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African American Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman Performs at Inauguration
Amanda Gorman was born in Los Angeles and studied sociology at Harvard University. In 2017, the
Read MoreIN MEMORIAM: Baseball Icon Henry ‘Hank’ Aaron Dies at 86
Baseball’s recognized home run king and an African American hero, Henry “Hank” Aaron, has died at
Read MoreHero Capitol Officer Eugene Goodman Hails from Washington, DC
U.S. Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman is a hero from Washington, D.C., who deserves the Congressional
Read MoreBlack Americans Are Being Vaccinated at Far Lower Rates
When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved two new vaccines to combat the coronavirus, the
Read MorePfizer Rare Disease to Address Black Press Midwinter Conference About Rare Heart Disease Affecting African Americans
If you ask non-medical professionals about the different heart disease forms, many probably could rattle off
Read MoreBlack Clergy Leader, Rev. Dr. Sylvester Beaman, Delivers Historic Inaugural Benediction
The African American community at large can trust President Joe Biden to fulfill his campaign commitments
Read MoreThe Rise of Vice President Kamala Harris
Vice President Kamala Harris will be the most influential vice president of the 49 that we
Read MoreBiden Administration to Appoint Kristen Clarke to Key Civil Rights Post
Kristen Clarke, the president of the Lawyer’s Committee Civil Rights Under Law, will serve as assistant
Read More‘A Sorority of Pain’ Jacob Blake, Breonna Taylor Family Push for New Laws
Jacob Blake Sr. will never forget the long and anxious drive from Charlotte, North Carolina, to
Read MoreBy Any Other Name… Voter Suppression That Continues to Rear Its Ugly Head
Imagine if you can the journey of seagoing explorers 500 years ago. They sailed their state-of-the-art
Read MoreWords Matter – Overthrow, Put Down, or to Destroy by Force
The United States House of Representatives passed an article of impeachment (H. Res. 24) against President
Read MoreSuddenly Virtual: Making Remote Meetings Work – North Carolina Author, Karin Reed
Our work environments have changed overnight. The new book Suddenly Virtual: Making Remote Meetings Work by North
Read MoreCommunity Support May Make Biggest Difference in Men’s Mental Health
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a wave of mental health issues in people who never had
Read MoreSenate Chaos Threatens to Slow Biden’s Agenda
President-elect Joe Biden is facing big headaches on getting his priorities off the ground on Capitol
Read MoreFederal Financial Aid for College Will Be Easier to Apply for – and a Bit More Generous
How is applying for federal student financial aid about to change? The good news is the
Read MoreWhat Colleges and Universities Can Do to Improve Police-Community Relations
In the wake of the death of George Floyd – and the protests that it has sparked around the
Read MoreRooting Out Racism in Children’s Books
Ten years ago, I sat down with my then 8-year-old daughter to read a book before
Read More‘He’s Gone’: Celebrations as ‘Worst and Most Dangerous President in American History’ Departs
Donald Trump is still technically president, but Americans on social media and in the streets breathed sighs of
Read MorePoor People’s Campaign MLK Day Message to Biden: Act on Bold Agenda to Heal Nation
The Poor People’s Campaign marked Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday by urging the incoming Biden
Read More“This Is Democracy’s Day”: Joe Biden Sworn In as 46th President of the United States
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were sworn in as president and vice president of the United
Read MoreU.S. schools receive a C in whole child development in reimagined Nation’s Report Card
Educational policy expert Jaekyung Lee grades nation’s schools a B+ in physical health, C in emotional
Read MoreWhat Is the ‘Boogaloo’ and Who Are the Rioters
In the wake of the insurrection on Jan. 6, the U.S. is bracing for the possibility
Read MoreA White Supremacist Coup Succeeded in 1898, Led by Lying Politicians and Racist Newspapers That Amplified Their Lies
While experts debate whether the U.S. Capitol siege was an attempted coup, there is no debate that what
Read MoreNeighborhoods With MLK Streets Are Poorer Than National Average and Highly Segregated, Study Reveals
The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea Poverty rates are almost
Read MoreHow to Stay Safe With a Fast-Spreading New Coronavirus Variant on the Loose
A fast-spreading variant of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 has been found in at least 20 states,
Read MoreHow the Ebenezer Baptist Church Has Been a Seat of Black Power for Generations in Atlanta
The high-stakes U.S. Senate race in Georgia catapulted the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church back into the spotlight.
