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Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) and Diageo North America Kick Off Partnership to Tackle Impaired Driving in the U.S.
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) — Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) and Diageo North America have agreed to a new partnership to collaborate on public awareness and education campaigns aimed at ending drunk driving. In late 2023, MADD created the MADD Network, a
Read More49ers Coach With Aggressive Myeloma Gets New Treatment at UCSF
Johnny Holland has faced fierce foes for decades, first as a standout tackle in the National Football League, then as a beloved coach with the San Francisco 49ers. But when it comes to being poked by a nurse with a
Read MoreThrilling History of Black Excellence in Our National Parks
As recipient of the National Park Conservation Association’s Centennial Leadership Award 2022 “for outstanding contribution toward ensuring our national parks are ready for their second century of service,” I embrace Black History Month as an opportunity to take you on a tour
Read More55th NAACP Image Award Nominees Unveiled
Today, NAACP unveiled the full list of “55th NAACP Image Awards” nominees with Netflix and Amazon leading the pack with 55 and 27 nominations respectively. The winners will be revealed during the two–hour LIVE TV special, airing Saturday, March 16,
Read MoreBlack Social Media Users React to Deputy Shooting of Distressed Black Woman
The “white lady walks into the police station, and then shoots it up and still is alive.” Also, “she called for help and ended up dead. My gosh, our system is jacked.” Black people, “we must wake up. What we
Read MoreRecord-Breaking $100 Million Scholarships and Academic Advancement
Renowned businesswoman and philanthropist Ronda Stryker and her husband, William Johnston, Chairman of Greenleaf Trust, have bestowed a monumental gift of $100 million to Spelman College. The extraordinary donation is the largest single contribution ever made to a historically Black
Read MoreHUD Secretary to Black Press: ‘We are Depending on You’
In an exclusive interview conducted by Greer Marshall, broadcast producer of “Let It Be Known,” the National Newspaper Publisher Association’s (NNPA) morning news show, Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary and former chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, Marcia L.
Read MoreDiversity Is Not a Box to Check, Black Travelers Want Authentic Engagement
After the murder of George Floyd in 2020, when travel brands – including Delta Air Lines, Hilton and Enterprise – pronounced their support for diversity and the Black Lives Matter movement, our research group was motivated to conduct a study
Read MoreEthio-Jazz Vocalist, Songwriter, Cultural Activist MEKLIT Shares New Song “Antidote”
February 7, 2024: The visionary Ethiopian-American vocalist, composer, and cultural activist Meklit has announced the release of her new EP Ethio Blue, a prescient six-song collection attuned to inner landscapes. Recorded with GRAMMY-winning songwriter / producer Dan Wilson, Ethio Blue
Read MoreEmployers Warned That Strong Diversity and Inclusion Culture Is Critical as They Face Continuing Talent Crunch
Annual survey of finance professionals in North America reveals 71% say a strong diversity and inclusion culture is a key factor in deciding to work at an organization, as the talent crunch continues 44% expecting their career next move to
Read MoreThe Queen of Sugar Hill: ReShonda Tate Illuminates Hattie McDaniel’s Journey in a Tale of Resilience and Triumph
Reaching back to Hollywood’s golden age, where dreams were spun under the spotlight and stars were born, bestselling author ReShonda Tate takes readers on a captivating journey through the life of Hattie McDaniel. In her latest work, “The Queen of
Read MoreThe “Worker Shortage” Myth Depresses Black Wealth
America’s business elites have used immigration as a tool to avoid hiring Black Americans for the past two centuries. This pattern of discrimination has depressed African Americans’ employment and wages — and is a significant cause of persistent racial wealth
Read MoreTrump’s America in 2025: Privatizing Medicare
The following is a statement from Biden-Harris 2024 Spokesperson Seth Schuster on Donald Trump’s close allies’ plans to privatize Medicare: “Make no mistake – if Donald Trump wins this November, he and Republicans will continue their push to end Medicare
Read MoreWhy Elon Musk’s ‘Self-Driving’ of Tesla’s Board and Its Decision to Pay Him $56B Collided With the Law – And What Happens Next
elaware Chancery Court Judge Kathaleen St. Jude McCormick has blocked Elon Musk’s US$55.8 billion pay package, which Tesla’s board of directors approved in 2018 through a process she found to be “deeply flawed.” No CEO of a publicly traded U.S.
