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Trump’s National Monument Rollback Is Illegal, Will it Be Reversed in Court?
Native American tribes and environmental organizations have already filed lawsuits challenging Trump’s action. In our analysis as environmental and natural resources law scholars, the president’s action is illegal and will likely be overturned in court.
Read MoreRacist “Alt-Right” Wants to Unite Again in 2018, but It Won’t Be in Charlottesville
The city on Monday turned down a petition by white nationalist Jason Kessler to hold a rally in the college town on Aug. 11 and 12, 2018 – the first anniversary of the deadly “Unite The Right” rally. Kessler tweeted. “See you guys in court!”
Read MoreImmigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Entered Homes of Immigrant Families without Warrants
Trump increased ICE enforcement efforts, reporting a 42 percent increase in arrests (111,000 people). ICE agents used fear and lies to improperly enter homes – without cause – and detain people who were legally present in the U.S.
Read MoreStudy Reveals Racial Inequality in Mexico, Disproving Its ‘Race-Blind’ Rhetoric
From Black Lives Matter demonstrations to NFL players protesting police violence, public discussions on racism continue in full force today. That’s not the case in Mexico – 53 percent – identify as mestizo, or mixed race.
Read MoreFCC’s Internet Rules, Led by Trump’s Hand-Picked Chairman, May Spell Trouble Ahead
Telecommunications companies will soon be able to dictate how we use the internet to get information, organize and take action, make purchases, and stream video. But net neutrality isn’t dead yet. Now we’re taking the fight to Congress.
Read More3UFirst Calls on Black Leaders to Unite to Finally Solve the Major Problems in the Black Community
Amen comments, “To reach our full potential as a community, we must start working together. By not working together, we continue to dilute our power and resources without solving the problems. …”
Read MoreSpeech at the Grand Opening of the Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum
That community flourished. But against the prevailing forces of the time, it could not thrive for long. So despite the strong ties here, my parents moved on to find opportunity and build a future for their children.
Read MoreShattering Black Male Stereotypes and Empowerment Summit For Black Men
Shattering Black Male Stereotypes highlights the 10 most destructive media generated illusions about Black men. It is a practical, informative and illustrative resource packed with proven solutions and techniques …
Read MoreNew Fatherhood Program Encourages Women to Also Enroll
The mission of G.F.F is to provide resources and information to non-custodial and divorced fathers … The objective is for men to become more knowledgeable about their paternal rights …
Read MoreOffice Administration/ Medical Office Administration Instructor, Accounting Instructor, Instructional Assistant – Industrial Programs
Mobile Text VersionDisplay Ad VersionMobile Text Version ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS East Coast Construction Services, LLC, an Electrical Contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer, is soliciting bids for the UNCG Nursing Building, Greensboro, NC. We welcome quotes from all qualified MBE/SBE/DBE/WBE Read MoreNew Enrichment Program for Black Girls Transforms Lives
At a time when many messages for young girls seem to be conflicting, Baton Rouge teens are experiencing an influx of organizations and programs designed to show them how amazing and powerful they are in the world.
Read MoreThe Art of the Ad: How the ‘Greatest Showman’ Paved the Way for Donald Trump
Acutely attuned to the times, Barnum wielded an extraordinary sense of what appealed to the masses. He rejected the country’s elitist culture, promoting a more egalitarian “pop” culture.
Read MoreAmerican Jews and Charitable Giving: An Enduring Tradition
While mapping where these donated dollars go, I’m finding that the many reasons why this penchant for giving arose can help explain the strength of support among American Jews for non-Jewish causes.
Read MoreCan a Government Official Block You on Twitter?
Thanks to a growing number of state and local government officials, not to mention national actors like President Trump, questions abound these days about the constitutionality of public officials blocking people on social media.
Read MoreHate Groups Increasingly Raising Money Online
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is calling on credit card companies and online crowdfunding sites to more closely monitor white supremacists’ compliance with their terms of services and policies in light of a new report highlighting how racists exploit online platforms…
Read MoreDr. Harry L. Williams, President of Delaware State University, to Head Thurgood Marshall College Fund
There are several reasons why TMCF’s Board of Directors found Dr. Williams to be the best candidate to lead our organization. His proven track record of successfully raising multi-million dollar investments …
Read MoreBlack Faith Leaders Encourage Their Flocks to Sign Up for Obamacare
Faith leaders in the Black community are encouraging members of their congregations to sign-up for healthcare coverage during the Affordable Care Act’s open enrollment period that ends on December 15.
