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Civil Rights Under Law Stands With Young Immigrants Targeted by Trump Administration

Instead of putting young people on a pathway to citizenship, the administration’s heartless act today forces immigrant children into the shadows of our society …

How Muslim Americans Are Fighting Islamophobia and Securing Their Civil Rights

Spikes in anti-Muslim sentiments and hate crimes appear to correlate with elections cycles. This is not a coincidence. In recent years, politicians have increasingly relied on anti-Muslim rhetoric to mobilize voters.

Understanding Perceptions of Reputation and Identity Offers Opportunity

Though we are taught from an early age not to judge others, we can use our perceptions of others to work toward positive outcomes, both socially and professionally …

Giving Voice to Values: A Workplace Overview

Many of us will encounter values conflicts, when the way we want to live and the things we want to accomplish seem in conflict with the expectations of our clients, our peers, our bosses. The Giving Voice to Values curriculum is designed to help.

‘Cajun Navy’ Rescuers in Hurricane Harvey Show Vital Role of Volunteer Boats

Disaster scientists show how typical it is for groups of people to engage in new tasks, work with people they’ve never worked before or both.

Older Victims of Hurricane Harvey Need Special Attention as Texas Recovers

News and social media reports from coastal Texas have shown many striking images of Hurricane Harvey flood victims, but few were as arresting as a photo of older women in a Dickinson nursing home, sitting in waist-high water in their

Corporate America Is Entering Social Justice Fight

It may sound hard to believe, but America’s CEOs seem to increasingly resemble Che Guevera, the Marxist who became the face of the Cuban Revolution. The latest similarities came in mid-August after President Donald Trump’s contentious response to the violent

Ministers March for Justice to Support Racial Healing

Hundreds of clergy from around the country gathered at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial on the National Mall for an interfaith march for justice. Pastors, rabbis, Buddhists, Sikhs and imams joined together to demonstrate against the hate they say

Greater Book Features: Empowering Underserved Communities

There are several ideas on empowering underserved communities that historically have gained consensus: One of the thoughts that has gained consensus is that, to empower Black communities we must educate them; The other consensus is that we can’t effectively educate

The Opioid Epidemic Is Finally a National Emergency – Eight Years Too Late

“It has been many long, hard, agonizing battles for the last few years and you fought like a warrior every step of the way. Addiction, however, won the war. To the person who doesn’t understand addiction, she is just another

Improve Your Search: Job Centers Offer Little Help for the Unemployed

Montréal — If you are unemployed and looking for a job, the best way to get government-funded training and help finding a job is to prove you are “unemployable.” Far from providing workers with the means to move up and

NAACP Rebukes President Trump’s Decision to Pardon Convicted Racist Joe Arpaio

BALTIMORE – Today, President Trump pardoned convicted felon, disgraced former sheriff, Joe Arpaio. The NAACP, the nation’s foremost civil rights organization, released the following statement. “Joe Arpaio ruled Maricopa County, Arizona with an iron-fist, under the guise of ‘law and

Warning Signs of Mass Violence in America?

There are those who say that comparing President Donald Trump’s rhetoric to that of Adolf Hitler is alarmist, unfair and counterproductive. And yet, there has been no dearth of such comparisons since the 2016 presidential election. Many commentators have also drawn parallels between the

How Should We Protest Neo-Nazis? Lessons From German History

After the murder of Heather Heyer in Charlottesville, many people are asking themselves what they should do if Nazis rally in their city. Should they put their bodies on the line in counterdemonstrations? Some say yes. History says no. Take it

Over the Years, Americans Have Become Increasingly Exposed to Extremism

Extremism has always been with us, but the internet has allowed ideas that advocate hate and violence to reach more and more people. Whether it’s the deadly “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville or the 2015 Charleston church massacre, it’s

The Confederate Statue Debate: Three Essential Reads

Editor’s note: The following is a roundup of archival stories related to the debate over what to do with Confederate statues. The impetus for the “Unite the Right” rally held in Charlottesville, Virginia on August 12 was a proposal to

How Religion Motivates People to Give and Serve

Saturday, August 19 is World Humanitarian Day – a time to remember the tremendous humanitarian need around the world. The stark reality is that the world is facing the greatest humanitarian crisis since 1945: Mass starvations are threatening millions of people in South Sudan, Nigeria, Somalia

New Generation of Leadership: Lumumba Becomes Youngest Mayor of Jackson, Miss.

Chokwe Antar Lumumba became the youngest mayor in the history of Jackson, Miss., when he was sworn-in last month in front of a standing room-only crowd at Jackson’s Convention Center Complex. Lumumba, 34, defeated the business-friendly incumbent Mayor Tony Yarber

CBC Chairman Talks HBCUs, Impeachment and #RootOutRacism

During a conference call with reporters, Rep. Cedric Richmond (D-La.), the chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), pledged to revisit the debate around impeachment when Congress returns after Labor Day and announced a new campaign to #RootOutRacism in the

Confederate Statues Fall, But Economic Racism Lingers

Cheers to New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, one of the first mayors to take Confederate statues down and to make the strong point that these statues represent nothing but oppression. You should check out the speech he delivered, in May,

