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What the 1970 Kent State Shootings Tell Us About Universities Then and Now

In 1997, a student I taught while I was a Fulbright scholar in Turkey came to visit our home in Cleveland. Asked what sites he might want to visit, he immediately suggested nearby Kent State. On May 4, 1970, students

White House Leaks, Whistleblowers and Freedom of the Press

According to the Washington Post, President Donald Trump revealed highly classified information to the Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and members of his delegation during a May 10 meeting in the Oval Office.In a May 15 story, the Post reported

Moral Day of Action For Health Care

Join us Tuesday, May 17 as we rally at the North Carolina General Assembly to proclaim Health Care is a Human Right and a Moral requirement. Let your voice be heard, and speak out against these elected officials “who receive

What Is Classified Information, and Who Gets to Decide?

Before coming to academia, I worked for many years as an analyst at both the State Department and the Department of Defense. I held a top secret clearance, frequently worked with classified information and participated in classified meetings. Classified information

Augusta Fires EEO Officer

Augusta equal employment opportunity officer J.G. Long was fired Tuesday, a day after he requested a meeting with the Augusta Commission about issues such as undue influence on investigations and conflicts of interest. Long was hired in December to investigate

What Sort of Crime Can Lead to Impeachment

Editor’s Note: Impeachment is a predominantly legislative process currently followed in several dozen countries, including Brazil, South Korea and the Philippines. “Impeach” has roots in the Latin word for being caught. It allows members of the legislature to indict, or

James Comey’s Memos Indicating Obstruction of Justice Are Not the First

President Donald Trump allegedly asked FBI Director James Comey to drop the FBI’s investigation into Michael Flynn. President Franklin Roosevelt asked FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover to collect information on Americans who had committed no crimes. President Richard Nixon asked

NAACP Statement on Supreme Court’s Decision to Decline Review of NC Voter ID Law

“We experience a victory for justice that is unimaginably important for African Americans, Latinos, all North Carolinians, and the nation” said Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, president of the North Carolina NAACP, the lead organizational plaintiff in this case.

15-Year Old Black Teen Entrepreneur Signs Licensing Deal With the NBA

Young entrepreneur Moziah “Mo” Bridges was just 12 years old when he appeared on ABC’s Shark Tank to promote his Memphis based company, Mo’s Bows, which manufactures handmade bow and neckties. Now 15, this young Black teen just signed a

Young Genius Brothers, 11 and 14 Years Old, Graduate from High School and College

Two genius brothers from Texas, Carson and Cannan Huey-You, have simultaneously graduated from high school and college. Carson, who is just 14 years old, just graduated from Texas Christian University with a degree in physics. He was the youngest graduate

Independent Documentary “Black White & Blue” Critically Examines Race, Police Brutality and America’s 2016 Presidential Election

Set for release in early 2018, independent documentary BLACK WHITE & BLUE is a critical examination of the role race and police violence played in the 2016 presidential campaign. Some of the hot button social topics associated with the project

Ohio Pastor Darrell Scott Convenes “Gang Summit” in Washington, D.C.

(NNPA) – After backpedaling from claims he made in February, that gang leaders committed to “lower the body count” in Chicago in exchange for “some social programs,” Pastor Darrell Scott recently hosted a meeting in Washington, D.C. to discuss a

Blacks Show Slight Gains in 2017 State of Black America Report

(NNPA) – In their annual State of Black America report, called “Protect Our Progress,” the National Urban League (NUL) suggested that the nation should invest in a “Main Street Marshall Plan” that would solidify gains made by Black Americans during

One Medical School’s Plan to Increase Black Doctor Ranks

(NNPA) – Dr. Kwaku Boakye has a goal to improve the overall health conditions in developing countries. He and his brother, Kwabena Boakye, started a nonprofit called the Gold Coast Medical Foundation, in 2006, while they were in medical school.

HBCU Catches Heat for Inviting Ed Sec Betsy DeVos to Keynote Graduation

(NNPA) – Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU), a historically Black university in Daytona Beach, Fla., has suffered waves of sharp criticism since school officials announced that Education Secretary Betsy DeVos would be the keynote speaker for this year’s graduation ceremony. The current

Climate Change Is Creating Climate Refugees

(NNPA) – Have you ever heard of the Marshall Islands? They are 1156 islands that constitute a republic in the South Pacific. Major battles during World War II were contested on those islands and, following the war, nuclear tests were

