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United Against Voter Suppression and Apathy

Educate, Organize, Mobilize – Over the past several weeks grassroots leaders and Black Elected Officials have combined their efforts to address serious voter apathy in Black communities, and voter suppression. Recently the NC Black Elected Municipal Officials (NC BEMO) and

Tips to Overcome Life’s Obstacles

(StatePoint) Sometimes it can seem impossible to surmount life’s obstacles, particularly if you have been dealt more than your fair share. But you can often draw on the strength of others for inspiration and helpful advice, especially those who have

Mark Iris Uses Data to Help Police Departments Police Themselves

Mark Iris is arming police departments around the country with a novel crime-fighting tool — advanced data analyses and potentially life-saving intelligence derived by a group of Northwestern University undergraduates. Currently an adjunct lecturer at Northwestern, Iris served from 1984

Communities of Color Discuss Law Enforcement

(NNPA) The forum titled “The Relationship between Communities of Color and the Police Department” was summed up perfectly by panelist Angela Walker when she said that the problem in Milwaukee is that there isn’t a relationship. Many nods, snaps and

Donald Trump’s anti-Muslim Statements a “Dog Whistle to White Supremacists and Racists”

Ebrahim Moosa, professor of Islamic Studies in the University of Notre Dame’s Keough School for Global Affairs, says… “Donald Trump has clearly displayed his venom against all Muslims by declaring the global Muslim community guilty by association. He should be

Hospital Choices Matter for Procedures or Surgeries

(StatePoint) Many patients become overwhelmed when they learn they need to have a procedure or surgery, and make quick decisions based on convenience. But before quickly settling for the nearest hospital, there are a few important things patients should consider.

Enslaved Women in Early America, New Book Offers Insight

Finding Charity’s Folk: Enslaved & Free Black Women in Maryland Irvine, Calif. – “Charity Folks is a ghost of slavery who refuses to be silenced,” writes Jessica Millward, associate professor of history at the University of California, Irvine, in the

Children’s Learning Institute to Study Targeted Parent and Teacher Behaviors

HOUSTON, Texas – Understanding how to provide children with an early foundation in school readiness skills is critical, as many states estimate that half of their students, especially those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, arrive at kindergarten already far behind where

Commonality of Purpose: Massive Voter Participation

Educate, Organize, Mobilize – Last week my article, If Apathy is the Issue, What is the answer? addressed a major issue identified at our first Voter Rights forum. This week I’ll address the same issue with the objective of leading to

GDN Print Edition 12-03-15

Greater Diversity News (GDN) 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 important to Historically Underutilized Businesses

Should Protesters Be Allowed to Taunt Police Officers?

CHICAGO – Another white police officer (Jason Van Dyke), and another unarmed Black man killed (Laquan McDonald). This time, it’s in Chicago, and local African Americans are infuriated after viewing a recently-released video showing the police officer fatally shooting the teenager

Officer Charged with Murder in McDonald Case

(NNPA) After a year-long investigation, Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez’s office has filed first-degree murder charges against a Chicago Police officer accused of shooting a 17-year-old teen 16 times without provocation. The charges announced November 24 claimed Officer Jason

Strategic Power of the Black Press in 2016

For over 45 million African Americans there are multiple priorities that need to be addressed in order to ensure that the socioeconomic and political interests of our families and communities are accurately articulated and fulfilled. We live in a multimedia

Looking at Chicago’s Experience with Mixed-Income Public Housing

Chicago – Chicago and many other cities around the world have turned to mixed-income housing as a strategy to provide housing for low-income people. That approach, which received a closer look in a new book that examines public housing transformation

Dr. Owusu Kizito Interviewed on New York Stock Exchange

“Lived Experiences Of Home Foreclosures Consequences On Mental And Physical Health” NEW YORK – The state of the world’s economy appears to be improving given that macroeconomic risks have declined steadily over the years since the big recession. There are

What Does Terrorism Look Like?

