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Black Non-Profit in North Carolina Takes Steps to Meaningful Change by Donating Socks to Local Schools
Straight Talk Support Group, a community-based organization, widely known as STSG, provides support group resources for families and friends of an incarcerated loved one and transitional housing for justice-involved individuals. In true alignment with STSG’s motto, Serving to See Greatness,
Read MoreNative American mothers whose children have been separated from them experience a raw and ongoing grief that has no end
Native American mothers whose children were separated from them – either through child removal for assimilation into residential boarding schools or through coerced adoption – experience the kind of grief no parent should ever feel. Yet theirs is a loss
Read MoreA Year of Political Fireworks: Trump’s Legal Odyssey, GOP Infighting, and Congressional Expulsion
In a rollercoaster year of political drama, 2023 unfolded with Republicans engaged in a high-stakes power struggle, setting the stage for a cascade of events that would rock the political landscape. The year kicked off with a heavyweight bout within
Read MoreTexas Democrats Urge DOJ Intervention as ‘Operation Lonestar’ Faces Increased Scrutiny
Congress members Jasmine Crockett and Greg Casar, alongside fellow Texas Democratic Reps. Colin Allred, Joaquin Castro, Lloyd Doggett, Veronica Escobar, Lizzie Fletcher, Sylvia Garcia, Vincente Gonzalez, Al Green, Sheila Jackson Lee, and Marc Veasey, have penned a letter to Attorney
Read MoreTrailblazing Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor Passes Away at 93
Sandra Day O’Connor, the trailblazing legal luminary who shattered the glass ceiling as the first female Supreme Court justice, breathed her last on Friday morning in Phoenix, Arizona. She was 93. The icon’s battle with dementia was disclosed to the
Read MoreBiden-Harris Administration Advances Ambitious Plan to Eliminate Lead Exposure
In its effort toward creating safer communities, the Biden-Harris Administration said it is actively addressing the pervasive issue of lead exposure, with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unveiling a proposal to fortify the Lead and Copper Rule, identified as a
Read MoreUS Food Insecurity Surveys Aren’t Getting Accurate Data Regarding Latino Families
The federal government has conducted the U.S. Household Food Security Survey Module for more than 25 years. The data collected annually from about 50,000 U.S. households helps form estimates of the scale of food insecurity – not having access to
Read MoreThe Financial Literacy Gender Gap − And Older Women Are Eager For Education
Every day, families across the U.S. have to make difficult decisions about budgeting, spending, insurance, investments, savings, retirement and on and on. When faced with these choices, financial literacy – that is, knowing how to make informed decisions about money
Read MoreEdward Blum’s Crusade Against Affirmative Action Used Legal Strategy Developed By Civil Rights Activists
Few people have been more associated with rolling back modern-day civil rights laws than Edward Blum, the former stockbroker who has successfully challenged many affirmative action and voting rights laws. Blum has no formal legal training. He, in fact, refers
Read MoreHenry Kissinger’s bombing campaign likely killed hundreds of thousands of Cambodians
Henry Kissinger, who died on Nov. 29, 2023 at the age of 100, stood as a colossus of U.S. foreign policy. His influence on American politics lasted long beyond his eight-year stint guiding the Nixon and Ford administrations as national
Read MoreHBCU Grad Becomes International Finalist For His Book, “Mission Possible: How to Graduate From College Debt-Free”
Dr. Juan P. Chisholm, author of Investitude and How to Make Your Past, A Blessing to Your Future is now a Finalist for the International Book Awards in the “Young Adult: Non-Fiction” category for his award-winning book, Mission Possible: How
Read MoreLast-Minute Effort to Rescue Controversial Surveillance Program Sparks Concerns
Bipartisan efforts are reportedly underway among US congressional leaders to salvage the controversial Section 702 surveillance program, with a last-minute provision possibly slipping into the crucial National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Private talks between Republican and Democratic leaders, leaking late
Read MoreJudge Awards Aretha Franklin’s Property to Her Sons
A Michigan judge has allocated properties owned by the late legendary soul singer Aretha Franklin to her sons based on a 2014 handwritten will discovered between couch cushions. The decision came after a jury in the Detroit area affirmed the
Read MoreOfficials Find Encouraging Surge in Life Expectancy Among Black Americans
The latest findings on life expectancy in the United States from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) underscored a noteworthy upswing for the African American population in 2022. With the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic continuing, the NCHS has
Read MoreFormer GOP Rep Calls Trump ‘The Most Dangerous’ President Ever
Donald Trump is “the most dangerous man ever to inhabit the Oval Office,” and a large swath of Republicans have proven that they’re nothing more than enablers and collaborators willing to “violate their oath to the Constitution out of political
Read MoreCalifornia Students to Receive Media Literacy Classes Under New Law
California has enacted a law mandating the inclusion of media literacy education in the K–12 curriculum, which state officials called a proactive approach to address the growing challenge of misinformation. The legislation, known as Bill No. 873, received approval from
Read MoreA Black History Primer on African Americans’ Fight for Equality – 5 Essential Reads
As the father of Black history, Carter G. Woodson had a simple goal – to legitimize the study of African American history and culture. To that end, in 1912, shortly after becoming the second African American after W.E.B. Du Bois
Read MoreBiden’s Dance with the Black Press: A Forgotten Rhythm?
