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Russian Interventions in Other People’s Elections: A Brief History

In the last nine years, Russia has invaded its neighbor Georgia, annexed the Ukrainian province of Crimea, supported rebels in Eastern Ukraine and interfered in the U.S. presidential election. The U.S. and the European Union have imposed biting sanctions on

Stop the Deportation of Lilian Cardona-Perez

Show your support at Lilian’s Immigration Hearing On March 16, 2017, Lilian has a hearing at 9:30 a.m. at the Charlotte Immigration Court. She and her attorney will apply for a Stay of Removal in hopes of keeping Lilian and her family together in

Rants & Retorts: How Bigots Got a Monopoly on Commenting About News Online

NEW YORK – With hate and dissension online increasingly forcing many to step away from social media, an award-winning New York-based journalist has released a timely book exposing the raw racism that lurks in the comments sections of news websites. Rants

11th Annual People’s Moral Legislative Advocacy Day

Every year, NAACP members and Forward Together Moral Movement supporters come together from across the state to bring our demands to the People’s House on Jones St. Join us at the NC General Assembly for a day of direct advocacy at

First Black Astronaut Remains a Forgotten Pioneer

NASA Barely Mentions Robert H. Lawrence Jr. During Anniversaries, Memorials Two historic events that changed America occurred 50 years ago. While many will remember the 50th anniversary of the failed Apollo 1 space flight, an equally historic event that affected

An Opera in Jazz: Terence Blanchard’s “Champion”

(NNPA) – Pop, Rock, Jazz, and Classical. These are all separate genres of music. But what happens when you put two of them together? You get “opera in jazz” rather than “jazz opera,” according to jazz musician and opera composer

Speak Out to Protect Your Health

For six years, Republicans have repeated the same phrase in every conversation about healthcare: “repeal and replace” the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Now that Republicans control all levers of government, they are preparing legislation to strip 30 million Americans of

Why Prison Building Will Continue Booming in Rural America

The election of Donald Trump signals an end to the recent optimism about reducing the mass imprisonment of two million U.S. citizens each year. Trump supports policies like the immigrant ban and increased stop-and-frisk that will undoubtedly lead to more

Navient Charged Student Borrowers Too Much, Says Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

The financial futures of more than 12 million federal and private student loan borrowers who collectively owe approximately $300 billion is at the crux of a lawsuit filed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). CFPB is suing Navient Corporation

The House Health Care Plan Through the Lens of Faith, Hope and Charity

Since the debate leading to the repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has taken on all the trappings of a religious battle, perhaps it would be good to look at the underpinnings of each side now that

Trump’s Immigration Executive Orders: The Demise of Due Process and Discretion

The U.S. immigration code, passed by Congress in 1952, rivals the tax code in its level of complexity. In January, President Donald Trump signed three executive orders on immigration that have made matters more complicated for immigrants and the lawyers

If Men Are Favored in Our Society, Why Do They Die Younger Than Women?

Women experience higher stress, more chronic disease, more depression, more anxiety and are more likely to be victims of violence. Women earn less than men, and in many countries they don’t have the same human rights as men. Despite the

NASTAD Releases Statement of HIV Risk When Undetectable

The National Alliance of State & Territorial AIDS Directors (NASTAD) released its own statement regarding the risk of sexual transmission of HIV from people who are virally suppressed. The statement affirms that “durably virally suppressed people living with HIV on

Rape on Campus: Athletes, Status, and the Sexual Assault Crisis

The feminist legal scholar Catharine MacKinnon once argued that rape was not prohibited, but merely regulated. She was writing in 1989, four years before it became illegal to rape one’s spouse in all 50 states. At the time, rape was

How Republicans and Democrats Can Both Keep Health Care Promises

Republicans who want to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) emphasize the importance of patient choice and market efficiency. Democrats opposing repeal focus on the need to protect the most vulnerable. As economists, however, we reject the false choice between

Lessons in Resistance From MLK, the ‘Conservative Militant’

Just days after President Donald Trump’s inauguration, activists from Greenpeace climbed up a large construction crane near the White House and unfurled a large banner with the single word: Resist. On Feb. 11, thousands of protesters used their bodies to

How Traditional Medicine Can Play a Key Role in Latino Health Care

In the U.S., many undocumented individuals and other vulnerable groups in the Latino immigrant population, such as indigenous language speakers, are already marginalized from mainstream health services. Increased scrutiny and a growing atmosphere of tension and discrimination could deter even

Jewish Cemeteries: Can America’s Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Help?

