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As UNC students across the state celebrate commencement, a proposal from the Board of Governors Committee on University Governance jeopardizes equity on campus and beyond. RALEIGH (May 9, 2024) – All students—Black, Brown, and white students, disabled students, LGBTQ+ students, students
Read MoreWhat Do Kindergarten Teachers Mean By “Ready for School?”
If you always do things for your child, and always tell them what to do, they will not be able to make their own decisions and learn how to be independent. One good rule of thumb for parents of toddlers:
Read MoreExperts Weigh-in on Mounting Concerns of Impending U.S. Civil War
Dr. Ashley Robertson Preston, an assistant professor of history at Howard University and author of the acclaimed book “Mary McLeod Bethune the Pan-Africanist,” has detected a palpable shift in national sentiment. In the wake of a recent survey revealing
Read MoreLa Niña Is Coming, Raising the Chances of a Dangerous Atlantic Hurricane Season – an Atmospheric Scientist Explains This Climate Phenomenon
One of the big contributors to the record-breaking global temperatures over the past year – El Niño – is nearly gone, and its opposite, La Niña, is on the way. Whether that’s a relief or not depends in part on where you live.
Read MoreCelebrate National Small Business Month
Small business is BIG business! National Small Business Month is a time to recognize the amazing contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. Every day, these pioneers are working to grow small businesses, create 21st century jobs, drive innovation, and
Read MoreDespite Some Improvements Since 2019, Racial Disparities and Inequities Persist in Atlanta
Atlanta’s Black residents – including its young people – still face persistent barriers in their communities, schools and access to economic opportunities. That is according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s new report, Changing the Odds: Comprehensive Solutions for Atlanta’s Future.
Read MoreCivil Rights Attorney Ben Crump Leads Class Action Against Geico, Alleging Discriminatory Practices
The lawsuit, alleging contractual breaches regarding policy renewal commissions and accusations of unjust enrichment, represents a coalition of minority business owners formerly associated with the company. On Tuesday, May 7, plaintiffs in a sizable class action lawsuit against insurance
Read MoreNational Museum of African American History and Culture To Display Space Devoted to Black Design
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture will open a new space in its Rhimes Family Foundation Visual Arts Gallery. “Reclaiming My Time,” the first exhibition in the space devoted to contemporary Black designers, will open Friday,
Read MoreDiversity Dilemma: Kim Godwin’s Exit from ABC Sparks Debate on Black Leadership in Television News
Godwin’s departure, a surprising turn of events, comes on the heels of Disney’s recent appointment of a veteran executive to oversee ABC News, a move that effectively diminished her authority within the organization. Despite having recently extended her contract, Godwin’s
Read MoreU.S. Department of Education Acts to Ease FAFSA Woes Amidst Rising Concerns
“We are determined to close the FAFSA completion gap,” declared U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten. With escalating concerns surrounding the tumultuous rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the U.S. Department of Education has announced
Read MoreHomeschooled Kids Face Unique College Challenges − Here Are 3 Ways They Can Be Overcome
Homeschooling is the fastest-growing education setting in the United States. More than 3 million students were educated at home in the 2021-22 school year, up from 2.5 million in the spring of 2019. Current estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau indicate that there are 3.62
Read MoreVP Harris Announces $5.5 Billion Funding for Affordable Housing and Homelessness Solutions
The staggering increase has left many families struggling to afford rent or homeownership, and, according to recent data, around a quarter of renters, equivalent to roughly 12 million households, are spending more than half of their income on housing costs,
Read MoreWalking in African Cities Can Be a Miserable Experience: Accra Study Shows Planners Ignore Needs of Pedestrians
African cities aren’t welcoming places for pedestrians. Yet walking is free and, given the shortage of decent public transport, it’s often the only way for people to move around. More than 70% of Africa’s urban population of about 609 million walk daily
Read MoreMedgar Evers, Rep. Clyburn, Among Nineteen Honored with Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Joe Biden will award 19 individuals the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. Civil rights icon Medgar Wiley Evers and South Carolina Democratic Rep. James Clyburn lead the list of recipients whose legacy of bravery and
Read MoreEveryday Life and Its Variability Influenced Human Evolution at Least as Much as Rare Activities Like Big-Game Hunting
Think about taking a walk: where you need to go, how fast you need to move to get there, and whether you need to bring something along to carry the results of your errand. Are you going on this walk
Read MoreHouston Area’s Flood Problems Offer Lessons for Cities Trying to Adapt to a Changing Climate
