March 2019 Archive
By Jesse Jackson TriceEdneyWire.com Analyst This past weekend, political leaders from across the country gathered in Selma, Alabama, to commemorate “Bloody Sunday,” the 1965 march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge where peaceful ... Report: White school districts receive more funds than non-white
By Ryan Whirty Contributing Writer Widening wealth disparities within states and across individual school districts have caused significant gaps in funding between mostly white school districts and predominantly non-white districts, a new ... Zulus’ history and lore on parade, again
By Ryan Whirty Contributing Writer On Nov. 21, 1945, just a few days before Thanksgiving and a few months before Mardi Gras in New Orleans, the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club ... Entergy fined $5M, can move forward with new power plant
By Michael Isaac Stein The Lens On last Thursday, the New Orleans City Council passed a resolution to impose a $5 million fine on Entergy four months after an independent investigation concluded ... How the 2020 census will boost the South’s political clout
By Chris Kromm Contributing Writer (Special from Facing South) — As the embattled U.S. Census Bureau ramps up operations for the decennial population count, including opening more than 240 field offices and ... New Orleans charter leaders work to align school calendars
By Marta Jewson The Lens Parents who have been juggling students in different schools may soon see some relief as many New Orleans charters begin working together to coordinate their calendars. Get a jumpstart on spring allergies
By Glenn Ellis Contributing Writer (TriceEdneyWire.com) — Even though you may be still dealing with the ominous remnants of winter, it might seem a little early to talk about Spring and allergies ... At 88, Toni Morrison personifies the strength of Black womanhood
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (NNPA Newswire) — “Black Girl Magic,” “Black Girls Rock,” and other slogans have surfaced in recent years to describe the power, resilience and steadiness of the ... Education Department helps loan servicers instead of borrowers
By Charlene Crowell Contributing Writer In an increasingly competitive global economy, highly skilled workers have a sharp advantage in securing and keeping employment. And as technological advances result in life-long learning in ... Congressional field hearings gather stories of voter suppression
By Benjamin Barber Contributing Writer (Special from Facing South) — Congressional leaders have begun a series of listening sessions and field hearings that seek to document the need for the full restoration ...
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