September 2012 Archive
By Keli Goff Contributing Writer (Special from New America Media and The Root) – Though the latest census data confirms that the number of interracial couples in America has grown significantly in ... Few Blacks dial 9-1-1 for strokes
(Special to the NNPA from The advance cash checking New Pittsburgh Courier) – Most African-Americans say they’d call 9-1-1 if stroke symptoms occurred —but few do, according to research reported ... Kennedy ready to assist local governments in expediting recovery funding
The Louisiana Department of the Treasury and the State Bond Commission are offering financial assistance to local governments hoping to jump-start recovery from the impact of Hurricane Isaac this past ... City closes three POD locations
NEW ORLEANS, LA – After reviewing usage statistics, the availability of retail stores that have reopened, and the percentage of power that has been restored to the area, the City ... Louisiana health care cuts called a “disaster”
By J. Kojo Livingston Contributing Writer Last week Dr. quick loans no credit check no guarantor Fred Cerise, the longtime head of Louisiana’s public hospital system was replaced by Gov. Piyush ... Louisiana sinkhole a concern for the entire state
“That sinkhole is a testament to the fact that the basic human rights to life and health are not protected under the laws and regulations we have for industrial operations.” ... Obama’s race still has bearing on media coverage
By Nadra Kareem Nittle Contributing Writer (Special to the Trice Edney News Wire from the Maynard Institute) - Long before a little-known Illinois politician ran for president, the mainstream media focused on ... A story of American struggle, a lesson for the future
By U.S. Rep. John Lewis, (D-Ga.) Guest Columnist Next year this nation will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington on August 28, 2013. Many of you will be ... Romney’s agenda: Class warfare
By Rev. Jesse L. Jackson TriceEdneyWire.com Raise taxes on the rich? “Class warfare” the Republicans rail. Any discussion of inequality, says Mitt Romney, should be held privately “in quiet rooms.” Yet the ... Singing the same old song
By Julianne Malveaux NNPA Columnist When I was all of 16 years old, I went to get a passport. Why? Richard Nixon had been elected president, and I was sure ...
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