Companies can increase diversity in the green job workforce by offering financial aid for higher education, implementing programs to improve worker skills, and supporting companies with inclusive hiring practices.
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Disparities in Air Quality Exposure Highlighted in American Lung Association’s State of the Air Report
People of color represent 52% of those living in counties with at least one failing grade for air quality, with the top five most polluted cities being California, and the most impacted populations being people of color, low-income communities, children, older adults, and individuals with underlying health conditions.
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OP-ED: Pursuing Martin Luther King Jr.’s beloved community
According to Dr. King, the creation of a beloved community would require the American people to address three great evils of society: racism, poverty, and militarism. My friend and former colleague, the late John R. Lewis, arguably Dr. King’s most ardent disciple, often invoked the concept to buttress his calls for a “just society.” John was committed to the pursuit, but I always wondered if such were possible until recently.
Posted in#NNPA BlackPress, Black Experience, Black History, Business, Commentary, Community, Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., Featured, National, News, NNPA, NNPA Newswire, Politics, Stacy Brown, Stacy M. Brown
Vice President Kamala Harris Speaks to the Black Press of America
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “It’s about putting $6 billion into state and local government to improve safety on the roads,” Vice President Harris pronounced. “It’s about funding for local communities for better streetlights, ensuring crosswalks are safe. We’re talking about the elderly, the mother with the stroller, the father with the stroller – people given enough […]
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Vice President Kamala Harris Speaks to the Black Press of America
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “It’s about putting $6 billion into state and local government to improve safety on the roads,” Vice President Harris pronounced. “It’s about funding for local communities for better streetlights, ensuring crosswalks are safe. We’re talking about the elderly, the mother with the stroller, the father with the stroller – people given enough time to cross the street. It’s a very big thing when you talk about the quality of life and when you live in communities where they rely on public streets to walk to church, to get the kids to school, to get them to the bus stop.”
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COMMENTARY: 2022 Will Be a Great Year for Blacks and People of Color in America
NNPA NEWSWIRE — When leadership reflects people of color, America is in a better place for opportunity and progressive ideas for Black people. Whether you’re looking forward to them, or dreading them, the midterm elections will take place in November 2022. There will be more Blacks and people of color running for office than ever […]
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COMMENTARY: 2022 Will Be a Great Year for Blacks and People of Color in America
NNPA NEWSWIRE — When leadership reflects people of color, America is in a better place for opportunity and progressive ideas for Black people. Whether you’re looking forward to them, or dreading them, the midterm elections will take place in November 2022. There will be more Blacks and people of color running for office than ever before in the history of America, and there will be more millions in circulation, than ever before.
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On Anniversary of Jan. 6 Insurrection, Rep. Lee Calls on Senate to Pass Voting Rights Legislation
OAKLAND POST — Across the nation, over 400 bills have been introduced suppressing the right to vote — from reducing polling hours and locations to allowing lawmakers to overturn a legitimate election result. And we know that voter suppression laws are not felt universally: these restrictions are particularly harmful to people of color, young people, the […]
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On Anniversary of Jan. 6 Insurrection, Rep. Lee Calls on Senate to Pass Voting Rights Legislation
OAKLAND POST — Across the nation, over 400 bills have been introduced suppressing the right to vote — from reducing polling hours and locations to allowing lawmakers to overturn a legitimate election result. And we know that voter suppression laws are not felt universally: these restrictions are particularly harmful to people of color, young people, the low-income, the disabled, those in rural areas, and other marginalized communities.
Posted in#NNPA BlackPress, Black Experience, Black History, Business, Commentary, Community, Digital Mind State, Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., Education, Featured, justice, Media, National, News, NNPA, NNPA Newswire, Stacy Brown, Stacy M. Brown, Technology
Sophia the Robot Commits to Help End Global Racism and Injustice
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “We need to create a society that is based on equality and justice for all. It’s paramount for humans and AI to work together. We should celebrate diversity and I believe we will see a decrease in racism, sexism, and homophobia as people embrace AI and technology,” Sophia the Robot remarked. The […]
