November 2015 Archive
By La Monica Everett-Hayes Contributing Writer (Special from NorthStarNews Today) – African Americans may have to wait in a crosswalk about 32 percent longer than white people before drivers stop. Further, research ... Black and Hispanic newspaper publishers form national advertising task force
(Special to the Trice Edney News Wire from Target Market News) – The National Newspaper Publishers Association and the National Association of Hispanic Publishers have announced the formation of a ... In White House criminal justice forum: Obama says ‘Black Lives Matter’ is legit
By Courtne’ Dixon Contributing Writer WASHINGTON (Special to the Trice Edney News Wire from the Howard University News Service) - The Black Lives Matter movement, which many have embraced and others have ... Adjusting, after getting hurt, is a tough hurdle
By Allana Barefield Contributing Writer The stadium was crowded. Fans were screaming at the top of their lungs rooting for the players on the field. Then, suddenly silence. A deafening silence. The fairytale ending for the many ‘Cinderellas’ of New Orleans
By Darcie Ortique Contributing Writer Halloween, homecoming, and winter formals are staples of the holiday season and the desire to dress up is one that many low-income young girls cannot afford. The ... A plea to save the family phone
By Bill Fletcher, Jr. NNPA Columnist This really struck me in the immediate aftermath of the South Carolina flood. I have two friends—a couple—who live in Charleston. I called them to check ... Questions for presidential candidates
By Julianne Malveaux NNPA Columnist Bye, bye Biden. The Vice-President who might have given the Honorable Hillary Clinton a run for her money has concluded that the timing is not right for ... Parking rate hike will harm New Orleans retail
Lakeside Mall over the Riverwalk. Sam’s Club in Kenner over Costco in Mid-City. Any cinema in Metairie over those in New Orleans. Raising parking fees in New Orleans will push ... New Orleans Film Fest focuses lens on filmmakers of color
[caption id="attachment_20232" align="alignright" width="660"] The Emerging Voices group includes from left: Allendra Freeman, Jason Foster, Eritria Pitts, Opeyemi Olukemi, Chloe Walters-Wallace, program director; Stephanie Allain, Yvonne Welbon, Kenna J. Moore, ... Jefferson Parish is reason why Young and Vitter under performed
By Christopher Tidmore Contributing Writer To understand John Young’s narrow 1.1 percent — or 11,486 vote—loss of a runoff slot to fellow Republican Billy Nungesser in the Lt. Governor’s race, and David ...
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