Recent vandalism in Jewish cemeteries in St. Louis and Philadelphia illustrates the all too real problem of hate crime faced by many communities in the United States. Just this February, the Southern Poverty Law Center found that for the second

Breast Cancer Survivor Using Memoir to Build a Much-Needed Oncology Center in the Caribbean

Dallas, TX — In 2007, not long after fulfilling her dream of living in Paris, France, Karla Baptiste was diagnosed with stage III breast cancer at the age of 34. She had just received her MBA and, like most new

Natural Hair the Movie is an Answer to Chris Rock’s ‘Good Hair’

Dallas, TX — Grind Over Matter Films is currently in production on a new documentary film entitled Natural Hair the Movie. “People say to us, when we talk about our movie, that it reminds them of Chris Rock’s movie Good

Underground Railroad History Project to Host Liberty Con 2017 – “Americans@Risk: Race, Denial, Privilege, and Who Matters”

Liberty Con 2017 – Americans@Risk: Race, Denial, Privilege, and Who Matters, the 16th annual public history convention organized by Underground Railroad History Project of the Capital Region, is scheduled for March 24-25 at Schenectady County Community College in Schenectady, NY

Alternative Facts: A Psychiatrist’s Guide to Twisted Relationships to Truth

The phrase “alternative facts” has recently made the news in a political context, but psychiatrists like me are already intimately acquainted with the concept – indeed, we hear various forms of alternate reality expressed almost every day. All of us

Can the Government Save Money by Privatizing Prisons, Medicare and Other Functions?

Should we run the government like a business? Donald Trump seems to think so. During his campaign for president, Trump returned again and again to his supposed success as a businessman and promised government programs “under budget and ahead of

Does Empathy Have Limits? Depends on Whom You Ask

Is it possible to run out of empathy? That’s the question many are asking in the wake of the U.S. presidential election. Thousands have marched on streets and airports to encourage others to expand their empathy for women, minorities and

The Story of Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield, America’s First Black Pop Star

In 1851, a concert soprano named Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield embarked on a national tour that upended America’s music scene. In antebellum America, operatic and concert songs were very popular forms of entertainment. European concert sopranos, such as Jenny Lind and

Can the Black Press Stay Relevant?

Mattie Smith Colin was a seasoned reporter for the Chicago Defender when the newspaper sent her to cover the return of Emmett Till’s body. The 14-year-old Chicago native, who was visiting relatives in the Mississippi Delta, had been brutally beaten

Do You Know What the Affordable Care Act Does? Here’s a Primer to Help

The Affordable Care Act (ACA), or “Obamacare,” has generated controversy from its inception. Republicans vow to repeal it. Democrats vow to defend it. Yet, unfortunately, many ordinary Americans seem not to know what it does or why some people want

Why You Should Date Your Best Friend

Being someone’s BFF is a big deal – you don’t hand over the other half of your “Best Friends” necklace to just anyone. Having a romantic partner who is also your best friend potentially sounds perfect. With your BFF as

White House in Turmoil Shows Why Trump’s No CEO

Throughout the 2016 presidential campaign, Donald Trump made much of his business experience, claiming he’s been “creating jobs and rebuilding neighborhoods my entire adult life.” The fact that he was from the business world rather than a career politician was

How Iranian Filmmakers like Asghar Farhadi Defy the Censors

Politics loom over this year’s Oscars, with many bracing for what the winners will – or won’t – say when they ascend the stage before millions of television viewers on Feb. 26. One nominee, however, has already made a statement.

NAACP Releases Statement About Secretary Betsy DeVos Promoting HBCUs as Examples of School Choice

Betsy DeVos’ statement concerning Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) was a painful display of a fundamental misunderstanding of the tragic history of race and education in America.

The Democratic Party Is Facing a Demographic Crisis

In 2008, Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama outperformed his predecessors John Kerry and Al Gore with virtually every single demographic group, handily defeating his Republican rival John McCain. This success spread to down-ballot races as well. Democrats expanded control over

GDN Print Edition for March 2017

Greater Diversity News (GDN Print Edition Jan. 19, 2017) is a statewide publication with national reach and relevance. We are a chosen news source for underrepresented and underserved communities in North Carolina. GDN and our companion website focuses on issues and opportunities

Trump and the Black Caucus Plan to Meet for the First Time

(NNPA) Following a bizarre exchange with American Urban Radio Networks White House Correspondent April Ryan, the Congressional Black Caucus is in talks with President Donald Trump to set up a meeting. Trump asked, Ryan, a veteran Black journalist, if she

Can Trump Resist the Power of Behavioral Science’s Dark Side?

