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NC governor warns of ‘exceedingly painful cuts’ as legislative tax cuts reduce future revenue

Official photo By Clayton Henkel, NC Newsline April 8, 2026 Two weeks before the 2026 North Carolina General Assembly’s short session convenes, Gov. Josh Stein issued a dire warning. Stein told members of the N.C. Council of State Tuesday that

NC Democrats call Trump’s rhetoric toward Iran ‘repugnant’ and ‘reckless’

Official Congressional photo By Clayton Henkel, NC Newsline April 7, 2026 Republished by GDN April 8, 2026 North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein joined Democratic members of Congress Tuesday in criticizing President Donald Trump’s escalating threats against Iran. Trump shared on

Trump’s SAVE America Act would end voter registration drives nationwide

AI generated image by GDN By Jonathan Shorman, NC Newsline April 3, 2026 Republished by GDN April 6, 2026 Before Wyoming elections, the state’s League of Women Voters tries to get voter registration information into the hands of residents at

Democratic states sue Trump over mail-in ballot order, joining rush to courts

Baskets of ballots sit at a new ballot processing center in Thurston County, Washington, on Oct. 30, 2025. (Photo by Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard) By Jonathan Shorman, NC Newsline April 3, 2026 Republished by GDN April 6, 2026 President Donald

North Carolina Supreme Court vacates nine years of Leandro school funding orders

Attorneys and court staff stand during Leandro hearing. (Photo: Greg Childress/NC Newsline) By Ahmed Jallow, NC Newsline April 2, 2026 Republished by GDN April 3, 2026 The North Carolina Supreme Court on Thursday threw out years of court rulings in

Congressional Black Caucus Statement on Pam Bondi

April 3, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement: “Attorney General Pam Bondi’s firing is long overdue. During her disgraceful tenure, she single-handedly corrupted the independence of the

Congressional Black Caucus Issues Historic Endorsement of UN Resolution Declaring the Trafficking and Racialized Chattel Enslavement of Africans as the Gravest Crime Against Humanity

Published by GDN April 1, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of the International Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the Transatlantic Trafficking of Africans, the Congressional Black Caucus announced its full and emphatic endorsement of a UN General Assembly

Supreme Court to decide if Trump can end birthright citizenship

AI-generated illustration created by GDN for this republished article. By Ariana Figueroa, NC Newsline March 31, 2026 Republished by GDN April 1, 2026 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Wednesday in a case that could reshape

No Kings day rallies roll out across the US, with millions said to attend anti-Trump protests

Several thousand protestors filled blocks of downtown Durham, N.C., for the third national No Kings protest, March 28, 2026. (Photo: Brandon Kingdollar/NC Newsline) By Ashley Murray, NC Newsline March 28, 2026 Republished by GDN March 30, 2026 WASHINGTON — Large

DWC and CBC Leaders Slam Secretary Hegseth’s Attack on Women and Black Military Officers

Published by GDN March 30, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – On, March 27, 2026, Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) Chair Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03), DWC Vice Chairs Emilia Sykes (OH-13) and Hillary Scholten (MI-03), DWC Servicewomen, Women Veterans, and Military Families Task Force Chair

NC invests $26M to expand high-speed internet into additional rural areas by 2026

By Christine Zhu, NC Newsline March 23, 2026 Republished by GDN March 27, 2026 Thousands more rural North Carolinians will receive access to high-speed internet by the end of 2026, following a nearly $26 million state investment announced Monday. The

As No Kings protests grow, a bigger question looms: What comes next?

Photo of October rally in Raleigh. NC Newsline By Anna Claire Vollers, NC Newsline March 27, 2026 Thousands of protests are scheduled across the United States on Saturday as part of the “No Kings” movement opposing President Donald Trump’s administration.

‘Voter fraud’ in North Carolina is a fraud

(Photo: Henry Redman/Wisconsin Examiner) By Larry King, NC Newsline March 23, 2026 Republished by GDN March 25, 2026 Is voter fraud as rampant as folks on the right claim? Well, first let’s define voter fraud: voter fraud occurs when individuals

Congressional Black Caucus Issues Historic Endorsement

Congressional Black Caucus Issues Historic Endorsement of UN Resolution Declaring the Trafficking and Racialized Chattel Enslavement of Africans as the Gravest Crime Against Humanity Published by GDN March 25, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of the International Day of Remembrance

NNPA Launches 2026 “Leadership Matters” Video Series

Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. (left) interviews Wes Moore, Governor of Maryland. Photo courtesy Events DC. By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. Published by GDN March 23, 2026 Throughout Black History and Women’s History months this year we have emphasized

NC lawmaker calls virtual charter expansion ‘educational malpractice’

Republished from NC Newsline. Featured image created by Greater Diversity News (GDN). By Ahmed Jallow, NC Newsline March 20, 2026 Republished by GDN March 23, 2026 North Carolina Sen. Jay Chaudhuri, a Wake County Democrat, called the state’s expansion of

