Enjoying New Orleans’ musical talent
By Geraldine Wyckoff Contributing Writer Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet The 21st Century Trad Band (Basin Street Records) Jason Marsalis was first recognized as a drummer when, as a child, he began working with his father, ... GOP vs. Dem turnout will decide if Sen. Landrieu is re-elected
By Christopher Tidmore Contributing Writer The question of which group will stay home in greater numbers in the December 6th runoff, Tea Party Caucasian Republicans or working class African-American Democrats, will ... GOP election rout delivers blow to U.S. leadership role on climate change
By John H. Cushman Jr. Contributing Writer (Special from InsideClimate News and New America Media) — The role of the United States in confronting the global climate crisis has been cast into ... Growing push to stop payday loan debt trap
By Charlene Crowell NNPA Writer In recent weeks a consistent drum beat against predatory lending’s small dollar loans has reached regulators and legislators alike. Broad consensus on the real-life harms caused ... How to treat a family member with dementia this holiday season
Whether it’s Mom, Dad, Grand­ma or Grandpa — or your spouse — the “holiday quarter” can present special challenges for families with a loved one suffering from dementia. “We have an ... Last-minute changes to city’s hiring rules raises questions
The Civil Service Commission unexpectedly approved two changes to city hiring rules without warning Monday after a closed-door executive session, The Lens reported last week. Perhaps more perplexing was the ... Multicultural consumers drivers of increased spending this season
New York, NY — Multicultural consumers are expected to drive this year’s increase personal loan to pay deposit in holiday spending with African Americans making up the largest percentage of ... Mid-term election a nightmare for Democrats
By Hazel Trice Edney Contributing Writer (TriceEdneyWire.com) – Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus immediately piled on, issuing a statement that all but guarantees two years of blocking and tackling any ... Loss of smell could predict death for elderly
By Dorothy Rowley Contributing Writer (Special to the NNPA from The Washington Informer) – Older adults who’ve lost their sense of smell — namely, the ability to pick up on strong ... Large numbers of Black women are now losing their hair
(Special from www.Blackmans-Street.Today) — Black women are going bald at an alarming rate and the culprits are hair weaves, hair extensions and wearing wigs for extended periods of time ...
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