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Katrina, 5 Years Later: Black Women, Children Remain Most Vulnerable

Special to the NNPA from the Louisiana Weekly NEW ORLEANS Women of color remained, returned, or moved to New Orleans in low numbers relative to White women in the five years since Hurricane Katrina and the flooding of the city, according to recent fact sheets by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research. There are also fewer single mothers - and especially single mothers living in poverty - today than before Katrina struck. Part of the reason lies in the ...

National News | Administrator | Thursday, 9 September 2010 | Hits: 26 | Comments

Transition to Adulthood: African American Youth and Youth from Low-Income Workin

The fact sheets examine the transition to adulthood for two groups of youth using the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth, 1997 cohort. Low-income African Americans are compared to low-income white youth, and youth from low-income "high-work" families are compared to low-income youth from moderate-work and nonworking (i.e., low-work) families. Low-income African American youth are vulnerable to lower employment and earnings despite comparable levels of high school education and lower risk-taking behaviors. Low-income youth from high-work families show stronger connections to ...

National News | | Sunday, 5 September 2010 | Hits: 48 | Comments

The Effects of Immigration on the Employment Outcomes of Black Americans : State

While most evidence suggests that immigration has had a modest negative effect on black employment, especially for those without a high school diploma, changes in immigration law will probably not improve job prospects for young blacks, Senior Fellow Harry Holzer told the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. He offered six suggestions for policymakers looking to improve outcomes for young African Americans, such as improving their early work experience and occupational training with high-quality career and technical education. read full article...

National News | | Sunday, 5 September 2010 | Hits: 48 | Comments

Blacks Lead In Cellphone Usage Over Other Ethnic Groups

Special to the NNPA from Target Market News According to a new analysis of cellphone usage by The Nielsen Company, African-Americans spend more time on average talking and texting than any other ethnic group. The voice and text results are compiled from one year (April 2009-March 2010) of mobile usage data gathered by Nielsen, which analyzes the cellphone bills of more than 60,000 mobile subscribers each month in the United States. Nielsen found that African-Americans use on average more ...

National News | Administrator | Wednesday, 1 September 2010 | Hits: 107 | Comments

Georgia Second In Nation For Black-Owned Businesses
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Civil Rights Marchers Line Capital’s Streets After Spirited
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ODU Graduation Rate For Black Students Among Best In Nation
WASHINGTON, D.C. A new study shows that while an African Am
Wanted: Black Male Teachers Across the Nation
By ReShonda Tate Billingsley Special to the NNPA from the Ch

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Local News

2010-02-25T19:20:34Z

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Suffolk NAACP Tackles Violence Among Youth

By Rosaland Tyler Associate Editor New Journal and Guide SUFFOLK Suffolk NAACP President Charles Gates decided to do more than wring his hands and worry when a third youth was shot and killed this year. He scheduled a town-hall meeting on Aug. 17 then another one on Aug. 26. About 200 people lined the pews inside of St. Timothy Baptist Church during the first meeting, taking turns at the microphone Gates passed around to city officials, parents and students. ...

Local News | Administrator | Thursday, 9 September 2010 | Hits: 2 | Comments

Black Women’s 26th Conference To Address Domestic Violence

By Rosaland Tyler Associate Editor New Journal and Guide Yes, Dr. La Francis Rodgers-Rose has heard all of the statistics about domestic violence. It’s one reason why she plans to explore the issue at the International Black Women’s Congress. The 26th annual conference will be held at Norfolk’s Sheraton Waterside Hotel from Sept. 24-26. Forty-five experts will explore why 30 percent of all homicides in Virginia were connected to domestic violence, according to a report from the Virginia Department ...

Local News | Administrator | Thursday, 9 September 2010 | Hits: 3 | Comments

Newest Member Challenges Status Quo On Franklin Council

By Leonard E. Colvin Chief Reporter New Journal and Guide Councilman Greg McLemore has been on the Franklin City Council a month and a half. But his outspokenness on issues and his demand for greater transparency on how policy is made have created tensions between him and his colleagues on the city’s governing panel. Yet, while McLemore is considered an outsider and un-trusted thorn in the side of most of the city leaders, he has strengthened his standing with ...

Local News | Administrator | Thursday, 9 September 2010 | Hits: 1 | Comments

Norfolk To Host Meeting On ‘58 School Closings

By Leonard E. Colvin Chief Reporter New Journal and Guide Virginia is observing the 55th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision declaring racially segregated public schools unconstitutional. At the same time. it is observing the state’s Massive Resistance to the court’s decision, exemplified by the closing of five school divisions rather than comply and admit Black students. One of those school divisions was Norfolk’s during the fall of 1958, when six all-white schools were closed rather than admit 17 ...

Local News | Administrator | Thursday, 9 September 2010 | Hits: 1 | Comments

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Entertainment News

2010-02-25T06:18:24Z

Entertainment News

The “My Mic Sounds Nice” Interview: Ava Duvernay

By Kam Williams Film Critic Ava DuVernay has worked in the world of film as a marketer and publicist for more than 14 years, forming DVA Media + Marketing in 1999. Her award-winning firm has provided strategy and execution for more than 80 film and television campaigns for acclaimed directors such as Steven Spielberg, Clint Eastwood, Michael Mann, Robert Rodriguez, Bill Condon, Raoul Peck, Gurinder Chadha and Reggie & Gina Bythewood. Yet, in 2008, Ava stepped behind the camera ...

Hollywood Profiles | Administrator | Wednesday, 1 September 2010 | Hits: 111 | Comments

The “Takers” Interview With T.I.

By Kam Williams Film Critic Tip “T.I.” Harris is one of his generation’s most captivating speakers and one of the biggest hip-hop artists of all time. Whether they see him conversing with a room full of young people about staying in school and following their dreams, or moving tens of thousands at one of his concerts, audiences are always engrossed by the words of the “King of the ...

Hollywood Profiles | Administrator | Wednesday, 25 August 2010 | Hits: 164 | Comments

INTERVIEW: Tavis Smiley

By Kam Williams Film Critic From his celebrated conversations with world figures, to his work to inspire the next generation of leaders, as a broadcaster, author, advocate and philanthropist, Tavis Smiley continues to be an outstanding voice for change. He is currently the host of the late night television talk show Tavis Smiley on PBS and The Tavis Smiley Show on Public Radio International (PRI). Time Magazine honored Mr. Smiley in 2009 as one of “The World’s 100 Most ...

Hollywood Profiles | Administrator | Thursday, 22 July 2010 | Hits: 459 | Comments

The “A Game of Character” Interview: Craig Robinson

By Kam Williams Film Critic Craig Robinson was born in Chicago on April 21, 1962, to Fraser and Marian Robinson and raised in a modest home where he had to share a room with his younger sister, Michelle. With help of devoted parents, who made major sacrifices on their behalf, both children were inspired to excel academically and were admitted to Princeton University. 6’6” Craig was also a basketball phenom who was twice voted the Ivy League Player of ...

Hollywood Profiles | Administrator | Wednesday, 7 July 2010 | Hits: 1782 | Comments

The “HawthoRNe: Season 2” Interview: Jada Pinkett Smith
By Kam Williams Film Critic Besides playing the tit
Sheila Johnson: A Heart-to-Heart with Virginia's Black Billi
By Kam Williams Entrepreneur and philanthropis

The “Just Wright” Interview: Common
By Kam Williams Film Critic Common was born Lonnie
The “JUST WRIGHT” Interview: Queen Latifah
By Kam Williams Film Critic Dana Elaine Owens was b

Commentary

2010-02-21T03:44:22Z

Commentary & Opinions

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Changing The Paradigm!
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