With his campaign flailing, then-presidential candidate Joe Biden knew his fate hinged on African Americans. Like many successful campaigns, political and otherwise, Biden looked to the Trusted Voice of Black America during what had become a critical, if not grave,
Read MoreVice President Harris Announces Commitments Exceeding $900 Million for the Women in the Sustainable Economy Initiative
Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday announced the Women in the Sustainable Economy (WISE) Initiative, which the White House says supports the 2023 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) theme of “Creating a Resilient and Sustainable Future for All.” Its goal is
Read MoreFlurry of Lawsuits Under Adult Survivors Act Roils Entertainment and Political Circles
The clock struck midnight on the New York Adult Survivors of Sexual Assault statute, a law that opened a one year window for accusers to file a lawsuit against their alleged abusers. And when it was all said and done,
Read MoreFrom Towels to Grand Pianos Survey Reveals Daring Hotel Heists and National Trends
The hotel industry is in the middle of a busy holiday season as 2023 draws to a close, thanks to increased business travel and a consistent preference among corporate and leisure travelers for hotel accommodations. The results of a recent
Read MoreThanksgiving stories gloss over the history of US settlement on Native lands
Too often, K-12 social studies classes in the U.S. teach a mostly glossed-over story of U.S. settlement. Textbooks tell the stories of adventurous European explorers founding colonies in the “New World,” and stories of the “first Thanksgiving” frequently portray happy
Read MoreStudents Leaders Value the Economic Liberation of Africa and Africans in the Diaspora
A Greater Diversity News exclusive (GDN) Part I of a multi-part series By Peter Grear Recently, GDN had the privilege and opportunity to interview Emeka Ogbatue. He is a Junior at CAL pursuing his communications degree, with an emphasis
Read MoreFuneral Services Planned for Wilmington Ten Member, James ‘Bun’ McKoy
Funeral services for James “Bun” McKoy, a member of the civil rights and political prisoner group The Wilmington Ten, were held on Friday, Nov. 17. McKoy died on November 10th, at the age of 69. The cause of death was
Read MoreThanksgiving sides are delicious and can be nutritious − how to maximize the benefits
While people usually think first about the turkey or the ham during holiday meals, the sides are what help balance your plate. Colorful vegetables like green beans, collard greens, roasted carrots and mashed sweet potatoes are loaded with important micronutrients.
Read MoreClark Atlanta University Makes History as the First HBCU with a Media Sales, Operations & Marketing Curriculum
CAU Provost, Dr. Charlene Gilbert, Gray TV CEO, Hilton H. Howell, Jr., Gray TV VP/GM of WANF -TV Erik Schrader, MSD Developers, Dana and Jeffrey P. Myers and CAU School of Business Dean, Dr. Silvanus Udoka Nationwide — For the
Read MoreReactions Pour in Following the Passing of Rosalynn Carter, Former First Lady and Global Humanitarian
In a wave of condolences, political leaders and public figures expressed their grief and admiration for the late Rosalynn Carter, former first lady and tireless advocate for various social issues. President Joe Biden, visibly moved, shared his sentiments with reporters
Read MoreTrump’s Role in Capitol Riot Takes Center Stage at D.C. Trial
As former President Donald Trump gears up to face a District of Columbia jury on charges related to his alleged efforts to subvert the 2020 election, the battle over whether the chaos and violence that unfolded at the Capitol on
Read MoreEducation Department Unveils Disturbing Disparities in Pandemic-Era Schooling
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) of the U.S. Department of Education has released a wealth of data from the 2020–21 school year in a revealing exposé that reveals significant disparities in education access that the coronavirus pandemic challenges have
Read MoreHBCU Grad Makes History as First Black President of the Academy of Physicians in Clinical Research (APCR)
Dr. Leonard Weather, Jr, RPh, MD, FAPCR a New Orleans and Shreveport, LA distinguished gynecologist was recently elected President of the Academy of Physicians in Clinical Research (APCR). Dr. Weather assumes the role of the first African American to hold
Read MoreUnthanksgiving Day: A celebration of Indigenous resistance to colonialism, held yearly at Alcatraz
Each year on the fourth Thursday of November, when many people start to take stock of the marathon day of cooking ahead, Indigenous people from diverse tribes and nations gather at sunrise in San Francisco Bay. Their gathering is meant
Read MoreAward-Winning Group Take 6 and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Partner to Impact Children and Families
St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital is proud to announce the addition of 10x Grammy-winning group TAKE 6 to its Music Gives to St. Jude’s Kids, which provides a platform for music lovers to connect their passion for music to the
Read MoreT.I. and Tiny Open Their First Affordable Housing Complex in Atlanta
Atlanta rapper T.I., alongside his wife Tiny, graced the ribbon-cutting ceremony of their inaugural affordable housing development on Tuesday. This newly unveiled project encompasses 143 apartments, with an additional 25 units dedicated to accommodating homeless youth. The Intrada Westside, situated
Read MoreEthics Committee Unanimously Recommends DOJ Investigation into GOP Rep. George Santos
The Committee on Ethics of the U.S. House of Representatives voted unanimously to adopt a damning report outlining a series of serious allegations against New York Republican George Santos. GOP Rep. Michael Guest of Mississippi, who served as the committee’s
Read MoreLet Cultural Flags Fly High Over Campus
Flying a flag is not a performative gesture, it is effective speech. Whether you’re at a sporting event, protest, festival or government property, flying a flag is one way people use speech to declare personal autonomy and voice support. At
Read More2024 Election: Will America Choose Fascism or Freedom?
