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Georgia’s Special Election: What Does a Runoff Mean for 2018?

The past month has been fun for me. Not only am I a political scientist who researches Congress and congressional elections, but I also live in Georgia’s 6th House district, which has been the focus of national attention for the

Why It’s Time for the Mormon Church to Revisit Its Diverse Past

In an era where traditional church attendance has declined and the fastest-growing religious affiliation in America is the “nones” – those who claim no affiliation with an organized faith – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has continued

Calculating Where America Should Invest in Its Transportation and Communications Networks

The American economy is underpinned by networks. Road networks carry traffic and freight; the internet and telecommunications networks carry our voices and digital information; the electricity grid is a network carrying energy; financial networks transfer money from bank accounts to

Elected Officials Out of Step with African American Leaders Attempts at Progress

Washington, DC — DC’s Mayor Bowser, Council Member Anita Bonds, and DC’s Attorney General Racine, have not shown support for the proposed Recovery Act for Living Descendants of American Slaves, which does not depend on government funding, and seeks compensation

Amazon and HBCU Connect Partner to Host a Special VIP Hiring Event for Black Professionals

HBCUConnect.com, in partnership with popular online retailer Amazon, is offering Black professionals in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area, the opportunity to meet with representatives from Amazon to learn more about career opportunities, network with their peers. Conversations between attendees

African-American Nurse Overtakes Psychiatric Industry

African-American professionals facing discrimination, looking to hire attorneys, been referred to mental health services, or expecting to be ‘made whole’ hoping equality will come through administration must pause. During the years 2012-2016, because of white supremacy, Glennae E. Davis, a

Cross-Cultural Training Program for Police Officers, Badges2Bridges, Aims to Ease Racial Tensions

The Cross-Cultural Institute has launched Badges2Bridges, a new training program for police officers and law enforcement professionals. The program aims to equip law enforcement personnel to work effectively with minority communities. Badges2Bridges is the most comprehensive law enforcement education program (LEEP)

Anti-trust Lawsuit Could Shake Up Newspaper Industry Forever Minority-owned Companies Fight for Equity in Advertising

Retailers, restaurants, healthcare companies and technology firms often turn to newspaper inserts, as a tried-and-true method to reach consumers, especially minority consumers. A major anti-trust lawsuit has been filed by the owner of an independent marketing company, who says that,

GDN Book Review: “Shut Up and Sit Down” A Candid Conversation with the Flesh by Kimberly R. Lock

Milwaukee, WI —A witty, wise and contemporary Christian-centered plan for releasing ourselves from our biggest enemy: Ourselves. The author takes us on a journey necessary to moving forward in relationships, business and spiritual growth. It is time to have a

Job Prospects Flat for Black Workers in March

The employment prospects for African Americans showed little improvement in March, according to the Labor Department’s most recent jobs report. The labor force participation rate, which is the share of Blacks who either hold jobs or are looking for work,

How Social Media Turned United’s PR Flub Into a Firestorm

Recent PR stumbles by United Airlines and Uber illustrate the challenges for businesses in an age when citizen activism is amplified by social media. Incidents that not so long ago would have been relatively isolated are inflaming public sentiment at

Why You May Be Paying More Income Tax Than You Should

Springtime brings many things, from proverbial showers to birds chirping and warmer weather. It also signals tax season is upon us once more. Every year 140 million U.S. taxpayers spend countless hours gathering receipts and statements, filling out a variety

Do You Owe the IRS Money? Here’s What to Do

Tax Day is finally here. If you’re getting a refund, lucky you. But if you owe the government money, you may be worried that you have to pay the amount due by the filing deadline of April 18 – even

Tax Day: Workers, Not Companies, Are Bearing the Growing Burden of Government

Tax day is here once more, and tens of millions of Americans will rush to file their income taxes by this year’s deadline of April 18 (rather than April 15 for a variety of reasons). Although most of us probably

Nepotism: Do Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner Have Too Much Power?

