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Black Publishers Strategized in Charlotte
By Afrique Kilimanjaro / Carolina Peacemaker
 
Charlotte, N.C. - Upon his return from a trip to earthquake
ravaged Haiti, civil rights advocate and Push Coalition president,
Jesse L. Jackson was in Charlotte, N.C. to talk about economic
reciprocity for African American businesses and communities. Jackson
spoke to members of the National Newspaper Publishers Association
(NNPA) at the association’s winter conference held January 21 - 23,
2010 in the Queen City. Jackson told publishers that economic
reciprocity is a federal government mandate and as such, African
Americans must receive their piece of the economic pie. He told the
publishers that businesses receiving federal stimulus money are
obligated to comply with federal laws on affirmative action, the EEOC,
federal contract compliance, community reinvestment and equal
opportunity laws. “Civil rights legislation must be enforced and must
be funded,” he said. Read full article
In Honor of Lilly, Take Action Now to Pass the Paycheck Fairness Act
By Linda Meric
A year ago, dozens of women’s and civil rights activists gathered at
the White House to watch President Barack Obama sign his first piece of
legislation into law: the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Restoration Act.
The signing was a triumphant moment – especially with its namesake,
Lilly Ledbetter, standing with us. The bill restored the ability of
workers to seek redress for ongoing pay discrimination and its
importance to ending inequity cannot be overstated. But another year
has passed, and pay discrimination persists. The most recent U.S.
Census statistics show that the pay gap between men’s and women’s
earnings actually widened slightly between 2007 and 2008, from 77.8
(generally rounded to 78 percent) to 77 percent. Based on the median
earnings of full-time, year-round workers, women’s earnings were
$35,745 and men’s earnings were $46,367. Read full article
Miss Virginia, Wins 2010 Miss America Crown
LAS VEGAS --
Miss Virginia, Caressa Cameron , a broadcast journalism student at
Virginia Commonwealth University, won the 2010 Miss America title
Saturday night. Miss Virginia strutted in a skintight yellow dress,
belting Beyonce’s “Listen” from “Dreamgirls” and telling kids they
should get outside more often. Cameron, a 22-year-old from
Fredericksburg, Va., who wants to become an anchor, won a $50,000
scholarship and the crown in Las Vegas after a pageant that started
with 53 contestants. She outlasted her opponents in swimsuit, evening
gown, talent and interview competitions. Read full article
LaDonna Boyd, Ms. Black Tennessee Introduced at Trumpet Awards in Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. —
The stars aligned once again for the 18th Annual Trumpet Awards, which
took place Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010 at the John A. Williams Theater Cobb
Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia. This year was as
exciting as the previous years, with a spectacular lineup of rare
performances, legendary presenters, a stellar list of honorees and the
most electrifying Red Carpet ever. The Trumpet Awards Foundation
continues the rich tradition of presenting the Trumpet Awards, bringing
out some of the biggest and brightest talent of all time. Read full article
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