All posts tagged "inclusion"

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...

Gen. Election Update: Tracking Your Votes on Ballot Propositions — and What They Mean for Our Communities

In the Nov. 5 General Election, Californians cast their votes on ten propositions addressing issues from education and climate funding to prison labor and the minimum...

California Celebrates Native American Heritage with New Laws Addressing Violence, Hate and Social Supports

As Native Americans celebrated 100 years of citizenship and the right to vote at the State Capitol, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a proclamation declaring Native American...

‘They invited Trump to disrespect a Black woman and did nothing to protect or back her up. The single most disgraceful thing I’ve ever seen at NABJ’

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) also condemned the invitation, with NNPA National Chair Bobby Henry and President & CEO Dr. Benjamin F....

NNPA Demands NABJ Rescind Invitation to Donald Trump

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “I strongly oppose Trump’s participation in the NABJ annual convention and career fair,” declared NNPA National Chair Bobby Henry. The NNPA represents over...

PRESS ROOM: Trailblazing Women Explain How Early Education Fueled Their Success

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Head Start helped me to socially connect and learn critical skills at such a young age. My parents were blue-collar workers; early in...

The First Presidential Debate of 2024 Mired in Trump’s Lies, Poor Media Moderation

Forget alternative facts and political spin: the first presidential debate of 2024 was an overwhelming flood of falsehoods. The twice-impeached and 34-times convicted felon former President...

SAN LEANDRO: INTERIM POLICE CHIEF APPOINTED TO PERMANENT ROLE

SAN LEANDRO POLICE CHIEF   By Bay City News Angela Averiett has been appointed to serve as the next police chief of San Leandro. Prior to...

OP-ED: Our Role in Perpetuating the Downfall of Democracy: A Call to Action

NNPA NEWSWIRE — The continuation of democracy depends on us and rests squarely on our shoulders. It is a collective endeavor, requiring the participation and dedication...

Poor 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

NNPA NEWSWIRE — 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...

OP-ED: DEI Confronts the Legacy of Jim Crow

NNPA NEWSWIRE- It's time to acknowledge that simply removing overtly discriminatory laws is not enough. We must actively work to dismantle the systemic biases and structures...

Trucking Company Owner Jason Burroughs Uses Mentorship to Help Many

BIRMINGHAM TIMES — Burroughs owns C & B (Carrier and Brokered) Transportation Systems, a flatbed trucking company that he started in 2020 and has since secured...

COMMENTARY: There They Go Again – Gut or Shutdown DEI Initiatives

CINCINNATI HERALD — Erasure of African American and Native American history justifies the opposition to DEI initiatives. It denies the need to correct the imbalance resulting...

PRESS ROOM: In Celebration of Black History Month, PGA of America Golf Professional Ira Molayo Leads by Example

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “When I got on committees and started working with other PGA of America Members, it made the sport bigger in my head,” said...

OP-ED: Remembering Our Past…Redefining Our Present…Reaffirming Our Future: “The Teaching Our Own History” Task Force

NNPA NEWSWIRE — We have launched a statewide task force in conjunction with the Florida General Baptist Convention, Inc., Reverend Dr. Carl Johnson, President, to demand...

Diverse Suppliers Are Good for Business and the Community

Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase & Co. Now more than ever, there’s a focus on prioritizing businesses that are actively addressing diversity, equity and inclusion, which creates...

PGA of America VendorMatch Expands Sourcing Opportunities for 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Through PGA VendorMatch, the PGA reaffirms its dedication to bolstering the economy in North Carolina, offering valuable business opportunities for local and diverse-owned...

Black Business Owners Concerned as Groups Step Up Attacks on Diversity

When the BeyGOOD foundation, led by Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, awarded Compton-based entrepreneur Veronica Clanton-Higgins $10,000 in August, the 46-year-old businesswoman says she felt empowered and recognized. Clanton,...

‘Empathy and Curiosity:’ How queen jaks is Helping Haas Make Teaching More Inclusive

Over the past year, queen has been helping Haas faculty navigate the minefield of changing mores and heightened awareness around a range of topics often referred...

Hayward Juneteenth Observances Begin with Downtown Street Party on June 15

The events begin with the first of the summer season of Hayward Chamber of Commerce- presented Thursday street parties—with this party being produced in partnership with...

What Happened to Journalism’s Racial Reckoning?

New Children’s Book, ‘I Love My Daddy,’ Further Dispels Myths about Black Fathers

The stereotype of the absent Black dad remains quite ubiquitous in popular culture. It often takes the form of a dysfunctional family unit, but in recent...

Recruitment Opens for County Vocational Internships: Career Explorers program designed to assist those aged 15-22

Recruitment has just opened for the Marin County Career Explorer Program, a popular vocational skills internship opportunity for those between the ages of 15 and 22...

City of San Leandro Hosted Annual Planning Session

San Leandro, CA: On Feb 25, 2023, the San Leandro City Council conducted their Annual Planning Session. The daylong public meeting focused on a cohesion exercise,...

Celebrating Black History Month: Q&A with JPMorgan Chase’s Byna Elliott

As we close our celebration of Black History Month this year, we recently sat down with Byna Elliott, global head of Advancing Black Pathways at JPMorgan...