By Christopher G. Cox A recent study by the Urban Institute reports that in communities across the nation home prices and rents are exceeding the reach of an increasing number of households. “For every 100 extremely low-income households, there are only 29 adequate, affordable, and available rental units. That means two...
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING:
Black Families Have a Dime for Every Dollar Held by Whites By Charlene Crowell, NNPA Newswire Contributor If you’re like me, every time you hear a news reporter or anchor talk about how great the nation’s economy is, you wonder what world they are living in. Certainly, these journalists are...
Sen. Kamala Harris to Deliver Keynote Address at Regional AKA Conference
U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris, a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, is slated to deliver the keynote address at AKA's 87th South Central Regional Conference in New Orleans on April 19. Over 6,000 members of America’s oldest service organization founded by college-trained African-American women will converge in New Orleans April...
NOAAM Reopens
The New Orleans African American Museum celebrated its grand re-opening April 11. After six years, the New Orleans African-American Museum of Art in Treme has reopened its doors on April 11 with the unveiling of its offices, gallery and event space at 1417 Gov. Nicholls St., a beautifully renovated building...
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING: Environmental Racism is Real, Destructive and Deadly
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia For many, Earth Day stands as a reminder of everyone’s role as stewards of the planet. It’s a time to reflect and to plan ahead for a cleaner and healthier environment. Still, for many others, it’s also a stark reminder about how African Americans...
FILM REVIEW: LITTLE
Little is a guilty pleasure. The guilt comes as you watch a 14-year-old actress (Marsai Martin, Black-ish) behaving like a lustful 38-year-old female who flirts with a middle school teacher. It’s kinda pervy. Or when an executive assistant (Issa Rae, HBO’s Insecure) points to her nether regions and gives a man...
Growing Lack of Affordable Housing Leaves Low-Income Families with Few Options
By Christopher G. CoxFrom NNPA Newswire A recent study by the Urban Institute reports that in communities across the nation home prices and rents are exceeding the reach of an increasing number of households. “For every 100 extremely low-income households, there are only 29 adequate, affordable, and available rental units....
Sen. Doug Jones: IRS Must Explain Disproportionate Targeting of Minorities for Tax Audits
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Correspondent U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala.) has sent a letter to Commissioner Charles Rettig of the Internal Revenue Service calling for answers about a recent report that revealed that African Americans are audited by the IRS more than any other group. Jones also noted a report...
Airport Delays Opening of New Terminal
Officials with both the city of New Orleans and the New Orleans Aviation Board announced today (April 11) that the new terminal at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) will now open to the public in fall 2019--a delay of several months from the previously announced May 15, 2019...
Louisiana Civil Rights Trail Meetings Scheduled
One of the sites of school desegregation in New Orleans. On Nov. 14, 1960, little Ruby Bridges, flanked by U.S. Marshalls and desegregated William T. Frantz. Lieutenant Gov. Billy Nungesser's office will convene a series of statewide meetings over the next several months to help identify locations for the new...