October 2015 Archive

Ancient medicine may offer a new hope
By Andre Loftis Contributing Writer (Special to the NNPA from Black Voice News) – The Meridian System, a foundation principle of ancient and traditional Chinese medicine; and, the essence of Acupuncture therapy, ...
Young girl meets Pope Francis during a ceremony after his speech at the White House. President Barack Obama is standing nearby. First Lady Michelle Obama has her back to the camera. Photo courtesy of White House/Twitter
Blacks embrace Pope Francis’ address to U.S. Congress
By James Wright Contributing Writer (Special to TriceEdney News Wire from the Afro American Newspaper) — The worldwide leader of the Roman Catholic Church addressed a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress ...
Education disparities in N.O. start with brick and mortar say activists
By Kendall Lawson Staff Writer As the charter bus circled the city of New Orleans, education activists pointed at abandoned and deteriorated schools with the hope that the education reform bus tour ...
What the updated HIV/AIDS strategy means for Black America
By Carma Henry Contributing Writer (Special to the NNPA from The Westside Gazette) — In 2010 President Barack Obama made history by releasing the first National HIV/AIDS Strategy to provide a blueprint ...
Businesses add 200,000 jobs in September
(Special from NorthStarNews Today) – The nation’s non-farm businesses added 200,000 jobs in September, ADP National Employment Report announced on last week.
Data says Black women, children struggle with poverty
By Freddie Allen Senior Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Despite relative improvement in job growth from 2013 to 2014, Black women continue to struggle in the economy, according to the latest statistics ...
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Dr. Sybil Mobley, founder of FAMU’s business school, dies
(NNPA) – Dr. Sybil Mobley, the founder of Florida A&M University’s renowned business school, passed away in Tallahassee early Tuesday morning.
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Vice President Biden tries to calm HBCU leaders’ fears
By Jazelle Hunt NNPA Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON (NNPA) — In a speech at the 2015 National Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Week Conference here last week, Vice President Joe Biden praised ...
Franklin Avenue B.C. wants to bring smiles to the community
Franklin Avenue Baptist Church is gearing up for its First Annual “Laugh & Praise” concert and comedy show, an event that aims to bring families together for some good, clean ...
Garvey vs Barrios: The Common Core debate
By Christopher Tidmore Contributing Writer The most contentious issue this election season, dividing Republicans and Democrats alike, has centered around the issue of the “Common Core,” and in particular whether Louisiana should ...

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