May 2024 Archive
By David W. Marshall TriceEdneyWire.com Columnist America is a nation of symbols. The bald eagle was designated the national emblem because of its strength and determination. The Statue of Liberty is a ... Refreshing our memory of the origins of the Memorial Day holiday
On Memorial Day, the president of the United States of America traditionally lays a wreath on the tomb of the unknown soldier. More students could have access to tutoring vouchers
By Allison Allsop Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — Louisiana lawmakers advanced a bill on Wednesday (May 15) of last week, that would expand a voucher program for students not meeting state math and ... American Cancer Society launches largest-ever study to probe disparities in cancer outcomes for Black women
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer The American Cancer Society is embarking on an unprecedented initiative spanning 20 states, including the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia, to investigate the troubling disparities ... Experts weigh-in on mounting concerns of an impending US Civil War
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (NNPA Newswire) — In the wake of a recent survey revealing startling apprehensions among American voters regarding the possibility of a second civil war, experts in ... More states allowing child support payments to reach children
By Eli Hager ProPublica It is one of the enduring myths of the U.S. child support system: that payments made by fathers actually make it to their families. And yet, every year, ... Abortion ban exceptions for child rape, incest fail in Louisiana House committee
By Julie O’Donoghue Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — A Louisiana House of Representatives committee scuttled legislation on Tuesday, May 7, to create exceptions to the state’s abortion ban for minors who become pregnant ... Never-married Black women have 8 cents in wealth for every dollar held by while males
By Charlene Crowell Contributing Writer As the November general election nears, many economic analysts have publicly pondered why so many likely voters are not impressed with reports that point to more hiring, ... Department of Education acts to ease FAFSA woes amidst rising concerns
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (NNPA Newswire) — With escalating concerns surrounding the tumultuous rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the U.S. Department of Education has ... Louisiana lawmakers want diversity spending info from K-12 schools, universities
By Piper Hutchinson Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — The Louisiana House of Representatives signed off on a bill on Monday of last week (May 6) that would require K-12 schools, colleges and universities ...
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