Barbados – PM Mia Mottley Sweeps to Victory in Elections, Third Time

Prime Minister Mia Mottley addressing supporters at BLP rally in Oistins. Photo courtesy NY Carib News. By NY Carib News Republished by GDN March 20, 2026 Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley became the second Caribbean politician to win all the

Readout of Congressional Black Caucus Roundtable on the State of Black Farmers and Agriculture

Published by GDN March 20, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – In recognition of Black History Month, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) convened a virtual roundtable on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, titled “The State of Black Farmers and Agriculture.” Led by Representatives

National GOP invests in Buckhout’s bid to unseat Davis in NC-01

Laurie Buckhout joined Vice President JD Vance in Rocky Mount on March 13, 2026. (Credit: Buckhout campaign) By Christine Zhu, NC Newsline March 17, 2026 Republished by GDN March 18, 2026 The National Republican Congressional Committee is adding Laurie Buckhout

Vernon AME Church Absorbed the Terror of the Tulsa Race Massacre. Now It Will ‘Teach Truth.’

Kristi Williams, Rev. Keith Mayes Sr. and Bishop Silvester Scott Beaman during The Vernon Witness interpretive center groundbreaking at Vernon AME on Feb. 12, 2026. Credit: Tim Landes/ Tulsa Flyer By Shaunicy Muhammad | The Oklahoma Eagle Republished by GDN March 18, 2026

In bid for voter data, Trump’s DOJ lays groundwork to undermine confidence in midterms

Greater Diversity News created this image with AI Assistance By Jonathan Shorman, NC Newsline March 13, 2026 Republished by GDN March 16, 2026 The U.S. Department of Justice has begun connecting its push to obtain sensitive personal data on millions

Metro Surge Nears End After Community Resistance, Not State Cooperation

Tom Homan speaking with attendees at the 2024 America Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Photo: George Skidmore / Wikimedia Commons. By Izzy Canizares | Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder Republished by GDN March 16, 2026 For over three months,

PMG and Cranbrook Horizons-Upward Bound Launch Journey Fellowship Cohort 2

PMG Journey Fellowship participating students courtesy of PMG Agency Published by GDN March 13, 2026 Detroit, MI — PMG Agency has launched Cohort 2 of the PMG Journey Fellowship in partnership with Cranbrook Horizons-Upward Bound (HUB), supported by the Flagstar

Ed. Dept. Dismissed 90% of Discrimination Cases, Report Says

By Alvin Buyinza | Word In Black Published by GDN March 13, 2026 (WIB) – The Education Department office responsible for protecting the rights of marginalized and minority students in the nation’s K-12 public schools dismissed nearly every discrimination complaint

Civil Rights Leaders and Congressional Black Caucus Unite to Challenge Trump Administration Policies

By NY Carib News Published by GDN March 11, 2026 During a recent gathering on Capitol Hill, lawmakers and advocacy leaders sharply criticized a series of policy decisions implemented since Trump’s return to the White House, as well as the

Discrimination in City Contracts: Disparity Study Exposes Oakland’s Lack of Race and Equity Inclusion

Part 1 By Ken Epstein | Oakland Post/Post News Group Published by GDN March 11, 2026 A long-awaited disparity study funded by the City of Oakland shows dramatic evidence that city government is practicing a deeply embedded pattern of systemic

How HBCUs Are Fighting for Student Jobs in the DEI Rollback Era

By Peter Grear with AI assistance March 9, 2026 The rollback of DEI programs has not ended the search for opportunity at historically Black colleges and universities. It has changed the battlefield. Across the country, HBCUs and the organizations that

A year into Trump 2.0, North Carolinians are already looking for change

By Rob Schofield, NC Newsline March 3, 2026 Republished on March 9, 2026, with an updated image. The nationalization of politics that’s occurred in North Carolina and elsewhere over the last few decades is, in many respects, a regrettable phenomenon.

Congressional Black Caucus Statement on Kristi Noem

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On March 5, 2026, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement: “Secretary Kristi Noem’s firing should have come sooner. The CBC has made clear for

The Congressional Black Caucus: America’s Political Voice for Black Power, Justice, and Global Engagement

By Peter Grear (with AI assistance) March 6, 2026 For more than half a century, the Congressional Black Caucus has stood as one of the most influential political coalitions in the United States Congress. Often described as the “conscience of

North Carolina’s March 3 Primaries: The Senate Race Is Set—and the Warning Lights Are Flashing

By Peter Grear, with AI assistance March 4, 2026 North Carolina’s primary elections on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 didn’t just pick nominees—they sketched the early battle map for one of the most consequential midterm cycles in years. The clearest headline

First Votes, Big Warnings: What the March 3 Primaries Revealed About the 2026 U.S. Midterms

By Peter Grear, with AI assistance March 4, 2026 The first major elections of the 2026 cycle were not a national general election, but they still delivered an unmistakable message: the political ground is shifting early, and the biggest tremors

Congressional Black Caucus Statement on Trump’s Attempt to Federalize Elections

Published by GDN March 2, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Friday, February 27, 2026– Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement: “Donald Trump has made his intentions unmistakably clear:

