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NAACP, Airbnb Partner to Promote Travel, Offer New Economic Opportunities to Communities of Color

Baltimore — The NAACP, the country’s original and largest social justice organization and Airbnb, the world’s leading hospitality company, today launched a landmark partnership that will help spread the economic benefits of home sharing to more communities. Under the new partnership, Airbnb

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Digital Freedom of Speech? The Press Must Be Free to Publish

As the shock of Donald Trump’s election victory is giving way to analysis about how his presidency will affect Americans’ lives, our digital freedom of speech deserves special consideration. The ability to express ourselves freely is a fundamental right guaranteed

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Why Health Savings Accounts Are a Bust for the Poor but a Boost for the Privileged

When Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell released his new version of the Republican health care bill July 13, he relied on a favorite Republican device to solve the nation’s health care woes – Health Savings Accounts. Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)

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Digital Planet 2017: Protecting America’s Digital Leadership

American leadership in technology innovation and economic competitiveness is at risk if U.S. policymakers don’t take crucial steps to protect the country’s digital future. The country that gave the world the internet and the very concept of the disruptive startup

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Supersizing Urban America: Black Neighborhoods Targeted by Fast Food Chains

African Americans are 1.5 times more likely to be obese than white Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),  Yet thanks to the U.S. government, neighborhoods where mostly African Americans live continue to be targeted for expansion

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The Faulty Beliefs That Have Led to Republican Dysfunction on Health Care

As we watch for a new version of a Senate health care bill today, an outside observer might think that Congress is just dysfunctional, lurching from one extreme to another in search of something that works for health care reform.

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America’s Public Housing Crisis May Worsen With Trump Budget

The loss of more than 80 lives in London’s Grenfell Tower fire on June 14 was tragic and wholly preventable. It is no coincidence, though, that it happened in subsidized low-income housing. As someone who has spent 25 years researching

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Race, Cyberbullying and Intimate Partner Violence

Over the past two decades, cyberbullying has become a major focus for parents, educators and researchers. Stopbullying.gov lists several effects of cyberbullying, including depression, anxiety and decreased academic achievement. Judging from popular culture, the narratives surrounding cyberbullying tend to have

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Inside the Minds of Trump’s ‘True Believers’

When Donald Trump gave the commencement address at Liberty University this spring, he told the graduates that “America has always been the land of dreams because America is a nation of true believers.” Trump argued that, in America, “we don’t

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Conrith W. Davis Is Reappointed to the Texas Judicial Compensation Commission

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Wilmington native Conrith W. Davis the son of Mr.  & Mrs. E.B. Davis, Sr. who resides at 203 North 13th in the Port City, to the Texas Judicial Compensation Commission, and his appointment was

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Ol’ Southern Racism Fuels Economic Inequality in Louisiana

Economic mobility is the ability for someone to go from low or no income to middle income in one lifetime, or for the next generation to earn money at a higher tax bracket. This is the essence of the American

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Ogie Shaw: Winning the Mental Battle of Physical Fitness and Obesity

Physical Fitness Does Not Have to Be Complicated This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Physical Fitness does not have to be complicated. There are psychological aspects to staying motivated for fitness

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Micronutrient Formula Proven to Improve Mental Health, Reduces ADHD Symptoms

For people with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), treatment often includes stimulant drugs meant to “activate brain circuits that support attention and focused behavior, thus reducing hyperactivity,” according to the National Institutes of Health. For people who for some reason can’t

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Why We Need to Save the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

  Republicans in Congress and the White House have been very blunt about their desire to gut the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The agency was launched in 2011 in the aftermath of the financial crisis as part of the

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The Price of a Miracle: Should We Limit Spending on Lifesaving Drugs?

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times” is a familiar quote from the opening of Charles Dickens’ “A Tale of Two Cities,” but the phrase is also applicable to the specialty drug market in the

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Capital City Black Film Festival to Honor Academy Award, Golden Globe and Emmy Winner Louis Gossett, Jr. at the Festival’s 2017 Opening Night Gala

Two World Premieres – “Breaking Brooklyn” and “The Reason” – Featuring Louis Gossett, Jr., Will Be Screened at the Festival Austin, TX — The Capital City Black Film Festival (CCBFF) today announced that Academy Award, Golden Globe and Emmy winner

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Why on July 4 Should We Remember the Psalm ‘by the Rivers of Babylon’?