I am among the tens of millions who had to be peeled away from their television set on Friday, November 13 and in the days after ISIS terrorists randomly massacred at least 130 people and wounded hundreds more in Paris.

Environment Can’t Be Saved While Women Are Second-Class Citizens

“Why Women Will Save the Planet” tackles the links between discrimination and environmental degradation with a collection of articles and interviews from more than 30 women around the world. Liz Hutchins, Friends of the Earth’s Senior Campaigner, said: “We can’t

If Apathy Is the Issue, What Is the Answer?

Educate, Organize, Mobilize — Our first Voter Rights Forum identified several challenging issues that have to be resolved if we’re to succeed in November 2016. As addressed in my article of November 12, the critical issues discussed were voter education,

Investing in the Education of Students of Color Benefits All Americans

(NNPA) – As Congress prepares to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, or ESEA, it is vitally important that the updated law address the significant achievement gaps that plague the nation’s most underserved populations: students of color and low-income

Terrence J and Wells Fargo Partner for ‘My Untold’ Campaign

(NNPA) – Actor and E! News host Terrence ‘J’ Jenkins said that he had a great experience at North Carolina A&T University, one of the nation’s best historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and that experience is one of the

Blackonomics: Black Media Ownership Is in a Drought

In war, one of the first things the enemy does is destroy his adversary’s ability to communicate within its ranks. Chaos likely ensues if a fighting force cannot communicate internally. Individual soldiers end up doing their own thing, left to

Stages of Retirement Preparation: What to Know Now

(StatePoint) It’s never too early or too late to save for your retirement, whether you’re a young saver or approaching your retirement years. “There are actions you can take to help boost your retirement readiness at key points throughout your

Hoke County School’s Superintendent Named NC’s 2016 A. Craig Phillips Superintendent of the Year

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Dr. Freddie Williamson, Superintendent of Hoke County Schools, was named the 2016 A. Craig Phillips North Carolina Superintendent of the Year at an awards presentation and reception held Tuesday, Nov. 17 at the Joseph S. Koury Convention Center

Teaching Kids to Trust their Own Instincts

During the course of their day, kids hear the word “No” all the time. And while some of those “Nos” are a necessary part of teaching kids to be safe, the overall message can be one that stifles courage, creativity

Book Review: “What We Blacks Need to Do”

Author, James J. Hankins, gives his answer to this age old question in his practical, common sense, easy to read book entitled “What We Blacks Need To Do”. First published in 2007, Hankins observations seem timeless. In the space of

Diabetes Prevention Program Launched at the University of Maryland

Rev. Barber to Receive the Award at Annual Gala in NYC on Dec. 8 The Nation Institute announced that Reverend Dr. William J. Barber II, volunteer President of the North Carolina NAACP, will receive the annual $100,000 Puffin/Nation Prize for

Young Whites Usually More Optimistic Than Minority Peers About Likelihood of Living to 35

WASHINGTON, DC, November 16, 2015 – A new study of young people finds that, with one exception, whites are more optimistic – sometimes drastically so – than their minority peers about their likelihood of living to 35. “Whites are not

Paws4people, Inc. Awarded Wounded Warrior Service Dog Program Grant

WILMINGTON, NC — paws4people, Inc. was awarded $106,000 by the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences for the Wounded Warrior Service Dog Program (WWSDP). The WWSDP, a competitive grant pilot program for non-profit Assistance Dog organizations that serve Veterans and

Recipe for Success: Entrepreneurs Concoct Businesses

SLU Blends New Equipment, Consulting, Manpower to Boost Food Startups ST. LOUIS — A refurbished industrial kitchen in the basement of a Saint Louis University building has grown into an incubator for a batch of new food businesses in the

