make You a Better Decision Maker: The Key to Success

“Irrationality, complexity and uncertainty are the three key drivers of failure in decision making,” he says. “I provide action steps for effectively dealing with each.”

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Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program Provides Funds to Rural Businesses

The Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program provides funds to third parties, such as nongovernmental organizations and community development financial institutions.

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Five Generations in Workplace: Shatter the Illusion, Maximize Success

Belief in generational stereotypes limits your ability to harness the best from everyone at the table. A company’s leader can learn how.

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Alert from the Office of Senator Bryant – 2018 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Events

Ebenezer Baptist Church – “MLK50: Where Do We Go From Here”  Keynote Speaker: Congressman G. K. Butterfield.   Ebenezer Baptist Church, 702 W. Raleigh Blvd., Rocky Mount, NC.

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Your Opinions Matter at Work – Tips for Successful Disagreement at Work

It’s damaging to your company when employees are pulling in different directions, second-guessing decisions, and sending mixed messages to coworkers.

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Fair Courts Day of Action on January 10, Can You Be There?

This is a great first chance to turn out, speak out, and find out where your legislators stand – Democracy North Carolina is offering rides to Raleigh.

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Erica Garner Remembered for Her Relentless Campaign for Justice

People ask, “when will you stop marching? What do you want from marching?” “He was my father, Erica Garner said. “I will always march.”

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Emerging Leaders Program Strengthens Writing, Speaking, and Critical Thinking Skills

This program strengthens students’ core writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills. Emerging Leaders are engaged in unique learning opportunities.

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Kay Coles James First Black Woman to Lead Conservative Heritage Foundation

The awakened, national Black vote should not be taken for granted by liberals or conservatives. Program has a positive impact in the Black community.

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A Look Back at This Year’s Educator Grants

In addition to managing their individual projects, the recipients of our Educator Grants cultivate their own supportive community—sharing project pictures, exchanging feedback and brainstorming future ideas.

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Top 30 Internship Programs For Minority and Black Students for 2018

The job market for college grads is becoming more competitive. Employers want to see more applicants who have completed one or more internships.

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Discipline Disparities and Discrimination in Schools

Research indicates that black and poor students are suspended at higher rates than white and non-poor students.

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