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African American Designer Shines at Toyota

By Freddie Allen (NNPA) Rob McConnell, the manager for body engineering at the Toyota Technical Center said that he often draws inspiration from the fashion industry. “A little secret, hopefully no one is recording, but me and my wife sit

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The State of the Union Address: Class Act, Crass Responses

President Obama did his thing when he delivered the State of the Union address (SOTU) on Tuesday night. There was confidence in his speech, some off-the-cuff humor and a little swagger when he rattled off his accomplishments and asserted that

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Annual Commemorative Service

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Commemorative Service Ebenezer Baptist Church – Horizon Sanctuary Time: 10:00 a.m. Free and Open to the Public (Limited Seating) The Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Commemorative Service is the spiritual hallmark of the King

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Goals of NC NAACP “It’s Our Time, It’s Our Vote” Campaign

It was announced on Dec. 1st, the sixtieth anniversary of the day civil rights icon Rosa Parks refused to sit in the  back of a Montgomery, Ala. bus. And it is with that spirit, says NCNAACP President Rev. William Barber,

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Young Black Entrepreneurs to Follow and Keep an Eye on in 2016

All of us have heard the word “entrepreneur” tossed around at some point in time. When you picture an entrepreneur, who do you imagine? Maybe you imagine Steve Jobs, Bill Gates or even Mark Zuckerberg. But they aren’t the only

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Ohio State Dean Dead Wrong for Hiding Facts About Black Genocide and Abortion

In the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, “Our primary reason for bringing an end to racial discrimination in America must not be the communist challenge. Nor must it be merely to appeal to Asian and African peoples. The primary

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Paula Watkins: First African-American Virtual School Founder

For more than 30 years, Dr. Paula Watkins has spent her professional career focusing on improving the student achievement gap in the core academic areas of mathematics, writing, reading and languages for school districts in the State of Michigan. Realizing

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What We Blacks Need to Do: “Oligarchy Vs Pontifex”

The oligarchical form of government is we, a small number of people, make the rules to benefit us, so you keep your mouth shut, smile, bow and just follow us “aunt and uncle”. The following politicians, individuals, groups, policy and

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Supreme Court Puts Reliable Government Jobs At-Risk

By Wade Henderson Guest Columnist (NNPA) Both of my parents worked in stable government jobs, so I had the privilege of growing up in a family that owned a home, a car, and set me on a path to college

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Black History Month Scholarships for African American Students

Every year, many organizations give away scholarships in celebration of African American history. These scholarships are usually given to African American students, and are designed to inspire the next generation of Black history makers. Here are the top 7 Black

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GDN Print Edition 1-07-16

Greater Diversity News (GDN) 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

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Community Partnerships Link Latin Americans

A little boy returns from a Milwaukee library with a book of his own, to keep forever – in both Spanish and English. A group of budding young musicians come together after school to share Latin and Caribbean rhythms in

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Aging in Place Downtown

A program of Comprehensive Care of Wilmington and a non-profit organization in the State of North Carolina If you are over 55, live in downtown Wilmington, North Carolina and are beginning to think about life as a senior, the AGING IN

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Out Of Bondage Music Radio Syndication Show

Out Of Bondage Music Radio Syndication, created and produced by host Silivea Johnson, strives to provide it’s listeners with the very best and latest in Gospel music news and Artist musical trends. Out Of Bondage Music Syndications features variety in urban

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How to Invest for a Brighter Financial Future

(StatePoint) The majority of Americans say retirement investing is a priority, but more than half consider Social Security a top-three source for funding retirement, and 40 percent of millennials expect Social Security (along with 401(k)s and pensions) to fund their

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Black Online Marketplace Launches $100,000,000 Circulation Campaign

Twenty-three year old entrepreneur Shareef Abdul-Malik of Washington, DC believes in doing for self. That’s why he created WeBuyBlack.com, an online marketplace for black-owned businesses and sellers. “It allows small black-owned businesses to grow by being exposed to an international

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Dear Forward Together Moral Movement Supporter

As the year 2015 draws to a close we take time to reflect on the victories that have been won and the battles that are still to be fought. Earlier this month the NC NAACP launched a massive voter empowerment

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GDN Print Edition 12-31-15

Greater Diversity News (GDN) 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

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Leaders Provide Vision — Not Division

(NNPA) Leaders provide vision. They help people understand where they are, how they got there and what they must do to go forward. They help calm nerves and strengthen courage. They are steady in times of trouble, inspiring in times

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California Medical Board Accused of Illegally Targeting Black Doctors

Physician Assistant Billy Earley says that the state Medical Board is wrongfully targeting and discriminating against African-American doctors. Corona, Calif. — Billy Earley is a Physician Assistant with over 18 years of experience. He speaks 3 languages and is an

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Helpful Hints to Make Your Money Resolutions Stick

If your 2016 resolutions is to spend less and save more, you’re not alone. (StatePoint) A quarter of US consumers are making money-saving resolutions, according to Nielsen surveys. While everyone sets out with the best of intentions, the truth is

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Bobby Hill: A Vocal Transformation

Fourteen-year-old Bobby Hill is ending 2015 on a high note. Since blowing away Pope Francis and the world with his impassioned rendition of “Pie Jesu” from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 1985 Requiem during September’s Festival of Families, Hill has found himself

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Retirement Landscape: What to Know Now

(StatePoint) Previous generations of Americans were able to achieve retirement with confidence, knowing that they could count on a steady stream of income from what is often referred to as the “three-legged stool” of company pensions, social security and personal savings. Today,

