American Cancer Society launches largest-ever study to probe disparities in cancer outcomes for Black women
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer The American Cancer Society is embarking on an unprecedented initiative spanning 20 states, including the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia, to investigate the troubling disparities ... Experts weigh-in on mounting concerns of an impending US Civil War
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (NNPA Newswire) — In the wake of a recent survey revealing startling apprehensions among American voters regarding the possibility of a second civil war, experts in ... More states allowing child support payments to reach children
By Eli Hager ProPublica It is one of the enduring myths of the U.S. child support system: that payments made by fathers actually make it to their families. And yet, every year, ... Abortion ban exceptions for child rape, incest fail in Louisiana House committee
By Julie O’Donoghue Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — A Louisiana House of Representatives committee scuttled legislation on Tuesday, May 7, to create exceptions to the state’s abortion ban for minors who become pregnant ... Never-married Black women have 8 cents in wealth for every dollar held by while males
By Charlene Crowell Contributing Writer As the November general election nears, many economic analysts have publicly pondered why so many likely voters are not impressed with reports that point to more hiring, ... Department of Education acts to ease FAFSA woes amidst rising concerns
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (NNPA Newswire) — With escalating concerns surrounding the tumultuous rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the U.S. Department of Education has ... Louisiana lawmakers want diversity spending info from K-12 schools, universities
By Piper Hutchinson Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — The Louisiana House of Representatives signed off on a bill on Monday of last week (May 6) that would require K-12 schools, colleges and universities ... Despite opposition, Mid-Barataria Wetlands rebuilding critical for future of oyster industry, says expert
By Christopher Tidmore Contributing Writer In recent weeks, the Pontchartrain Conservancy has highlighted the incredible success that freshwater diversions (and the accompanying silt) from the Mississippi River have had restoring land where ... Black workers celebrate FTC rule change
By Mason Harrison Contributing Writer A long-awaited rule from the Federal Trade Commission banning non-compete agreements in employment is placing Black advocates for worker’s rights and their Black counterparts in upper management ... City seeking to survey music industry professionals
By Josie Abugov Contributing Writer (Veritenews.org) — This month, the New Orleans Mayor’s Office of Nighttime Economy is looking for composers, promoters and anyone else with a hand in the city’s music ...
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