If Americans re-elect Donald Trump in 2024, it will get what it deserves. The problem is that it is not just the Trump supporters who will suffer…we all will. It is a cliche, but when someone tells you who they
Read MoreHonorable Discharges for 110 Buffalo Soldiers Convicted in Aftermath of 1917 Houston Riots
Army Secretary Christine Wormuth formally gave the greenlight to overturn the court-martial convictions of 110 Black soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, popularly known as the Buffalo Soldiers. The Army said in a news release that officials made
Read MoreNatnael Belay ’20: Ethiopia’s New Bright Technology Star
An Ethiopian proverb fits Natnael Belay ‘20 like a glove. It reads, “One who learns will eventually teach.” The proverb speaks to Belay’s personality, creativity, happiness, love, and zest for life. More importantly, it references his inquiring mind and love
Read MoreIN MEMORIAM: Bertie Bowman, Longest Serving Black Staffer in Congressional History, Dies at 81
Herbert “Bertie” Bowman arrived in Washington, D.C. in 1944. He took a job sweeping the steps at the U.S. Capitol at 13 to become a well-known and very well regarded staff member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Bowman died at 81
Read MoreSenate Considers House Passage of Continuing Resolution to Temporarily Keep Government Open
House lawmakers on both sides of the aisle rallied behind newly elected Speaker Mike Johnson’s bill to avert a government shutdown, deferring the GOP’s fight for deep spending cuts until after the holiday season. On Capitol Hill, the heated debate
Read MoreSigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Becomes First Divine Nine Sorority to Raise $1 Million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. – a historically Black sorority – has completed a historic pledge made in 2021 to raise $1 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. This achievement comes days before the international collegiate and
Read More21-Year Old Woman Makes History, Opens Homeless Shelter in Los Angeles
Miriam Haregot, an African American woman from Los Angeles, who just turned 21 years old, has successfully an abandoned church into a homeless shelter. She is possibly the youngest Black woman to ever open a shelter in the state of
Read MoreFallon MK Is Using Her Story and Platform to Empower Victims of Domestic Violence
Domestic violence survivor Fallon MK is using her story and platform to illuminate the realities of domestic abuse. Her mission is to offer not only expert insights but also hope and empowerment to those who may be caught in the
Read MoreU.S. Supreme Court Unveils New Code of Ethics for Justices
The Supreme Court unveiled an ethics code for its justices on Monday, marking a departure from its historical absence of such regulations. The move comes in the wake of heightened scrutiny and revelations surrounding undisclosed property deals and gifts that
Read MoreSacramento Observer’s 60th Anniversary Gala: A Historic Celebration of Black Journalism
SACRAMENTO, CA – In a dazzling yet elegant celebration, the Sacramento Observer, a beacon of the Black Press, commemorated its 60th anniversary, bringing together community leaders, supporters, and acclaimed artists. The event, held at the landmark Sacramento Memorial Auditorium in
Read MoreHonoring Our Promise to Our Black Veterans
The original government-issued posters publicizing the G.I. Bill of 1944 were designed to inspire. Oversized red and white letters urged, “Veterans — prepare for your future through EDUCATIONAL TRAINING. Consult your nearest Office of the VETERANS ADMINISTRATION.” Another read, “VETERANS
Read MoreSouthern Coalition for Social Justice to Host Press Briefing Ahead Federal Hearing Involving Racially Discriminatory Voting Law
DURHAM, NC (Nov. 10, 2023) – Southern Coalition for Social Justice and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP will hold a press briefing Monday ahead of a summary judgment hearing in federal court Tuesday in a case involving a racially discriminatory
Read MoreChristians and Jews Unite for Israel, Hostages Historic Prayer Weekend November 17-19
(Nashville, November 9) A horrific act of terrorism has brought about a historic weekend of unity for Jews and Christians as they pray together November 17-19 for Israel. The Weekend of Prayer will bring together congregations from across the United
Read MoreDays away from the return of our NREI Summit on Tuesday, November 14!
Our mission at CBCF is to empower the global Black community. These are not mere words for us but our mandate. They ring as true today as they did when we first adopted them. There is much work to be done
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