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Memorial Day: Why Veterans Are Particularly Vulnerable to the Coronavirus Pandemic

As the nation takes a day to memorialize its military dead, those who are living are facing a deadly risk that has nothing to do with war or conflict: the coronavirus. Different groups face different degrees of danger from the

New #SaveTheSalon Fund to Raise $2 Million for Black Hairstylists

The COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating to Black communities across the country, and the salons and barbershops at the center of these communities are suffering in unprecedented ways. Black hair salons and barbershops are the backbone of Black entrepreneurship in

NFL Announces Major Steps to Incentive Teams to Hire Minorities for Top Posts

National Football League teams must now interview at least two minority candidates for head coaching positions under new resolutions that the league hopes will improve diversity among its 32 teams. In an expansion of its Rooney Rule, which had previously

Democratic Presidential Candidate Joe Biden Clarifies Message to Black America

Presumptive Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden clarified his message to Black America after the GOP, and others, seized on a remark he made in jest while wrapping up an interview with the famous Breakfast Club. “I shouldn’t have been such

90-Year Old Grandmother Steps in as Texas Police Officers Point Guns at Her Grandson

The video shows the police instructing Anders to exit his car, but he refused to cooperate at first because he was afraid. “Upon exiting the vehicle, officers advised the subject to walk towards them to be detained, the subject then

Virtual Happy Hour with Yvonne Holley and Jessica Holmes – May 27th

You are invited to the below NCDP African American Caucus Virtual Happy Hour. When: May 27, 2020 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting: Click here to register for this event After registering, you will receive

RSVP For YDNC Town Hall w/ Congressman GK Butterfield

YDNC is excited to be hosting a town hall with the one and only, Congressman GK Butterfield! Congressman Butterfield has represented North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District since 2004, prior to that, served as an associate justice on the North Carolina

In Remembrance of the Legacy of Ms. Andrea Harris

Family, Friends, Colleagues and Partners, The North Carolina Institute of Minority Economic Development stands in mourning at the passing of our founder and leader, Ms. Andrea Lynette Harris, on the morning of May 20, 2020. Ms. Harris was an extraordinarily

How Social Media Platforms Contribute to Dehumanizing Other People

Newswise — A recent analysis of discourse on Facebook highlights how social media and an individual’s sense of identity can be used to dehumanize entire groups of people. “Fundamentally, we wanted to examine how online platforms can normalize hatred and

Nearly 1.25 Million NC Workers File for Unemployment, But Senators Tillis & Burr Break for Vacation

NC Department of Commerce Division of Employment Security (DES) has taken more claims in just 64 days than it did in all of 2009 during the Great Recession Raleigh, N.C. — Piedmont Rising Executive Director Casey Wilkinson released the following

Baltimore Fund Provides $500 Micro-Grants For Black-Led Organizations Impacted By COVID-19

CLLCTIVLY launches a no-strings-attached micro-grant to support Black-led and Black-owned organizations on the frontlines— serving children and families who have become even more economically vulnerable as a result of COVID-19. Baltimore, MD — As communities across the nation reopen, many individuals

Birthed by HBCU Students, Organization Offers Lessons for Student Activists

April 15, 2020 marked 60 years since the founding of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, perhaps better known as SNCC, and usually pronounced as “snick.” SNCC became one of the most important organizations to engage in grassroots organizing during the

Without Child Care, Work and Family Are Impossible

I have a Ph.D. from Harvard and a 20-month-old child. Without child care, life revolves around the toddler. I am a political science professor and researcher, but lacking child care, I count myself lucky to work a few hours each day.

North Carolina Has a Chance to Make History in This Election

North Carolina has a chance to make history in this election. NEVER in the history of NC elections has 5 African Americans been elected in the same election. This year all five candidates have a viable chance to be elected

Fraction Family House: Council on Virginia Tech History Seeks Proposals for Public Art

May 22, 2020 — The Council on Virginia Tech History has initiated a call for public art in preparation for the university’s sesquicentennial in 2022. The call, “Understanding Our Complicated Past and Reconnecting with Our Layered Histories: An International Ideas Competition,” seeks proposals for

As Collective Memory Fades, so Will Our Ability to Prepare for the Next Pandemic

Just below the Japanese village of Aneyoshi, there’s a stone carved with a warning: “Remember the calamity of the great tsunamis. Do not build any homes below this point.” Placed there after a tsunami devastated the area in 1933, it helped those

Black Fatherhood Advocate Pens Children’s Books That Help Parents Discuss Ahmaud Arbery Case

Author & CEO Kenneth Braswell wrote these books understanding that cases like Ahmaud Arbery highlight racial trauma for Black parents and children. Atlanta, GA — Kenneth Braswell, Atlanta-based CEO of Fathers Incorporated, has authored two children’s books, Daddy, There’s a Noise Outside and Daddy

Mother and Daughter Graduate Together From Medical School, Both Become Doctors

New Orleans, LA — Dr. Cynthia Kudji and her daughter, Dr. Jasmine Kudji, recently shared a very special moment when they became the first mother-daughter duo ever to graduate from medical school at the same time. Not only that, they have

