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Storycorps Launches Brightness In Black: A Multi-Year Initiative to Expand Narratives of the Black Experience Nationwide

StoryCorps, the renowned nonprofit dedicated to fostering belief in each other by highlighting our shared humanity, announces the launch of a major new initiative, Brightness in Black. The three-year initiative – with support from Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand’s Black Community Commitment – will

Infectious Diseases Spike When Kids Return to School − Here’s What You Can Do About It

Ready or not, back-to-school season is here, and kids will be bringing home more than homework. They’ll be carrying germs, too. These viruses and bacteria will be agents that cause the common cold, influenza, norovirus, COVID-19, strep throat and more.

Oil and Gas Communities Are a Blind Spot in America’s Climate and Economic Policies

On a recent visit to Rangely, a small town in northwest Colorado, my colleagues and I met with the administrators of a highly regarded community college to discuss the town’s economy. Leaving the scenic campus, we saw families driving into the mountains in off-road

Biden-Harris Administration Pushes Forward with Unprecedented Education Reforms Despite Conservative Opposition

The Biden-Harris administration is continuing its relentless pursuit to transform America’s public education system, despite repeated attempts by conservative Republicans and controversial rulings from the U.S. Supreme Court to block key initiatives like student debt cancellation. On Wednesday, Sept. 4,

HUD Awards $31.7 Million to Support Fair Housing Organizations Nationwide

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $31.7 million in grants to 75 fair housing organizations across the country as part of its FY 2024 budget, providing crucial support to initiatives aimed at eliminating housing discrimination.

Investing in Ghana: Insights from a former Wall Street Banker

By Peter Grear A few weeks ago, an intriguing conversation unfolded on the Economic Liberation of Africa (ELA) podcast hosted by Darren Britt, a member of the African Diaspora Development Institute (ADDI). The guest was Dale, a former Wall Street

US Food Insecurity Rate Rose to 13.5% in 2023 as Government Benefits Declined and Food Prices Soared

The official U.S. food insecurity rate rose to 13.5% in 2023 from 12.8% in 2022, according to data the U.S. Department of Agriculture released on Sept. 4, 2024. That means more than 1 in 8 Americans – about 47 million people – couldn’t

Honoring Africa’s Cultural Icons

The Silicon Valley African Film Festival will honor four cinema legends— Julie Dash (USA), Dr. John Kani, OIS, OBE (South Africa), Souleymane Cissé (Mali), and Richard Mofe-Damijo (Nigeria)—with Cultural Icon Awards. The ceremony and a fireside chat with the honorees will

Sickle Cell Awareness Month

September marks National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, a time to come together to raise awareness about sickle cell disease (SCD) and dispel the myths and stigma often associated with it. SCD is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders that

Black US Olympians Reign Supreme

The 2024 Paris Olympics have been a showcase of incredible athletic talent from around the world, and Black US Olympians have been leading the charge. From record-breaking performances to historic wins, these athletes have proven to be among the best

It’s a Family Affair

By Peter Grear Gerry McCants and I discussed investing in Africa with Shayna Henderson, a remarkable individual with a diverse IT, military service, and entrepreneurship background. Shay’s journey is one of resilience and self-discovery, shaped by her early departure from

Is ‘Coaching’ a Shortcut to Mental Health Care? Not So Fast − Here Are Key Differences

Life coach, wellness coach, business coach, weight loss coach, breakup coach – the list goes on and on. All are different titles for similar jobs, with the same limitation: Anyone can claim to be an expert. Health “coaching” alone is a

Celebrating Black Leadership – A Conversation with Commissioner Daniela Jean

The Thrivin’ in Color podcast is proud to announce the release of a special episode featuring an in-depth interview with Commissioner Daniela Jean, discussing her latest book EPIC Leadership. This thought-provoking conversation explores Commissioner Jean’s creative journey and the inspiration behind EPIC Leadership. During the episode,

Trump’s Agenda 47 Sparks Alarm Among Federal Workers and Local Leaders in the DC Area

As the twice-impeached former President Donald Trump pushes forward to reclaim the White House, his Agenda 47 proposal has ignited widespread anxiety and outrage across the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. The plan, which includes the forced relocation of up to 100,000 federal

Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Association Will Continue to Reduce Inequities in Breastfeeding Support for Black Families

Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Association (BMBFA) will continue to enhance community capacity and better serve Black mothers. This continued work will be supported by a new $275,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) that will allow the organization to build

A Two-Way Street: Mental Health Can’t Be Ignored During Work Injury Recovery

Discussions about mental health in the workplace have surged lately, driven by growing awareness of its impact on employee and organizational success. As occupational health researchers, these discussions have helped us shed light on the precursors and consequences of mental health

September Power Profiler Simone Biles

Born March 14, 1997, Simone Arianne Biles has boundless energy, natural strength and fierce determination, taking those God-given talents to become the greatest gymnast of all time. The 4-foot, 8-inch dynamo is the most decorated American gymnast in history, with

