November 2017 Archive
The health of African-American communities is a genuine cause for concern in our country, but attacking the natural gas and oil industry is the wrong approach and detracts from the ... Rev. Jesse Jackson announces Parkinson’s diagnosis
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (NNPA Newswire) — Reverend Jesse Jackson’s Parkinson’s disease diagnosis caught many by surprise, but those who know him said they’re confident that he’ll overcome the life-threatening ... White supremacy is killing American democracy
By The Rev. Dr. Susan K. Smith Guest Columnist When the current president was a candidate, he swelled the hearts of angry white men and women who believed they had been treated ... My habits must change, but my commitment will not falter
By Jesse Jackson TriceEdneyWire.com Columnist As you may have heard, I have hard news to share. After a battery of tests, my physicians have informed me that I am suffering from Parkinson’s ... Celebrating good news
By Dr. E. Faye Williams, Esq. TriceEdneyWire.com Columnist By now you know I look forward to the weekly opportunity of sharing my opinions with my readers. I pray that they offer ... Trump notwithstanding, Franken can’t cancel out Moore
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Guest Columnist There was absolutely no surprise that Trump bellowed loudly on the sexual impropriety of Minnesota Senator Al Franken while maintaining mute silence on the sexual degeneracy ... You better watch your mouth
By Julianne Malveaux NNPA Columnist From the time I was a little girl, to just a day or so ago, someone has always told me to watch my mouth. Why? My ... LaToya Cantrell elected Mayor of New Orleans
By Christopher Tidmore Contributing Writer Six Historic firsts in the November 18, 2017 Election 1. The First Female Black Mayor In fact, LaToya Cantrell is the first woman — of any ethnicity — ... G-Men, Jags ready to clash in annual battle
[caption id="attachment_27064" align="aligncenter" width="600"] AP Photo[/caption] Every year, as soon as they can fill up on turkey, oyster dressing, gumbo, stuffed mirlitons, sweet potato pie and a host of other delectable ... Educating Black students in the New Jim Crow Era
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (NNPA Newswire) — After decades of desegregation efforts, federal civil rights laws, and other attempts to close the achievement gap, a high quality education remains ...
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