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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

After 190 Years, the Global Impact of the Black Press Is Still Undeniable

Our current struggles have important historical antecedents which are important to know to understand what’s going on now and how to address it.

What Happened to the Missing Burundi Teens?

The country’s once vibrant independent media and nongovernmental organizations have been decimated, and more than 400,000 people have fled the country.

Brewer Is Now the Highest Ranking Woman Executive Ever at Starbucks

Rosalind Brewer, former President and CEO of Sam’s Club and current Starbucks board member, has more than 30 years of management experience.

New Orleans Bail Bond Companies Overcharged Poor by Nearly $5 Million

“These companies’ actions demonstrate why a person’s liberty should not be subject to profit. As more and more jurisdictions are realizing, justice is not served by making people pay money for their physical liberty.”

National HBCU Pre-Law Summit Presents Game-Changing Opportunity For HBCU Students

Two intensive days of game-changing information, resources, and connections designed to help future law students achieve success in a demanding educational endeavor and tough field in great need of diversity.

Entry-Level Career Program Launched to Benefit Graduating Black College Students

The partnership is designed to introduce graduating seniors (and graduate students) from Historically Black Colleges and Universities to Merck’s Leadership Development Program.

Take Action Now: Defending the DREAMers

DACA program protected 800,000 young immigrants from deportation and provided them with work permits. In North Carolina, this will impact more than 27,000 individuals and their families.

Adams, Butterfield Support Impeachment of Pres. Trump

Intense behind-the-scenes strategizing on the part of the 49-member Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) to have Republican President Donald J. Trump impeached. CBC will have a robust discussion on #Impeachment.

Statement on Behalf of NC NAACP in Regards to Recent Rescinding of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

This action is immoral and inhumane. These young people have served our country, died for this country, and contribute to this country.

Civil Rights Under Law Stands With Young Immigrants Targeted by Trump Administration

Instead of putting young people on a pathway to citizenship, the administration’s heartless act today forces immigrant children into the shadows of our society …

How Muslim Americans Are Fighting Islamophobia and Securing Their Civil Rights

Spikes in anti-Muslim sentiments and hate crimes appear to correlate with elections cycles. This is not a coincidence. In recent years, politicians have increasingly relied on anti-Muslim rhetoric to mobilize voters.

Understanding Perceptions of Reputation and Identity Offers Opportunity

Though we are taught from an early age not to judge others, we can use our perceptions of others to work toward positive outcomes, both socially and professionally …

Giving Voice to Values: A Workplace Overview

Many of us will encounter values conflicts, when the way we want to live and the things we want to accomplish seem in conflict with the expectations of our clients, our peers, our bosses. The Giving Voice to Values curriculum is designed to help.

‘Cajun Navy’ Rescuers in Hurricane Harvey Show Vital Role of Volunteer Boats

Disaster scientists show how typical it is for groups of people to engage in new tasks, work with people they’ve never worked before or both.

Older Victims of Hurricane Harvey Need Special Attention as Texas Recovers

News and social media reports from coastal Texas have shown many striking images of Hurricane Harvey flood victims, but few were as arresting as a photo of older women in a Dickinson nursing home, sitting in waist-high water in their

Corporate America Is Entering Social Justice Fight

It may sound hard to believe, but America’s CEOs seem to increasingly resemble Che Guevera, the Marxist who became the face of the Cuban Revolution. The latest similarities came in mid-August after President Donald Trump’s contentious response to the violent

Ministers March for Justice to Support Racial Healing

Hundreds of clergy from around the country gathered at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial on the National Mall for an interfaith march for justice. Pastors, rabbis, Buddhists, Sikhs and imams joined together to demonstrate against the hate they say

Greater Book Features: Empowering Underserved Communities

There are several ideas on empowering underserved communities that historically have gained consensus: One of the thoughts that has gained consensus is that, to empower Black communities we must educate them; The other consensus is that we can’t effectively educate

The Opioid Epidemic Is Finally a National Emergency – Eight Years Too Late

“It has been many long, hard, agonizing battles for the last few years and you fought like a warrior every step of the way. Addiction, however, won the war. To the person who doesn’t understand addiction, she is just another