On the anniversary of America’s independence, the abolitionist leader Frederick Douglass made a biblical Psalm – Psalm 137 – best known for its opening line, “By the Rivers of Babylon,” a centerpiece of his most famous speech, “What to the

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Why Abraham Lincoln Is an Icon for Republicans and Democrats Alike

During the 2016 Republican presidential primary, The Washington Post’s Bob Woodward and Robert Costa asked Donald Trump if he could be a “unifier” like Abraham Lincoln who expressed “‘Malice toward none, charity for all.’” Trump’s answer was surprising, but the

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NC House Fulfills Job Growth Agenda, Adjourns

Raleigh, N.C. – The North Carolina House of Representatives adjourned the 2017 long legislative session of the state General Assembly on Friday after enacting a historic state budget, providing more middle class tax relief and fulfilling a job growth agenda

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Grassroots Politics: The AAC-NCDP Taking a Step Back in Time

Sometimes, in order to make progress, it is necessary to take a step back. The November election of Donald Trump as President of the United States has put the brakes on over 50 years of Civil Rights progress. As we

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STAND UP FIGHT BACK FOR HEALTH CARE! Thursday June 29

STAND UP FIGHT BACK FOR HEALTH CARE! Thursday June 29, 2017 at 10 am Sen. Thom Tillis’s Office 310 New Bern Ave. Suite 122 Raleigh NC CLICK HERE TO RSVP TO ATTEND THE RALLY Join us on Thursday June 29, 2017 as

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Take Action Today: Phone Bank Campaign to Stop Trumpcare

Stop Trumpcare & Save Lives! Join our Strategic Phone Bank Campaign The US Senate is trying to pass their immoral healthcare bill before July 4th. If turned into law, this legislation would strip 22 million people of lifesaving healthcare. Now

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Congressional Black Caucus Turns Down Meeting Request with President Donald Trump — Omarosa Responds

Washington, DC — The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) has publicly declined an invitation to meet with President Donald Trump, and Omarosa Manigault, the director of the Office of Public Liaison Communications, has harsh words for them (See the video below).

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Top Tips for Incorporating Fitness into Your Routine

Staying active doesn’t just keep a waistline in check, it benefits every part of the body, including the brain. Now is the time to renew your commitment to staying fit. Here are some top tips to get moving more. •

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Before Buying a Home, Learn the Lingo!

Buying a home for the first time? You may discover that one of the biggest obstacles is learning the lingo. Homebuying can be overwhelming and perhaps a bit intimidating if you aren’t familiar with the terminology. To help aspiring homeowners

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New Tips to Ease Recovery from Addiction

Those recovering from an addiction know what a major challenge the process can be on the body and mind, as well as on the wellness of friends and family supporting your endeavor. While a physician should be consulted in working

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5 Great Ways to Reduce Stress

The constant juggle of work, family and other responsibilities can cause anybody to feel stressed. And stress is not only unpleasant, it can have negative ramifications on your health, including stomach upset, fatigue, headache and even depression and drug abuse,

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How to Use Social Media to Build Your Career

Seventy-seven percent of American women want to be their own boss, a new survey from Avon finds. While their reasons vary — from scheduling flexibility to more control to less office politics — now it’s easier than ever to start

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Tips to Look Your Best When Dressing Casually

From fitness conscious consumers to busy moms who are always on the go, casual athletic attire is becoming a socially acceptable and on-trend style. In fact, it’s so popular, it carries its own name: “athleisure.” It may sound like a

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Governor Cooper Announces $31 Million Grant to Fight Opioid Epidemic in NC

North Carolina is a recipient of more than $31 million to address the opioid crisis RALEIGH — North Carolina is a recipient of more than $31 million to address the opioid crisis through the 21st Century Cures Act, State Targeted Response

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Disability Advocates Protest Senate Leader Over Cuts to Medicaid for Elderly and Disabled Americans

June 22, 2017, Washington D.C. Today, about 60 members of the national disability rights organization ADAPT are staging a Die-in at Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s office. Advocates are protesting McConnell’s Senate healthcare bill, demanding he bring an end to

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Why There Are Costs to Moral Outrage

Many Americans are morally outraged that U.S. President Donald Trump fired former FBI Director James Comey, who had been investigating possible links between Trump’s election campaign and the Russian government. Many others are angry that Comey accused President Trump of

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American Slavery: Separating Fact From Myth

People think they know everything about slavery in the United States, but they don’t. They think the majority of African slaves came to the American colonies, but they didn’t. They talk about 400 years of slavery, but it wasn’t. They

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An Urgent Personal and Public Appeal to Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II

This is a personal and public appeal to Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II to continue as President of the North Carolina NAACP Conference of Branches until a new NAACP State President is elected during its regularly scheduled October 2017

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Making the Case for Investing in HBCUs