Consent Decrees Shouldn’t End with Baltimore

Two years ago on April 12, 2015, Freddie Gray’s life was lost while in custody of the Baltimore City Police Department (BPD). The civil unrest and uprising that followed—involving residents in some of Baltimore’s poorest and most segregated neighborhoods—jolted the

Why America Needs a ‘Do-Over’ on Medicaid Reform

One of the most important pieces of the newly passed House health bill is a possible US$800 billion cut over 10 years to Medicaid, the federal program designed to provide insurance coverage to the poor. That bill, entitled the American

Inoculation Theory: Using Misinformation to Fight Misinformation

As a psychologist researching misinformation, I focus on reducing its influence. Essentially, my goal is to put myself out of a job. Recent developments indicate that I haven’t been doing a very good job of it. Misinformation, fake news and

Trump’s Trade Policy Is Unlikely to Deliver Big Wins for US Workers

The Trump administration recently notched two wins for its international trade strategy, hailing both as big gains for U.S. workers. The first was the confirmation of Robert Lighthizer on May 11 as U.S. trade representative (USTR). This was a key

NAACP Calls for Accountability in Police Violence

BALTIMORE – We join families and communities in mourning and action as our nation is again confronted with the depth and consequences of our national policing crisis. This is a time of immense grief for those who have lost loved

North Carolina NAACP: We Must Fight to Protect the Environment

Contact North Carolina Legislators and ask them to oppose HB 467 and support communities, not polluters by sustaining Governor Cooper’s veto. HB 467 severely limits recovery for communities around hog farms and other Agricultural and Forestry Operations. What does

West Virginia Police Officer Terminated for ‘Not Shooting’ Files Suit Against Municipality

WEIRTON, W.Va. – The American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia and the Law Offices of Timothy P. O’Brien, Esq. (lead counsel) have filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the city of Weirton, West Virginia, on behalf of Stephen Mader,

First Multicultural Influencer Report ‘COLOR OF INFLUENCE’ to Help Brands and Agencies with Diversity

The brainchild of marketing executive Ashlene Nand who says costly brand mistakes such as Pepsi’s recent debacle with Kendall Jenner demonstrate a need in the industry; the firm will highlight top culture creators in social media and offer brands a multicultural

Trump Administration Using Campaign of Disinformation and Secrecy to Target Immigrants

The Trump administration has yet to break ground for its promised border wall to keep the undocumented out of the United States, but by embarking on a campaign of misinformation and secrecy, it is rapidly moving forward with efforts to

A Message from The Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II

Dear NC NAACP & Forward Together Moral Movement family, I write with gratitude for each of you who have entrusted me to serve in leadership and with appreciation for the broad coalition of black, white, and brown; Christian, Muslim, Jewish and those who believe in a moral arc of the universe; young

NYU Appoints Lisa M. Coleman as Chief Diversity Officer

As NYU’s Inaugural CDO, Coleman to Lead Efforts to Improve Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Hiring, Admissions, and Culture New York, NY — New York University President Andrew Hamilton today named Lisa Coleman to be Senior Vice President for Global

Minority-Owned Firm Building Resilient Homes For New York Poospatuck Reservation Families

Nationwide — The New York Governors Office of Storm Recovery (GOSR) helped fund housing through the “New York Housing Recovery Program”. The Governors Office of Storm Recovery assists property owners who have been impacted by Superstorm Sandy, including those on

Hundreds of Black Boys Say They Were “Modern Day Slaves” at a Recently Closed Reform School

Kentwood, LA — Antoinette Harrell is a genealogist, activist, and peonage detective who spent decades tracking down slavery in the deep south. The peonage research of Harrell led her to investigate peonage at the Arthur G. Dozier Reform School in

Summit Aims to Correct Asian Beauty Supply Store Manager Beating and Choking a Customer

Beauty Supply Institute, a training and consulting organization founded in 2007 by former business & economics professor and 3-time store owner Devin Robinson, is hosting its 1st Annual Beauty Supply Summit on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at 8am at the

Houston-Based Attorney Annie Scott Has an Open Arms Policy

Houston, TX — After Annie Scott became licensed as an attorney, her ambitions for law practice led her to the Prosecutor’s office. It was in her role as Cameron County’s Assistant District Attorney that she encountered case after case of

Why Big-Data Analysis of Police Activity Is Inherently Biased

In early 2017, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced a new initiative in the city’s ongoing battle with violent crime. The most common solutions to this sort of problem involve hiring more police officers or working more closely with community members.

