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As of April 2012, 53% of American adults age 65 and older use the internet or email. Though these adults are still less likely than all other age groups to use the internet, the latest data represent the first time
Read MoreWASHINGTON (NNPA) – As the American electorate becomes more diverse, new voting laws threaten to disenfranchise young Black and Latino voters in what a new report called “the largest wave of voter suppression since the enactment of the 1965 Voting
Read MoreDigital activism is usually nonviolent and tends to work best when social media tools are combined with street-level organization, according to new research from the University of Washington. The findings come from a report released today (Nov. 20) by the
Read MoreWINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Nov. 14, 2013 –Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center today announced that it has entered into a first-of-its-kind strategic affiliation agreement in the Triad with Cornerstone Health Care, P.A. through its wholly-owned management services organization Cornerstone Health Enablement Strategic Solutions, LLC
Read MoreHOUSTON – The investigation into a deadly house party shooting that left two Houston-area teens dead and 20 other people injured continues to take twists and turns. Local authorities are looking for more suspects connected to the shooting, and say
Read MoreYou can help Mercy Corps' relief efforts in devastated Philippines. Donate now ▸ Super Typhoon Haiyan raged across the Philippines last week, causing catastrophic damage. Local government officials estimate that as many as10,000 people were killed, and more than 9 million
Read Morehttp://www.StoryofAmerica.org | 12-year-old Madison Kimrey of Burlington founded NC Youth Rocks after the North Carolina legislature passed voting restriction laws targeting young people, women, minorities, and the poor. The law appears to be designed to create long lines at the polls —
Read MoreDuring a seminar in Buffalo, N.Y. a few years ago, noted author and financial adviser, Brooke Stephens, said, “How you handle your money is a reflection of how you feel about yourself.” Many of us, including me, may not want
Read MoreThe day after Thanksgiving, so-called “Black Friday,” will be a moment for national protests over the conditions faced by thousands of Walmart workers. You may be one of many who go regularly or periodically to Walmart, looking for the good
Read MoreLast week’s elections for the governorships of New Jersey, where the Republican incumbent won, and Virginia, where the Republican contender lost, have thrown into sharp relief two political dynamics it’s important to not lose sight of. The first is that
Read MoreThe first federal minimum wage of 25 cents an hour was established in 1938. Since then, it has been raised 22 times. It’s time to increase the floor for the 23rd time, from its current $7.25 to at least $10 an
Read MoreWASHINGTON (NNPA) – As job prospects for Whites and Black men have slowed or stalled completely, Black women continue to gain ground in a weak labor market, according to the latest jobs report. “Over the last few months, Black women
Read MorePanel discussion moderated by Nekima Levy-Pounds featuring TakeAction Minnesota leaders Renee Zschokke, James Cannon, and Larcel Mack (Credit: TakeAction Minnesota) In an overflow meeting at the Capri Theater, executives with Target Corporation engaged in a dialog about how corporate hiring
Read MoreLocal elections take place in 200 towns and cities across North Carolina on Tuesday, and making sure every registered voter is able to cast their ballot is still a concern. Pasquotank County received national attention over an unsuccessful attempt to
Read MoreThe distinguished federal Appeals Court judge who in 2007 wrote an opinion upholding Indiana’s voter ID law recently said the court was wrong in upholding “a type of law now widely regarded as a means of voter suppression rather than
Read MoreA US-led trade deal is currently being negotiated that could increase the price of prescription drugs, weaken financial regulations and even allow partner countries to challenge American laws. But few know its substance.The pact, the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), is deliberately
Read MoreThere are 16.4 million American children living in poverty. That's nearly one quarter (22.6%) of all of our children. More alarming is that the percentage of poor children has climbed by 4.5 percent [3] since the start of the Great
Read MoreTrayon Christian was racially profiled while buying a $250 belt at Barneys. Kayla Phillips was accosted by police after buying a $2,500 handbag from the same store [3]. Their treatment is unacceptable. Racial profiling is wrong—it is also ineffective in
Read MoreA young girl who is not old enough to drive, vote or work is taking on what she sees as an unfair law to eliminate young kids from voting in North Carolina. 12-year old Madison Kimrey slammed North Carolina’s restricting voting
Read MoreWashington, DC – Generation Opportunity, a national, non-partisan youth advocacy organization, is announcing its Millennial Jobs Report for September 2013. The data is non-seasonally adjusted (NSA) and is specific to 18-29 year olds:
Read MoreA new report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) found that many of the same types of loan servicing problems that affected consumers in the mortgage market are now affecting student loan borrowers. Just as troubled homeowners were often
Read MoreRaleigh – The North Carolina Department of Transportation project to fortify two of the Triangle’s busiest roads begins this week, with some preliminary work already underway. The Fortify project involves removing and replacing an 11.5-mile stretch of I-40 and I-440
Read MoreDocumentary about the legacy of arts and social justice distributed by LA based virtual studio Filmbreak. New York — Against the backdrop of moments of historical social change, Walk with Me is an expressionistic portrait of three women – DC theater-artist
Read MoreBaisden adopts a high school class of 28 young men to spark One Dream One Team mentoring agendaOrlando, FL – When renowned radio personality Michael Baisden posted “A real man takes care of his kids no matter what the relationship is
Read More(StatePoint) Having trouble sticking to your diet? When your body doesn’t respond to your efforts the way you expect, it’s easy to lose the motivation to continue. “Most dieters are using outdated or inefficient methods to reach their goals,” says Dian Griesel,
