With women imprisonment rising, Black females still feel brunt of America’s mass incarceration
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (NNPA Newswire) — America imprisons many more of its citizens than any other developed nation, with men comprising most of the incarcerated. Under abortion ban, La. officials favor ‘pro-family’ tax credits over funding
By Julie O’Donoghe Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — Gov. John Bel Edwards and Louisiana lawmakers overwhelmingly approved a state abortion ban last year. But so far, the governor hasn’t proposed more money for ... Black unemployment rate plunges to lowest ever on record
By Bruce C. T. Wright Contributing Writer (Newsone.com) — The unemployment rate for African Americans in March fell to the lowest ever recorded in U.S. history. New study reveals woeful lack of diversity across news beats
(Ethnic Media Services) — A new Pew study looks at diversity across news beats in the U.S. The data comes from a 2022 survey of 12,000 journalists and finds that, ... Gov. Edwards touts promises kept in final ‘State of the State’ address
By Piper Hutchinson Contributing Writer In his final “State of the State” speech, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards highlighted the accomplishments of his tenure: erasing a multibillion-dollar budget deficit, expanding Medicaid, amassing ... High inflation and housing costs force many Americans to delay needed care
By Stephanie Colombini Contributing Writer (khn.org) — At a health-screening event in Sarasota, Florida, people gathered in a parking lot and waited their turn for blood pressure or diabetes checks. The event ... Critics: Expulsion of Tennessee lawmakers reflects raw racism, white fear of Black progress
By Barrington M. Salmon Contributing Writer (TriceEdneyWire.com) — Students of American history would not be surprised by the action engineered last week by Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton to expel two Black ... The Tennessee 3: A page out of the playbook of history
By Congressman James E. Clyburn Guest Columnist to the NNPA The Tennessee General Assembly’s expulsion of two African-American lawmakers duly elected by their constituents, while sparing a third who happened not to ... No Justin, no peace!
It’s often said that history repeats itself. For Black Americans, history is an unending cycle of fighting for justice, equality, and fairness. They march, protest, speak truth to power, and ... Another lynching in Tennessee
By Julianne Malveaux TriceEdneyWire.com Columnist The abolitionist journalist Ida B. Wells’s quest to document lynchings began when three of her friends, Tommy Moss, Calvin McDowell, and Will Stewart, were lynched because whites ...
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