More than two dozen governments, including the U.S., now have a team of behavioral scientists tasked with trying to improve bureaucratic efficiency to “nudge” their citizens toward what they deem to be higher levels of well-being. A few recent examples

America’s Mass Deportation System Is Rooted in Racism

A rowdy segment of the American electorate is hell-bent on banning a specific group of immigrants from entering the United States. Thousands upon thousands of other people – citizens and immigrants, alike – oppose them, choosing to go to court

Black Entrepreneur’s Weight Loss Company Helped Her to Lose 74 Pounds Without Exercise

Philadelphia, PA — Chandra Harris is the co-founder of Fit, Firm, and Fabulous which produces the Extreme Weight Loss Protocol system. She started the company out of necessity. She knew that being overweight was causing most of the overall health

Durham, N.C. Architect Shapes Nation’s View of African-American History

The National Museum of African American History and Culture has been in development for a long time, but for architect Phil Freelon it came just in time. He is an architect who prefers to design “projects that contribute to society in some way.” Freelon at 63 was the principal architect for the museum …

Why Do Some Countries Disapprove of Homosexuality? Money, Democracy and Religion

With Trump’s removal of federal protections for transgender students, debate over LGBTQ rights rage again across the U.S. Despite these disagreements, Americans are relatively liberal compared to countries across the world, where the consequences for gay or transgender citizens are

Hidden Figures: How Black Women Preachers Spoke Truth to Power

Each semester I greet the students who file into my preaching class at Howard University with a standard talk. The talk is not an overview of the basics – techniques of sermon preparation or sermon delivery, as one might expect.

Undocumented Immigrants Negotiate a Place for Themselves in America

Once undocumented immigrants and asylum seekers arrive on American soil, they run the risk of being stopped by law enforcement officials who are charged with investigating their status. A Feb. 17 memo released by the Department of Homeland Security reveals

Want a Stronger Economy? Give Immigrants a Warm Welcome

Immigrants have long been a scapegoat when economies are sputtering, jobs are being lost or security is a concern. President Donald Trump’s planned wall along the Mexican border, for example, is premised on the notion that immigrants are pouring across

Uber’s Dismissive Treatment of Employee’s Sexism Claims Is Typical

Uber has suffered a spate of bad publicity in recent days after allegations of harassment and discrimination from a former software engineer. In a blog post, Susan Fowler described being propositioned by her supervisor within weeks of starting her job.

Black College Student From Chicago Discovers a Breakthrough for Colon Cancer Cure

When Keven Stonewall was in the fifth grade, he received four microscopes for Christmas from his parents. They did not realize then that his interest in biology would eventually lead him to discover a major breakthrough in the cure for colon

Lawsuit Alleges Racial Bias in Jones County Elections

Raleigh News & Observer – In an effort to give Jones County black voters a bigger voice on their local governing board, a national civil rights organization has teamed up with two North Carolina law firms to file a federal lawsuit challenging the county commissioner election process.

Who counts as black?

For generations, intimacy between black men and white women was taboo. A mere accusation of impropriety could lead to a lynching, and interracial marriage was illegal in a number of states.

Staying mentally fit if you’re struggling with the political climate

Many women who have been sexually abused were deeply affected because of recorded statements he had made about grabbing women in their crotches. Additionally, many African-Americans who felt empowered and validated by an Obama presidency felt deep sorrow and fear at Trump’s election …

What Makes a Mountain, Hill or Prairie a Sacred Place for Native Americans?

On Wednesday, however, the protesters appeared to have received support from none other than Pope Francis, a long-time defender of indigenous people’s rights. The pope said indigenous cultures have a right to defend “their ancestral relationship to the Earth.” He added,

The Civic Group: Leading the Way With Nearly 40 Years of Community Service

The Eastern North Carolina Civic Group (the Civic Group) has a long and storied history. It was formed in the late seventies to support historically underserved Black communities that were struggling to find ways to acquire economic and political power.

Biography: E.V. Wilkins

Wilkins officially entered politics when he won a seat on Roper’s town council in 1967, thus becoming the first African-American elected official in the region since the days of Reconstruction. Wilkins won the area’s mayoral election, thus becoming the first African-American mayor of Roper.

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