Read MoreThousands of ColorOfChange members took action urging Gov. Brown to remove barriers to re-entry for millions of qualified Californians with past convictions – Oakland, CA — After more than 5,500 California ColorOfChange members and allies across the state raised their
Read MoreProject 21 Black Conservatives’ Network Hopes Eventual Decision Will Invalidate Constitutionality of Racial Quotas Once and for AllCase Centers on Whether Referendum Passed in Michigan to Prohibit Preferential Treatment in Public Employment, Education and Contracting Based on “Race, Sex, Color,
Read More“We are rolling toward the first sovereign debt default in history by a solvent nation. The shutdown is a frustration and an annoyance, like a room full of mosquitoes. The debt default is like a hurricane on steroids, or as Warren Buffet
Read MoreWASHINGTON – Stepping up efforts to combat voting laws that discriminate against Blacks, Attorney General Eric Holder announced plans to sue North Carolina over restrictive, new voting laws that critics say will suppress the minority vote. In a press statement, Holder
Read MoreIt’s my pleasure to introduce you to Resilient, Receptive and Relevant: The African-Consumer 2013 Report. This is Nielsen and the National Newspaper Publishers Association’s third comprehensive, in-depth report on African-American consumers. I along with Cloves Campbell, chairman of the NNPA;
Read MoreOnline Civil Rights Group Launches Petition Urging Governor Brown to sign legislation that would discourage public sector employers from discrimination against formerly incarcerated job seekers. View Petition Here: www.act.colorofchange.org/sign/ban_the_box/ Oakland, CA – Governor Jerry Brown has just a few days to sign legislation
Read MoreFor the first time since 1997, the U.S. government has shut down. This happens when Congress fails to pass authorization to sufficiently fund local and federal government operations. During a shutdown, the government will usually stop providing all services except
Read MoreDURHAM, N.C. — The North Carolina Biotechnology Center has awarded $200,000 to a group of scientists and engineers from North Carolina Central University, Duke University and North Carolina State University to purchase a Dip Pen Nanolithography (DPN) unit, a device
Read MoreSOUTHPORT, N.C. — Author Brooks Preik joins the museum during the haunting month of October for bone chilling stories of our lost souls of the Cape Fear. Known for her exceptional storytelling and knowledge of the area, Ms. Preik will
Read MoreNielsen Senior Vice President Cheryl Pearson-McNeil says Black consumers should invest in companies that invest in them. {NNPA Photo by Ann Ragland) WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Although annual Black spending is projected to rise from its current $1 trillion to $1.3 trillion
Read MoreWASHINGTON (NNPA) – In the wake of high-profile gun violence in the nation’s capital and Chicago, President Barack Obama told members of the Congressional Black Caucus and their dinner guests that he will renew his effort to persuade Congress to
Read MoreWASHINGTON (NNPA) – Black women are murdered by men, often their present or past husbands or lovers, at a rate that is nearly three times the murder rate of White women killed by men, according to a report by the
Read MoreWASHINGTON (NNPA) – As historically Black colleges and universities adapt to the rapidly changing educational landscape, advocates say that collaborative partnerships in business, in the community, and on campus will be needed to ensure that HBCUs survive and thrive in
Read More‘Mercy and Justice and Other Christian Skits’ provides enjoyment, insight and the understanding that readers no longer have to settle as victims of the dark-sided spirit realm
Read More(BLACK PR WIRE) – Many student athletes who excel on the field also score points in their personal lives by successfully balancing athletics, schoolwork and giving back to their communities. The American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), along with sponsorship partner
Read MoreWhere many people see a struggling economy, others see a land of opportunity. Many new entrepreneurs in America are immigrants like Guillermo Perales, who has a unique perspective on why diversity in business is needed.
Read MoreRALEIGH – Sixty children died in car crashes in North Carolina last year. Nearly two-thirds of them were not buckled into a car seat or a seat belt. The Governor’s Highway Safety Program wants to reduce that number to zero
Read MoreCOLUMBUS, Ohio – After a period of relative calm during the 1990s, rapid changes in American families began anew during the 2000s, a new analysis suggests.
Read MoreOU College of Engineering Hosts International WaTER Conference and Prize — Norman, Okla. — The WaTER (Water Technologies for Emerging Regions) Center at the University of Oklahoma is bringing together researchers and advocates from around the world to focus on the
Read MoreBy Pastor Dale Haynes — “But Jonah got up and went in the opposite direction to get away from the Lord. He went down to the port of Joppa, where he found a ship leaving for Tarshish. He bought a ticket
Read MoreBy Reid Wilson, PhD and Lynn Lyons, LICSW — Deerfield Beach, FL, – With anxiety at epidemic levels among our children, Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents (HCI Books — $14.95 – ISBN: 9780757317260 – September 2013) offers a contrarian yet effective approach
Read MoreThink Progress / BySy Mukherjee — Jonathan Ferrell, 24, had pulled himself out of a wrecked car before seeking help, only to be shot fatally by the police. September 16, 2013 | The following post first appeared on Think Progress. Officer Randall Kerrick, 27, of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg
Read MoreRALEIGH — NCDOT equipment operators captured three top-three finishes in the individual competition and fourth place overall in the Southeast Regional Equipment Operator Roadeo held in Lexington, KY on Wednesday. The event is an annual competition held to recognize the
Read MoreThis week’s edition of “NCDOT Now,” the department’s weekly video news update, is now online. Just click below to watch it.
Read MoreLaunching Monday on the Stanford Campus, SocialxDesign to Host Public Forum Series Aimed at Developing Creative Strategies for Engaging Political, Cultural and Social Conflicts PALO ALTO, CALIF. — SocialxDesign — a social technology consulting firm with offices in Washington, DC and
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