Read MoreJames DuBose Ignites a Streaming Revolution, Uplifting Black Voices Globally with In The Black Network
In a seismic move set to redefine the streaming landscape, James DuBose, the visionary former General Manager of Fox Soul, has unleashed his revolutionary ad-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) platform, In The Black Network (ITBN). Dubose started the streaming service in October
Read MoreKiller Mike’s Arresting Grammy Night and Jay-Z’s Quest for Validation
This year’s Grammy Awards included powerful performances from the likes of Stevie Wonder, Fantasia, Joni Mitchell and more, and Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter was honored with the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award. Though it was a celebratory, talent-filled celebration, there were
Read MoreBiden Is Campaigning Against the Lost Cause and the ‘Poison’ of White Supremacy in South Carolina
In the blur of breaking news, one of President Joe Biden’s first speeches of the 2024 campaign was given in South Carolina and has already been mostly forgotten in the ongoing coverage of the state’s democratic primary on Feb. 3,
Read MoreBlack Father-Daughter Lawyer Team Faces Disciplinary Action Amidst Racial Discrimination Controversy
An African American father-daughter pair of lawyers, Jerry, and Brooke Girley are in the eye of Florida’s ongoing racist storm after a judge recommended 30-day suspensions for their vocal criticism following the overturning of a $2.7 million jury ruling
Read MoreDiverse Excellence Takes Center Stage: Black Nominees Shine at the 96th Academy Awards
The list of nominees reveals that, to some degree, the Academy has finally begun to acknowledge the outstanding contributions of African Americans. By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The recent unveiling of the 2024 Oscar nominations
Read MoreIN MEMORIAM: Tributes Pour in For Host, Activist Joe Madison
Tributes continued to pour in throughout Friday for Joe Madison, the talk show host, activist and philanthropist known as “The Black Eagle.” After a lengthy bout with prostate cancer, the popular SiriusXM host died on Feb. 1. He was 74.
Read MoreDoing Business in the Motherland – GDN Exclusive Part I
Black leaders are promoting a fast-growing worldwide conversation about pursuing economic liberation by doing business in the Motherland. Many thought leaders believe Blacks will only realize economic in the diaspora when achieved in Africa. Greater Diversity News (GDN) recently interviewed
Read MoreThree Black U.S. Army Reservists Killed in Drone Attack Near Syrian Border
Three Black American reservists from the 926th Engineer Brigade, based at Fort Moore, Georgia, lost their lives in a drone attack on a U.S. base near the Jordan-Syria border. Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh identified the fallen soldiers as
Read MoreBiden-Harris Campaign Appoints Director of Black Media for Enhanced Outreach to Black Voters
With hopes of strengthening its connection with Black voters, the Biden-Harris 2024 campaign has hired Jasmine Harris as the Director of Black Media. Jasmine Harris, who previously held a similar role for Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. Harris, who announced
Read MoreFlowers Communications Group Continues Its Award-Winning Momentum with 22 New Industry Accolades
Multicultural Integrated Marketing Communications Firm Earns Top Honors in Its 32nd Year in Business CHICAGO – Flowers Communications Group finished 2023 with an impressive list of top honors received from highly coveted industry award programs. The agency added 22 awards
Read MoreTreatment Can Do More Harm Than Good for Prostate Cancer − Why Active Surveillance May Be a Better Option for Some
Although about 1 in 8 men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime, only about 1 in 44 will die from it. Most men diagnosed with prostate cancer die from other causes, especially those with
Read MoreTriumph Over Adversity: Journalism Scholars Receive Prestigious PGA TOUR/NNPA Scholarship
In a celebration of resilience and determination, Victoria Gisel Montanet and Jasmine Hall, two outstanding journalism majors, were awarded the PGA TOUR/National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) $5,000 scholarship during the NNPA’s 2024 Midwinter Training Conference in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Victoria
Read MoreNNPA’s Historic Town Hall Sparks Dialogue on Strengthening Black-Jewish Relations Amid Rising Hate
The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) orchestrated a transformative Town Hall between Black and Jewish leaders at the African American Research Library and Cultural Center in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, creating a pivotal moment during the trade association’s 2024 Midwinter Training
Read MoreDiageo’s Stephanie Childs Affirms Black Press Partnership During Informative Conference
Stephanie Childs, Executive Vice President of Corporate Relations at Diageo North America, took a seat at center stage during an informative fireside chat at the National Newspaper Publishers Association’s (NNPA) annual Midwinter Training Conference in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, where the
Read MoreTheGrio Unveils Exclusive Coverage of TheGrio Awards Extravaganza
Prepare for an evening of luxury, celebrity, and jubilation as TheGrio proudly presents its comprehensive coverage of the highly anticipated “TheGrio Awards Red Carpet Show.” This one-hour special promises an exclusive, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the dazzling festivities of the TheGrio
Read MoreThe Stylistics’ Love Is Back In Style, From The 3 Original Members, On March 8 via Omnivore Recordings
On March 8, The Stylistics will release the reissue of their 1996 album, Love Is Back In Style, on CD and Digital through Omnivore Recordings. Philadelphia legends, The Stylistics were a preeminent vocal group through the 1970s notching hit after
Read MoreResearch Is Investigating How To Counteract Addiction’s Effects
Many people are wired to seek and respond to rewards. Your brain interprets food as rewarding when you are hungry and water as rewarding when you are thirsty. But addictive substances like alcohol and drugs of abuse can overwhelm the
