March 2012 Archive

Lawmakers define float while budget sinks
By Christopher Tidmore Contributing Writer Rep. Bubba Chaney has filed House Bill 339 which declares the pirogue as the “Official State Vessel.”
Louisiana Connections Academy
As Governor Bobby Jindal, the Louisiana Legislature and advocates for public education prepare to tackle his proposed education agenda, I would like to say “thanks” to all involved in chartering ...
Medicaid: Help in hard times
By Marian Wright Edelman NNPA Columnist February marked the third anniversary of the Child Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (CHIPRA), which has made significant improvements in health coverage for millions of children. ...
NAACP National President stresses need for adult action to help children
By Tarrin McGhee Contributing Writer MEMPHIS, Tenn. no credit check signature cash loan (Special to the NNPA from the Tri-State Defender)— The African Ameri­can Network at FedEx is determined to give back ...
People’s Institute co-founder Ron Chisom remains committed to undoing racism
By Travis M. Andrews Contributing Writer It’s hard to fix something without knowing what it is. In this case, racism. That’s where Ron Chisom and his The People’s Institute for Survival and ...
Poor pitiful Pat Buchanan!
By Dr. E. Faye Williams, Esq. TriceEdneyWire.com Columnist Pat Buchanan, when I hear you lecturing President Barack Obama on race relations, and trying to make us believe you are not a racist, ...
President celebrates the construction of black history museum
(Special from McClatchy/Tri­bune—MCT Information Ser­vices)— President Barack Obama celebrated $100 payday loan online the start of construction on the National Museum of African American History and Culture, in Washington, D.C., ...
Study shows Latinos save less for retirement
Mr. Kerry Hannon Contributing Writer (Special from New America Media/Forbes) – When it comes to retirement savings, Latinos are failing. That’s what a new survey rolled out about a week ago by ...
The Hard Truth—Conservatives and USA vs Jesus and the Bible
By Min.J. Kojo Livingston Contributing Columnist If Jesus walked the earth today, probably no one would like him. Yes, everybody tries to make his words fit their cause, habit, lifestyle, opinion, or persuasion. ...
Where did GOP Blacks go?
By Charles D. Ellison NNPA Guest Columnist It’s a question that comes up every time you hit the home page of the Republican National Committee’s website: Where are all the Black Republicans?

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