Campaign Finance Congress Election 2026 The Pulse Last-minute money boosts Allam in NC-04 Dem primary, but Foushee holds edge

U.S. Rep. Valerie Foushee (left) and Durham County Commissioner Nida Allam are once again facing off in NC’s 4th District Democratic primary. (Image: NC Newsline) By: Laura Leslie and Brandon Kingdollar March 2, 2026 NC Newsline–A Congressional primary that had already set

Democrats push back against Trump anti-DEI funding cuts for minority-serving colleges

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, is among the nation’s largest Hispanic-serving institutions.(Photo by Hugh Jackson/Nevada Current) By: Shauneen Miranda–February 27, 2026 Republished by GDN WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Democrats threw a spotlight Thursday on President Donald Trump’s attempts to

Civil Rights TV Launches in Selma as the World’s First 24/7 Civil Rights Television Network

Published by GDN February 27, 2026 Arizona Informant SELMA, Ala. — Civil Rights TV, the world’s first 24-hour television network dedicated exclusively to civil rights history, education, and future equity, has officially launched on the Connect To Your City OTT

Congressional Black Caucus Statement on President Trump’s Failed State of the Union Address

Published by GDN February 25, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement: “Tonight, President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address,

Beyond DEI: Why a Global Black Economy Is the Only Durable Insurance Policy

By Peter Grear (AI-assisted) February 25, 2026 In his February 24, 2026 State of the Union address, U.S. President Donald Trump offered a line that landed like a verdict on an era: “We ended DEI in America.” Regardless of where

Beyond Access: Why HBCU Students Must Prepare to Claim Their African Economic Inheritance

By Peter Grear, Founder of GDN Global With AI Assistance February 23, 2026 For generations, Black students in America have been trained to pursue access. Access to institutions. Access to opportunity. Access to capital. Access to systems that were not

Congressional Black Caucus and Civil Rights Leaders Relaunch a National Plan to Counter Trump’s Domestic Agenda

Black History Month becomes an organizing moment as leaders cite voting rights, DEI crackdowns, and an uncertain Supreme Court landscape. By: Peter Grear (with AI assistance) February 23, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — In the middle of Black History Month, the

OP-ED: Economic Empowerment Has Always Been a Part of Black History

By Louis J. King II, President & CEO, OIC of America Published by GDN February 20, 2026 As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, I’m reflecting on the century of economic volatility and roadblocks that have often

IN MEMORIAM: Eternal Salute to The Reverend Dr. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.

By Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., President and CEO, National Newspaper Publishers Association Published by GDN February 20, 2026 God always will bless the oppressed with leaders who are fearless, brilliant, audacious, and transformative. We thank God for the

Republicans and NC elections board settle federal voter registration lawsuit

The entrance to the Durham County Main Library, where voters cast their primary ballots on Feb. 12, 2026, the first day of early voting. (Photo: Brandon Kingdollar/NC Newsline) By Lynn Bonner, NC Newsline February 17, 2026 Republished by GDN February

North Carolinians honor civil rights leader Rev. Jesse L. Jackson

Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse L. Jackson (Photo: United States Library of Congress By Clayton Henkel, NC Newsline February 17, 2026 Republished by GDN February 18, 2026 North Carolina leaders are remembering the life and legacy of civil rights leader

Federal judge blocks Pentagon attempt to demote Sen. Mark Kelly over illegal orders video

Arizona Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly outside the District of Columbia federal courthouse where his lawsuit against the Department of Defense was heard on Feb. 3, 2026. (Photo by Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom) Jennifer Shutt and Ashley Murray, NC Newsline February 12,

Bernie Sanders’ Durham visit highlights political divide in NC-04 primary

Nida Allam spoke at a rally with Sen. Bernie Sanders in Durham on Feb. 13, 2026. (Photo: Christine Zhu/NC Newsline) By Christine Zhu, NC Newsline February 13, 2026 Republished by GDN February 16, 2026 DURHAM — U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders took

Conservative activists want to use software with controversial origins to check NC’s voter rolls

NC Elections Director Sam Hayes, center, and chief of staff Brian LiVecchi, left, have agreed to meet with the developer of a computer program conservative activists want the state to use. (Photo: Lynn Bonner/NC Newsline) By Lynn Bonner, NC

The SAVE Act and the Struggle Over the Ballot: Security, Access, and the Future of American Democracy

By Peter Grear, with AI assistance February 13, 2026 As Congress debates the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, the legislation has emerged as one of the most consequential and controversial voting proposals in recent years. Supporters frame it as

The Great Retrenchment: How DEI Became a Battleground in the New Culture War

By Peter Grear, with AI assistance February 11, 2026 In less than a decade, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives moved from corporate standard practice to political lightning rod. Once framed as pragmatic tools to widen opportunity and address historic

North Carolina college students lose court battle to open early voting sites on campus

NC A&T State University tried unsuccessfully on Jan. 13, 2026 to have the NC Board of Elections approve a voting site on the Greensboro HBCU’s campus.(Photo: Lynn Bonner/NC Newsline) By Clayton Henkel, NC Newsline February 9, 2026 Republished by GDN

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