Pope Francis names N.O. native an Auxiliary Bishop
By Michael Patrick Welch Contributing Writer From his post in Rome, Pope Francis himself recently appointed New Orleans native Fernand Cheri III to serve as the auxiliary bishop to local Archbishop Gregory ... Obama proposes plan for paid family leave
(Special to the NNPA from The Washington Informer) — President Obama has signed a directive which allows agencies to provide six weeks of advanced sick leave for federal employees ... MLK Day becomes Robert E. Lee Day in three Deep South states
As millions in the U.S. and global community gathered last week to honor the legacy, sacrifices and accomplishments of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., others came together to ... Loyola University’s Law School alumni honor Dr. Francis
Dr. Norman C. Francis, J.D. ’55, H’82, the first African-American to graduate from the Loyola University New Orleans College of Law and the longest sitting university president in the U.S., ... Krewe du Vieux begs for change and brings on the Brass
By Geraldine Wyckoff Contributing Writer Did you ever stand on a corner enjoying a Mardi Gras parade and it seemed that every marching band ended or began a tune one block away? ... Is there more to see in your family tree? Find out if glaucoma runs in your family
(Special to the NNPA from The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint) — It may be easy to see that beauty is deeply rooted in your family tree. But some things ... AME Church leaders cite Black economic empowerment as 2015 goal
By Hazel Trice Edney Contributing Writer (TriceEdneyWire.com) – When Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, he and other protestors had won passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and ... Chavis: Civil Rights Movement needed more now than five decades ago
By Nathan Hardin Contributing Writer PEMBROKE (Special to the NNPA from The Fayetteville Observer) – Civil rights leader Benjamin Chavis kicked off a week-long Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration in Pembroke ... Big Chief Theodore ‘Bo’ Dollis dies at the age of 71
By Geraldine Wyckoff Contributing Writer Theodore “Bo” Dollis was a Big Chief with a big, big voice and a big, big smile. Whether leading his Mardi Gras Indian gang, the Wild Magnolias, ... All-day habits for a better night’s sleep
(Special to the NNPA from the Houston Forward Times) – Think that your before-bed habits are the only thing affecting your quality of sleep? Guess again. Your habits all day ...
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