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Disclosing Weaknesses Can Undermine Some Workplace Relationship

Sharing personal information with friends and family has long been held by researchers as a way to build rapport and healthy relationships. But between coworkers, that’s not always true. That is at the center of new research conducted at Georgia

Psychopathic Employees Thrive Under Abusive Supervisors, Study Finds

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – High-profile corporate scandals caused by extreme risk-taking and brazen malfeasance have driven scholars and business leaders to speculate that those responsible for unethical behavior may possess psychopathic tendencies. But do these “bad” employees perform poorly, and does

Diversity Practices: Challenges and Strategies 50 years since the Civil Rights Act

It’s been 50 years since the Civil Rights Act of 1964 banned discrimination on the basis of race. This increased racial diversity in the workplace. But myriad black employees still struggle to get hired, retained, promoted and included at work.

Lakers Legend Kobe Bryant Killed in Helicopter Crash

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna Maria Onore, were among nine people killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday, January 26, 2020. Bryant was 41, and his daughter, affectionately known as GiGi, who was only 13.

Stepping Up and Standing Out – New Survey Shows Increased Political Participation Among Women

Women of all ages and political affiliations — particularly millennials and women of color—have become more politically engaged since 2016, a trend that is likely to continue in 2020, according to a new online survey released today by Gender on the Ballot, a

Precedent? Nah, the Senate Gets to Reinvent Its Rules in Every Impeachment

Everybody seems to be using the word “precedent” right now. Commentators, the media and even Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell use it when they discuss or debate the appropriate procedures for President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial. The word has multiple meanings, though, so what

Rep. Maxine Waters: Dr. King’s Fight Continues On

WASHINGTON – January 20, 2020 — Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Financial Services, issued a statement on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, which she celebrated at a variety of commemorative events across the 43rd District:

Schumer Statement on Senator McConnell’s Impeachment Trial Resolution

Washington, D.C.— Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer released the following statement in response to Senator McConnell’s Senate impeachment trial resolution proposal: “Senator McConnell repeatedly promised Senators, the public and the press that his rules for the trial would be the same

African Americans Take on More Debt for Grad School – but the Payoff Is Also Bigger

When seeking graduate and professional degrees, African Americans take on over 50% more debt than white students. On the upside, African Americans also see a bigger payoff to earning such degrees. Whether or not that payoff is enough to make up for

A Brief History of Black Names, From Perlie to Latasha

Most people recognize that there are first names given almost exclusively by black Americans to their children, such as Jamal and Latasha. While fodder for comedians and social commentary, many have assumed that these distinctively black names are a modern phenomenon. My research shows that’s not

Five Obstacles That Stop Many Students From Taking an Internship

When her college started requiring students to complete an internship in order to graduate, it created a serious dilemma for Janelle. “I wouldn’t be able to do classes, do the internship and work to make money – which is kind

Stage Play Inspired By Black Lawyer and Undocumented Immigrant to Benefit Youth Mentoring Program

The inspiring story of an illegal immigrant from Mexico, Aracely Morales, and an African American lawyer, Attorney Zulu Ali, is both inspiring and very emotional. Mexican officials brutally abused Morales, a women rights activist, and she later fled to America

There’s More Than One Good Way to Teach Kids How to Read

We are literacy professionals, former reading teachers who now prepare college and graduate students to teach kids how to read. As scholars, we believe in the study, exchange and debate of ideas. But recently we have become concerned by the direction that the

I Asked People Why They Don’t Vote, and This Is What They Told Me

At least 40% to 90% of American voters stay home during elections, evidence that low voter turnout for both national and local elections is a serious problem throughout the United States. With the 2020 presidential election approaching, directives for people to “get out and vote” will

Supreme Court’s Delay in Ruling on the Affordable Care Act

WASHINGTON—AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement after the Supreme Court’s announcement that it will not hear a case challenging the legality of the Affordable Care Act until after the 2020 election: “The Republican Party has made its hatred

Pastor Allegedly Stole $1 Million From Church, Bought Himself a Bentley

Chicago, IL — Bishop Clarence Smith Jr., who led New Life Impact Church in Chicago, has been accused of stealing about $1 million which was intended for a food program for children in need. He apparently used the money for his

Investigation Reveals That Black Families Are Still Living on the Plantations in Mississippi

New Orleans, LA — Dr. Antoinette Harrell, known as the “Slavery Detective of the South,” is on a mission to interview and document the oral histories of people who still live on plantations to this very day. Deangelo Manuel and Tyra

“No Thanks: Black, Female and Living in the Martyr Free Zone” Has Received Popular Acclaim