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Police Shootings of Black Males: A Public Health Problem

ST. LOUIS – A Saint Louis University public health researcher is proposing immediate, concrete steps to stem police shootings of black males. Keon Gilbert, DrPH, assistant professor of behavioral science and health education at Saint Louis University’s College for Public

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Growing Diversity in Doctoral Programs

CHICAGO — The challenges of increasing diversity in academia have been widely cited. Now a new Northwestern Medicine study is addressing challenges at the Ph.D. level to boost the persistence of underrepresented minority and female students toward academic careers. The

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UNCW to Welcome Bernice A. King to Campus for Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

WILMINGTON, N.C. – Bernice A. King, the chief executive officer of the King Center, will be the keynote speaker for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. The event is scheduled at 7

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Worst Errors People Make Buying a Car

Most people who do a little, or a lot, of research on pricing, walk into a dealership with entirely too much confidence – so says MyHopscotch CEO, Ali Omooomy. “A print-out from Truecar’s website does not a savvy buyer make”,

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NC Black Press, NCNAACP & NNPA Partner in Voter Effort

DURHAM, N.C. – The NCNAACP, NNPA and African-American newspapers associated with the NC Black Publishers Association (NCBPA) have now joined forces for the most massive nonpartisan voter registration, education, mobilization and ballot protection movement in North Carolina’s history for the

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Volkswagen Apology Ads Ignore Black, Latino Media

(NNPA) Still facing an uphill battle to regain its reputation as a trusted automobile manufacturer, Volkswagen has turned a blind-eye to consumers in the Black and Latino community. To some, it’s puzzling that the scandal-plagued automaker would ignore African-Americans, whom

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Attorney Zulu Ali Honored as One of The Top 100 Black Lawyers

(BlackNews.com) — Attorney Zulu Ali of the Law Offices of Zulu Ali in Riverside, California was honored on November 24, 2015 as one of the top 100 black lawyers by the prestigious National Black Lawyers – Top 100, an honor

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Janice L. Mathis New Executive Director of The National Council of Negro Women

Janice L. Mathis, a noted lawyer, diversity advocate and administrator, hails from Athens, Georgia Washington (BlackNews.com) – The National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) announced on Monday the appointment of Janice L. Mathis as the Executive Director of the 80-year

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Diabetes Treatment for Communities of Color

(NNPA) Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the rate of new cases of diabetes treatment in the United States declined by about 20 percent from 2008 to 2014. This represents the first sustained decrease in diagnosis

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Tips to Overcome Life’s Obstacles

(StatePoint) Sometimes it can seem impossible to surmount life’s obstacles, particularly if you have been dealt more than your fair share. But you can often draw on the strength of others for inspiration and helpful advice, especially those who have

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Mark Iris Uses Data to Help Police Departments Police Themselves

Mark Iris is arming police departments around the country with a novel crime-fighting tool — advanced data analyses and potentially life-saving intelligence derived by a group of Northwestern University undergraduates. Currently an adjunct lecturer at Northwestern, Iris served from 1984

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Communities of Color Discuss Law Enforcement

(NNPA) The forum titled “The Relationship between Communities of Color and the Police Department” was summed up perfectly by panelist Angela Walker when she said that the problem in Milwaukee is that there isn’t a relationship. Many nods, snaps and

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Donald Trump’s anti-Muslim Statements a “Dog Whistle to White Supremacists and Racists”

Ebrahim Moosa, professor of Islamic Studies in the University of Notre Dame’s Keough School for Global Affairs, says… “Donald Trump has clearly displayed his venom against all Muslims by declaring the global Muslim community guilty by association. He should be

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Hospital Choices Matter for Procedures or Surgeries

(StatePoint) Many patients become overwhelmed when they learn they need to have a procedure or surgery, and make quick decisions based on convenience. But before quickly settling for the nearest hospital, there are a few important things patients should consider.

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Enslaved Women in Early America, New Book Offers Insight

Finding Charity’s Folk: Enslaved & Free Black Women in Maryland Irvine, Calif. – “Charity Folks is a ghost of slavery who refuses to be silenced,” writes Jessica Millward, associate professor of history at the University of California, Irvine, in the

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Children’s Learning Institute to Study Targeted Parent and Teacher Behaviors

HOUSTON, Texas – Understanding how to provide children with an early foundation in school readiness skills is critical, as many states estimate that half of their students, especially those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, arrive at kindergarten already far behind where

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GDN Print Edition 12-03-15

Greater Diversity News (GDN) 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

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Should Protesters Be Allowed to Taunt Police Officers?

CHICAGO – Another white police officer (Jason Van Dyke), and another unarmed Black man killed (Laquan McDonald). This time, it’s in Chicago, and local African Americans are infuriated after viewing a recently-released video showing the police officer fatally shooting the teenager

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Officer Charged with Murder in McDonald Case

(NNPA) After a year-long investigation, Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez’s office has filed first-degree murder charges against a Chicago Police officer accused of shooting a 17-year-old teen 16 times without provocation. The charges announced November 24 claimed Officer Jason

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Strategic Power of the Black Press in 2016

For over 45 million African Americans there are multiple priorities that need to be addressed in order to ensure that the socioeconomic and political interests of our families and communities are accurately articulated and fulfilled. We live in a multimedia

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Looking at Chicago’s Experience with Mixed-Income Public Housing

Chicago – Chicago and many other cities around the world have turned to mixed-income housing as a strategy to provide housing for low-income people. That approach, which received a closer look in a new book that examines public housing transformation

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