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Historic Week for NC NAACP as Dr. William J. Barber Steps Down as President of the State Conference

It had become a dormant and ineffective organization, having lost its will and ability to fight the critical battles which needed to be fought.

Damien M. Williams Named Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement at Fayetteville State University

He brings experience of Advancement operations to include development, public relations, alumni relations, marketing, and other areas. Most impressive are his credentials as a fundraiser.

Miss Ghana Tourism USA 2017 for December in Virginia

Ghanaian descendant women aged from 18 to 25 that are passionate about the history and culture go Ghana and are desirous of promoting the country as a choice tourism and investment.

Insult to Injury: U.S. Workers Without Paid Sick Leave Suffer From Mental Distress

Given the disproportionate access to paid sick leave based on race, ethnicity and income status, coupled with its relationship to health and mental health, paid sick leave must be viewed as a health disparity,

The Special Prosecutor in American Politics: Counsel Mueller’s Speed and Tactics

The more investigations are going on, the more possibility there is that testimony gets tainted in some way by the cross investigation.

Rep. Al Green Meets with the Black Press on Capitol Hill

Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) discussed a range of issues from symbols of the Confederacy to advertising in the Black Press and the impeachment of President Donald Trump.

How You Can Help Hurricane Victims in Puerto Rico: Donation Lists

Less than two weeks after Hurricane Irma made landfall on the island, Puerto Rico was hit by Hurricane Maria, the worst natural disaster the island has seen in nearly a century.

Let Them Eat Caviar: When Charity Galas Waste Money

Reports split spending among three categories: programming, administration and fundraising. Excessive spending on fundraising, relative to amount of money raised, is a red flag for waste.

The Surprising Connection Between ‘Take a Knee’ Protests and Citizens United

Citizens United, the Supreme Court ruling that some fear is destroying American democracy, may also be showing us how to heal it. The most recent example of this is the reaction to President Donald Trump’s comments suggesting that sports owners

Every Year, Millions Try to Navigate US Courts Without a Lawyer

Eighty percent of state criminal defendants cannot afford to pay for a lawyer, and only those who are actually incarcerated are constitutionally entitled to appointed counsel.

ACLU of Missouri Files Lawsuit against City of St. Louis For Unconstitutional Police Conduct

The ACLU of Missouri filed a lawsuit today against the city of St. Louis for unlawful and unconstitutional actions against people during the Stockley verdict demonstrations.

William C. Friday Fellowship for Human Relations: Announcing the Friday Fellowship Class of 2017-2019

These leaders learn to model former UNC system president Bill Friday’s civility, transparency, and collaboration across divergent ideas and identities.

NAACP Calls for the Respect of Constitutional Rights After the Acquittal of Jason Stockley

Anthony Lamar Smith's death, and the deaths of countless other victims of police brutality in Missouri, is exactly why the NAACP issued a travel advisory to the state …

NAACP Condemns Irregularities at Kharon Davis Trial

The Dothan criminal justice system failed in all aspects of its treatment of Kharon Davis. For the last ten years, Kharon has been denied his Sixth Amendment rights to a public, fair, and speedy trial.

What You Should Know about the Community Reinvestment Act

Lending institutions made it extremely difficult, if not impossible, for residents of poor inner-cities to borrow money, get a mortgage, take out insurance or access other financial services. CRA is a way for banks to do well by doing good.

Twin Earthquakes Expose Mexico’s Deep Inequality

Poverty makes these disaster impacts worse in the south. On average, 46 percent of Mexican households live in poverty. But 70 percent of Oaxaca’s population earns less than what’s needed …

Don’t Let “45” Take Credit for President Obama’s Economy

The income, poverty and health insurance data released by the Census Bureau on September 13 confirms what many of us already knew. President Obama’s last year was one of economic improvement for many individuals. The median income rose from $57,230

Study: More, and More Diverse, US College Students Voted in 2016

Students who belong to some demographic groups with historically low turnout rates showed some of the biggest increases: younger students, Hispanic students and Asian students.

Dr. Aminta Hawkins Breaux Makes History as BSU’s First Female President

Partnerships are going to be extremely important. We want to reach out to our business leaders and the rest of our community and help them see the value …

Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law: Constitutional Responsibility for Right to Sound Basic Education

Despite the ruling today, this lawsuit and our organizing around it has lifted the hopes of parents and community advocates in Halifax County who believe that change is possible …

How the Latest Effort to Repeal Obamacare Would Affect Millions

Like all health care legislation, the bill is complex, but the broad outlines of it are rather clear: It would undo much of the reforms implemented through the ACA and then go a step further.

‘Medicare for All’ Could Be Cheaper Than You Think

While this wouldn’t be single-payer – in which the government covers all health care costs – and private insurers would continue to operate alongside Medicare, it would be a substantial improvement over the current system.

RAISE Act: Global Panel of Scholars Explains ‘Merit-based’ Immigration

As Congress takes up the issue of immigration, we turned to our global network of scholars to get their perspective on how points systems work.

What You Should Know About the Equifax Data Breach

On July 29, Equifax, one of the three major credit reporting corporations, discovered that unauthorized data access had occurred. Yet it was not until September 7 when the multi-national data breach was announced publicly.

The White House Should Postpone Its HBCU Conference

HBCU students, campus leaders and the millions of people who live in the campus communities, all of which are searching for these schools to be equitably funded and supported by public and private partners.

How the Legacy of Slavery Affects the Mental Health of Black Americans Today

Forgiveness and grace are, indeed, hallmarks of the Black Church. Since slavery, the church has been a formidable force for survival …

Roots of Racism: 6 Essential Reads

On Friday, Sept. 15, “Third Rail with OZY” will discuss racism in the United States. These stories from The Conversation archive explore where racism came from and why it persists.

Hurricanes Drive Immigration to the US

Understanding how immigration responds to major events in other countries helps policymakers understand immigration policy. We focused on migration to the U.S.

What Journalists Can Do Better to Cover the Disability Beat

For decades, the media has tended to portray people with disabilities (or those around them) as inspirations or heroes—a genre of reporting known as “inspiration porn.”

Jewish Community Receives Guidance on Security in Advance of the High Holidays

White supremacist activity and anti-Semitic acts: The ADL is providing expertise and resources to ensure Jewish institutions remain secure during the Jewish High Holidays.

How Colleges Can Help Students Keep out of Academic Trouble

Unlike data on college enrollment and completion, national statistics for academic probation are not tracked. About 20 percent of students will end their first year of college in academic jeopardy.

Dear White People, Wake Up: Canada Is Racist

The white male protester who said he’d never seen a racist has most likely lived with the white privilege of never having to witness or to recognize incidents of racism that people of color frequently encounter.

Why Businesses Fail to Detect Modern Slavery at Work

I can tell you the farm where the steak on your plate came from. Probably even the name of the cow. But we have no idea where the workers came from that work in our kitchens.

Forbes Magazine is Calling Her “The Next Steve Jobs”

Angel’s ultimate goal with her company is (and has always been) to develop financial literacy edtech games that empower and educate both students and adults. And she has been very successful at doing this!

We Must Have a New Poor People’s Campaign and Moral Revival

Channeling the incisive analysis of our best historians, TaNehisi Coates cut through the talking points of political pundits last week to name Donald Trump America’s “First White president.” Writing for The Atlantic, the National Book Award recipient made clear

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