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The HBCU Call to Corporate America – GDN Exclusive
For more than 400 years, Black Americans have sought economic equity and political inclusion. Notwithstanding the
Read MoreCongressional Black Caucus Foundation, American Petroleum Institute Welcome New Fellow Cody West
Cody West is headed from Texas to Washington, D.C. – from Law School to Capitol Hill.
Read MoreMellody Hobson, Accomplished Black Businesswoman Named Chairwoman of the Board of Starbucks
Mellody Hobson, a Princeton graduate who in 2019 earned the Woodrow Wilson Award, the university’s highest
Read MoreWhat happened to Democrats in North Carolina: “It was a total effort that failed down ballot”
North Carolina Democrats and progressive organizers this year had hoped for a repeat of the 2008
Read MoreProof and Transparency: Dr. Ebony Hilton Will Take Coronavirus Vaccine, Provide Live Updates
Phase one of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine distribution begins this week. For those who remain skeptical about
Read MoreNNPA and NAHP Media Launch ‘Community Energy Center’
New Website Platform Will Highlight the Energy Sector’s Contributions for Diverse Community Empowerment and Affordable Energy
Read MoreDistance Learning, COVID-19 Pose Challenges to Educators, Administrators and Parents
In Southeast Los Angeles’s most under-resourced and predominately diverse neighborhoods of Compton, Lynwood, and Bellflower, David Anderson has
Read MoreBlack Man, Casey Goodson Jr., Fatally Shot by Ohio Sheriff’s Deputy
On Friday, December 4, while entering his home in Columbus, Ohio, Casey Goodson Jr. was fatally
Read MoreIN MEMORIAM: Remembering Natalie Desselle Reid – Friends, Colleagues and Fans Share Grief
Fans everywhere are mourning the loss of actress Natalie Desselle Reid, 53, who passed away December
Read MoreDon’t Make Black Success a Disqualifier in the Biden-Harris Administration
When President-elect Joe Biden pounded the podium after the November 2020 elections and proclaimed, “The Black
Read MoreStimulus, Politics and the Risk of More Lives Lost Ahead of Georgia’s Senate Runoff
Before the November election, politics prevented successful negotiations for a new coronavirus stimulus package. One month
Read MoreDr. Robert Redfield, CDC and Health Officials Sound Alarm on Rising COVID Cases
Dr. Robert Redfield, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has sounded
Read MoreThe Politics of Winning Hearts and Minds, Yet Losing the Presidency
Mark your calendars. The 2020 presidential election will be the last time the Electoral College will
Read MoreBrenda K. Jones Honored with HBCU Coalition of Pitt County “Good Trouble” Award – GDN Exclusive
“Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America.” Congressman John Lewis
Read MoreFour Ways to Close the COVID-19 Racial Health Gap
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the reality that health in the U.S. has glaring racial inequities.
Read MoreTrump Plans to Execute Four Black Death Row Inmates Before He Leaves Office
Before this year, no federal execution had taken place since 2003. However, in July, Attorney General William
Read MoreWhy AARP Cares – AARP Is Recognizing November/December as Caregiving Theme Months
AARP is striving to make it easier for older people to live independently and remain in
Read MoreTina Turner Reflects on her Life in New Picture Book
At 81, Tina Turner quietly reflects on her “imperfections and all” in a telling new
Read MoreCongressional Black Caucus Elects Executive Committee for the 117th Congress
U.S. rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) will chair the Congressional Black Caucus for the 117th Congress. The
Read MoreStopping the Exploitation of Prisoners and Their Families Requires More Comprehensive Solutions
The year 2020 brought renewed global focus to issues of social justice in America. Racial
Read MorePrince’s ‘Sign o’ The Times’: A Timeless Masterpiece
“In France, a skinny man died of a big disease with a little name/by chance
Read MoreHow Sensors Monitor and Measure Our Bodies and the World Around Us
Sensors are all around. They are in automatic doors, at cash registers, in doctors’ offices and
Read MoreZillow Finds Remote Work Could Help Black Renters Become Homeowners
The rapid rise in pandemic-driven telework could make first-time homeownership most broadly accessible to black renters
Read MoreAfroComicCon 2020 – Blerd Binder Covers Nerdy News for the Black Nerds of the World
The Blerd Binder covers nerdy news for the Black nerds of the world. We welcome you
Read MoreChallenges Black America Face with Distant and Virtual Learning During COVID-19
Students, teachers, parents, and administrators face ever-rising challenges as the coronavirus pandemic continues to force changes
Read MoreWill the Black Community Get Shut out From COVID Vaccination?
