June 2018 Archive

Father’s investment a secret ingredient in Joe Gourmet’s recipe for success
By Nayita Wilson Contributing Writer Whether working Louisiana’s festival scene, partnering with national grocery chains, or landing a business deal on ABC’s “Shark Tank” for the company’s signature fish fry, family ...
Chicago's Jackson Park is the proposed of the Obama Presidential Center, but a new lawsuit threatens its future.
Lawsuit filed to block Obama Presidential Center in Chicago
(The Chicago Crusader) – Days before the Chicago Plan Commission approved plans for the Obama Presidential Center, a federal lawsuit was filed to block the proposed $500 million facility that ...
Airbnb stops helping its users obtain licenses after New Orleans City Council puts the brakes on short-term rentals
By Charles Maldonado The Lens Airbnb has stopped cooperating with the city of New Orleans on a key part of its enforcement of short-term rental law, a direct result of the city ...
Cities and states step up in support of preserving Fair Housing Rule
By Charlene Crowell Contributing Writer In reaction to the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) suspension of an important fair housing rule, a groundswell of national advocacy has emerged calling to ...
Nathan Williams: Accordionist, Vocalist, Composer
By Geraldine Wyckoff Contributing Writer Nathan Williams just knocked everybody out during his set at this year’s French Quarter Festival. Backed by his solid Zydeco Cha Chas, the accordionist, vocalist and composer ...
No more chicken dinners…we need policy
By Jeffrey L. Boney NNPA Newswire Contributor It’s that time again. It occurs every year around the same time like clockwork. It’s election season. Political signs infiltrate Black neighborhoods, placed by campaign operatives ...
Bourdain notwithstanding, suicide is not a ‘white thing’
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Guest Columnist The tragic suicides of renowned food master Anthony Bourdain and fashion designer Kate Spade garnered reams of press and public attention. But what has gotten almost ...
Employment situation is improving, so why aren’t workers dancing
By Julianne Malveaux TriceEdneyWire.com Columnist The most recent unemployment rate report seems to contain nothing but good news. The overall unemployment rate is down to 3.8 percent, the lowest that it ...
Pursue a PhD in common sense
By Marc H. Morial President/CEO, The National Urban League This time of year brings great pride and congratulations for graduates at all levels, from high school to doctorates. But the most ...
Trump is a moron, but most Americans don’t know who burned the White House
By Oscar Blayton Guest Columnist Donald Trump made headlines with his ignorance again when he accused Canada of burning the White House during the War of 1812. Most school children are taught ...

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