Legendary Civil Rights Activist and Comedian Dick Gregory Dies at 84

Legendary civil rights activist and comedian Dick Gregory died on Saturday. He was 84. Friends, family and celebrities took to social media to honor the icon and innovator of the Black community. “It is with enormous sadness that the Gregory

Three Ways Black Faith Leaders Address HIV as a Social Justice Issue

In Los Angeles alone, more than 120 churches joined the Day of Unity, promoted by The Black Church & HIV initiative. AIDS activists have long called on faith leaders to help address and end the epidemic in Black communities across

Jim Crow Statues: The History of the Statue at the Center of Violent Unrest

The violent scenes in Charlottesville, Virginia, that led to the death of one woman and left many more injured began as a dispute over a statue of General Robert E. Lee, which sits in a local public park. However, the

Taraji P. Henson: Fighting the Good Fight for What Is Right

Actress Taraji P. Henson has never shied away from a worthy cause, and she has always been ready to fight for what she believes is right. Not only has that worked out well for her, but it is also paying

White Nationalists Who Marched in Charlottesville Are Being Identified — and Are Getting Fired From Their Jobs!

Thanks to NY Daily News writer Shaun King, a very popular Twitter account called @YesYoureRacist, and other hard-working Twitter users, many of the white nationalists who recently participated in the violent racial riot in Charlottesville, Virginia are being identified. Even more, some of

Lest We Forget: Children Are Watching This Racism, Violence and Our Reactions

I find myself in this place again. I am numb. I feel empty. I almost have no words. The saddest part about this? I wrote these exact words little more than a year ago. And now, here I am again, feeling the

Charlottesville, Donald Trump, and the Dark Side of American Populism

Charlottesville, Virginia is home to the University of Virginia, founded by Thomas Jefferson; he was a slave owner, but today stands as a symbol of the US’s egalitarian ethos and political myth. But on August 12, some seven months into

The Alt-Right On Campus: What Students Need To Know

In this article Why is the Alt-Right Targeting Campuses? The Rise of the Alt-Rght The Alt-Right and Freedom of Speech What To Say, What To Do Who is the Alt-Right: Headliners Who is the Alt-Right: Brain Trust Who is the

Ten Ways to Fight Hate Guide After Charlottesville Attack

In response to recent events, including the deadly white nationalist violence in Charlottesville this weekend, the SPLC today released a new edition of Ten Ways to Fight Hate, its longstanding guide for effectively – and peacefully – taking a stand

Deepening Corporate Diversity Recruitment – Thurgood Marshall College Fund

While “Diversity” is not a new term for the business world, it appears to be experiencing a resurgence of sorts lately. Every major corporation seems to be looking for employees from underrepresented groups—some, because they think these diverse perspectives will

Gwendolyn Brooks Won the Pulitzer Prize while Living in a Housing Project

Gwendolyn Brooks’ apartment was dark on May 1, 1950. The brilliant, award-winning Black poet, who wrote about life on Chicago’s South Side, had not paid her electric bill. With no electrical power, little money and a nine-year old son to

The Seeds of the Alt-Right, America’s Emergent Right-Wing Populist Movement

In recent months, far-right activists – which some have labeled the “alt-right” – have gone from being an obscure, largely online subculture to a player at the very center of American politics. Long relegated to the cultural and political fringe,

The Untold Stories of Women in the 1967 Detroit Rebellion and Its Aftermath

The movie “Detroit,” which tells the story of the 1967 Detroit rebellion, has received mixed reviews since its release. Some praised the film for tackling a complex, little-known story, while others criticized it for its representation of the the city,

How Big Pharma Is Hindering Treatment of the Opioid Addiction Epidemic

“A crippling problem.” “A total epidemic.” “A problem like nobody understands.” These are the words President Trump used to describe the opioid epidemic ravaging the country during a White House listening session in March. The percentage of people in the

Howard University Student Uses Journalism to Give Back

Born on a warm July day during the summer of 1997, Noni Marshall entered the world destined to create, lead, and inspire. Marshall grew up in Nashville, Tennessee. It was there that she stepped into her greatness and accepted her

Portland Lawmakers Pass Racial Profiling Bill

In an effort to improve the relationship between law enforcement and the Black community, state lawmakers in Oregon recently passed a bill to combat racial profiling by police. The Statesman Journal reported that the “bill requires law enforcement agencies to collect

Raphael Bostic, President and Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Raphael W. Bostic recently took office as the 15th president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. He is responsible for all the Bank’s activities, including monetary policy, bank supervision and regulation, and payment services. In

Trump Isn’t Letting Obamacare Die; He’s Trying to Kill It

Early on the morning of July 28, Republicans were dealt a surprising blow when Sen. John McCain (R-AR), along with Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) and Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), voted against the latest installment of GOP efforts to repeal the

What Does Choice Mean When It Comes to Health Care?

President Trump continues to threaten millions of Americans who now have health insurance with loss of coverage by undermining the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as “Obamacare.” His goal has been to repeal the ACA, or to have it repealed by a version

Why Detroit Exploded in the Summer of 1967

When most people see the movie “Detroit,” it’ll likely be their first encounter with the events of July 1967, when a routine bust of an after-hours drinking establishment led to five days of protests, looting and clashes with the police.

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

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

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)

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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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