State Fair, Riverwest, and beyond By Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs One might not realize it by watching the news or reading some of the headlines lately, but untold thousands of our city’s African … [Read more...]
President Barack H. Obama’s transcendent leadership
By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. NNPA Columnist Now that the U.S. debt ceiling has finally been raised by the U.S. Congress, there are many who are quick to cast judgment on the leadership … [Read more...]
CAPITOL REPORT – The importance of the Recall Elections
By State Representative, Leon D. Young We all have been witnesses to the extreme Republican blitzkrieg that has gripped our state since Scott Walker assumed office last January. The … [Read more...]
Sheriff Clarke states why he is against early release for prisoners
Submitted by Sheriff David Clarke In 2009, a state law was signed that allowed dangerous career criminals to be released from prison well before they completed their sentences. This policy was … [Read more...]
Power of Black consciousness in 2011
By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. NNPA Columnist Whatever is on your mind or in your spirit and soul, it is an expression of your consciousness. Your state of mind should be governed … [Read more...]
CAPITOL REPORT – The Republican Incumbent Protection Plan (AKA – Redistricting)
By State Representative, Leon D. Young The GOP-led Legislature sank to a new low-water mark last week when it gave hasty approval to its own redistricting maps. To suggest that Congressional … [Read more...]
Republicans have a memory deficit
By George E. Curry NNPA Columnist How did we get into this budget mess? Republican lawmakers want you to believe it was because of the two years President Barack Obama has been in office? … [Read more...]
Remembering to care for the “Least” of us
By Phill Wilson NNPA Columnist Last week I attended the Essence Music festival, where I saw Jennifer Hudson perform her new song “I Remember Me”. Before she sang she reminded the audience … [Read more...]
Some of what is at stake in 2012
By Bill Fletcher, Jr. NNPA Columnist Most of the attention that has been focused on the upcoming 2012 election revolves around who the Republican nominee will be and whether he/she can defeat … [Read more...]
CAPITOL REPORT – The proper response to youth violence
By State Representative, Leon D. Young Last week, I had occasion to participate in a peace rally in the Riverwest community. There were approximately 75 to 100 people that took part in this … [Read more...]
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