Read MoreNCDOT News: Ellis Airport Contributes Over 370 Jobs to the Economy of Jacksonville and Onslow County
Thanks in part to $2.4 million in grants awarded by the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation, Albert J. Ellis Airport in Richlands is finally getting its own air traffic control tower (ATC).
Read More10-Year Old Girl Commits Suicide After Bully Fight Video Was Posted on Social Media
Ashawnty Davis, a 10-year old girl from Aurora, Colorado, has reportedly committed suicide after a video of her fighting with a bully was posted on social media.
Read More35 Amazing Black-Owned Restaurants You Should Have Tried By Now
There are thousands of Black-owned restaurants across the country. Some of them serve soul food, while others serve barbecue. And others are just diners or cafes.
Read MoreBlack Business Social Media Website Poised to Disrupt a $3 Billion Dollar Industry
The O.P.O.T.X (The One Point Trillion Exchange) is taking the “Buy Black” movement by storm. OPOTX.com is the only website/directory that literally rewards its participants…
Read MoreOprah Signs New $70 Million Deal With Discovery Networks
This transaction represents Winfrey’s first payment from Harpo, Inc.’s ownership stake in OWN in the 10 years since forming the joint venture with Discovery. Winfrey’s Harpo, Inc. will retain a significant minority interest in OWN …
Read MoreFayetteville State University Student Alicia Williams Recognized for Outstanding Leadership
Williams is one of 23 students selected by their campus for the 2017 honor, joining more than 250 college students recognized by the network since the award was first presented in 2006.
Read MoreCBC Meets with FBI Director Over ‘Black Identity Extremists’ Report
CBC members, who are also members of the House Committee on Homeland Security, the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the House Committee on the Judiciary, were present at the meeting.
Read MoreHundreds Rallied for Meek Mill, but What about the Rest?
Recently, hundreds of fans and supporters held a rally outside a Philadelphia courthouse, chanting for Robert Rihmeek Williams a.k.a. Meek Mill, to be released. The rapper was sentenced to two to four years in prison …
Read MoreA Protest in Trump Country Brings Home Nation’s Race Divides
Many lined up along ideological and racial divides — and some saw people they’d known all their lives lined up on the other side. Those who gazed into the gulf in between were left with the same unsettling sense …
Read MoreFull Support for NFL Players to Undertake Comprehensive Action To Address Police Shooting Crisis
The request for a meeting comes days after President Trump has continued to attack NFL players who have peacefully chosen to Take a Knee to sustain public awareness around the police shooting crisis …
Read MoreMinor Beaten and Raped in Florida Prison Wins Settlement in SPLC And FLS Suit
A minor who was raped and beaten unconscious by other prisoners at Sumter Correctional Institution in Bushnell, Florida will receive $60,000 as part of a legal settlement with a guard who failed to intervene in the assault.
Read MoreCore DJs Group Hosts Annual Summit in Phoenix
More than 700 of the nation’s most influential DJs, artists, publicists, models and program directors came together for The Core DJs 28th annual retreat in Phoenix, Ariz. The summit was full of networking, compelling discussions about the industry, showcase performances and club appearances.
Read MoreThere’s an Insidious Strategy Behind Donald Trump’s Retweets
On Nov. 29, President Trump retweeted a series of videos that purported to depict violence committed by Muslims. They had originated from the account of a far-right British ultranationalist who had been convicted for harassing a Muslim.
Read MoreAs Students near Graduation, Career and Technical Education Provides a Boost
For the past decade or so, every American president has sought to use career and technical education – or CTE – as a way to boost achievement and prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow.
Read MoreCareer Advice: Got a Colleague Who Denies Reality? A Guide to Tactful Truth Telling
Dealing with truth denialism – in business, politics and other life areas – is one of my areas of research, and I recently published a book on the topic. Here are some tips to navigate that Christmas office party or one-on-one with a boss in denial.
Read MoreGirlfriend of Philando Castile Awarded $800K — But Officer Who Killed Him Acquitted!
Diamond Reynolds, the woman who live-streamed on Facebook the bloody aftermath of last year’s police shooting of her boyfriend, Philando Castile, will receive an $800,000 settlement from the city of St. Anthony, Minnesota.