Fake News: Underresearched and Overhyped

In the early years of the internet, it was revolutionary to have a world of information just a click away from anyone, anywhere, anytime. Many hoped this inherently democratic technology could lead to better-informed citizens more easily participating in debate,

Grand Opening of Santa Clara County’s First African-Centered Community Health Clinic

The grand opening ceremony will be on Thursday May 4th, 11am to 2pm San Jose, CA — Members of the media are invited to attend the grand opening celebration of Roots Community Health Center, South Bay. Roots Grand Opening Ceremony

Trump Wants to End Reproductive Healthcare for Millions of Low Income Women

Another healthcare benefit for millions of low-income women may soon be abolished. The legislation that will stop federal funding and end these programs is called H.J. Res 43, and it was signed by President Trump on April 13, 2017, ending

Central American Gangs Like MS-13 Were Born out of Failed Anti-Crime Policies

The street gang Mara Salvatrucha 13, commonly known as MS-13, was born in the United States. Despite what President Donald Trump and Attorney General Sessions have claimed, lax immigration policies are not what allowed MS-13 and other Central American gangs

Will Trump Give Working Families a Break?

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen recently summed up the economic benefits of widespread child care and paid family leave. Since 1979, she explained in a speech at Brown University, women have brought about most gains in real household income. Making

‘Moonlight’ Schooled Hollywood on Race. Can It Take on School Discipline, Too?

This year’s Academy Award winner for best picture tackles a difficult topic in the education world today: school discipline. In “Moonlight,” high school boys taunt the main character, Chiron, with homophobic slurs before beating him. The next day, Chiron shatters

Thurgood Marshall’s Widow Keeps His Legacy Alive

On the Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, “Cissy” Marshall Laments Lack of Progress Cecilia Marshall never imagined that the battle for equal rights in schools and elsewhere would still be as vital today as it was six decades

AKA President, Lawmakers Condemn Racist Act at American University

(NNPA) – A day after Taylor Dumpson, who is an African American woman, was elected to be student body president at American University, nooses and bananas (some with the words “AKA Free” on them) were found hanging in various places on

Flat Funding for HBCUs Is a Win

(NNPA) – My job is to promote the interests of America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities. So naturally I was concerned when I heard earlier this year that the new Trump administration was planning to propose increasing defense spending by

Un-Making a Contented Slave

(NNPA) – “I have observed this in my experience of slavery, — that whenever my condition was improved, instead of its increasing my contentment, it only increased my desire to be free, and set me to thinking of plans to

AFRICA NOW: Zimbabwe’s First Lady Evicts More Than 100 Families

Despite living in a democratic country, more than 100 families in Zimbabwe are now being forcibly evicted from their home farmlands by First Lady Grace Mugabe. In spite of a recent court hearing last month that ruled against the first

Inequality Is Getting Worse, but Fewer People Than Ever Are Aware of It

Inequality in America is on the rise. Income gains since the 1980s have been concentrated at the top. The top 10 percent today take home 30 percent of all income, and control over three-quarters of all wealth. We have returned

Macron Beats Le Pen, but Can He Lead France?

In the second round of the French presidential election, extremism lost. It is less clear what won. Estimates after the polls closed on May 7 had Emmanuel Macron winning with 63.7 percent of the vote. National Front candidate Marine Le

Getting Rich Is Largely About Luck – Shame the Wealthy Don’t Want to Hear It

The UK suffers from the highest levels of income inequality in Europe – partly because of the delusions of its rich. In countries where the rich have less, they tend to be less delusional, about themselves, about other people, about

How African-Americans disappeared from the Kentucky Derby

When the horses enter the gate for the 143rd Kentucky Derby, their jockeys will hail from Louisiana, Mexico, Nebraska and France. None will be African-American. That’s been the norm for quite a while. When Marlon St. Julien rode the Derby

‘Ain’t Our Children, Children?’

Right now, in North Carolina, there is a piece of legislation pending in the House of Representatives that would raise the juvenile age for jurisdiction to 18. What does that mean? It means that all 16 and 17-year-olds who get

College (Un)Affordability: Lowest Income Students Face Highest Cost Burdens at 2- and 4-Year Public Colleges in All 50 States, Even After Aid, New Analysis Finds

A sobering new analysis released today by The Institute for College Access & Success (TICAS) finds striking inequities in public college affordability, both within and across states. College Costs in Context: A State-by-State Look at College (Un)Affordability exposes the financial

Hidden Secrets of the Addict

Pete O’Shea –Known as “The Hope Dealer,” Show Business Expert, and Top Selling Author of “Pain Was My Friend.” The signs that may signal an issue are similar for all types of addiction. Keep in mind that there’s no sure

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