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States sue to stop changes to food stamps program

February 4, 2020

Special to the Trice Edney News Wire from NorthStarNewsToday.com Fourteen states and the District of Columbia have filed a federal lawsuit to prevent the Trump Administration from cutting off nearly 700,000 Americans from participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program under new, more restrictive guidelines they have proposed that will

Five U. S. tech giants linked to ‘cruel and brutal use of children’ in Congo mines

January 28, 2020

By TriceEdneyWire.com/GIN Do kids work in coal mines? In 1910, an estimated 2 million American children under the age of 15 were working in factories and mines for low wages and long shifts. Photographs by Lewis Hine of New York revealed the depraved exploitation of children, some as young as

Separate, unequal, and dismal: Urban League rekindles leaders’ commitments to improve public schools

January 14, 2020

By Jozef Syndicate The Drum Newspaper The Urban League of Louisiana released an equity report examining the quality of Baton Rouge public schools and identifying gaps in outcomes, access, and excellence. Calling the findings “dismal” and “concerning,” several education stakeholders were present at the McKinley Alumni Center for a press

Family of Black doctors has social media buzzing

January 14, 2020

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Dr. Herbert Oye is a board certified endovascular and vascular surgeon, specializing in invasive and non-invasive treatment of vascular diseases. Dr. Oye received his medical degree at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, according to his official biography. His

Counting children matters most: Frequently asked questions on Census 2020

January 7, 2020

By Khalil Abdullah Special to Trice Edney News Wire Within the African American community, the conversation about the upcoming 2020 census ranges from ‘why bother’ to ‘we’re all in.’ Let’s speak to the ‘why bother’ question. FAQ: Why should I bother with Census2020? I filled out the census form the

Let’s take a look at the best films of 2019

January 7, 2020

By Dwight Brown NNPA Newswire Film Critic Look back on the most noteworthy films of 2019 and they all display a diverse array of superb talent—in front of and behind the camera. These movies entertained, educated and often inspired us. They challenged our opinions. They made us contemplate our fate

Attorney Ben Crump talks new book, ‘Open Season: Legalized Genocide of Colored People’

December 31, 2019

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Famed Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump has written a new book that examines the troubling history of environmental racism in America. “Open Season: Legalized Genocide of Colored People,” the 272-page book that’s already a top seller on Amazon.com in the category

Bill Cosby denied appeal, but other avenues to freedom remain

December 31, 2019

By Zak Goldstein Special to NNPA Newswire @ZakTGoldstein EDITOR’S NOTE: Bill Cosby, who in 2018 was convicted and sentenced to prison on aggravated indecent assault charges, has lost his bid for an appeal to the Pennsylvania Superior Court. Zak Goldstein, an attorney who specializes in criminal defense appeals in Pennsylvania,

Congress passes FUTURE Act to help fund HBCUs, MSIs

December 31, 2019

Special to the Outlook WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Al Lawson recently joined House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other members of Congress for the enrollment signing of H.R. 2486, the Fostering Undergraduate Talent Using Resources for Education Act. The bipartisan proposal would make permanent $255 million in annual funding for

Housing discrimination complaints reach a 24-year high as HUD rolls back fair housing rules

December 18, 2019

By Charlene Crowell TriceEdneyWire.com As a candidate, President Donald Trump promised if elected that deregulation of the federal government would be an administration priority. Soon after taking the oath of office, he issued an executive order requiring that all departments and agencies to eliminate two existing regulations for every one