Read MoreMagazine Publisher Launches New Lifestyle Blog that Inspires Women of Color to Engage
After 26 years of operating a communications business where she created a local 8-page professional development newsletter that later blossomed into a full-blown business and financial magazine called Onyx Woman …
Read MoreDementia Prevention, Intervention and Care: One Third of Dementia May Be Preventable
The combined evidence to date shows that roughly 35 percent of all cases of dementia are attributable to nine potentially modifiable risk factors. Many of the risk factors occur at particular life stages …
Read More“Touched by an Angel” Star Della Reese Dies at 86
Della Reese was the legendary actress and star of the classic movie “Harlem Nights” and the long-running CBS drama “Touched by an Angel,” with memorable appearances in movies like “A Thin Line between Love and Hate” to television shows like “Chico and the Man.”
Read MoreAll Charges Dismissed Against 15 Black Men Who Were Framed By Chicago Police
The Cook County State’s Attorney in Illinois has dropped all charges against 15 men who combined had 18 convictions. All of them were convicted in 2003 to 2008 for drug crimes that they say that local police framed them for.
Read MoreWhy Meghan Markle’s Engagement to Prince Harry Is Controversial
The engagement of Britain’s Prince Harry to actress Meghan Markle is raising eyebrows on both sides of the Atlantic for a particularly British set of reasons: She’s a biracial woman who will be the first American divorcée…
Read MoreThe Economics of Ridiculously Expensive Art
Academic studies of art as an investment have mixed results. For instance, research of the Canadian art market found that the returns are lower than investing in the stock market.
Read MoreThe Catch-Up Plan: Ending HIV/AIDS Public Health Crisis
The Catch-Up Plan is an 18-month initiative that has been developed to accelerate the AIDS response and prevent a resurgence of the HIV epidemic in the 25-country region.
Read MoreParole Violations Are Prison’s Revolving Door
Some individuals convicted of a felony do not always serve time in prison. Many are sentenced to another kind of supervision called probation. Probation is usually less intensive than parole.
Read MoreSessions Exposed Covertly Installing White Nationalism in the Justice Department
Sessions claims to be doing all of this in the name of the law and order. But that claim is hard to swallow, coming from a man who has repeatedly perjured himself in defense of the most lawless president we’ve ever seen.
Read MoreYes, Some Alabama Republicans Will Still Vote for Roy Moore: “Alabama Embarrassment Syndrome”
An interview with Howell Raines on what he calls “Alabama Embarrassment Syndrome.” By Jon Wiener (caption: U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore speaks at a revival in Jackson, Alabama, on November 14, 2017. (AP Photo / Brynn Anderson) Howell Raines is a legendary
Read MoreFDA Approves Pill With Sensor That Digitally Tracks When Patients Ingest Medication
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first drug in the U.S. with a digital ingestion tracking system. Abilify MyCite (aripiprazole tablets with sensor) has an ingestible sensor embedded in the pill that records that the medication was taken.
Read MoreBishop William J. Barber II to Meet Pope Francis at the Vatican on Thanksgiving Day
Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II, the president of Repairers of the Breach, a nonpartisan, nonprofit social advocacy group, has confirmed that he and a delegation of “moral, workers’ rights, anti-poverty and ecological justice advocates…”
Read MoreWhy We Need More Black Men in Early Childhood Education
As educators, we have an obligation to give our students every opportunity to succeed. Parents rely on us to ensure their children are armed with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive, once they leave our classrooms.
Read MoreReport: HBCUs Generate $14.8 Billion in Economic Impact
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) generate $14.8 billion in economic impact annually, which is equivalent to a ranking in the top 200 on the Fortune 500 list of America’s largest corporations …
Read MoreThe Lobbying Industry – Oversized Influence Compared to Ordinary American
One of the quirks of life in Washington, D.C., is that pretty much the only people who don’t refer to lobbyists by that name are, well, lobbyists.
Read MoreWith Teen Mental Health Deteriorating Over Five Years, There’s a Likely Culprit
In just the five years between 2010 and 2015, the number of U.S. teens who felt useless and joyless – classic symptoms of depression – surged 33 percent in large national surveys. Teen suicide attempts increased 23 percent.
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New CFPB Report Finds a Worsening National Debt Problem
The ballooning and unsustainable debt of student loans is a key area in which the CFPB took strong enforcement actions during the Obama Administration, but the current administration pledged to curb CFPB’s actions …
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