Musicians take to the stage in tribute of Professor Longhair
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By Edward Wyckoff Williams Contributing Writer (Special from The Root and New America Media) – Mitt Romney—whose candidacy has been characterized by more “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Romney” moments than are easily ... At long last, a moment of clarity
By Edmund W. Lewis Editor Make a mental note of May 2012. That may very well prove to be the fateful month that GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s alligator mouth has finally ... La. HBCUs receive federal dollars
By Mason Harrison Contributing Writer Six historically Black colleges and universities in Louisiana will receive almost $20 million in new federal funding as part of an overall Education Department plan to boost ... Blacks pay more to get out of jail on bail
By Freddie Allen NNPA Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Blacks 18 to 29 years-old pay more to get out of jail than whites and Latinos in a system that costs taxpayers more ... Business fund is set up to help small firms expand
By Zoe Sullivan Contributing Writer The Mayor’s Office announced a new small-business loan program on September 18. According to a press release, a fund of $2 million will support loans “to encourage ...
Fishing for poison—pollution, poverty and people of color
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By Zoe Sullivan Contributing Writer Three New Orleans advocates attended a conference at The White House in mid-September to discuss housing-related issues. James Perry, executive director of the Greater New Orleans Fair ... Public lining up to oppose putting an incinerator in the 9th Ward
By Mason Harrison Contributing Writer Battle lines continue to be drawn in the public fight over a proposed trash incinerator in the Ninth Ward—engulfing business leaders, community activists and elected officials From Arab spring to Autumn rage: The dark power of Social Media
By Andrew Lam Guest Columnist In 2010 Time Magazine’s prestigious Person of the Year title went to two individuals. While its readers picked Julian Assange, founder of Wikileaks, Time’s editors picked Mark ...
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By Geraldine Wyckoff Contributing Writer Fess House Party Benefit Mac Rebennack aka Dr. John has fond memories of hanging out with Professor Longhair, Henry Roland Byrd, at Fess’ house at 1738-1740 Terpsichore Street ... An Analysis: Just who are the 47 percent?
By Edward Wyckoff Williams Contributing Writer (Special from The Root and New America Media) – Mitt Romney—whose candidacy has been characterized by more “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Romney” moments than are easily ... At long last, a moment of clarity
By Edmund W. Lewis Editor Make a mental note of May 2012. That may very well prove to be the fateful month that GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s alligator mouth has finally ... La. HBCUs receive federal dollars
By Mason Harrison Contributing Writer Six historically Black colleges and universities in Louisiana will receive almost $20 million in new federal funding as part of an overall Education Department plan to boost ... Blacks pay more to get out of jail on bail
By Freddie Allen NNPA Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Blacks 18 to 29 years-old pay more to get out of jail than whites and Latinos in a system that costs taxpayers more ... Business fund is set up to help small firms expand
By Zoe Sullivan Contributing Writer The Mayor’s Office announced a new small-business loan program on September 18. According to a press release, a fund of $2 million will support loans “to encourage ...
By Rae Tyson Contributing Writer MADISON, Wis. (Special from Environmental Health News and New America Media) — Trey Mackey expertly baits his fishing hook with a live worm, sits down on a ... New Orleans housing advocates speak with White House
By Zoe Sullivan Contributing Writer Three New Orleans advocates attended a conference at The White House in mid-September to discuss housing-related issues. James Perry, executive director of the Greater New Orleans Fair ... Public lining up to oppose putting an incinerator in the 9th Ward
By Mason Harrison Contributing Writer Battle lines continue to be drawn in the public fight over a proposed trash incinerator in the Ninth Ward—engulfing business leaders, community activists and elected officials From Arab spring to Autumn rage: The dark power of Social Media
By Andrew Lam Guest Columnist In 2010 Time Magazine’s prestigious Person of the Year title went to two individuals. While its readers picked Julian Assange, founder of Wikileaks, Time’s editors picked Mark ...
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