November 2014 Archive

Uncensored MLK ‘suicide letter’ from 1964 discovered and released
The release of a newly discovered, uncensored 1964 letter from the FBI to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. that in graphic language urged the civil rights leader to ...
Record number of Latinos to serve in House
By Griseld Nevarez Contributing Writer (Special from VOXXI and New America Media) — A record-setting 29 Latinos will take seats in the U.S. House of Representatives following the results of this ...
Nicholas Payton – Playin’ the Numbers
By Geraldine Wyckoff Contributing Writer “If you want to continue to love me, you have to learn to love all of me not just a piece of me,” says Nicholas Payton to ...
N.O. civil rights film turns 30
By C.C. Campbell-Rock Contributing Writer Activists gather to celebrate Civil Rights Movement More than 150 civil rights activists and movement participants came together to celebrate and commemorate the 30th anniversary of “A House ...
Louisianians are particularly susceptible to catching RSV
By Kelly Parker Contributing Writer As we are on alert for the peak of flu season, parents should also be aware of the possibility of the seasonal sniffles affecting little ones to ...
Dew-Drop-Inn
Iconic Central City landmark to be resurrected
By Kelly Parker Contributing Writer Many locals have heard the countless stories of the central city entertainment epicenter that was the Dew Drop Inn. Now, thanks to a partnership of area ...
History could impact how Blacks care for relatives with dementia
By Burney Simpson Contributing Writer (Special from www.Black-mansStreet.Today) — The history of African Americans in the U.S. may influence Black caregivers of relatives with dementia to take a different treatment approach ...
GOP stage unity rally for Cassidy
By Christopher Tidmore Contributing Writer “It’s great to be in Huey’s — chock-full of Republicans,” US Senator David Vitter said, opening the gathering of the Louisiana Republican Party. “We’re changing Louisiana politics.”
Black GOP State Senator predicts low Black turnout for Landrieu
By Christopher Tidmore Contributing Writer One of the surprise moments at the “Unity Rally” at Baton Rouge’s Huey’s Bar occurred when master of ceremonies (and former Congressman) Jeff Landry announced that he ...
FCC approves sale of KLJB-TV in Iowa to Marshall Broadcasting
(Special to the NNPA from Los Angeles Wave) – Federal regulators have approved the sale of a FOX TV affiliate in Quad Cities, Iowa to longtime media executive ...

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