Read MoreKyshona Announces New Lp Legacy Out April 26 via Soundly Music
Recently, Nashville-based artist/music therapist/activist Kyshona announced her highly-anticipated, forthcoming LP, Legacy. Co-produced with GRAMMY-nominated producer/engineer/mixer Rachael Moore, the album is set for release on April 26th via Soundly Music. Inspired by Kyshona’s ancestral history, her family members, and her
Read MoreDave Hollister Talks ‘Matters of the Heart’ with City Winery Tour
Some voices define an era within the confines of R&B, and Dave Hollister is undoubtedly one of them. Hollister’s soulful voice has left an indelible mark on the music industry, from his roots in the platinum-selling R&B quartet Blackstreet to
Read More1 in 10 US Workers Belong to Unions − a Share That’s Stabilized After a Steep Decline
The share of U.S. workers who belong to a union fell slightly to 10% in 2023, from 10.1% a year earlier, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. As a scholar of organized labor, I’m not shocked by this slight
Read MoreReport Reveals Racial Wealth Gap Widens in the United States
A new report from WalletHub, a personal finance website, has found that the racial wealth gap in the United States is alive and well. The report, titled “2024’s States with the Biggest & Smallest Wealth Gaps by Race/Ethnicity,” compared the
Read MoreRev. Al Sharpton Statement on the Passing of Dexter King
New York, NY (January 22, 2024) – Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), issued the following statement on the passing of Dexter King, the second son of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “I was
Read MoreBiden Takes Aim at Excessive Bank Charges, Propose Significant Reduction in Overdrawn Account Fees
President Biden has announced a proposal to dramatically reduce the cost of overdrawing a bank account. The initiative targets what it views as unnecessary financial burdens on consumers, particularly those living paycheck to paycheck. The proposed regulation could cap the
Read MoreThe Sentencing Project Unveils Final Report in ‘One in Five’ Series Reveals Mass Incarceration’s Role in Deepening Inequality and Harming Public Safety
The collateral consequences of a criminal conviction often amount to a lifelong disadvantage, particularly for African Americans. According to the Sentencing Project, in 2010, one in three (33%) African American adult men had a felony conviction on their record, compared
Read MoreNNPA 2024 Annual Mid-Winter Conference to Empower Black America
The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) is gearing up for its 2024 Annual Mid-Winter Training Conference, which begins on Wednesday, January 24, at the B Ocean Resort and Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Representing 250 African American-owned newspapers and media
Read MoreLaw Permits Charities to Encourage Voting and Help Voters Register, Making GOP Concerned
U.S. charities aren’t allowed to campaign for or against specific political candidates. But they can legally engage in nonpartisan voter education and candidate-neutral efforts to get out the vote, as well as voter registration drives. I’m an expert on charitable
Read MoreMac at 40: User Experience Was the Innovation That Launched a Technology Revolution
The original Macintosh computer may seem quaint today, but the way users interacted with it triggered a revolution 40 years ago. Mark Mathosian/Flickr, CC BY-NC-SA Technology innovation requires solving hard technical problems, right? Well, yes. And no. As the Apple
Read MoreBoeing Door Plug Blowout Highlights a Possible Crisis of Competence − an Aircraft Safety Expert Explains
In the wake of the in-flight blowout of the side of a Boeing 737 Max 9, federal regulators have grounded planes and are stepping up scrutiny of Boeing’s manufacturing process. The Jan. 5, 2024, explosive decompression after takeoff was related
Read MoreOld Forests Are Critically Important for Slowing Climate Change and Merit Immediate Protection From Logging
Forests are an essential part of Earth’s operating system. They reduce the buildup of heat-trapping carbon dioxide in the atmosphere from fossil fuel combustion, deforestation and land degradation by 30% each year. This slows global temperature increases and the resulting
Read MoreFace Recognition Technology Follows a Long Analog History of Surveillance and Control
American Amara Majeed was accused of terrorism by the Sri Lankan police in 2019. Robert Williams was arrested outside his house in Detroit and detained in jail for 18 hours for allegedly stealing watches in 2020. Randal Reid spent six
Read MoreGroundbreaking Documentary on Black Women’s Health, “Sistahs Getting Well”
In 2010, the life of Jacqueline Glass took an unexpected turn. During a routine doctor’s visit, she was diagnosed with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and hypothyroidism. She was prescribed a cocktail of five different medicines and faced with
Read MoreNikki Haley Lies About Racism in America
Nikki Haley says America has never been a racist country…right after she said racism is on the decline. Okay Nikki, which is it? Is there or isn’t there racism in America? Did America used to be racist but it’s not
Read MoreThe Unchecked Path: Trump’s Victory in Iowa Sparks Concerns Over Accountability
A good parent usually chastises and punishes their child when they’ve egregiously misbehaved. Jaywalkers get tickets, and murderers have received the death penalty. Generally, no one goes unpunished for breaking the law. Not in the United States. Not unless you
Read MoreFederal Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for White Man Who Fatally Shot 10 Black People in Buffalo Grocery Store
Federal prosecutors announced on Friday, Jan. 12, their intention to pursue the death penalty for Payton Gendron, a 20-year-old white man responsible for a racist rampage that claimed the lives of 10 Black shoppers at a Buffalo grocery store in
Read MoreRadio Icon Donnie Simpson Takes Final Bow After 55 Years in Broadcasting
Legendary radio and media personality Donnie Simpson signed off, possibly for the last time, on Friday, January 12. The illustrious career that spanned an incredible 55 years ended with a heartfelt message from the iconic DJ himself. “Today’s the day,”
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