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After the Repeal of Roe v. Wade: What Does It Mean for Black Women
After the jolting decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24, many women had to re-adjust their thinking regarding health care and personal decisions. For Black women already dealing with historic and systemic challenges
Read MoreFirst Retail Production Escalade-V Raises $500,000 at Barrett-Jackson to Benefit Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design (PLC)
First Retail Production Escalade-V Raises $500,000 at Barrett-Jackson to Benefit Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design (PLC) Cadillac and PLC aim to make design a more accessible and inclusive field, build pipeline of talent DETROIT — The first retail
Read MoreDr. Bethune statue to be unveiled in Statuary Hall on July 13
Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune’s statue will finally be on display this month in National Statuary Hall in Washington, D.C. An unveiling ceremony is set for Wednesday, July 13, at 11 a.m. The event will be streamed live at www.speaker.gov/live. “This is
Read MoreMississippi Team Uncovers Arrest Warrant for White Woman Who Lied About Emmett Till
A search team has found the unserved warrant charging a white woman in the 1955 kidnapping of Emmett Till. The Associated Press reported that the team searched a Mississippi courthouse basement for evidence about the African American teenager’s lynching, and
Read MoreThe Nation’s Oldest Mentoring Program For Youth Of Color Celebrates Its Centennial This July
The National Guide Right Program is the oldest and most successful mentoring organization for young people of color. St. Louis, MO (July 6-10, 2022) — The National Guide Right Centennial Celebration will take place July 6-10, 2022, in St. Louis, Mo, the birthplace of the Guide Right Program.
Read MoreBlack Conservatives Celebrate Supreme Court’s Protection of Religious Freedom
Washington, D.C. – Members of the Project 21 Black leadership network praised a landmark win for religious freedom and free speech, as the U.S. Supreme Court ruled today that a school district wrongly fired a high school football coach who prayed at the
Read More‘Husbands, Love Your Wives,’ and Other Simple Advice for Lasting Relationships
“Your Marriage God’s Way: A Biblical Guide to a Christ-Centered Relationship“ Vancouver, WA, June 6, 2022 ― The problems experienced by couples today date all the way back to The Fall (Genesis 3), Pastor Scott LaPierre explained in a recent
Read MoreCondoleezza Rice Speaks About Special Golf Award and Growing up Black in Alabama
Fred Couples, Jack Nicklaus, and Nick Faldo are easily associated with the sport known as the gentlemen’s game. And it’s easy to understand why those mentioned above would receive honors with the Ambassador of Golf Award, given to individuals who
Read MoreUnion Cries Foul as Starbucks Announce the Closing of 16 Locations
Citing safety reasons, Starbucks has announced it would close its store at the busy Union Station Train Concourse in Washington, D.C. The location counts among the 16 scheduled to close by the end of the month. Stores in Los Angeles,
Read MoreArizona Law Attacks First Amendment by Restricting the Videotaping of Police Activity
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has signed a bill that makes it illegal to record videos within eight feet of police activity. The law comes just two years after the vital recording of a Minneapolis police officer kneeling on George Floyd’s
Read MoreFormer Oath Keeper Reveals Racist, Antisemitic Beliefs of White Nationalist Group – And Their Plans To Start a Civil War
During his testimony before congressional investigators, former Oath Keepers spokesman Jason Van Tatenhove left little doubt about the intentions of the white nationalist militia group when its members stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Tatenhove explained that Jan.
Read MoreRacial Gaps in College Graduation Widened Under Funding Model Meant To Boost Performance
The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea Performance-based funding – a policy in which states fund public colleges based on certain student outcomes, such as how many students graduate – hasn’t benefited all
Read MoreMilitant White Identity Politics on Full Display in GOP Political Ads Featuring High-Powered Weapons
Republican Eric Greitens, a candidate for Missouri’s open U.S. Senate seat, shocked viewers with a new online political ad in June 2022 that encouraged his supporters to go “RINO hunting.” Appearing with a shotgun and a smirk, Greitens leads the
Read MoreRaye Mitchell, Owner of Production Company Inks Major Deal For Streaming Content Development
Raye Mitchell, a University of Southern California, MBA and Harvard Law School trained lawyer and the co-founder of The Bossology® 53 Entertainment LLC, a Black-owned content production company, has signed a first-of-its-kind content strategy and development deal to develop a
Read MoreFour Things Black People Must Do to Prepare for the Coming Recession
Jayson Thornton, CFP is an African American Certified Financial Planner and Advisor who also hosts a call-in financial talk show. Below he reveals four things that people should be doing to prepare themselves for a recession: 1. Build up your
Read MoreEntrepreneur Launches Florida’s Newest Creative Digital Marketing Agency
Nickisha Matthews, CEO of 904 Business Solutions, the Florida-based executive consultancy, has announced the successful opening of her new creative digital marketing agency, Creative Business Branding™. It innovatively specializes in partnering with businesses, non-profit organizations, and other companies nationwide to
