NNPA NEWSWIRE — There is a constant dance Georgia organizers must play to make sure that all who want to vote have a full and fair opportunity to do so. The ever-present reality of voter purging, combined with a looming threat that AVR may not always be an option, means that organizers are working overtime to uphold democracy and make sure that the voices and votes of everyday people are heard.
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OP-ED: Leading By Example — Biden’s Anti-Bias Executive Order
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (“DEI&A”) initiatives and training make governments, businesses, and organizations stronger. Surveys show that 67% of job seekers consider workplace diversity an important factor when considering employment opportunities. Sixty-one percent of employees believe diversity and inclusion strategies are beneficial and essential. If the federal government wants to attract and retain the best talent, it needs DEI&A training and programs with all deliberate speed.
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EXCLUSIVE: In Historic Interview PGA Tour Commissioner Touts HBCU Initiatives, Importance of Black Press, and Future of Golf for Minorities
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Another significant focus for the PGA TOUR is a reinforced commitment to First Tee, particularly within marginalized and underserved areas of communities and training more coaches from diverse backgrounds to serve as mentors at our chapters,” said PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan. “First Tee is also working diligently on a $200 million fundraising campaign, of which more than $120 million has already been raised, with a portion of those dollars also going toward the direct financial support of diversity and inclusion initiatives.”
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OP-ED: Prophetic Politics and Black America: “What Will You Do unto the Least of These?”
NNPA NEWSWIRE — It is, therefore, a reaffirmation of my faith in the oneness of God and the oneness of humanity that I must join to publicly support my African American clergy leaders in Washington, DC and across the nation who dare to remind even some of our own local African American elected officials that we all should stand for helping those among us who are less fortunate, poor, homeless, malnourished, imprisoned, returning-from-prison, and destitute.
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PRESS ROOM: AARP Creates New Business Group to Expand Its Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
NNPA NEWSWIRE — AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins announced that she has promoted Edna Kane-Williams into the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer. The CDO position reports directly to the CEO and serves on the AARP Executive Team. Kane-Williams has worked at AARP since 2006, most recently serving as Senior Vice President of Multicultural Leadership.
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PRESS ROOM: Leading CEOs Champion Equity for the Black Community in Accessing COVID-19 Vaccines
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Led by a diverse group of Black CEOs, this initiative gathers resources from respected and trusted community and business leaders, health professionals and public officials to ensure that accurate and transparent information about the COVID-19 vaccine is available to Black Americans. Our country’s long history of unethical medical practices in the Black community has increased distrust around medical science and may contribute to hesitancy among Black Americans to take the vaccine.
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President Biden Taps Meharry Medical College President for COVID Task Force
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “COVID-19 has killed hundreds of thousands of Americans, and if adequate steps are not taken, this number will continue to grow. As we have seen, COVID-19 does not discriminate, it does not respect borders, and it does not behave according to our timelines,” said Dr. James Hildreth.
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Leads U.S. Reparations Bill H.R. 40
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “I think if people begin to associate this legislation with what happened to the descendants of enslaved Africans as a human rights violation, the sordid past that violated the human rights of all of us who are descendants of enslaved Africans, I think that we can find common ground to pass this legislation,” said Congresswoman Jackson Lee in reference to H.R. 40, the reparations legislation that focuses on truth, racial healing, and transformation.
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CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY: Making ‘More Black History’ in Classical Music
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “[2020’s] tragedies – both COVID and the instances of violence against people of color by police and others – was a real call to action for The National Philharmonic Orchestra. We completely revamped our season of music as a first step in meeting this moment in history – and we recognize that the work has just begun, and we have a lot more work to do as an organization. Understanding the histories of our BIPOC communities is an essential and important first step,” said Jim Kelly, the president and CEO of the National Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Disenfranchised and Marginalized Communities See Hope with Biden, Harris
NNPA NEWSWIRE — On his first day, just hours after taking the oath of office, President Biden signed a host of executive orders – one of them aimed at ensuring racial equity. “It is, therefore, the policy of my administration that the federal government should pursue a comprehensive approach to advancing equity for all, including people of color and others who have been historically underserved, marginalized, and adversely affected by persistent poverty and inequality” President Biden proclaimed.