COVID-19 — My Personal Battle from a Positive to a Negative Result

Jeffrey L. Boney Shares His Personal Journey of Surviving the Coronavirus and Dealing with the Emotional and Mental Anguish Required to Overcome COVID-19 “Jeffrey, unfortunately, your test came back positive for the Coronavirus.” Hearing those words from the doctor, March

Iconic Entertainer and Entrepreneur, Ice Cube, Speaks to the Black Press

Like very few others, Ice Cube is celebrated for his groundbreaking accomplishments in music, film, sports and entrepreneurship. The legendary South-Central Los Angeles-born megastar is currently celebrating the 30th anniversary of his debut solo album, Amerikka’s Most Wanted, and the release

Washing Your Hands Is Better Than Disposable Gloves for Preventing COVID-19 Spread

More than two months after the COVID-19 outbreak was declared a pandemic, the federal government has weighed in on whether Canadians should wear disposable gloves as a protective measure. For the general public, regular hand washing is actually a better

We Shouldn’t Try to Hold Biden Hostage on This One

Seven prominent Black women activists have made a strong case, and a bit of stir, in a Washington Post Op-Ed, “Biden Still Needs Black Women. Here are 3 Things He Needs to Do.” Tiffany Cross, Lotosha Cross, and Sunny Hostin

AMBI® Skincare Partners with Cynthia Bailey for ‘The Next Great Face of AMBI’ Search

Iconic Multicultural Skincare Brand Launches Nationwide Search for Stars for Upcoming Campaign BETHESDA, MD. – AMBI® Skincare, a trusted name in the beauty industry for more than 50 years, announces the launch of its first-ever search for The Next Great

Does Your AI Discriminate? The Future of Work: Protecting Workers’ Civil Rights in the Digital Age

As the executive and academic director of a leadership center, I study employment discrimination and inclusion. I’ve seen that many organizations want a process where bias could be removed from identifying leaders. Investors want to invest in businesses with diverse workforces, and employees want to work in

Giving Private Schools Federal Emergency Funds Slated for Low-Income Students

Public schools have faced three distinct challenges since the coronavirus pandemic began – scrambling to make sure that low-income children don’t go hungry, teaching students remotely who lack internet access and bracing for dramatically smaller budgets. Congress tried to help in the US$2 trillion

10 Black Scholarship Programs in 2020 That Are Still Open Despite COVID-19

Every year, there are many programs that give away scholarships to thousands of African American and other minority students. In 2020, though, many of these programs have been cancelled and/or postponed because of the worldwide Coronavirus pandemic. However, we were

U.S. Bank Offers Financial Support and Demonstrates Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – As we weather the COVID-19 pandemic together, U.S. Bank is here to help. We have developed a single site full of online resources where customers can go to find helpful information regarding their financial needs. Through

Old, Sick and Incarcerated – Coronavirus Magnified Our Nation’s Inequality

There were 4623 incarcerated people over 65 in federal prisons during the first week of May. Until May 12, Paul Manafort, Mr. Trump’s one-time campaign manager, was one of them. The 71-year-old petitioned the court for release to home confinement

The Black Crisis in the Midst of the Coronavirus Crisis

Dr. Maulana Karenga, chair of the Department of Africana Studies at CSU Long Beach, wants the Black community to make sure that physical distancing during the pandemic does not interfere with relationships or establishing networks. “We’ve got to shop for

‘Why Democrats Lose Elections’: Clyburn Admits Paycheck Guarantee Best Way to Save Jobs

Rep. Jim Clyburn, the third ranking Democrat in the House, admitted this week that Rep. Pramila Jayapal’s paycheck guarantee proposal would be the “most efficient way” to stem mass layoffs—but said the plan was left out of the HEROES Act

Up to 60 Percent of COVID-19 Deaths in Some Counties Are African Americans

African Americans are reportedly dying at higher rates from coronavirus in the United States compared to whites and other ethnic groups, according to a new study. One of the main cited reasons is racial disparities in access to health care.

Woman Educator Who Transforms Herself into a Superhero in the Classroom

Meet Kandra Albury, an educator from Florida, who not only wears her cape in the classroom, but has also developed a C.A.P.E. Curriculum for parents and teachers to empower their students! Eight years ago, Kandra Albury set out on a

Senior Makes History With 5.6 GPA, Becomes First Black Valedictorian at His School

Timi Adelakun, a senior at South Broward High School in Hollywood, Florida, has made history for being the school’s first Black valedictorian and for having a 5.6 GPA – the highest ever in the school’s history. “As of now, it’s

3 Innocent Black Men Awarded $18 Million Settlement After Serving 39 Years

Three men from Cleveland, Ohio — 63-year old Rickey Jackson, 65-year old Wiley Bridgeman, and 62-year old Kwame Ajamu — have been awarded a settlement for $18 million nearly 45 years after their wrongful conviction and imprisonment in connection to

