January 2014 Archive
By Fr. Jerome LeDoux Contributing Columnist “I am not a saint!” was Nelson Mandela’s reaction to those who sang the praises of his virtues. Most impressive of all were his total ... Myth of minimum wage as job-killer persists
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson New America Media Columnist The GOP has ruthlessly sold the outlandish myth to millions that a hike in the minimum wage is a huge job-killer. It has been ... In praise of Black women who don’t hear it enough
By David Dennis Jr. Contributing Columnist 2012 wasn’t the best year for African-American women. It seemed like every week brought a new article about how they’re the least desirable women in America. ... Resurrecting families
“To put the fast cash meridianville al world right in order, we must first put the nation in order; to put the nation in order, we must first put the ... Conservatives embrace selective stupidity
By Lee A. Daniels NNPA Columnist A virus has been sweeping through the ranks of the conservative movement in recent years — and it seems to be getting worse with each passing ... ‘The Trials of Muhammad Ali’
By Ashahed M. Muhammad Contributing Writer CHICAGO (Special to the NNPA from The Final Call) – One of the most recognizable figures on the Earth is Muhammad Ali. While many have ... ‘Race war’ at Fox News
By George E. Curry NNPA Columnist In 2013, race still mattered – especially at Fox News. According to MediaMatters, the watchdog group, last year was a banner period for race-baiting at ... Local photographer showcases dream
New Orleans, LA - "Dreams Do Come True," a solo photography exhibition by L. Kasimu Harris, is showing New Orleans how to dream. "The exhibit is an observation of Harris’ ... Residents begin to focus on mayoral race
With Christmas, New Year’s Day and most of the annual college football bowl games in the rearview mirror, New Orleans residents have begun to consider the choices to be made ... Williams takes another shot at citywide office
By Christopher Tidmore Contributing Writer Former District Attorney candidate turned Council At-Large contender Jason Williams recollected a story from his college years. The spirit of that memory, the local defense attorney ...
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