By State Representative, Leon D. Young Next week, the nation will once again pay homage to The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. – the world renowned civil rights leader. It’s hard to … [Read more...]
The new south is a legacy of Martin Luther King
By Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. New Hampshire’s primary grabs headlines today, but if history is any guide, the Jan. 21 South Carolina primary will play a far greater role in determining the … [Read more...]
Legislatively Speaking – January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor The American Society estimates that, in the U.S. , more than 11,000 women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer this year and over 4,000 women will die of the … [Read more...]
Black American income inequality
By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. NNPA Columnist As we begin 2012, the issue of “income inequality” is a matter of high importance for millions of Black Americans and others who struggle to … [Read more...]
CAPITOL REPORT: Voter suppression: The real voter fraud
By State Representative, Leon D. Young The New Year signals the start of new things and new beginnings. Some of these things will be welcome events, like finding a new job or the arrival of a … [Read more...]
Legislatively Speaking: A New Year, A new commitment
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor Before we consider what lies ahead in the new year, I think it is important to reflect on where we have been and where we am presently. It has been 47 years since the … [Read more...]
Scott Walker’s chickens come home to roost
By Rep. Gwen Moore Last week Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker took to the airways to try to quell the rising tide against him. During recent interviews he called the recall process currently … [Read more...]
Occupy the Dream
By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. NNPA Columnist The issue of income inequality in the United States demands our attention and social action. In particular in the African American community, the … [Read more...]
CAPITOL REPORT – Yuletide dishonesty
By State Representative, Leon D. Young Let me begin by wishing all of you a belated Merry Christmas. The Holiday Season is in full swing and everywhere you look you see signs of this joyous … [Read more...]
Legislatively Speaking – Redefining the HIV / AIDS discussion
By Senator, Lena C. Taylor In addition to the holiday season, December is also home to World AIDS Day (Dec. 1). Our fellow community members, especially women, living with HIV/AIDS need our … [Read more...]
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