The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Sgt. Jatonya Clayborn Muldrow, who alleged she was reassigned to a less prestigious role within the St. Louis Police Department because of her gender, making it easier for workers to pursue employment discrimination claims related to job transfers.
Author Archives: Stacy M. Brown
Posted inTechnology
AI models to analyze language in social media posts fail to detect depression in Black people
Language-based models for detecting depression on social media show significant disparities between Black and White individuals, calling for more inclusive mental health assessment and treatment approaches.
Posted in!Front Page College
GAO study reveals persistent underrepresentation of Black and Hispanic faculty in higher education
Black and Hispanic faculty members remain significantly underrepresented in higher education institutions, despite modest increases in their numbers over the past two decades, and the Department of Education and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission both handle allegations of discrimination inefficiently, resulting in delays in addressing discrimination complaints.
Posted inBlack History
Baseball Hall of Fame to honor Hank Aaron with statue unveiling; U.S. Postal Service to issue commemorative stamp
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is unveiling a bronze statue of Hank Aaron to celebrate the anniversary of his record-breaking 715th home run, and the U.S. Postal Service is issuing a commemorative Forever stamp to celebrate his life and career.
Posted inAfro Briefs, BUSINESS, National News, News, NEWS, Technology
AT&T data breach exposes millions to identity theft threat
AT&T has revealed a significant breach that has exposed the sensitive information of millions of its current and former customers, affecting around 7.6 million current account holders and 65.4 million former account holders.
Posted inAfro Briefs, D.C. Community, National News, NEWS, News, Washington D.C. News
Ramona Edelin, influential activist and education advocate, dies at 78
Ramona Edelin, a renowned activist and academic, who was pivotal in popularizing the term “African American” and advancing civil rights, education reform and community empowerment, died at the age of 78 due to cancer.
Posted inD.C. Community, District of Columbia Government, Washington D.C. News
D.C. mayor’s fiscal plan raises eyebrows over potential harm to minority youth
Mayor Muriel Bowser’s proposed budget and legislative initiatives could have significant implications for Black and minority residents, particularly youth, due to the elimination of the Early Childhood Educator Pay Equity Fund, tax hikes, and legislation on youth prosecution and truancy.
Posted inHealth, National News, NEWS, News, POLITICS, Politics, U.S. Government
House Republicans propose budget to cut Medicare, Social Security and ACA while favoring wealthy
House Republicans have proposed a budget that slashes Medicare, Social Security, and the Affordable Care Act while favoring tax cuts for the wealthy, sparking a contentious debate over the future direction of economic policy in the United States.
Posted inENTERTAINMENT, Music
EXCLUSIVE: MC Lyte releases empowering anthem ‘Woman’ featuring hip hop icons
MC Lyte, a pioneering hip-hop artist, is releasing her latest single “Woman” to celebrate women across the globe and uplift their empowerment.
Posted inCivil Rights, National News, News from Around the Web
Advocacy groups call on U.S. Department of Transportation to tackle racial bias in traffic enforcement
A coalition of advocacy groups is urging the U.S. Department of Transportation to address racial bias in traffic enforcement, citing concerns over its ineffectiveness and disproportionate impact on Black motorists.
Posted inAfro Briefs, INTERNATIONAL, National News, NEWS, News
U.S. citizens flee Haiti amidst escalating chaos: Global concerns mount
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Amidst escalating turmoil in Haiti, a recent exodus of U.S. citizens fleeing the violence underscores broader concerns about the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the Caribbean nation. As conflict rages on in regions like the Middle East and Eastern Europe, voices like Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., president of the […]
Posted inNational News, NEWS, News, Washington D.C. News
Black Press Week galvanizes advocacy, celebrates legacy, and mobilizes voters
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (NNPA NEWSWIRE) – In a stirring celebration of 197 years of unwavering advocacy, the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) convened in Washington, D.C., for Black Press Week to celebrate the March 16, 1827 founding of Freedom’s Journal, the first Black-owned publication in the U.S. This year’s […]
