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BLACK GIRLS LEAD 2020 Goes Virtual in Partnership with emerge
BLACK GIRLS ROCK! announces its annual BLACK GIRLS LEAD conference, in partnership with hair care brand emerge, taking place July 31-August 1, 2020. This year’s conference has been re-imagined as a virtual event and is designed to bring together young girls across the nation for two days of self-discovery, reflection and celebration. The partnership between…
Read MoreA New Generation of Protest Holds Great Promise for America
By Jesse Jackson (TriceEdneyWire.com) – The inspiring rise of a new generation protesting against racial injustice is driving a new era of change in America, like the generation that emerged 60 years ago to build the civil rights movement of that time. July 16, 1960 is marked in my memory: that is the day I…
Read MoreCongressional Black Caucus Foundation Social Justice Fellowship Applications Now Open
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) National Racial Equality Initiative for Social Justice (NREI) Fellowship applications are open today through August 14, 2020. The 12-month fellowship will begin September 2020. Created in response to the historically unleveled playing field for minorities, and the recent protests and police killings of unarmed African Americans, CBCF’s NREI racial equity framework will have an evidence-based…
Read MoreThe African American Wellness Project Announces New Initiative Black Doctors Speak in Response to Health Care Inequities
The African American Wellness Project (AAWP) announced a new initiative, Black Doctors Speak, that will give Black Doctors a voice in the conversation on issues affecting the African American Community. This new initiative, concepted in response to the healthcare inequities that exist between African Americans and the rest of America, will highlight the healthcare issues…
Read MoreWalker’s Legacy Introduces “Ask a Boss” Masterclass Series with the CEO of The Honey Pot, Bea Dixon
In partnership with the Minority Business Development Agency, Walker’s Legacy presents “Ask a Boss”, a digital masterclass series featuring women of influence who have achieved success in business and beyond. The digital conversation will be held this Friday, July 17th at noon. The digital series moderated by Natalie Madeira Cofield, Walker’s Legacy Founder & CEO, provides attendees with the…
Read More2010 Census Omitted 3.7 Million Blacks – Nearly Five Times Its Original ‘Undercount’ Claims
By Hazel Trice Edney (TriceEdneyWire.com) – A special report released by the National Urban League reveals that the U. S. Census Bureau omitted at least 3.7 million African-Americans from its 2010 count, nearly five times the 800,000 “undercount” that the bureau has long reported. Largely due to the Coronavirus, the sluggish response to the 2020…
Read MoreBlack Lives Matter Spurs More Changes In Africa
As Americans explore the renaming of army bases, statues, streets, and schools that honor racist slave-holders or portray demeaning relationships between whites and Black, Brown and Latinx citizens, similar efforts are underway in Senegal and Liberia most recently. Goree, an island in Senegal linked closely with slave trade, has decided to rename one of its…
Read MoreDebunking 6 common objections people use to explain why they refuse to wear masks
Aside from any theoretical benefits that wearing a mask might have, we know it’s an important part of stemming the spread of COVID-19. Unfortunately, many Americans have been resistant to complying. Healthline asked Levounis and Willard to respond to some common reasons given for not wearing a mask. 1. ‘Masks aren’t effective in preventing the spread…
Read MoreSBA Celebrates the Launch of New South Carolina Women’s Business Centers
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced June 30 the launch of two South Carolina Women’s Business Centers hosted by HBCU Benedict College in Columbia, SC and Community Works Women’s Business Center in Greenville, SC. These new opportunity centers will carry out the mission of helping women-owned small businesses start, grow, expand and recover their businesses as America works to restart the economy. The commitment…
Read MoreHBCU Buzz Presents: 2020 HBCU Top 30 Under 30
For the sixth year, HBCU Buzz presents the HBCU Top 30 Under 30, honoring the achievements of alumni of historically Black colleges and universities. The next HBCU Top 30 class is a combination of bold leaders in the fields of politics, community, technology, entertainment, entrepreneurship, fashion, health, education and money. Right now, more than ever, HBCU Buzz prioritizes…
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