Civic Engagement Project
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Queens for a National Cause – (Elections 2020 in Review) – GDN Exclusive
Marching to the beat of their own drums at their own pace, HBCU students across the nation have prepared themselves
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New Economics for a New Generation of Constructive Collective Action – GDN Exclusive
There is an issue of great significance to African Americans historically created and maintained by Corporate America from the beginning
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The HBCU Call to Corporate America – GDN Exclusive
For more than 400 years, Black Americans have sought economic equity and political inclusion. Notwithstanding the fact that the pursuit
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HBCU Millennials Are Energized to Vote! Believing in Hope and the Possibility of Change
“HBCU students are ready to support whoever has their best interest at heart,” Marshall said. “As an HBCU alum—history shows that HBCU students have always been engaged when it comes to the political process. The difference is always with likable candidates.”
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18 Georgia NAACP Branches to ‘Party at the Polls’ in Pivotal State
ATLANTA – In one of the most unique get-out-the-vote efforts this year, 18 Georgia NAACP branches over 19 counties have
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Miss NCCU Launches Greater Diversity News HBCU Voting Outreach Research Project – “A Call to Colors” GDN Exclusive
To Imani Johnson, the Greater Diversity News (GDN) HBCU Voting Outreach Project is a way for students at historically Black
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I Have a Felony Conviction. Can I Vote? Voting Rights Projects
While many states have some restriction on felon voting rights, most states restore the right to vote to people after they complete their sentences. In fact, up to 17 millionAmericans with past convictions can vote right now…
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Voter Resurgence 2020: Absentee Voting – Start Your Voting Efforts Today!
You can start your 2020 voting efforts today! If you want to vote with maximum social distancing, Absentee Voting (AV)
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Pandemic Can Not Stop NCCU CEAC Voter Efforts – A GDN Exclusive
On Saturday, August 8th, the National HBCU Alumni Foundation’s 6th Annual Leaders Conference Civic Engagement and Advocacy Committee (CEAC) Summit
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Teachey, NC Mayor Supports ACTC – GDN Exclusive, Vol. II, Part XXVII
On November 5, 2019, history was made in the small, southwest Duplin County town of Teachey – population 431, size
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Alpha Kappa Alphas Celebrate 30 Years of Service Sigma Tau Omega Chapter – GDN Exclusive
It has been thirty years this month since the Sigma Tau Omega (STO) Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
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Yvonne Lewis Holley Vies to Make history as First Black NC Lieutenant Governor
A GDN Election 2020 Special When the smoke cleared after the March 3rd primaries two months ago, suddenly, the prospect
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The Future of Law Enforcement in North Carolina
The Future of Law Enforcement in North Carolina The recent protests demanding change in our current law enforcement policies to
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Courts and Chief Justices Around the Country Echo Chief Justice Beasley’s Call
I wanted to make sure you saw this article from the Wall Street Journal that was published over the weekend.
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NHCDP Town Hall With All Five Court Of Appeals Candidates
Court of Appeals Town Hall — June 1st When: Monday, June 1st, 7 p.m. Where: Zoom Town Hall for all five Democratic
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Voter Education, Registration & Mobilization Resources
NC Voting Resources Confirm your voter registration: https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/ Online Voter Registration/ Adjust Current Registration: https://www.www.ncdot.gov/dmv/offices-services/online/Pages/voter-registration-application.aspx Requesting a NC Absentee Ballot
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Federal Lawsuit Filed Challenging Kentucky Requirements Putting Black Voters in Harm’s Way During Pandemic
(LOUISVILLE, Ky.) – The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Kentucky and Covington
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Economic Agenda Purposed by the HUB Inclusion Coalition and NC NAACP – GDN Exclusive
The NC HUB Coalition and the NAACP economic development committee are convening a series of virtual conferences to address issues
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