Much attention has been focused recently on President Trump’s “new” foreign policy. This policy change is symbolized by the U.S. missile attack on Syria’s Shayrat airfield, which followed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s alleged chemical weapon attack on rebels in that

We Have a Lot to Lose: Solutions to Advance Black Families in the 21st Century

Carrying a 130-page document titled, “We Have A Lot To Lose: Solutions to Advance Black Families in the 21st Century,” members of the Congressional Black Caucus sat down with President Donald Trump and Vice President Pence to discuss a range

Downgraded: Wells Fargo Bank Suffers Another Loss

Following a series of high profile lawsuits and allegations of misconduct, the embattled Wells Fargo Bank just suffered another loss in the form of a rating downgrade. Late last month, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency downgraded Wells

Parental Engagement Key to Success for Every Student Succeeds Act

(NNPA) – According to the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), President Barack Obama’s education law, states and local school districts are required to intervene in the lowest-performing schools, including those that serve low-income children and minorities. That requirement has educators,

Are the Rich More Selfish Than the Rest of Us?

Social scientists have long known that the rich are not exactly model citizens. They evade taxes more often, flaunt traffic laws that protect pedestrians and donate less frequently to charity. In the aftermath of the Great Recession, there has been

Who Wears the Pants in a Relationship Matters – Especially if You’re a Woman

When it comes to power in romantic relationships, men are often cast as dominant and women as deferential. But working against this are caricatures of domineering women with their “hen-pecked husbands” and “whipped boyfriends.” At the same time, popular culture

Girls’ Confidence Level, Not Math Ability Hinders Path to Science Degree

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — When it comes to mathematics, girls rate their abilities markedly lower than boys, even when there is no observable difference between the two, according to Florida State University researchers. “The argument continues to be made that gender

Initiative Supports African-American Doctoral Students

First-of-its-kind program takes holistic approach to preparing students for life after graduation BUFFALO, N.Y. – Diverse immigrant populations do more than enrich a city’s cultural fabric. According to geographers from the University at Buffalo and Southampton University, they also boost

Higher Wages Linked to Immigrant Diversity

UB-led study also finds that U.S.-born employees are the ones who miss out on wage growth opportunities when there are anti-immigrant policies BUFFALO, N.Y. – Diverse immigrant populations do more than enrich a city’s cultural fabric. According to geographers from

Live the Life You Want Now And in the Future

Al Zdenek noticed early in his career that his clients, and people in general, had not received a good financial education and had not surrounded themselves with the best advisors. As a result, they were not making the best financial

The Face of Latin American Migration Is Rapidly Changing. US Policy Isn’t Keeping up

A fundamental shift in U.S. immigration patterns is well underway. Recent rhetoric from President Donald Trump and the focus of U.S. immigration policies suggest that Mexicans entering the U.S. without authorization are the principal challenge facing policymakers. That is no

‘Making Europe Great Again,’ Trump’s Online Supporters Shift Attention to the French Election

The online movement that played a key role in getting Donald Trump elected president of the United States has begun to spread its political influence globally, starting with crossing the Atlantic Ocean. Among several key elections happening in 2017 around

Strikes Against Syria: Did Trump Need Permission From Congress?

Launching 59 cruise missiles at a Syrian military airfield in response to a Syrian chemical weapons attack that killed dozens of civilians raises important questions. Does the president have, or should he have, the authority to use military force without

Enloe High School Student Heads to Washington, D.C. for Poetry Out Loud Finals

Raleigh, N.C. — Iman Dancy from Enloe High School in Wake County is headed to the national Poetry Out Loud finals in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, April 25. Dancy, a 10th-grader, will join more than 50 high school students from

Mayors Issue Bipartisan Call for Comprehensive Immigration Reform

Washington, D.C. – Through the U.S Conference of Mayors, 101 mayors from 33 states are jointly calling on Congress to fix the nation’s broken immigration system by passing bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform legislation. From cities large and small, the mayors have signed a bipartisan letter urging members of both the U.S. House of

NAACP Statement on Confirmation of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the United States Supreme Court

NAACP President and CEO Cornell William Brooks issued the following statement regarding the Senate’s confirmation of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the United States Supreme Court. “The recent decision by Republican-led and partisan inspired Senators to bypass our normal confirmation process

Why It’s Important That the World Still Reflects on Rwanda’s Genocide

23 years ago, genocide was unleashed in Rwanda. Almost a million Tutsis and moderate Hutus were killed in about 100 days. Consider not just the scale of the violence but the intimate means by which some 10,000 people a day

White Girl, Black Doll — 2-Year Old Shuts Down Cashier Who Questioned Her Choice

Nationwide — While in a Target store recently in South Carolina, Brandi Benner told her 2-year old daughter Sophia to pick out a prize for finishing her potty training. After spending 20 minutes looking at various dolls, Sophia (who is