Scenes from the Houston area looked like the aftermath of a hurricane in early May after a series of powerful storms flooded highways and neighborhoods and sent rivers over their banks north of the city. More than 400 people had to be rescued from homes, rooftops
Read MoreWhat Students Protesting Israel’s Gaza Siege Want — and How Their Demands on Divestment Fit Into the BDS Movement
A wave of protests expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people is spreading across college and university campuses. There were more than 400 such demonstrations by the end of April 2024 just in the U.S., with many more in Canada and other countries. The specific
Read MoreVice President Kamala Harris Announces Nationwide Economic Opportunity Tour
Officials said the tour builds on Harris’ extensive travel to communities nationwide. Since the beginning of 2024, she has made more than 35 trips to 16 states, engaging with small business owners and entrepreneurs in underserved communities to discuss challenges
Read MoreIN MEMORIAM: Tribute to the Ministry, Life, and Legacy of Reverend Dr. Cecil “Chip” Murray
How do you salute a man who walked amongst the angels? You start by making sure that history accurately reflects his name. This is my modest contribution to the telling of his vital history and legacy. How do you
Read MoreWake Up, Black Voters. Don’t Let Trump’s Lies Fool You
There is data that shows that the Democratic candidate for president over the last five presidential elections since 2000 has averaged 90% of the Black vote with an average of only 8% for the GOP candidate. In addition, the overwhelming
Read MoreA Decade After Water Crisis, Art Brings Hope and Healing to Flint
A decade after the water crisis began, health implications from ingesting the unsafe water as well as financial burdens continue to plague residents. Keyon Lovett, 34, a multi-disciplinary visual street artist, creatively known as The Art School Dropout, who moved
Read MorePoor People’s Campaign and National Partners Announce, “Mass Poor People’s and Low-Wage Workers’ Assembly and Moral March on Washington, D.C. and to the Polls” Ahead of 2024 Elections
Scheduled for June 29th, the “Mass Poor People’s and Low-Wage Workers’ Assembly and Moral March on Washington, D.C.: A Call to the Polls and to Vote,” aims to commence four months of outreach efforts targeting 15 million poor and low-wage
Read MoreBiden Administration Delays Decision on Menthol Cigarette Ban
Gwen Carr, mother of Eric Garner, who tragically died nearly a decade ago due to a police altercation over the sale of loose cigarettes, expressed relief at the Department of Health and Human Services’ decision to delay the menthol ban. Carr has consistently voiced concerns
Read MoreBiden-Harris Administration Unveils Ambitious Plans to Strengthen Teaching Profession Ahead of Teacher Appreciation Week
The initiatives include calling on states to increase teacher pay, fix public service loan forgiveness (PSLF), support special education teachers, establish a technical assistance center, provide data on PSLF, and increase special education funding. Ahead of Teacher Appreciation Week,
Read MoreBiden Urges Order as Arrests and Chaos Rise at Pro-Palestinian College Protests Nationwide
The long-running conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, which has recently intensified due to violence in the occupied territories, has fueled the demonstrations. President Joe Biden, in his first remarks since April 22, addressed the escalating pro-Palestinian demonstrations on American
Read MoreDemocrat’s Victory in New York Shrinks House Republican Majority as Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Move to Oust Speaker Johnson
Kennedy’s win could prove pivotal in balancing power and intensifying party-line struggles within the chamber. Democratic State Senator Tim Kennedy clinched victory in the special election for New York’s 26th Congressional District, effectively reducing the House Republican majority to
Read More“Tavis Smiley” Announces 11 New Markets, Expands Into Key Swing States of Michigan and Wisconsin
SmileyAudioMedia, Inc. is thrilled to announce that with the addition of 11 new affiliate agreements, “Tavis Smiley” is the fastest growing syndicated Black radio talk show in America. The flagship show, “Tavis Smiley,” which features newsmakers, influencers, authors, artists, activists, and
Read MoreThe Power of Touch is Vital for Both Reading and Writing
“Pat the Bunny,” the 1940 classic touch-and-feel book, is still in print – a testament to the value of touch in introducing infants and toddlers to the world of reading. Later, when children reach school age, a common technique for
Read MorePower Outages Linked to Heat and Storms Are Rising, and Low-Income Communities are Most at Risk, as a New NYC Study Shows
Many Americans think of power outages as infrequent inconveniences, but that’s quickly changing. Nationwide, major power outages have increased tenfold since 1980, largely because of an aging electrical grid and damage sustained from severe storms as the planet warms. At the
Read MoreTrump Found in Criminal Contempt Over Social Media Posts: Judge Issues Fine and Jail Warning
New York County Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan delivered the ruling, citing nine instances where Trump’s posts attacked jurors and witnesses, breaching the court’s order. Each violation incurred a $1,000 fine, with Merchan warning of possible incarceration for further transgressions.
