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Environmental Justice Must Be a National Priority

Too often missing in discussions on the challenges facing African Americans is any focus on environmental justice, the idea that all people should enjoy a clean, healthy environment while being treated equally with regard to environmental policies, regulations, and laws.

As the U.S. Wrests Greater Control Over HIV, What’s the Key to Success?

With a likely increasing proportion of the HIV population virally suppressed, addressing disparities, especially racial ones, is vital for further progress. Throughout much of the current decade, a bleak statistic identifying just how dismally the United States health care system

A Determined Advocate Creates an App for Homeless Youth

Legacee Kares provides young people on the streets in New York City with resources and services, including access to PrEP. Legacee Medina knows firsthand what it’s like to be homeless. During her adolescence, and as recently as last year, the

NCDOT: Watch for Me NC Announces 2017 Partners

RALEIGH – Eight communities will soon benefit from participation in Watch for Me NC, a comprehensive pedestrian and bicycle safety program aimed at reducing bicycle and pedestrian crashes and fatalities in North Carolina. “We are thrilled to welcome our new

‘This Fight Is Our Fight the Battle to Save America’s Middle Class’ by Elizabeth Warren

The fiery U.S. Senator from Massachusetts and bestselling author offers a passionate, inspiring book about why our middle class is under siege and how we can win the fight to save it Written in the candid, high-spirited voice that is

Five Rules for Recording Police – Flex Your Rights

Steve Silverman of FlexYourRights.org gave his five rules for recording police: RULE #1: Know the Law (You always have the right to OPENLY record police in public) RULE #2: Know your Technology (Use Bambuser live-streaming video recording app. visit http://bambuser.com/)

Why Environmental Groups Need More Volunteers of Color

Earth Day comes right before National Volunteer Week, an annual celebration of North American volunteerism in late April. This fortuitous timing gives environmental nonprofits an opportunity to engage prospective volunteers, especially nonwhites who live in communities exposed to environmental injustices.

ESSA, the Community and the Black Press

The “Every Student Succeeds Act” (ESSA), signed into law on December 10, 2015, reauthorizes the “Elementary and Secondary Education Act” (ESEA) of 1965. ESEA is the nation’s oldest education law. It was previously reauthorized when the “No Child Left Behind Act” (NCLB)

This Week at NCDOT: Drone Permits and Future Engineers

RALEIGH – The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in NCDOT Now, the department’s weekly newscast. Drone Permits Reach 1,000 The Division of Aviation has issued 1,000

UPDATE: GDN Community Colleges Special Edition Will Be Published June 1st

Join us in GDN’s special edition dedicated to community colleges, who are leading the way in the online education revolution! As a result of our expanding online readership and a more focused monthly print publication, eNews subscriptions are soaring and

2x Grammy Winning Arrested Development Brings Balance to Hip-Hop with New Single & Video “In 1 Day”

Arrested Development (AD) are true trailblazers within music. They first blew people’s minds in 1991, championing hip-hop from the south while spreading a unique mixture of consciousness and musicality to the scene. Their southern style came before the releases Outkast

Georgia’s Special Election: What Does a Runoff Mean for 2018?

The past month has been fun for me. Not only am I a political scientist who researches Congress and congressional elections, but I also live in Georgia’s 6th House district, which has been the focus of national attention for the

Calculating Where America Should Invest in Its Transportation and Communications Networks

The American economy is underpinned by networks. Road networks carry traffic and freight; the internet and telecommunications networks carry our voices and digital information; the electricity grid is a network carrying energy; financial networks transfer money from bank accounts to

Elected Officials Out of Step with African American Leaders Attempts at Progress

Washington, DC — DC’s Mayor Bowser, Council Member Anita Bonds, and DC’s Attorney General Racine, have not shown support for the proposed Recovery Act for Living Descendants of American Slaves, which does not depend on government funding, and seeks compensation

African-American Nurse Overtakes Psychiatric Industry

African-American professionals facing discrimination, looking to hire attorneys, been referred to mental health services, or expecting to be ‘made whole’ hoping equality will come through administration must pause. During the years 2012-2016, because of white supremacy, Glennae E. Davis, a

Cross-Cultural Training Program for Police Officers, Badges2Bridges, Aims to Ease Racial Tensions

The Cross-Cultural Institute has launched Badges2Bridges, a new training program for police officers and law enforcement professionals. The program aims to equip law enforcement personnel to work effectively with minority communities. Badges2Bridges is the most comprehensive law enforcement education program (LEEP)

GDN Book Review: “Shut Up and Sit Down” A Candid Conversation with the Flesh by Kimberly R. Lock

