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Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump Named to TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People
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Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump Named to TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People

NNPA NewswireJanuary 6, 2022

In addition to working on some of the most high-profile cases in the U.S., representing the families of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Trayvon Martin, and Michael Brown, Crump has fought for justice for the residents of Flint, Michigan, who were affected by poisoned water; Black women with ovarian cancer targeted by Johnson & Johnson to use talc products; and people who experienced discriminatory practices – “banking while Black” – by some of the nation’s largest banks.

Ending Workforce Discrimination is Up to Us
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Ending Workforce Discrimination is Up to Us

Dwayne SampsonMarch 19, 2020

During my tenure at the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO), it became clear to me that access was the foundation of economic opportunity. The transportation sector lacked diversity, equity and inclusion, and this was glaringly obvious to both leadership and employees. Pathways began to emerge to grow a diverse pool of talent, but it was obvious that a more organizational framework was needed to operate at full capacity to best serve veterans, women, underrepresented, and underserved workers; groups that had been previously overlooked.

Importance of Educators of Color for Black and Brown Students
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Importance of Educators of Color for Black and Brown Students

Ron Rice, Senior Director, Government Relations at the National Alliance of Public Charter SchoolsOctober 31, 2019

This month, my organization, the National Alliance of Public Charter Schools released its highly-anticipated report, “Identity and Charter School Leadership: Profiles of Leaders of Color Building an Effective Staff” which examined the ways that school leaders of color’s experiences and perspectives influence how they build school culture, parent and community relationships, and effective staff.

Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole States ‘The Time Is Now’
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Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole States ‘The Time Is Now’

Lauren Poteat, NNPA Washington CorrespondentDecember 27, 2018

“I think the time for NCNW to build good, positive, relationships with the press is now. Not when there’s some issue, some crisis, some unfortunate situation… Now, so that we can always call on you and if you need us, and we will respond to you.”