Author Says Its Okay to Be a Single Black Woman in New Book, “No Thanks” Keturah Kendrick, the popular new author chronicling the lives of single Black women, is on a mission. Her debut book, No Thanks: Black, Female and Living

Program Offers Free Classes in Photography, Filmmaking and More to Underserved Youth

Washington, DC — When high school students Chinarose Riley and Monchelle (Momo) Gray stepped out of the box of traditional education and signed up for free classes with B-Roll Arts & Media, Inc., a non-traditional, non-profit training program, they both fell

Silence the Violence for 2020 – Stop the Self-inflicted Genocide

Last week we began the new decade the same way that we finished the old decade. Last year in Dallas, more than 200 people were murdered, sadly most were African Americans. Though we march for justice and claim “Black Lives

Census Officials Kick Off $250 Million Ad Campaign in Washington

The U.S. Census Bureau unveiled its $500 million “Shape Your Future. Start Here,” 2020 ad campaign on Tuesday, January 14, in Washington, D.C. Nearly $38 million – or approximately 16 percent – of the paid media budget is earmarked toward

Rev. Dr. William Barber Addresses Systemic Racism & Voting Rights During Call with the Black Press

Rev. Dr. William Barber II believes that everyone has a right to live. Through his Poor People’s Campaign, Dr. Barber is continuing to build a movement to overcome systemic racism, systemic poverty, ecological devastation, militarism of the budget and the

In Honoring King’s Legacy, We Must Commit to The Work That Cost Him His Life

Two years before his death, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King wrote that “there is no way merely to find work, or adequate housing, or quality-integrated schools for Negroes alone.” We could only achieve these goals, he said, by pursuing

“Suffrage. Race. Power: Unerased Black Women,” Will Launch in March

Sojourner Truth. Harriet Tubman. Ida B. Wells. Shirley Chisholm. Rosa Parks. These household names, spanning a couple of centuries, qualify for the Suffrage Hall of Fame. Almost a buzz word synonymous with the Year of the Woman, in 2020 the centerpiece of suffrage

Renewing Martin Luther King’s Dream by Renewing Our Minds

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind,” a scripture reading from Romans 12:2. Transformation is something the Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior was in pursuit of. He was

EXCLUSIVE Op-Ed: A Message to Black America from Jared Kushner?

One of the proudest moments of my life was standing beside President Donald Trump in the Oval Office to witness the signing of the First Step Act, a historic criminal justice reform bill that makes American communities safer, improves the lives of hundreds of

Equality North Carolina Events for Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Sanders to Attend at the Dome

Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It’s a time in which we’re asked to reflect on the legacy of King and the ideals and values he embodied throughout the course of his life through his words, actions and legacy.

IN MEMORIAM: Trailblazing Meteorologist Dr. June Bacon-Bercey Remembered

Until recently, many didn’t know the name Dr. June Bacon-Bercey. A pioneer in the field of meteorology, Bacon-Bercey, an African American, broke barriers by becoming the first woman meteorologist. Previously, she became the first African American woman to earn a

‘Dangerously in Love’ Beyoncé and Jay-Z are Hollywood’s Most Powerful Couple

When Beyoncé married Jay-Z in 2008, the skeptics were as loud as the audience at a sold-out Destiny’s Child concert. At its worst, critics expected that the marriage would be Bobby and Whitney all over again – a hip-hop bad

Whitney Houston, Notorious B.I.G. Head 2020 Rock Hall of Fame Class

Whitney Houston and the Notorious B.I.G. head an accomplished class who have earned induction into the 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Houston, who died in 2012 at the age of 48, was the preeminent voice of her

Dallas Examiner Publisher Mollie Belt to Receive NNPA Lifetime Achievement Award

A tragedy initially brought Mollie Belt into the world of newspaper publishing. Now, 34 years after the tragic murder of her parents – Dallas Examiner Publisher and Civil Rights leader Fred Finch, Jr., and Mildred Finch – Belt’s foray into

Supreme Court DACA Decision Isn’t Just About Dreamers

The fate of 700,000 people facing deportation may hang on a new question facing the U.S. Supreme Court: Is the White House legally obligated to tell the whole truth when justifying its actions? In November, justices heard arguments over the

Three Quotes That Defined the First Democratic Debate of 2020

Editor’s note: Six Democrats qualified for the final debate before the Iowa caucus on Feb. 3. We asked three scholars to watch the Jan. 14 debate, held at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, and pick a quote from one

Can the Constitution Stop the Government From Lying to the Public?

