June 2023 Archive

Jefferson Parish housing project closure plan is in ‘public interest,’ HUD says
By Michelle Liu Contributing Writer (Veritenews.org) — The Department of Housing and Urban Development is asking a federal judge to deny a request by tenants of a Marrero public housing project to ...
Hate groups’ political influence is growing
By Ashley Murray Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — More than 1,200 hate and anti-government extremist groups were active across the United States in 2022, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center’s latest ...
Joint Center study finds that Black Americans have widely varied views of financial situations
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (NNPA Newswire) — The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, a Washington, D.C., think tank, has found that Black Americans are not seeing their finances ...
The Stealth Campaign of Schroder Can Schroder do what Dardenne could not? Perhaps, if Jason Williams doesn’t run for governor
By Christopher Tidmore Contributing Writer Outgoing Louisiana Treasurer John Schroder was practically the first gubernatorial candidate out of the gate, spending $500,000 on advertising in just the first quarter of 2023. ...
How to negotiate with resistant aging parents? Borrow these tips from the business world
By Judith Graham Contributing Writer (kffhealthnews.org) — You’ve reached a standstill with your mother and father, who are in their late 80s. You think they need some help in the home, but ...
Dr. Cornell West declares candidacy for president
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (NNPA Newswire) – Renowned scholar and activist Dr. Cornel West declared his candidacy for the upcoming presidential race under the banner of the People’s Party, as ...
$97 million tax break for oil companies in Louisiana halted
By Sara Sneath Contributing Writer (Special from DeSmog via lailluminator.com) — For the fifth time, a Louisiana lawmaker has introduced legislation to try to reduce the tax that fossil fuel firms pay ...
The Original Baby Doll Miriam Batiste Reed and Millisia White
‘The Original Baby Doll’ leaves cultural legacy
By C.C. Campbell-Rock Contributing Writer Before Miriam Batiste Reed, “The Original Baby Doll,” is laid to rest this weekend, she will be celebrated and sent off with a traditional jazz funeral, complete ...
Why we need diverse books in schools
By Maya Pottiger Guest Columnist Ever since he was young, Marchánt Davis has always loved children’s media and the power it possesses. Though his favorites were “Sesame Street” and “Reading Rainbow” ...
America’s progression toward self-destruction
By David W. Marshall TriceEdneyWire.com Columnist Each election cycle we get closer. In 2013, the nation experienced a 16-day federal government shutdown when the Republicans demanded the government’s spending bill include provisions ...

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