Improve Your Search: Job Centers Offer Little Help for the Unemployed

Montréal — If you are unemployed and looking for a job, the best way to get government-funded training and help finding a job is to prove you are “unemployable.” Far from providing workers with the means to move up and

NAACP Rebukes President Trump’s Decision to Pardon Convicted Racist Joe Arpaio

BALTIMORE – Today, President Trump pardoned convicted felon, disgraced former sheriff, Joe Arpaio. The NAACP, the nation’s foremost civil rights organization, released the following statement. “Joe Arpaio ruled Maricopa County, Arizona with an iron-fist, under the guise of ‘law and

Warning Signs of Mass Violence in America?

There are those who say that comparing President Donald Trump’s rhetoric to that of Adolf Hitler is alarmist, unfair and counterproductive. And yet, there has been no dearth of such comparisons since the 2016 presidential election. Many commentators have also drawn parallels between the

How Should We Protest Neo-Nazis? Lessons From German History

After the murder of Heather Heyer in Charlottesville, many people are asking themselves what they should do if Nazis rally in their city. Should they put their bodies on the line in counterdemonstrations? Some say yes. History says no. Take it

Over the Years, Americans Have Become Increasingly Exposed to Extremism

Extremism has always been with us, but the internet has allowed ideas that advocate hate and violence to reach more and more people. Whether it’s the deadly “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville or the 2015 Charleston church massacre, it’s

The Confederate Statue Debate: Three Essential Reads

Editor’s note: The following is a roundup of archival stories related to the debate over what to do with Confederate statues. The impetus for the “Unite the Right” rally held in Charlottesville, Virginia on August 12 was a proposal to

How Religion Motivates People to Give and Serve

Saturday, August 19 is World Humanitarian Day – a time to remember the tremendous humanitarian need around the world. The stark reality is that the world is facing the greatest humanitarian crisis since 1945: Mass starvations are threatening millions of people in South Sudan, Nigeria, Somalia

New Generation of Leadership: Lumumba Becomes Youngest Mayor of Jackson, Miss.

Chokwe Antar Lumumba became the youngest mayor in the history of Jackson, Miss., when he was sworn-in last month in front of a standing room-only crowd at Jackson’s Convention Center Complex. Lumumba, 34, defeated the business-friendly incumbent Mayor Tony Yarber

CBC Chairman Talks HBCUs, Impeachment and #RootOutRacism

During a conference call with reporters, Rep. Cedric Richmond (D-La.), the chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), pledged to revisit the debate around impeachment when Congress returns after Labor Day and announced a new campaign to #RootOutRacism in the

Confederate Statues Fall, But Economic Racism Lingers

Cheers to New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, one of the first mayors to take Confederate statues down and to make the strong point that these statues represent nothing but oppression. You should check out the speech he delivered, in May,

Legendary Civil Rights Activist and Comedian Dick Gregory Dies at 84

Legendary civil rights activist and comedian Dick Gregory died on Saturday. He was 84. Friends, family and celebrities took to social media to honor the icon and innovator of the Black community. “It is with enormous sadness that the Gregory

Three Ways Black Faith Leaders Address HIV as a Social Justice Issue

In Los Angeles alone, more than 120 churches joined the Day of Unity, promoted by The Black Church & HIV initiative. AIDS activists have long called on faith leaders to help address and end the epidemic in Black communities across

Jim Crow Statues: The History of the Statue at the Center of Violent Unrest

The violent scenes in Charlottesville, Virginia, that led to the death of one woman and left many more injured began as a dispute over a statue of General Robert E. Lee, which sits in a local public park. However, the

Taraji P. Henson: Fighting the Good Fight for What Is Right

Actress Taraji P. Henson has never shied away from a worthy cause, and she has always been ready to fight for what she believes is right. Not only has that worked out well for her, but it is also paying

White Nationalists Who Marched in Charlottesville Are Being Identified — and Are Getting Fired From Their Jobs!

Thanks to NY Daily News writer Shaun King, a very popular Twitter account called @YesYoureRacist, and other hard-working Twitter users, many of the white nationalists who recently participated in the violent racial riot in Charlottesville, Virginia are being identified. Even more, some of

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