Milwaukee, WI —A witty, wise and contemporary Christian-centered plan for releasing ourselves from our biggest enemy: Ourselves. The author takes us on a journey necessary to moving forward in relationships, business and spiritual growth. It is time to have a

Why You May Be Paying More Income Tax Than You Should

Springtime brings many things, from proverbial showers to birds chirping and warmer weather. It also signals tax season is upon us once more. Every year 140 million U.S. taxpayers spend countless hours gathering receipts and statements, filling out a variety

Tax Day: Workers, Not Companies, Are Bearing the Growing Burden of Government

Tax day is here once more, and tens of millions of Americans will rush to file their income taxes by this year’s deadline of April 18 (rather than April 15 for a variety of reasons). Although most of us probably

We Have a Lot to Lose: Solutions to Advance Black Families in the 21st Century

Carrying a 130-page document titled, “We Have A Lot To Lose: Solutions to Advance Black Families in the 21st Century,” members of the Congressional Black Caucus sat down with President Donald Trump and Vice President Pence to discuss a range

Downgraded: Wells Fargo Bank Suffers Another Loss

Following a series of high profile lawsuits and allegations of misconduct, the embattled Wells Fargo Bank just suffered another loss in the form of a rating downgrade. Late last month, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency downgraded Wells

Parental Engagement Key to Success for Every Student Succeeds Act

(NNPA) – According to the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), President Barack Obama’s education law, states and local school districts are required to intervene in the lowest-performing schools, including those that serve low-income children and minorities. That requirement has educators,

Are the Rich More Selfish Than the Rest of Us?

Social scientists have long known that the rich are not exactly model citizens. They evade taxes more often, flaunt traffic laws that protect pedestrians and donate less frequently to charity. In the aftermath of the Great Recession, there has been

Who Wears the Pants in a Relationship Matters – Especially if You’re a Woman

When it comes to power in romantic relationships, men are often cast as dominant and women as deferential. But working against this are caricatures of domineering women with their “hen-pecked husbands” and “whipped boyfriends.” At the same time, popular culture

Initiative Supports African-American Doctoral Students

First-of-its-kind program takes holistic approach to preparing students for life after graduation BUFFALO, N.Y. – Diverse immigrant populations do more than enrich a city’s cultural fabric. According to geographers from the University at Buffalo and Southampton University, they also boost

Higher Wages Linked to Immigrant Diversity

UB-led study also finds that U.S.-born employees are the ones who miss out on wage growth opportunities when there are anti-immigrant policies BUFFALO, N.Y. – Diverse immigrant populations do more than enrich a city’s cultural fabric. According to geographers from

The Face of Latin American Migration Is Rapidly Changing. US Policy Isn’t Keeping up

A fundamental shift in U.S. immigration patterns is well underway. Recent rhetoric from President Donald Trump and the focus of U.S. immigration policies suggest that Mexicans entering the U.S. without authorization are the principal challenge facing policymakers. That is no

‘Making Europe Great Again,’ Trump’s Online Supporters Shift Attention to the French Election

The online movement that played a key role in getting Donald Trump elected president of the United States has begun to spread its political influence globally, starting with crossing the Atlantic Ocean. Among several key elections happening in 2017 around

Strikes Against Syria: Did Trump Need Permission From Congress?

Launching 59 cruise missiles at a Syrian military airfield in response to a Syrian chemical weapons attack that killed dozens of civilians raises important questions. Does the president have, or should he have, the authority to use military force without

Mayors Issue Bipartisan Call for Comprehensive Immigration Reform

Washington, D.C. – Through the U.S Conference of Mayors, 101 mayors from 33 states are jointly calling on Congress to fix the nation’s broken immigration system by passing bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform legislation. From cities large and small, the mayors have signed a bipartisan letter urging members of both the U.S. House of

NAACP Statement on Confirmation of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the United States Supreme Court

NAACP President and CEO Cornell William Brooks issued the following statement regarding the Senate’s confirmation of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the United States Supreme Court. “The recent decision by Republican-led and partisan inspired Senators to bypass our normal confirmation process

Why It’s Important That the World Still Reflects on Rwanda’s Genocide

23 years ago, genocide was unleashed in Rwanda. Almost a million Tutsis and moderate Hutus were killed in about 100 days. Consider not just the scale of the violence but the intimate means by which some 10,000 people a day

White Girl, Black Doll — 2-Year Old Shuts Down Cashier Who Questioned Her Choice

Nationwide — While in a Target store recently in South Carolina, Brandi Benner told her 2-year old daughter Sophia to pick out a prize for finishing her potty training. After spending 20 minutes looking at various dolls, Sophia (who is

National Minority Health Month with Key Survey Findings on Hands-Only CPR Beliefs among Minority Populations

