July 2018 Archive
(Special from Defender News Service) — Two recent studies shed light on the challenges African Americans face when searching for quality, affordable housing. Former President Obama denounces Trump without using his name
(Special to the Trice Edney News Wire from NorthStarNewsToday.com) — Former President Barack Obama spoke at the centennial celebration in Johannesburg, South Africa, of Nelson Mandela’s birth by denouncing President ... Health insurers are vacuuming up details about you — and it could raise your rates
By Marshall Allen ProPublica To an outsider, the fancy booths at last month’s health insurance industry gathering in San Diego aren’t very compelling. A handful of companies pitching “lifestyle” data and salespeople ... Women en Blanc celebrates African-American female leadership
By Kelly Parker Contributing Writer In the spirit of the 2018 Essence Music Festival and the celebration of female leaders and game changers in various areas, Insights Marketing hosted the annual ‘Women ... Universities, professors and the N.O.’s music scene beckon talented Artists – extended
By Geraldine Wyckoff Contributing Writer “It’s a journey,” says pianist Oscar Rossignoli of Extended, a collaborative trio of adventuress, like-minded, 30-something musicians. “Every tune that we play we have the composition, ... Sen. John Kennedy’s ‘Jindal’ strategy vs. Trump
By Christopher Tidmore Contributing Writer As Treasurer of Louisiana, Republican John Kennedy was a thorn in the side of GOP Gov. Bobby Jindal. After initially supporting the conservative rising star, Kennedy ... ‘War on the Benighted’ focuses lens on public education
By Fritz Esker Contributing Writer The New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) is marking the Crescent City’s 300th anniversary with its exhibit Changing Course: Reflections on New Orleans Histories, which ... New Orleans is youngest McDonald franchisee
By Ryan Whirty Contributing Writer New Orleans native Jade Colin is the youngest Black woman ever to own a McDonald’s franchise, but she didn’t achieve that distinction by herself, something ... Trump’s failure to defend our democracy is a dangerous dereliction of duty
By Jesse Jackson TriceEdneyWire.com Columnist Russian President Vladimir Putin came late to the Helsinki Summit with Donald Trump on last Monday and spoke first at the news conference afterward. Shame, shame, shame!
By Oscar H. Blayton Guest Columnist There was a reason Ku Klux Klan members wore hoods that hid their faces. Anonymity allows people to act upon their worst instincts without having to suffer ...
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