April 2017 Archive

How ‘connected’ will your aging be in the Robotic Age?
By Randy Rieland Contributing Writer Part II For Americans, the age of technology is also—thanks to the huge boomer generation—an era of rapid aging. An underlying question is how big a role machines ...
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Understanding blood clots
By Glenn Ellis Contributing Writer (TriceEdneyWire.com) — Up to 600,000 people in the United States are affected by venous thromboembolism each year, a disease that includes deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary ...
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Black writers win four Pulitzers
(Special from NorthStarNews Today) — Colson Whitehead, Hilton Als, Lynn Nottage, Tyehimba Jess, each took home the Pulitzer Prize for their work, the Pulitzer Prize Committee announced last week.
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Industry insiders say minorities should pursue oil jobs
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (NNPA Newswire) — There are great opportunities for African Americans and Latinos in the oil, natural gas, and petrochemical industries, according to industry insiders, who ...
Back to school at 50+ for income, family, community
By Deborah Martinez Contributing Writer First of two articles (Special from KSFR Public Radio/New America Media) – While some Americans are slowing down after age 50, Edna Nadel prepares her homework at the ...
CAT is not in the House
By Christopher Tidmore Contributing Writer When the legislature reconvenes on Monday following the Easter break, with just 53 days remaining, some legislators have begun to wonder if the administration is ...
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The sounds of music permeates everywhere
By Geraldine Wyckoff Contributing Writer French Quarter Festival — Perfect Weather Brings Out the Crowds Before ears and eyes focus on the upcoming New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival there’s a little bit ...
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Complexions Contemporary takes stage with New Orleans Ballet Assoc.
[caption id="attachment_25192" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Complexions Contemporary Ballet | Image courtesy of Complexions Contemporary Ballet[/caption] By Michael Patrick Welch Contributing Writer The New Orleans Ballet Association (NOBA) presents the return of Complexions Contemporary Ballet ...
Dept. of Education pick to head its Civil Rights office once said she faced discrimination for being white
By Annie Waldman ProPublica The new acting head of the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights once complained that she experienced discrimination because she is white.
HBCUs: Much greater than a brief photo opportunity
By Andrew R. Hairston TriceEdneyWire.com Columnist I love historically Black colleges and universities, commonly referred to as HBCUs. I’m certainly biased, as I’m a graduate of Howard University in Washington, D.C., ...

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