Agriculture will Create Thousands of Millionaires in Africa

There is growing evidence that the modernization of the agriculture sector in Africa will create thousands of millionaires. Collaboration between investors and farmers is crucial for strengthening agricultural supply chains and improving access to global markets, particularly in regions like

Pew Research Center Report Uncovers Racial and Political Disparities in Perceptions of Local Crime News

A new report from the Pew Research Center, as part of the Pew-Knight Initiative, has revealed how Americans perceive and consume local crime news, highlighting significant racial, ethnic, and political disparities. Based on a survey of 5,146 U.S. adults conducted

‘Time Poverty’ Can Keep College Students From Graduating − Especially If They Have Jobs or Children to Care For

Many college students don’t have enough time for their studies. This “time poverty,” as we call it, is often due to inadequate child care access or the need to work to pay for college and living expenses. In an effort

OneUnited Bank Announces Winners of 14TH Annual “I Got Bank” 2024 Youth Essay & Art Contest

OneUnited Bank, the largest Black-owned bank in the U.S., is proud to announce the winners of its 14th annual “I Got Bank! Youth Essay & Art Contest.” Each of the ten (10) youth winners are awarded a $1,000 savings account. The 2024

DEI Policies Work Best When They Are Designed to Include Everyone and Are Backed by Evidence

As the U.S. becomes increasingly polarized, diversity, equity and inclusion – also known as DEI – efforts have been touted as a way to bridge social divides and promote a sense of belonging for everyone, especially for those who have been traditionally excluded

Postal Service Issues Vibrant New Stamp to Honor Kwanzaa

What: The U.S. Postal Service continues its longstanding tradition of celebrating Kwanzaa, the annual Pan-African holiday that has united countless African American families and communities since its inception in 1966. The first-day-of-issue event for the Kwanzaa stamp is free and open

Drinking Alcohol Before Conceiving a Child Could Accelerate Their Aging – New Research in Mice

The conditions within a person’s home, family and community affect their ability to stay healthy. Scientists studying these social determinants of health are trying to understand whether nature or nurture has a stronger effect on a person’s ability to fight disease. I am a developmental

Black Voters, Latino Voters, and Other Voters of Color Show Solidarity at the Ballot Box

Shortly before Kamala Harris replaced Joe Biden as the Democratic Party’s 2024 presidential candidate, several national polls and primary voting results indicated that Donald Trump had peeled away one of the party’s most reliable voting blocs – people of color. Such was the

Yes to Voting: Election 2024!

Join us to register to vote, learn about the voting requirements, confirm your polling location, and get answers to your questions about early and absentee voting. Enjoy music by Bigg B and Ms. Detail! This event is free and open

Morehouse College Receives $20 Million Gift to Support Academics, Recruit New Professors

Morehouse College has received a $20 million anonymous gift to expand academic programs and professorships at the College, the only liberal arts institution in the nation dedicated to the education and development of Black men. The contribution—the largest gift ever designated

Creative Arts Therapy Programs Can Help Health Care Workers Dance, Write and Draw Their Way Through Burnout and On-The-Job Stress

Doctors and nurses seldom learn in school how to tell a family that their loved one is not going to survive. Yet health care professionals face the immense burden of tragedy, illness and dying in an intensely stressful setting as

When Paralympic Athletes Fake the Extent of Their Disability

More than 4,000 athletes with physical, vision and intellectual impairments will compete in 22 sports during the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. Within those 22 sports, there will be 549 medal events. That number seems high because several sports include multiple “sport

Maize Prices in Kenya and Malawi Have Soared, but Tanzania’s Haven’t: Economists Explain Why

For more than a year maize prices in Kenya and Malawi have been much higher compared with other countries in the east and southern Africa (ESA) region. Several factors explain this. In Malawi, high fertiliser prices which resulted in lower fertiliser usage affected maize

Unearthed Letters and Research Notes Expose Journalist’s Role in Distorting Emmett Till’s Story

Newly unearthed research notes and letters from William Bradford Huie, the journalist whose reporting on the 1955 lynching of Emmett Till helped shape the public’s understanding of the crime, reveal that Huie deliberately concealed vital details that could have implicated

Today’s School Children Practice Running for Their Lives – but There Are Better Ways to Keep Students Safe From Shooters

A 6-year-old girl lost one of her white Adidas lace-up sneakers as she and her 21 classmates practiced fleeing for their lives after an imaginary intruder entered their school. The girl’s teacher told her to keep moving without her shoe,

Supporting Early Childhood Educators Helps the Entire Community

The Council for Professional Recognition, the nonprofit organization that supports early childhood education professionals and administers the Child Development Associate® (CDA) credential, is proud to highlight new insights. Usma Mohamed, the Council’s vice president of brand experience and marketing, recently gave these educators

Why People Stay After Local Economies Collapse − a Story of Home Among the Ghosts of Shuttered Steel Mills