The first wave of coronavirus vaccines should reach the public this week, with the Centers for
Read MoreSomewhere, Snoop Dogg, Mike Tyson and JR Smith are Celebrating Federal Bill to Legalize Marijuana
Somewhere in in the world — California, Nevada, or beyond — Snoop Dogg, Mike Tyson, J.R.
Read MoreFormer U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Regina Benjamin, Discusses the Importance of Home and Health During Live Interview with NNPA
On Thursday, December 10, at 11AM ET, the accomplished physician will join this reporter and National
Read MoreWhat Are Emergency Use Authorizations, and Do They Guarantee That a Vaccine or Drug Is Safe?
In coming days, the Food and Drug Administration is likely to authorize new COVID-19 vaccines based on
Read MoreFirst of its Kind PSA Campaign to Combat Health Disparities in the African American Community
VNR1 Communications Partners with The African American Wellness Dallas, TX (December 4, 2020) — VNR1 Communications
Read MorePsychologist Creates First Ever Therapy Card Deck for Black Teen Girls
Dr. Ebony Butler, the creator of My Therapy Cards, the first card deck and self-help tool
Read MoreWhy Biden Will Find It Hard to Undo Trump’s Costly ‘America First’ Trade Policy
Since becoming president-elect, Joe Biden has signaled that restoring America’s leadership on the world stage is among his
Read MoreTwana Lawler, Inspires Thousands of African Americans by Sharing Her Story of Triumph Over AIDS
Meet Twana Lawler, an AIDS survivor and motivational speaker who has a very profound story that
Read MoreBiden-Harris Administration Commits to Ensure Government Spending with Black and Minority-Owned Media Businesses
President-Elect Joe Biden’s administration plans to support legislation offered by District of Columbia Democratic Congresswoman Eleanor
Read MoreIsiah Thomas Talks Basketball and Champagne with the Black Press
Thomas, who led the Indiana Hoosiers to an NCAA title and twice guided the Detroit Pistons
Read MoreReckoning With Slavery: What a Revolt’s Archives Tell Us About Who Owns the Past
The consequences of 400 years of the Atlantic slave trade are still felt today. Untangling the
Read MoreSocialism Is a Trigger Word on Social Media – but Real Discussion Is Going on Amid the Screaming
The word “socialism” has become a trigger word in U.S. politics, with both positive and negative perceptions
Read MoreCicely Was Young, Black and Enslaved – Her Death During an Epidemic in 1714 Has Lessons That Resonate
What I believe to be the oldest surviving gravestone for a Black person in the Americas memorializes an
Read MoreTribes Mount Organized Responses To COVID-19, in Contrast To State and Federal Governments
As the months roll by, the pandemic continues to hit Indigenous nations hard. But this phenomenon
Read More200+ Black Female Founders to Meet Online For 2-Day Virtual Event
The BOSS Network, in collaboration with JPMorgan Chase and Advancing Black Pathways, will host the Minority
Read MoreGlobal Disabilities Map Visualizes the Strength and Power of Millions of Athletes
When the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law in 1990, it became illegal to restrict
Read MoreAll Eyes on Georgia – Senate Control Crucial for the Nation
These days, like the old Ray Charles song says, I’ve got Georgia on My Mind. We should
Read MorePresident-Elect Biden Names All-Women Senior Communications Staff
Fills out Staff with Women of Color; Black Men Nominated for Key Posts It isn’t often
Read More2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season Was a Record-Smasher – and It’s Raising More Concerns About Climate Change
It was clear before the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season started that it was going to be busy.
Read MoreWhy Waiters Give Black Customers Poor Service
The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea When Black diners get poorer
Read MoreNonprofits Are Struggling To Do More With Less: Five Questions Answered
Historically, nonprofits have gotten nearly a third of their charitable donations just during the month of December. In
Read MoreUS Food Banks Struggle as 1 in 6 Families With Children Don’t Have Enough To Eat
One in six U.S. families with children don’t have enough to eat this holiday season, a
Read MoreParler Social Media Platform Attracts Millions of Trump Supporters, Anti-Semites and White Supremacists
Since the 2020 U.S. presidential election, Parler has caught on among right-wing politicians and “influencers” – people with
Read MoreTo Prevent ‘Another Right-Wing Authoritarian’, Democrats Must Pursue Bold Working Class Agenda
Warning that a failure to deliver real material gains to the U.S. working class could lay
Read MoreStock Market Soars and Billionaire Wealth Swells by $1 Trillion as Food Lines Stretch ‘As Far As the Eye Can See’
Ahead of Thanksgiving, millions of families are in need of food assistance due to Covid-19 related
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