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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,
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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
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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, ... 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 ... 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 ... Lawmakers take aim at community air monitoring in Louisiana
By Terry L. Jones Contributing Writer (Special from Floodlight via Veritenews.org) — In 2022, decades of advocacy by the Louisiana Environmental Action Network to address poor air quality near industrial facilities took ... Latest carbon dioxide leak raises concerns about safety, regulation
By Tristan Baurick Contributing Writer (Veritenews.org) — It wasn’t the wail of a siren or the buzz of an emergency phone alert that warned Tanya Richard a pipeline near her home was ... Federal court tosses Landry-backed Louisiana congressional map
By Piper Hutchinson Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — A panel of federal judges has thrown out Louisiana’s new congressional map that created a second majority Black district, dealing a blow to one of ...
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