Read MorePortuguese Rejects President’s Call for Reparations Despite Acknowledging Colonial Crimes
Between the 15th and 19th centuries, nearly 6 million Africans were forcibly transported across the Atlantic on Portuguese vessels, enduring unimaginable suffering as they were enslaved and exploited on plantations, primarily in Brazil. In the wake of Portugal’s President
Read MoreLouisiana Supreme Court Approves Formation of New, All-White St. George City
Encompassing a sprawling 60-square-mile expanse in the southeast of East Baton Rouge Parish, St. George is poised to emerge as an autonomous entity with its own mayor and city council, catering to an estimated population of 86,000 residents. Deep-seated
Read MoreBlack Mental Health Canada and GreenShield Introduce Transformative Women’s Counseling Initiative: QUEENS
Black Mental Health Canada (BMHC) and GreenShield proudly announce a collaborative effort to address the pressing need for culturally sensitive mental health support within the Black Canadian community. Recognizing the disparities Black women face in mental health care, this partnership
Read MoreA Child’s First Three Years Hold the Power to Unlock Bright, Strong Futures
In communities across the country, families are striving to give their children a good start in life. They share a common desire for their babies to be healthy, happy, and secure. Yet far too many families face considerable obstacles. The
Read MoreWhile Police Agencies Grapple with Shrinking Force, Departments Nationwide are Experiencing a Turnaround
Since the death of George Floyd in May 2020, police departments across the United States have witnessed a significant drop in rank-and-file officers. In the nation’s capital, the Metropolitan Police Department reached a half-century low in size in 2023,
Read MoreGlobal Perception of U.S. Leadership Stuck at 41%, Gallup Report Shows
In his ongoing efforts to repair alliances and restore the U.S. image on the world stage, Biden is confronted with a formidable challenge as researchers insist that consistent approval ratings in the low 40s pose significant diplomatic obstacles. In
Read MoreDo Implicit Bias Trainings on Race Improve Health Care? Not Yet – But Incorporating the Latest Science Can Help Hospitals Treat All Patients Equitably
There is increasing evidence that implicit bias – non-conscious attitudes toward specific groups – is a source of racial inequities in certain aspects of health care, and lawmakers are taking note. Since the tragic murder of George Floyd in May 2020, wherein a
Read MoreAFL-CIO Report Exposes Deepening Racial Disparities in Workplace Safety
According to the report, Black workers’ job fatality rates have surged to the highest levels seen in nearly 15 years. Meanwhile, Latino workers continue to endure the most significant risk of death on the job compared to any other demographic
Read MoreCity Hosts Ribbon Cutting to Open Senior Center East
The City of Fayetteville invites community members to a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of Senior Center East, on May 3, 11 a.m., at 917 Washington Drive. The $9.2 million Senior Center East is a voter-approved Parks and Recreation
Read MoreNAACP Celebrates Revised Plan for Student Debt Cancellation to Benefit 30 Million Americans
Recently, the Biden-Harris Administration unveiled their latest plan to deliver student debt cancellation for those impacted by the nation’s growing crisis. The plan, which comes as a result of the recently closed Negotiated Rulemaking process, is expected to provide much-needed
Read MoreCongressional Black Caucus Foundation Announces New Partnership with the University of Oxford
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) proudly unveils a groundbreaking collaboration with the University of Oxford to establish a CBCF Alumni Scholarship, a transformative initiative aimed at closing the financial gap for Black students aspiring to pursue master’s degrees at
Read MorePowerful Free Health Equity Summit to Take Place in Washington, DC, Hosted by The Greater Washington Community Foundation
The Greater Washington Community Foundation is thrilled to announce the upcoming free Health Equity Summit, scheduled for Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Riverside Church in Washington, DC. This transformative event will run from 9 am to 4 pm ET, followed
Read MoreAre Race-Conscious Scholarships on Their Way Out?
The fate of hundred of millions of dollars in scholarship money is up in the air in Ohio after seven state universities put race-conscious programs on hold to check their legality. The review comes after Dave Yost, the state’s attorney general, advised
Read MoreTop Eight Usage Mistakes When Using Outdoor Power Equipment
Outdoor Power Equipment Institute Offers Safety Tips for Consumers, Homeowners As the weather warms and people are coaxed outside to their yards and managed landscapes, it’s time for everyone to remember how to use their outdoor power equipment safely and
Read MoreTroy University Cornerback ‘Reddy’ To Hear His Name Called On Draft Day
From April 25th-27th, many collegiate football athletes will see their dreams of having their names called at the 2024 NFL Draft. The hard work and dedication comes full circle during a 3-day cycle that will be held in Detroit, Michigan.
Read MorePetition with Nearly 3,000 Signatures Urges President Biden to Pardon Former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby
The petition calls on President Joe Biden to grant a full pardon to former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, who is facing 40 years in federal prison when she’s sentenced next month on fraud charges. A petition gathering momentum has already
Read MoreIN MEMORIAM: New Jersey Rep. Donald Payne Jr. Dies at 65
“With his signature bowtie, big heart, and tenacious spirit, Donald embodied the very best of public service,” Murphy wrote in a statement on Wednesday. House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, a New York Democrat,
Read MoreFreshman CBC Member Congresswoman Summer Lee Wins Big After Being Targeted by AIPAC
Rep. Lee, who represents parts of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County in Pennsylvania, is the first member of “The Squad” to face a 2024 primary challenge during the 2024 election cycle. Lee’s district is 72 percent white and 15 percent Black.
Read MoreVice President Kamala Harris Announces Nationwide Economic Opportunity Tour
The tour, which will begin with a moderated conversation in Atlanta on April 29, will see the Vice President visiting several states to emphasize the administration’s commitment to creating an economy where every person can thrive. Vice President Kamala
Read MoreDisparities in Air Quality Exposure Highlighted in American Lung Association’s State of the Air Report
Despite comprising 41.6% of the U.S. population, people of color represent 52% of those living in counties with at least one failing grade for air quality. The American Lung Association’s 25th annual “State of the Air” report has revealed significant disparities in
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