National Action Network Announces 2025 Inauguration Day Rally
THE AFRO — Rev. Al Sharpton and the National Action Network are planning a rally on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025 to protest the second presidential inauguration of Donald Trump, and to honor and defend Dr. King's dream of justice, equality and change. The post National Action Network announces 2025 Inauguration Day rally appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers.
Momentum Builds for Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Ahead of Centennial
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Democratic Sen. Laphonza Butler, the bill’s primary sponsor, has garnered backing from key lawmakers, including Democratic Sens. Cory Booker of New Jersey and Kirsten Gillibrand of New York. The legislation seeks to award Chisholm one of the nation’s highest civilian honors, cementing her place as one of the most transformative figures in American history.
How Babies’ Brains Develop
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Decades of studies have consistently shown that children who receive high-quality early learning have better health, education, and earnings outcomes, and are less likely to be incarcerated or use government assistance programs over the course of their lives.
Go Towards the Extraordinary with Ford
Ford is committed to racial and social justice and is working diligently to support a culture of belonging for all team members and partners. Over the past several years, Ford has placed a significant focus on restructuring its recruitment of Black and other individuals from underrepresented groups, including increasing the number of professional organizations and historically Black colleges and universities with which the company works. These actions are part of Ford’s ongoing commitment to drive lasting change for racial and ethnic equality within the company and in the communities where we live and work.
PRESS ROOM: Clyburn, Pressley, Scanlon, Colleagues Urge Biden to Use Clemency Power to Address Mass Incarceration Before Leaving Office
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Mass incarceration remains a persistent, systemic injustice that erodes the soul of America. Our nation has the highest incarceration rate in the world, with nearly two million people locked in jails and prisons throughout the country.

Thanksgiving traditions shaped by Black family rules
Black family holiday dinners come with unique rules, traditions, and expectations around food and behavior.
Defender Rewind: Trump doesn’t have to wear a clown costume to be one
From fry cook to garbage worker, Trump loves to dress up.
Community is exactly what we need right now
Post-election anxiety affects many; finding supportive communities aids healing and resilience.
Why Houston’s Black tech conferences are necessary to close achievement gaps
Houston's recent tech conferences aim to address the significant underrepresentation of Black professionals in technology.
Dr. Felicia Phillips’ Mogul Summit empowers Black businesswomen
Master Business Strategist Dr. Felicia Phillips hosts The Mogul Summit in Houston.

Mayor Harold Washington’s Enduring Legacy Honored at Annual Wreath-Laying Ceremony
CHICAGO DEFENDER — Members of the Mayor Harold Washington Legacy Committee present a wreath at the former mayor’s gravesite at Oak Woods Cemetery (Photo Credit: Tacuma R. Roeback). On a cool, mostly overcast morning at Oak Woods Cemetery on Chicago’s South Side, friends, colleagues and admirers gathered to honor Harold Washington — Chicago’s first Black mayor — and his lasting and incalculable impact on the city and country.

Understanding muscle soreness: A natural part of fitness progress
Muscle soreness is a familiar sensation for anyone who’s recently intensified their workout regimen or returned to the gym after a hiatus. This discomfort, technically known as delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), is a sign that your muscles are undergoing the necessary adaptations to get stronger. While the idea of “micro-tears” in your muscles might The post Understanding muscle soreness: A natural part of fitness progress appeared first on Rolling Out.

How universities can address the lack of Black scholars in academia

January 03, 2024
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By Ifedapo Francis Awolowo ( Special to BHN) In the UK, out of 164 university vice-chancellors, only two are Black. Professor David Mba was recently appointed as the first Black vice-chancellor at Birmingham City University. There are 165 Black professors in the UK – out of 23,515. The disparity becomes even more alarming when examining

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