America is always striving to create “a more perfect union” in the face of the many challenges, disparities, and inequality that still exist. American citizens work hard every
PRO FOOTBALL METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Wearing black and gold jerseys and bowing their heads, fans of slain former New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith paid homage almost a week after
By Freddie Allen (NNPA News Wire National News Editor) Former Republican presidential nominee and famed neurosurgeon Ben Carson said that he trusts Donald Trump to address systemic racial disparities
Collaborative institute aims to speed cancer drug creation (AP) – A project to speed development of cancer-fighting drugs that harness the immune system has academic and drug industry
(AP) — The Obama administration is taking steps to help people with disabilities get their student loan debt forgiven, safeguarding their Social Security payments. The Education Department on
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — People across Louisiana sought to process the news that one of the Saints’ much-loved players, former defensive end Will Smith, was shot in the back
Parkland expert urges prevention and early detection DALLAS – Next time you visit your doctor or dentist it might be a good idea to inquire about screening for
By Erick Johnson (The Chicago Crusader, NNPA Member) The roof is coming apart. The creaky wooden porch is aging with growing cracks. And the navy blue paint that
CRUZ, SANDERS ANGLE FOR WINS IN WISCONSIN PRIMARIES (AP) — Republican Ted Cruz and Democrat Bernie Sanders are angling for victories in Tuesday’s Wisconsin presidential primaries that could
DALLAS — It’s a fair statement to say students and staff at Fred Florence and Balch Springs middle schools are beyond excited about the upcoming school year when both