American Heart Association and Anthem Foundation Join Forces to “Change Perceptions” about Performing CPR Dallas, TX — New survey findings from the American Heart Association (AHA) – the world’s leading voluntary health organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular disease – show

The Latest Chemical Attack in Syria Brings Destruction – and Deception

Dozens of people have been killed in a suspected chemical weapon attack in Syria, according to a war monitoring group. Videos and pictures have been posted online, which activists and medics claim show evidence of people dying from asphyxiation. One

12-Year Old Chef Tavia Wins $10K on Food Network Show

12-year old Tavia Isaac from Chester, Pennsylvania, had a big secret that she had to keep for four months. The secret was that she was chosen as the top winner on Food Network’s “Chopped Junior” show but she couldn’t

Free Weight Loss Webinar With Actress Kim Coles

Set to take the mystery out of weight loss, Bulivian founder, Dr. Tabatha Carr ND will host a free webinar on April 9th at 5 p.m. PDT and 8 p.m. EDT. With a personalized touch, the live event will include

Black-Owned Magazine Publisher Celebrates Textured, Natural, Curly Hair Market

A.Turner Publishing is a Las Vegas, Nevada based Black-owned magazine publishing company, founded by entrepreneur and native New Yorker, Angela Turner. The company publishes Curls, Twists, Coils, & Kinks Magazine – a hair care magazine that caters exclusively to the

CEO Celebrates 17 Years of Ties to the Detroit Community

Alison Vaughn, Founder of Jackets for Jobs, Inc, is Ms. Goal Digger and declares that Success is Sexy! Her book shows readers how to set goals, have a millionaire mindset & dress like a CEO. Detroit, MI — Set a

More Black Children Developing Diabetes: Three Ways Parents Can Help Stop This Epidemic

Obesity, high blood pressure, and diabetes are diseases normally associated with adults. But the truth is that obesity among children has doubled in the past 20 years. Researchers predict that children today will be the first generation in 100 years

When Silence Is Not An Option

Rev. Dr. Barber’s Riverside Church Sermon on the 50th Anniversary of Dr. King’s “Beyond Vietnam” Speech Click on the picture below to view the sermon that Rev. Barber delivered on the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s groundbreaking speech

How World War I Sparked the Artistic Movement That Transformed Black America

For black artists, writers and thinkers, the war meant something entirely different: It spawned a transformation of the way African-Americans imagined themselves.

Stranger Than Orwell’s ‘1984’, 2017 Goes Beyond Imagination

A week after President Donald Trump’s inauguration, George Orwell’s “1984” is the best-selling book on Amazon.com. The hearts of a thousand English teachers must be warmed as people flock to a novel published in 1949 for ways to think about

What History Reveals About Surges in Anti-Semitism and Anti-Immigrant Sentiments

This February, more than 100 gravestones were vandalized at the Chesed Shel Emeth Society Cemetery outside of St. Louis, Missouri and at the Jewish Mount Carmel Cemetery in Philadelphia. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has called anti-Semitism in the U.S. a

Why Women’s Peace Activism in World War I Matters Now

A hundred years ago, soon after winning reelection on the campaign slogan “He kept us out of war,” President Woodrow Wilson called on the U.S. Congress to authorize “a war to end all wars.” The U.S. entry into World War

Americans and Mexicans Living at the Border Are More Connected Than Divided

In 2002, I began traveling the entire length of the U.S.-Mexico border on both sides. From Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico, the border measures almost 2,000 miles. What distinguished my journey was that I began traveling well before

Peace Dividends of Military Alliances Go Further Than You’d Think

In life, we often find the friend of a friend likable. In a recent study, our interdisciplinary team of researchers found that this logic applies to military alliances as well. The study – produced by a team of researchers with

NAACP: Utility Disconnections Leave Thousands “Out in the Cold” or Left in the Dark

NAACP Report Outlines Disproportionate Impact of Utility Shut-Offs on Poor and African American Communities BALTIMORE, MD –According to a new report from the NAACP, utility company shut off policies disproportionately impact low-income and African American communities, literally leaving thousands in

Black-Owned 24-Hour Donut Cafe Shaking Up the Industry

Edose Ohen, a Nigerian-American entrepreneur from Houston, Texas, has been shaking up the pastry industry ever since he opened Glazed The Doughnut Cafe – the area’s first Black-owned 24 hour donut cafe. He started the business back in 2014, and

Black-Owned Potato Chip Brand Takes Off — Sells About 12,000 Bags a Month!

Pascal Murasira is co-founder of Minnaz Potato Chips, the first producer of potato chips in Rwanda. The company started in 2014 and now sells about 12,000 bags of potato chips every month. The idea of making potato chips was new

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