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Rep. Troy Carter wants federal gov’t to close the HBCU athletics funding gap
By Piper Hutchinson Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — U.S. Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, has introduced legislation to require the federal Department of Education to provide grants
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Endorsements for the October 14, 2023 Elections
Early voting commences Saturday, September 30, but one would not know it speaking to the average Louisianian. Voter apathy runs rampant this season, even as
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By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (NNPA Newswire) — In the face of a sustained Republican campaign to stoke fears among white voters, Vice President Kamala Harris remains resolute, highlighting her trailblazing ... Almost all sheriffs in Louisiana are white men. Candidates in the fall election seek to change that.
By Bobbi-Jeanne Misick Contributing Writer (Veritenews.org) — Elected sheriffs, among the most powerful figures in local law enforcement, are overwhelmingly white men in Louisiana. In a state with a Black population of ... La. residents have until Sept. 23 to register to vote in gubernatorial primary
By Julie O’Donoghue Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — Louisiana residents have until Sept. 23 at the latest to register to vote to participate in the upcoming primary election that features open races for ... Clarence Thomas finally discloses Harlan Crow financed trips
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (NNPA Newswire) — Conservative Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has acknowledged previously undisclosed travel expenses paid for by billionaire associate Harlan Crow. Thomas’s most recent ... Cong. Black Caucus confronts ongoing assault on Black rights
(NNPA Newswire) — Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) firmly stated that Black Americans are being attacked in various ways nationwide, with Republicans leading these efforts. Erica Loewe takes on new leadership tole in Biden-Harris admin.
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (NNPA Newswire) — Erica P. Loewe, a trusted member of the Biden-Harris administration who has championed the Black Press and opened doors for many at the ... Former Pres. Donald Trump booked
By Jill Nolin Contributing Writer (Special from Georgia Recorder via lailluminator.com) — Former President Donald Trump, who is accused of trying to overturn Georgia’s election results, has been booked at the Fulton ... Louisiana insurance commissioner race decided after candidate withdraws
By Piper Hutchinson and Greg LaRose Contributing Writers (lailluminator.com) — One of two candidates for Louisiana insurance commissioner has dropped out of the race, giving the lone remaining candidate an automatic victory.
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