When regular people lie, sometimes their lies are detected, sometimes they’re not. Legally speaking, sometimes they’re protected by the First Amendment – and sometimes not, like when they commit fraud or perjury. But what about when government officials lie? I

Black Women Win $20M Lawsuit Against Insurance Co. For Racial Discrimination

Denver, CO — 21 former employees of Jackson National Life Insurance in Denver and Nashville, mostly Black women, have recently won a $20.5 million lawsuit against the company after claiming they were discriminated against in their workplace. The settlement is

Op-Ed: Golden Globe Awards Blackout — Travesty or Testament?

Many cultural critics and pundits were in an uproar over the shutout of black talent at the 2020 Golden Globe Awards held Jan. 5. The Golden Globes are voted on by the Hollywood Foreign Press, which is a non-profit organization

Will Your Dream Job Ever Become Your Reality?

A common New Year’s tradition is the list of resolutions for the upcoming 365 days. For some the list will be improvement-based, like losing weight or obtaining a new certification. Others may focus on different objectives, like a family vacation

40 Years of Cathy Hughes’ Leadership at Urban One – Fulfilling Dr. King’s Dream

OXON HILL, Md. – Inside the illuminated MGM National Harbor towering over the Potomac River, the 3,000-seat theater slowly fills with African Americans donned in tuxedos and gowns as Hollywood’s and New York’s top entertainers mix with some of Washington,

Wrongly Convicted Man Graduates From College After 5 Years on Death Row

Denton, TX — Ryan Matthews from Texas was just 17-years old when he was accused of a crime he didn’t commit. He later spent 5 years on death row, but was later exonerated and released. Now at 39-years old, he

Black-Owned Contractor Launches Multi-Million Dollar Joint Venture With Major Real Estate Developer

Philadelphia, PA — Choates G Contracting, a Black-owned construction firm based in Philadelphia, has officially announced its restructuring which includes a new partnership team bringing more than 60 years of executive, finance, and marketing experience into the organization. This team has

Chief Justice Beasley Knows Civic Engagement Works – GDN Exclusive, Vol. 3 Part 1

It was a year ago next month, on February 12th, 2019, that Governor Roy Cooper made history by appointing NC Associate Justice Cheri Beasley as the 29th Chief Justice of the NC Supreme Court – the first African American woman

Many Say #MeToo is Bigger than Harvey Weinstein, Trial Outcome Doesn’t Matter

Former Hollywood and entertainment industry mogul Harvey Weinstein’s sexual assault trial is entering its second week. The founder of Miramax, who has produced such blockbuster films as “A Thin Blue Line,” “Sex, Lies, and Videotape,” and “Pulp Fiction,” is facing

Remember Atatiana Jefferson – Ex-Fort Worth Police Officer Indicted on Murder Charges

As we enter into a new year, it’s important that we do not forget the December 20th indictment and pending trial of Aaron Dean, a former Forth Worth, Texas police officer, on murder charges in the shooting death of Atatiana

Black Struggle in 2019: Staying Aware, Facing Injustice and Fighting for the Future

2019 saw challenges and signs of a continual awakening of the Black community, even as racism and police killings remained a problem in the United States. Alongside the insults was a strong spirit of resistance and growing frustration with the

T.M. Landry Students, Teachers Use Self-Efficacy to Master Learning

LAFAYETTE—The excitement in Marjorie Coulanges’s voice is unmistakable. For two years, her son Nicholas has lived three states away, attending a small, private academy. A week before Christmas 2019, Coulanges is awaiting her son’s visit, full of smiles, confident in

Lonely in a Crowd: Overcoming Loneliness with Acceptance and Wisdom

By nature, human beings are social creatures. Yet, as we age, personal dynamics and lifestyles change, which can result in loneliness and isolation. With older adults increasingly moving into senior living or retirement communities, researchers at University of California

Importance of the 2020 Black Voter Turnout in Exclusive Fireside Chat with NNPA

The importance of Black voter turnout, the Reauthorization of the Voting Rights Act, bipartisan politics, the Futures Act and environmental justice, counted among the topics candidly tackled during a historic fireside chat between National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA)

Benefits of Having Strong Credit – Plus Some Tips on How to Manage It

Learn how having healthy credit can help you access new opportunities, plus some tips on how to manage it. Your credit score is one of the most important measures of financial responsibility. It’s a big part of what lenders and

No Credit History? Here’s How to Build One – These Accounts Can Help Get You Started

Now is a good time to establish a good credit history. These accounts can help get you started. According to a 2015 study by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, roughly one out of 10 American adults are “credit invisible,” meaning

5 Black Prisoners Suspiciously Killed in Mississippi State Prisons Within a Week

Parchman, MS — Terrandance Dobbins, Walter Gates, Gregory Emary, Roosevelt Holliman, and Denorris Howell – who were all Black men – have been killed in prisons across the Mississippi state. Activists say the suspicious deaths are caused by negligence and malpractices in the

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