Read MoreEntrepreneur Launches Recruiting Platform to Help Minority Software Engineers Land Tech Jobs
Meet Geno Miller, the 27-year-old serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Shtudy, a developer-focused career platform that is leading the charge for diversity in tech by connecting 10,0000 pre-vetted software engineers with job opportunities at companies that prioritize employee happiness and
Read MoreBiden Celebrates Historic Gun Legislation Bill at White House Ceremony
President Joe Biden on Monday touted “historic progress” on actions to reduce gun violence. He said his administration has taken more executive action to reduce gun violence than any other president during their first two years in office. Biden celebrated
Read MorePresident Biden Issues Executive Order on Abortion
With intense pressure from Democrats and constituents nationwide, President Biden on Friday signed an executive order attempting to ensure access to contraception and protect abortion services. Biden said he’s ordering U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra to take
Read MoreAbrams & Kemp Address the GMA Annual Convention
Each year, the Georgia Municipal Association’s (GMA) Annual Convention draws leaders from across the state to enjoy training, sessions, and a tradeshow featuring products and services to improve city operations and the lives of citizens. This year’s convention was
Read MoreAdvocates Intensify Focus on Eliminating Childhood Lead Exposure
Earlier this year, the District branch of the NAACP launched a campaign urging D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) and the D.C. Council to reduce children’s exposure to lead, whether they’re at home or in school. Since the turn of the
Read MoreAkron Authorities Release Disturbing BodyCam of Shooting of Black DoorDash Driver
Authorities on Sunday released disturbing bodycam footage of Jayland Walker, an unarmed Black DoorDash delivery driver with no criminal record shot dozens of times by Akron Police Officers. The lawyer for the 25-year-old’s family called it an execution, telling
Read MoreRockets Select Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason in 2022 NBA Draft
During the 2022 NBA Draft, the Houston Rockets selected forward Jabari Smith Jr. with the third overall pick and forward Tari Eason (TAR-ee) with the 17th overall pick. Smith (6-10, 220) was an early entry candidate following his freshman season
Read MoreRecord Inflation Shrinks Housing Affordability, Worsens Racial Wealth Gaps
Many Consumers Pay More for Rent Than Others Do for Mortgages This summer, temperatures are not the only thing rising above normal. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the nation’s consumer price index (CPI) at the end of
Read MoreHouston Health Department Confirms Second Monkeypox Case
HOUSTON – The Houston Health Department announced a confirmed second monkeypox infection in a Houston resident with recent international travel. There is no known connection between this and the previously reported resident. The threat of monkeypox to Houston remains low. Monkeypox
Read More17 Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom at White House Ceremony
A reported bout with Covid kept actor Denzel Washington from attending the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony at the White House on Thursday, but 16 others, including Olympic Champion Simone Biles, U.S. soccer player Megan Rapinoe, and Khazir Khan, joined
Read MoreAbout The New Black Student Movement (NBSM) A GDN Exclusive
The New Black Student Movement (NBSM) evolved from a Greater Diversity News (GDN) initiative created to educate, organize, and mobilize student voting. The strategy was to develop as an organizational strategy and not to be an organization. The project created
Read MoreThe US Supreme Court: What Is Its Role and Its Powers?
The US Supreme Court is in the news around the world. The reason: a series of decisions which are already having – and will continue to have – a massive impact on the lives of ordinary Americans. The Dobbs v
Read MoreBirmingham Times Captures Top National and State Awards for News, Photos, Features
The Birmingham Times Media Group (BTMG) this weekend won nine awards in the 2022 Alabama Press Association (APA) Media Contest, including first place for Best In-Depth News Coverage; Best Feature Story Coverage and Best Photo Essay. The APA presented the
Read MoreBlack Collegiate Gaming Association Launches 2022 Corners to Colleges HBCU Program
The Black Collegiate Gaming Association (BCGA) kicked off its inaugural Corners to Colleges Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) program this month. The program gives high school students a week of HBCU college prep gaming. While staying a week at
Read MoreBlack educators and leaders gather in Atlanta for UNCF’s UNITE 2022
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) convened at the Atlanta Airport Mariott Gateway for UNITE 2022, the organization’s summit for students, educators and professional stakeholders at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Throughout the conference, HBCUs were highlighted and celebrated
Read MoreSen. Graham, Giuliani among Key Trump Players Subpoenaed in Georgia
The damning testimony and potentially criminal findings by the House Congressional Committee looking into the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol isn’t the only matter that could lead former President Donald Trump to prison. But Trump, the promulgator of
Read MoreComcast Pushing Program Offering Free Internet Service for Millions of Households
After the White House announced a plan to expand access to affordable high-speed internet for millions of Americans, particularly low-income families, it didn’t take long for Comcast to ensure its customers took advantage. The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), created under