It was midday on a Saturday, and Simonetta led me from the open front door of her home in southeast Chicago to her sitting room and settled next to her husband, Christopher, on the couch. In the 1980s, Christopher had

Dr. Tshaka Cunningham Carves a Path for African Americans in Science

Dr. Tshaka Cunningham, a pioneering molecular biologist, has made an extraordinary journey from the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C. to the cutting edge of precision medicine and genomics. Returning to his roots for an interview on the PBS show “The Chavis

The Justice System’s Stunning Betrayal of Chrystul Kizer

The opening words on a fundraiser page started four years ago remains harrowing: “Hello, I am the mother of, Chrystul Kizer, who was a minor at the time of her incarceration and is currently facing charges in Kenosha, WI, because she defended

LeBron James Family Foundation Inspires a Blueprint for Community Empowerment

In a visit to PBS-TV’s The Chavis Chronicles in Washington, D.C., Gloria James and family members of NBA superstar LeBron James highlighted the extraordinary impact of the LeBron James Family Foundation (LJFF) and its ongoing mission to uplift and empower communities. The

Environmental Symposium to Strengthen Ties Between A&T, EPA

An environmental symposium to be held at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University next month is intended to strengthen the partnership between the university and the Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA and N.C. A&T Environmental Symposium is scheduled for

Empowering Black Entrepreneurs – A Conversation with Angela Nesbitt

In honor of Black Business Month, Thrivin in Color podcast host Camry Brown enters the world of literacy with the Founder and CEO of Loving Me Books, Angela Nesbitt, as she shares her motivational journey into entrepreneurship and the inspiration behind Loving Me Books. In this uplifting

Black Men Move to Harris, But Work Remains to Defeat Trump

Recently, Black Men Vote PAC released the results of a recent survey highlighting the views of Black men in the Blue Wall battleground states of Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin on the upcoming presidential election and Vice President Kamala Harris. The

Benedict’s Roxi-Ann Williams and Santasha Johnson Named 2024 HBCU Scholars by the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities

The White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) is proud to announce the 2024 cohort of HBCU Scholars, marking the 10th anniversary of this transformative program. This year, 110

NBA’s Dennis Smith, Jr. and The Two-Six Project Commit as Title Sponsors for FSU’s McDougal-Scurry Golf Tournament

The Fayetteville State University Department of Athletics has announced that Fayetteville-native and NBA standout Dennis Smith, Jr. and the Two-Six Project will be the title sponsors of the McDougal-Scurry Golf Tournament. Dennis Smith, Jr. expressed his excitement and stated, “Fayetteville

AI Pioneers Want Bots to Replace Human Teachers – Here’s Why That’s Unlikely

OpenAI co-founder Andrej Karpathy envisions a world in which artificial intelligence bots can be made into subject matter experts that are “deeply passionate, great at teaching, infinitely patient and fluent in all of the world’s languages.” Through this vision, the bots would

Toxic Bosses Are a Global Issue With Devastating Consequences For Organizations and Employees

Toxic leaders are a widespread issue plaguing employees and organizations across various industries. A 2023 survey found that 87 per cent of professionals have had at least one toxic boss during their careers, with 30 per cent encountering more than one. Another survey

US Has Its First National Strategy to Reduce Plastic Pollution − Here Are 3 Strong Points and a Key Issue to Watch

Plastic waste is piling up at a daunting pace around the world. The World Bank estimates that every person on the planet generates an average of 1.6 pounds (0.74 kilograms) of plastic waste daily. To curb this flow, 175 nations are negotiating

Mammary Glands in a Dish − What Miniature Organs Reveal About Evolution, Lactation, Regeneration and Breast Cancer

All mammals have mammary glands that produce milk, a feature that has fascinated scientists for many years. Questions such as why mammary glands evolved in the first place, how they have adapted across different species and what unique evolutionary pressures shaped

TIME and TIME for Kids Name the 2024 Kid of the Year: 15-Year-Old Scientist Heman Bekele

Today, TIME and TIME for Kids reveal the 2024 Kid of the Year, recognizing one exceptional young person—and five honorees—giving hope for the future. This year’s recipient is 15-year-old scientist Heman Bekele from Fairfax, Virginia. He is recognized for developing an affordable compound-based

Transcript: Michelle Obama’s Speech at the 2024 Democratic National Convention

Hello, Chicago! Something, something wonderfully magical is in the air, isn’t it? Yeah. You know, we’re feeling it here in this arena, but it’s spreading all across this country we love. A familiar feeling that’s been buried too deep for

Anthropology Students Present Their Research in Poetry, Plays and Op-Eds in This Course

Title of course: Multimodal Anthropology What prompted the idea for the course? “Multimodal” simply means using more than academic written text to present research findings. My first multimodal science project was a third grade project on humpback whales, which was

Transcript: Barack Obama’s Speech at the 2024 Democratic National Convention

It’s good to be home. It is good to be home. And I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling fired up. I am feeling ready to go even if I am the only person stupid enough to speak after

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