Read MoreFBI Vetting Troops Before Inauguration
The planning and push to secure President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’ inauguration includes
Read MoreAmerica Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Fifty-three years after Dr. Martin Luther King’s assassination, and 38 years after his birth date became
Read MoreAPI Outlines Affordable and Accessible Energy in State of American Energy Report
American Petroleum Institute (API) President and CEO Mike Sommers said there’s growing confidence that America’s future
Read MoreApple Launches Racial Equity and Justice Initiative Projects to Challenge Systemic Racism
Cupertino, Calif. – Apple has announced a set of major new projects as part of its
Read MoreImpeachment Shame for Donald Trump – Presidency Concludes on Lowest Note in History
First came the testimony and closing arguments – Congress members laid out a four-year reign of
Read More28 Black and Latino Publishers Selected to Participate in the GNI Ad Transformation Lab
Washington, DC, January 14, 2021: The Google News Initiative, in partnership with the Association of
Read MoreCongressman Al Green (D-TX) Calls for U.S. Department of Reconciliation
In a live interview with the National Newspaper Publishers Association’s (NNPA) “Let It Be Known” program,
Read MoreThe Chavis Chronicles channel picks up public affairs series beginning January 2021
The Chavis Chronicles kicks off the new year with its debut on WORLD, the 24/7
Read MoreOutgoing chairman and fellow CBC member transition to Biden Administration
Under Richmond’s leadership since 2019, the CBCF advanced its mission to develop leaders, inform public policy
Read MoreStudent Activism: Being Active Pays Off
Young people perceive such social vices as injustice, inequality, deceit, and duplicity with the maximum passion
Read MoreThe Challenges Queens Faced – GDN Exclusive
In unpacking the matters of civic engagement on HBCU campuses, we must ask ourselves what were
Read MoreQueens for a National Cause – (Elections 2020 in Review) – GDN Exclusive
Marching to the beat of their own drums at their own pace, HBCU students across the
Read MorePresident-Elect Biden Says Police Would Have Reacted Far Different With Black Lives Matter Protestors
President-elect Joe Biden pulled no punches on Thursday when he spoke about the violent mob that
Read MoreAn Open Fund for Projects Debunking Vaccine Misinformation
The global rollout of COVID-19 vaccines is exacerbating a perennial problem of misinformation about immunization. To
Read MoreMaxine Waters’ Warnings to Capitol Police Chief Was Ignored, Says Trump Should Be Impeached, Charged
California Democratic Congresswoman Maxine Waters said the Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund ignored warnings that an
Read MoreU.S. Attorney Seeking Sedition and Conspiracy Charges in Aftermath of Capitol Riot
Sedition and conspiracy are among the most severe charges federal prosecutors said they were looking into
Read MoreEx-Michigan Governor Facing Charges in Flint Water Contamination
Nearly seven years after water provided to the residents of the majority Black city of Flint,
Read MoreIs Removing Confederate Monuments, Changing Sports Teams Names Just A Distraction?
Protests and unrest in 2020 sparked by the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis shined
Read MoreThe Joint Center Commends Senator Mark Warner for Hiring Lauren Marshall as Legislative Director
Marshall is One of Only Three Black Senate Legislative Directors WASHINGTON — Today, the Joint Center
Read MoreUS Capitol Mob Highlights 5 Reasons Not to Underestimate Far-Right Extremists
In the wake of the mob incursion that took over the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6,
Read MoreWhy Trump’s Challenges to Democracy Will Be a Big Problem for Biden
When a mob attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 and stopped Congress from certifying Joe
Read MoreA Scholar of American Anti-Semitism Explains the Hate Symbols Present During the Us Capitol Riot
One of the many horrifying images from the Jan. 6 rampage on the U.S. Capitol shows
Read More18 Million Us Children Are at Risk of Hunger: How Is the Problem Being Addressed and What More Can Be Done?
Editor’s note: The economic crisis brought about by the coronavirus pandemic has increased the number of Americans
Read MoreAttorney Ben Crump Wants White Woman Who Attack Black Teen Over Cell Phone Prosecuted
Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump said, “enough is enough.” The famed lawyer has demanded that New
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