UNCF’s iconic, “A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste,” advertising campaign remains the gold-standard for shining light on the urgency of investing in Black colleges and universities. No nation, the stories in the campaign reminded us, can be great

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Arizona Leaders Call for Removal Of Confederate Monuments

The Arizona Confederate monuments controversy has risen once again. Two years ago, it was over the naming of the Jefferson Davis Highway in the Southeast Valley. Other cities across the country in Louisiana, Texas, Tennessee, and Maryland have or are in

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NAACP Condemns Weakening of DOJ Civil Rights Enforcement Powers

BALTIMORE – The NAACP released the following statement after the Justice Department issued guidance to the Civil Rights division to settle cases without using consent decrees: no-fault agreements that have helped de-segregate schools, reform police departments, defend religious freedom and

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Alert from the North Carolina Legislative Black Caucus: NC State Budget Process and NCLBC Priorities for 2017

The 2017 Biennium State Budget is in Budget Conference for review and approval. A state budget shows what is important to us and what are priorities are.  Always keep that in mind as you hear and learn about the budget.

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Criminal Justice Disparities Present Barriers to Re-entry

Austin, Ill., the community where I live, in the heart of the congressional district I represent, includes the zip code with the largest number of releases from the Illinois Department of Corrections; 90 percent of the individuals released are African

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Civil Rights Groups Demand Affordable Housing Goals and Fair Access to Mortgage Credit

As the Senate Banking Committee turns its attention to reform the nation’s secondary mortgage market, civil rights leaders recently spoke in a strong and united voice. For these national organizations, the housing finance system must embrace—not abandon—its obligation to provide

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After U.S. Supreme Court Kills “Monster” Voting Law, Ex-N.C. Governor McCrory Still Chasing Imaginary Voter Fraud

During a recent Republican convention in North Carolina, former Governor Pat McCrory (R-N.C.) said that he knew for a fact that “a lot of noncitizens” were voting in the state’s elections, according to “The News & Observer,” a regional newspaper

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Pfizer’s Kevin Williams to Pen Health Columns for the Black Press

Dr. Kevin Williams, the chief medical officer of Pfizer’s rare disease unit, plans to help educate the masses about sickle cell disease in a new column for the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA). Earlier this year, Pfizer Inc. and the

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How TV Cultivates Authoritarianism – and Helped Elect Trump

Many gallons of ink (and megabytes of electronic text) have been devoted to explaining the surprise victory of Donald Trump. Reasons range from white working-class resentment, to FBI Director James Comey’s decision to reopen the Hillary Clinton email investigation, to

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HIV/AIDS Funding Is an Investment Worth Protecting

A recent study by the Antiretroviral Therapy Cohort Collaboration found that young people living with HIV have about the same life expectancy as the general population. This encouraging news joins other recent findings highlighting just how far the battle against

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Trump’s Push for Self-Sufficiency Misses the Point of Safety Net Programs

Here’s how Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney has tried to justify the Trump administration’s bid to cut or scrap many safety net programs: “We are no longer going to measure compassion by the number of programs or

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Aid Workers Face an Underreported Sexual Violence Crisis

The world’s approximately 450,000 humanitarian aid workers operate amid armed conflicts and natural disasters, often in some of the world’s most dangerous countries. They’re not immune to the poor conditions, insecurity and violence surrounding them. Indeed, 287 of them were

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NFL Player Turned Astronaut, Leland Melvin, Tells His Inspirational Story in New Book

Retired pro football player Leland Melvin thought his road to the NFL was an incredible journey until he climbed aboard the shuttle Atlantis and traveled to outer space. Twice. Melvin, a former wide receiver for the Detroit Lions, engineer and

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Black Music Month Collection Features Notorious B.I.G., Jimi Hendrix, Earth Wind & Fire, and a Tupac Retrospective

June Highlights Also Include: * UMC All Access Facebook Live Interview with Leila Steinberg, Tupac Shakur’s First Manager; * Award-winning Feature Documentary American Beat Boxer; * #ThrowbackThursday continues with Season 1 of Braxton Family Values Los Angeles, CA — Urban

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Is the Developed World We’ve Created Giving Us Cancer?

I had assumed that the small lump in my breast was a blocked milk duct from nursing my seven-month-old son. The news that I had stage 2 breast cancer stunned. “But it’s not in my family,” I told the radiologist.

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Does Changing Style of Hair or Dress Help Black People Avoid Stigma?

On the eve of the NBA Finals, superstar LeBron James found the “N-word” spray painted on his home. Not even James, with all his wealth, fame and success, is exempt from being attacked with classic racist slurs. In the United

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