The Detroit Business Hub Group Launches Online Business Starter Course

The Detroit Business Hub Group (DBHG), LLC, has launched its first online business starter course. Several business professionals assist small business owners in the 14-module course including Kapstone CEO Tammy Turner, DBHG Director Nancy O’Neale, Dichondra Johnson, MBA, Brandi Shelton,

Senator Robinson Hosts Zoom Conference for Minority Businesses on Loans Available

Senator Robinson and Representative Quick hosted an important Zoom call with Golden Leaf’s Director of Programs, Kasey Ginsberg to give minority businesses links and information on how to apply for the Loan appropriated by the NC Legislature in its recent

Vote-by-Mail Under ‘Existential Threat’ as Top US Postal Service Official Reportedly Forced Out

Deputy Postmaster General Ronald Stroman has reportedly been forced out of his position, throwing the leadership of the U.S. Postal Service into further chaos as the agency faces a potentially catastrophic financial crisis and efforts by Trump administration officials to impose draconian

For Parents of Color, Schooling at Home Can Be an Act of Resistance

My 6-year-old hates the British. To be more specific, the British Empire that ruled over up to a quarter of the world’s land by the early 1900s. Hates that one of the biggest diamonds in the world, found in India over 1,000 years ago,

Historic Power Struggle Between Trump and Congress Reviewed by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in two cases concerning congressional demands, known as subpoenas, for materials that President Donald Trump claims are intrusions into his private affairs and are not legitimate uses of congressional power. Another case argued before

Surprise Medical Bills Continue During Coronavirus Time, and Congress Still Misses Major Points

I am a health policy scholar who became a patient last year, when I needed a surgical repair to a heart valve. My two identities united the day after my operation, when a congenial woman from the admissions department came to discuss

Bankruptcy Courts Ill-Prepared for Tsunami of People Going Broke

As more Americans lose all or part of their incomes and struggle with mounting debts, another crisis looms: a wave of personal bankruptcies. Bankruptcy can discharge or erase many types of debts and stop foreclosures, repossessions and wage garnishments. But our research shows the

Healthy Twin Babies Born to Atlanta Mom Who Had COVID-19 While in a Coma

Atlanta, GA — Monique Cook was 8 months pregnant with twins when she tested positive for the coronavirus. While in a coma, she had to undergo an emergency procedure to give birth to healthy twins. “My contractions started coming two minutes

Unemployment at Nearly 15% Still Shy of the Record High During the Great Depression

CC BY-ND The U.S. unemployment rate jumped from 4.4% in March to a roughly 90-year high of 14.7% in April. But could the rate, as some predict, surpass the record 25% joblessness the U.S. experienced at the peak of the Great Depression? As

First Book to Examine the Personal Style of Legendary Jazz Musician Miles Davis

Los Angeles, CA — Author and entertainment executive Michael Stradford pens the first book on the style of legendary jazz musician, Miles Davis, often called ‘the Picasso of music’. Noteworthy are exclusive observations from luminaries such as Quincy Jones, Lenny Kravitz,

Brooklyn Nurse Who Was Pregnant With COVID-19 Remains on Life Support

Brooklyn, NY — Sylvia LeRoy, a 35-year old nurse who was working on the front lines at Brookdale Hospital in Brooklyn, New York while pregnant, is reportedly in a coma due to complications from COVID-19. She was forced to give birth to her baby

Entrepreneur Launches Productivity and Scholarship Application Challenges

“12 Days in 12 Hours Productivity Success Challenge” & “The Secure the Bag Scholarship Application Challenge” Washington, DC — Popular philanthropist and entrepreneur Jay Cameron is hosting the online “12 Days in 12 Hours Productivity Success Challenge” & “The Secure the Bag Scholarship

2020 Howard Grad Earns Ph.D. at Age 73 – Survived Nigerian Civil War

WASHINGTON – On April 26, 2020, Florence Nwando Onwusi Didigu, 73, defended her dissertation to earn her Ph.D. in Communication, Culture and Media Studies. Her dissertation and future book titled, “Igbo Collective Memory of the Nigeria – Biafra War (1967-1970): Reclaiming Forgotten

Facebook Awards Black Press of America Publishers $1.3 Million in Relief Grants

Facebook has announced that 15 member publishers of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) will receive $1.288 million in grants through the Facebook Journalism Project’s relief fund for local news. The social media giant said more than 200 news organizations

The Fight for the 2020 Vote and the March to the Ballot Box

Since the onset of COVID-19, voter registration in the United States has decreased by a whopping 90 percent. Additionally, more than 18 million voters have been purged off the rolls since 2016, and, with the all-important 2020 General Election on

NHRMC Employees Make Record Donations to Support Patients and One Another

WILMINGTON, NC – New Hanover Regional Medical Center employees have once again broken their own record for generosity. Employees have committed to donate $413,131 to the NHRMC Foundation’s 2020 Employee Campaign, which supports special projects that benefit patients and employees in

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