Will.i.am Scholarship Foundation

The Will.i.am Scholarship Foundation is open to high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college and pursue degrees in the STEM and arts fields. The scholarship covers all college expenses, including tuition, books, fees, and room and board

National Minority Health Month with Key Survey Findings on Hands-Only CPR Beliefs among Minority Populations

American Heart Association and Anthem Foundation Join Forces to “Change Perceptions” about Performing CPR Dallas, TX — New survey findings from the American Heart Association (AHA) – the world’s leading voluntary health organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular disease – show

The Art of Juggling: The Successful Woman’s Guide to Finding Balance in Life

Southfield, MI — By all accounts, women have never been so empowered, or under more pressure. As Sylvia Jordan explains in her new book, The Art of Juggling: The Successful Woman’s Guide to Finding Balance in Life, women are often

Aspiring Music Producers Can Win $15K, Mentorship from Industry Expert DJ/ Producer Don Cannon

The Craft Syndicate by Dutch Masters program is hosting their 2nd annual competition. searching for innovators and encouraging creative entrepreneurship. Nationwide — Craft Syndicate by Dutch Masters wants to give a mentorship opportunity and a $15,000 grant to aspiring music producers.

The Latest Chemical Attack in Syria Brings Destruction – and Deception

Dozens of people have been killed in a suspected chemical weapon attack in Syria, according to a war monitoring group. Videos and pictures have been posted online, which activists and medics claim show evidence of people dying from asphyxiation. One

Private Colleges Are Allowing Low Income Students to Attend For Free

Many private colleges across the country are experimenting with new programs that will allow more low income students to attend their institutions. One of those is Washington College, a private liberal arts school in Chestertown, MD (about 75 miles from

12-Year Old Chef Tavia Wins $10K on Food Network Show

12-year old Tavia Isaac from Chester, Pennsylvania, had a big secret that she had to keep for four months. The secret was that she was chosen as the top winner on Food Network’s “Chopped Junior” show but she couldn’t

Spring Break Leadership Chess Camp Helping Atlanta Inner City Youth to “Be Someone”

Atlanta, GA — Orrin Checkmate Hudson, “Master Motivator Teacher and Mentor”, is holding his annual Spring Break Leadership Chess Camp from Monday, April 3 through Friday, April 7, 2017 in Stone Mountain, Georgia. This week long leadership camp is from 9:00

Free Weight Loss Webinar With Actress Kim Coles

Set to take the mystery out of weight loss, Bulivian founder, Dr. Tabatha Carr ND will host a free webinar on April 9th at 5 p.m. PDT and 8 p.m. EDT. With a personalized touch, the live event will include

The Spotlight: Sampson-Duplin for April 2017

Download The Sampson-Duplin Spotlight (The Spotlight), a monthly publication for Northeastern, N.C. Thanks to the help and support from area churches, businesses, political and community leaders. The Spotlight and GDN is distributed through local churches and businesses and is available free of charge. The ever growing

The Spotlight: Bertie, Gates, Halifax, Hertford and Northampton for April 2017

Download The Bertie, Gates, Halifax, Hertford and Northampton Spotlight (The Spotlight), a monthly publication for northeastern, N.C. Thanks to the help and support from area churches, businesses, political and community leaders. Church, business, political and community leaders are playing an instrumental role in

Sponsors of Hate Today Must Be Held Accountable

Over the next several days, across the United States, people will pause in solemn remembrance of the 49th anniversary of the tragic assassination of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in Memphis, Tenn., on April 4, 1968. Back then, I

Black-Owned Magazine Publisher Celebrates Textured, Natural, Curly Hair Market

A.Turner Publishing is a Las Vegas, Nevada based Black-owned magazine publishing company, founded by entrepreneur and native New Yorker, Angela Turner. The company publishes Curls, Twists, Coils, & Kinks Magazine – a hair care magazine that caters exclusively to the

CEO Celebrates 17 Years of Ties to the Detroit Community

Alison Vaughn, Founder of Jackets for Jobs, Inc, is Ms. Goal Digger and declares that Success is Sexy! Her book shows readers how to set goals, have a millionaire mindset & dress like a CEO. Detroit, MI — Set a

GDN Print Edition for April 2017

Greater Diversity News is a statewide publication with national reach and relevance. We are a chosen news source for underrepresented and underserved communities in North Carolina. GDN and our companion website focuses on issues and opportunities important to Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs)

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