By James B. Ewers, Jr. Ed.D There is trouble all over the land. Wrongdoing is at every turn. We cannot escape it. Evil and cynicism have taken centerstage. Bad people and bad things are coming at us non-stop. Our sensibilities have left us. We are in a spin cycle of injustice and ill repute Transgressions are littering our once proud land. Our democracy is in trouble. People in power have been corrupted by their misuse of it. We are suffering and help does not seem to be on the way. Our moral compass has gone awry. It begs the question, how…
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By Adriana Rezal While the spread of the highly contagious delta variant of the coronavirus throughout the U.S. has begun to slow, regions with large populations unvaccinated against COVID-19 continue to be hit the hardest. Data from USAFacts shows that as of Nov. 23, all states have now partially vaccinated at least 50% of their population, while in some states over 80% of their population have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The data also shows that 40 states and the District of Columbia have a fully vaccinated population of 50% or more.These are the 10 states with…
NASHVILLE, TN — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee is hosting its annual breakfast fundraiser virtually for the second consecutive year on Friday, December 10, 2021, from 7:30-8:30 a.m. The agency’s 2021 Annual Breakfast: Maximizing Impact and Intentionality will highlight the strides it has made in justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, and layout its plans for the upcoming year. “Each year, I look forward to our annual breakfast, but I am especially excited about the program we have planned for 2021. The event will spark important conversations in our community about how critical it is to keep diversity, equity,…
A new, recently released book that uniquely uses the biblical story of Joseph to help develop leadership qualities is being hailed as “transformative” and a “must-read.” Choose to Dream: Lessons on Leadership and Living Your Best Life explores the journey of Joseph from his dysfunctional family of origin to his experience as second in command in Egypt. The book extrapolates life lessons from his story and connects them to modern examples where the same principles are at work. The uniqueness of Choose to Dream is that it weaves the story of Joseph with the author’s life to help illuminate key…
Increases in health insurance coverage under the ACA have improved access to medical care and have been linked to better outcomes for African Americans, such as earlier diagnosis and treatment of certain cancers. However, disparities still exist across health conditions when comparing African Americans and whites, including maternal mortality, infant mortality, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and other health issues. Social factors, including economic disadvantage, inequities in education, and lack of access to health care, impact a person’s ability to lead a healthy and productive life. For people in American society that experience racism and inequality in their daily lives, and…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bBWMj1iCLo&feature=youtu.be NEW ORLEANS, LA – Appearing on the Let’s Talk STEM with Dr. Calvin Mackie podcast, George Mason University President Gregory Washington proclaims that America’s higher education institutions must transform to educate a higher volume of students to prepare workers for careers in the knowledge based, digital economy. “The institutions of the future will be those that are access institutions that educate everyone… We have to reeducate and retrain this nation,” Dr. Washington says on the new podcast episode debuting today on YouTube with audio on iheart and other popular podcast networks. Dr. Washington believes traditional higher education institutions aren’t…
Harvey, La. native Zaila Avant-garde has made Louisiana proud in many ways. On Friday, her home state honored her in a major way just before the 48th Annual Bayou Classic in New Orleans. The Network Coalition presented her with its Pride of Louisiana Award–a six-foot, blue and gold trophy and an honor medallion. “We’re going to have to accrue some real estate for this. I don’t know where I’m going to put it,” the 14-year-old joked. On social media, she (@basketballasart) posted that it is the biggest trophy she has received. Avant-garde is the first Black American and first Louisianan to win the Scripps…
Words cannot express the pain and devastation we felt this morning over the senseless murder of our beloved friend/family member Mrs. Jackie Avant. Her brutal murder is not only a loss to her entire family but is a terrible loss to everyone who met her. Her warm and kind personality was evident to everyone who came into contact with her, and her loving smile was a Blessing to us all. Clarence Avant her husband of 54 years while safe is currently grieving but resting with his family. Our prayers go out to Clarence, Nicole, and Alex as they try and…
National–A pre-school staff member works with a young boy with blocks in the classroom. They are both wearing protective masks. Some pre-K directors earn far less than others, with differences falling largely along racial lines. Above, a teacher works with a student at the Joan Snow Pre-K Center in Brooklyn on Nov. 30, 2021. Michael Appleton / Mayoral Photography Office The union representing certain pre-K leaders is suing the New York City Education Department over what the union calls “discriminatory” salary gaps that fall largely along racial lines. At issue are the sharp pay disparities between directors who work in…
Nashville, TN (TN Tribune)–December 1st is World AIDS Day. And as the global community celebrates breakthroughs and looks toward next steps in ending HIV & AIDS, we at Street Works are taking a moment to reflect on our own year in the fight. From testing and prevention to treatment and support, we are proud of the strides we’ve made…particularly during a time when COVID has diverted attention and resources away from this epidemic. Our 2021 highlights are outlined in our annual report, and we hope that you will take a moment to click the image and see what your support has enabled us to…