The following are excerpts from a presentation by Dr. Jerome Reide, regional field organizer of the NAACP. This presentation was given at the annual Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Rosa Celebration on Jan. 18, 2010 that was held at the Metropolitan Baptist Church, 1345 W. Burleigh St. The NAACP wants to thank you [...]

by Mayor Tom Barrett As we celebrate this Martin Luther King Day, we honor a great man and a great legacy. Dr. King gave his life to advance the cause of civil rights, peace and jobs. Perhaps there is no greater tribute to this martyr and true believer in the power of nonviolence than honoring [...]

Testing for jobs with the 2010 Census Bureau will be held throughout the month of January. The tests for all Census positions will be held Tuesdays in January from 10 am to 1 pm and on Thursdays from 3 pm to 5 pm. The tests will be administered at the Social Development Commission facility at [...]

Pharoh Martin, NNPA National Correspondent In a rare appearance, all in one place, a coalition of America’s foremost Black organizations are aiming to assure that the 2010 census does not undercount Black people, a fiasco that could cause communities to miss out on their fair share of trillions of dollars in public resources and political [...]