Read MoreJudge Ketanji Brown Jackson Sworn-in as First Black Woman on U.S. Supreme Court
Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson officially joined the U.S. Supreme Court, marking a historic first for an African American woman. After receiving the required two oaths – Chief Justice John Roberts administered the constitutional oath, and outgoing Justice Stephen Breyer,
Read MorePresident Biden Signs Landmark Police Reform Executive Order
President Joe Biden signed an executive order on police reform that he hopes will help prevent excessive use of force and encourage officers to intervene in such cases. “Two years ago, the murder of George Floyd exposed for many what
Read MoreAmerican Petroleum Institute Lays Out Solutions to Rising Gas Prices
The average price for a gallon of gasoline has hit record numbers in Los Angeles and Philadelphia. This week prices rose nationally by four cents, and consumers wondered why the cost is so high. A study of fact sheets provided
Read MoreR. Kelly Sentenced to 30 years in Federal Prison
He famously sang, “I can believe I can fly,” and many of his devoted fans believed him. But on Wednesday, a federal judge clipped the wings of music superstar R. Kelly sentencing him to 30 years in prison for racketeering
Read MorePenny & Robert Sarver Foundation to Host College Students at D.C. Black Caucus
Ten Students Will Attend Event to Learn About Efforts to Root Out Racism in Federal Policy PHOENIX – The HeroZona Foundation is excited to announce its 17th annual, invitation-only Arizona Delegation National Update Brunch, during the 51st Congressional Black Caucus
Read MoreAARP and NNPA Reveal Concerns of Older Black Women Voters
The pandemic has accelerated an economic crisis that has disproportionately impacted older women. Their concerns could shape the election, as this voter group has had one of the highest turnout rates for decades, especially for Black women. AARP and the
Read MoreMississippi Team Uncovers Arrest Warrant for White Woman Who Lied About Emmett Till
A search team has found the unserved warrant charging a white woman in the 1955 kidnapping of Emmett Till. The Associated Press reported that the team searched a Mississippi courthouse basement for evidence about the African American teenager’s lynching, and
Read MoreMedia Fasts Are a Necessity for Black Mental Health
Anti-Black racism appears to be at an all-time high. Many are still traumatized by the targeted mass shooting of African American shoppers at Tops grocery store in Buffalo, NY that left 10 people dead and three injured. Eleven of the
Read MoreGloves Off as Politicians Attack Each Other on Guns After Texas School Massacre
As adults grapple with talking to their children about the latest school massacre where 19 elementary school students and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas, were shot and killed by a crazed gunman, Congressional finger-pointing appeared to reach its zenith. “Just
Read MoreELECTION 2022: A Report on Ten Black Candidates Running Statewide in 2022
There are many Black candidates running statewide across the U.S. this year in primaries and in general election contests. The year of 2022 will prove to be a major test of the electability of Black statewide candidates as issues around
Read MoreRacism Rears Its Ugly Head in the Buffalo Shootings
Racism is a longstanding social illness in the United States of America. Seemingly, there is no cure for it. It has been with us for as long as I can remember. The result of it has created heartache and heartbreak.
Read MoreBiden Policing EO Would Fall Short
Washington, D.C. – Following reports that President Biden will sign an Executive Order on police use of force tomorrow, on the anniversary of George Floyd’s death, People For the American Way President Ben Jealous released the following statement: “We encourage the administration and Congress
Read MoreMale Judges Are More Likely To Hire Women as Clerks After Working With Female Judges
Despite substantial gains over the past half-century in the numbers of women working in law, medicine and business in the U.S., the elite ranks of these professions remain male dominated, a phenomenon often referred to as the “glass ceiling.” In
Read MoreJan. 6 Hearings Are Only the Tip of the Iceberg When It Comes To Important Congressional Oversight Hearings
In a series of hearings that have received prime-time coverage and much public attention, Cassidy Hutchinson’s testimony on the afternoon of June 28 contained perhaps the most explosive revelations thus far. Speaking before a hastily called hearing of the House
Read MoreWealth of Nations: Why Some Are Rich, Others Are Poor – And What It Means for Future Prosperity
Why are some nations rich and others poor? Can the governments of poor nations do something to ensure that their nations become rich? These sorts of questions have long fascinated public officials and economists, at least since Adam Smith, the
Read MoreMister and Miss Juneteenth Crowned During Freedom Day Celebration
Scotland County NAACP Youth and Scotland Youth Development are honored to announce the winners of the 2022 Mister and Miss Juneteenth Pageant. On Sunday, June 19, 2022, Jonathan McLean, rising 9th grader at Scotland Early College, was crowned Mister Juneteenth.
Read MoreGenealogist Who Helps Black Families Find Their Roots Connects the Dots About a Former Slave Who Founded a Town in Louisiana
Dr. Antoinette Harrell, a genealogist and historian who is known for helping Black families connect the dots, is at it again. This time she has helped the Vernon family from Roseland, Louisiana to better understand the history and legacy of
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