Women’s Shoes Brand, Prepares to Debut Fall/Winter 2015 Line

NEW YORK – Luxury women’s shoe designer Tiannia Barnes is implementing a new take on luxurious shoes by adding a touch of both comfort and style to the women’s luxury shoe market. Utilizing her entrepreneurial spirit and background in business, Barnes has

One Month Old African American Owned Handbag and Jewelry Company in the Top 10

Washington – Teespoon Boutique, an African-American owned company offering handcrafted handbags and accessories produced in Senegal, West Africa, is not letting its infancy stop the company from competing against companies that have been in operation for over five years or

Diabetes Prevention Program Launched at the University of Maryland

(NNPA) – For what is known, the numbers are staggering. In statistics revealed last year by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 29.1 million individuals in the United States have diabetes. That’s 9.3 percent of the country’s population, and

The Changing Political Landscape: A Critical Juncture

Last week we reported on our first voter rights forum. This week we’ll consider our findings and ideas for addressing some of the issues they identified. I’m pleased that we have tentatively scheduled our second forum for January 9, 2016.

Brittany Foote’s Story: Domestic Violence Ends in Murder

(NNPA) – Sixteen-year-old Brittany, full of life with a beautiful smile, was a friend of Tyisha Waters. Brittany was murdered this year, her body never found. Early on, Brittany found herself in a violent relationship, one she would come to

Chris Paul Donates Computer Lab to Crenshaw Afterschool Program

Basketball player Chris Paul brought tears to the eyes of a group of teenagers in the Brotherhood Crusade afterschool program when he partnered with State Farm and Jordan Brand’s WINGS to donate a computer lab with state of the art

How Native American Students View Engineering

A greater understanding of what engineers do and how their skills can help reservation communities and tribes may help encourage Native American students to pursue the profession, according to a study done by South Dakota State University researchers. However, that

Innovative Health Program Reduces Depression, Unhealthy Weights in Teens

COLUMBUS, Ohio – An innovative high school health program helped students maintain healthier weights and even alleviated severe depression for a full year after the program ended. Researchers found that 12 months after completing the COPE Healthy Lifestyles TEEN Program,

New Spike Lee ‘Chi-raq’ Movie Is a Form of Cinematic Resistance

A trailer for director Spike Lee’s latest film “Chi-raq” has been met with praise and criticism. The movie, a modern adaptation of the ancient Greek comedy “Lysistrata”, focuses on gun violence in present day Chicago and the women who decide

Sexism Rules in the Voting Booth Unless Voters Have More Information

Female candidates have to be more qualified than their male opponents to prevail in an election because many people don’t see women as leaders, according to research that reveals hidden bias that can emerge in the voting booth. “My study

First Voter Rights Forum: Insights

Educate, Organize and Mobilize – Our first Voter Rights Forum was held on Saturday, November 7th in Fayetteville, NC. The forum was open and free to the public. I describe the forum as being very insightful and suggestive of a

GDN Print Edition 11-05-15

Tips for Choosing and Using Your 2016 Medicare Health Plan

(StatePoint) It’s that time of year again: The Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP) begins October 15 and runs through December 7. Medicare is a critical source of health care for millions of Americans, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid

Salisbury Native has “Greenlight” to Make a Mark in Hollywood

filmmaking after making the top 20 in HBO’s “Project Greenlight.” (Andreas Branch Photography/The Charlotte Post) A Hollywood breakthrough does not come along every day for a Salisbury native. With the return of Matt Damon and Ben Affleck to HBO’s “Project

Strong Marketing Department Drives Firm Performance

Not only does marketing pay off in the short-term, but it has a positive effect on long-term shareholder returns, according to new research from Iowa State University’s College of Business. Hui (Sophia) Feng, lead author and assistant professor of marketing

Jalen Rose: A Hero for Education

Top athletes are retiring from sports arenas and excelling as educational entrepreneurs. In 1991, Detroit native Jalen Rose achieved instant fame as a member of the “Fab Five,” the University of Michigan’s collection of the most highly recruited basketball players

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