April 2013 Archive

The Hard Truth: Lesson/Reminder from Boston
By Min. J. Kojo Livingston Contributing Writer Just as 9/11 changed air travel, the Boston bombing will likely change the face of mass events. The terrible losses of such an event should ...
The new math, N’awlins – style
By Edmund W. Lewis The Louisiana Weekly Editor get fast cash hijack The mayor of this fine city recently told the world that the Big Uneasy has no money to pay for ...
The stuff of life is serving/blessing
By Fr. Jerome LeDoux Contributing Columnist “We need to have our house blessed. Is that something you can do soon?” That request had a familiar ring for the third time ...
Understanding the NRA’s ‘logic’
By Bill Fletcher, Jr. NNPA Columnist Every time the National Rifle Association (NRA) or its political allies block any form of gun control, people throw up their hands in complete frustration trying ...
When in doubt, blame a dark-skinned man
By Julianne Malveaux NNPA Columnist I don’t know where CNN’s John King got the information that a suspect in the Boston bombing was “a dark-skinned male,” but beyond apologizing he needs to ...
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Algiers communities rally to prevent schools merger
Opposition mounts for Algiers High School at Landry H.S. By Michael cash loans beaumont ca Patrick Welch Contributing Writer Usually a simple and useful tool for parents, this year’s New Orleans Guide to ...
Champions-of-Change
White House honors two of Louisiana’s ‘Champions of Change’
By Sam Tabachnik Contributing Writer On April 17, the White House honored two Louisiana community leaders for their commitment to preparing communities for the consequences of climate change. Patrick Barnes ...
Black generals, rich in legacy, make history
By Frank J. Phillips Contributing Writer (Special to the NNPA from the top bad credit payday loans Afro-American Newspaper) – Two African-American generals made history this year by simultaneously taking charge of ...
Building the city of man/city of God
By Fr. Jerome LeDoux Contributing Columnist “Would you do the invocation for a seminar by the Fort Worth Association of Realtists and a subsequent tour of District Five Monday morning?” ...
Hundreds Walk for Humanity
By J. Kojo Livingston Contributing Writer It was a sea of purple, reflecting the color of the t-shirt that each participant in this year’s Walk for Humanity received with their registration. Everyone ...

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