Tag: national
Can’t pay your student loan bill? Here’s what to do
By Joseph Pisani
AP Business Writer
NEW YORK (AP) _ If you can't afford to pay your student loan bill, don't blow it off. There are...
Black Caucus analyzes civil rights in the Trump era at forum
By Lauren Victoria Burke
NNPA Newswire Contributor
As lawmakers, community stakeholders and activists protest against current White House policies, members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC)...
Black Muslims aim for unity in challenging time for Islam
By Jeff Karoub, Sophia Tareen and Noreen Nasir
Associated Press
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) - In her job as a refugee case manager, Fatimah Farooq would come...
‘Guerrilla’: drama of love, revolution in ‘70s London
By Lynn Elber
AP Television Writer
LOS ANGELES (AP) - John Ridley’s projects always have something to say, and it’s always worth considering.
The writer, director and...
Rev. Jackson: Trump’s decision to bomb Syria was dangerous, deceptive
By Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.
Fifty-nine cruise missiles. When Donald Trump ordered the attack on Syria, he made an impetuous decision, turning his previous...
Ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez hangs himself in his prison cell
By Jimmy Golen
Associated Press
BOSTON (AP) — Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez hanged himself Wednesday in the prison cell where he was serving a life...
Prince left behind a treasure trove to see at Paisley Park
By Jeff Baenen
Associated Press
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — One visit to the sprawling Minnesota recording complex that Prince called home may not be enough.
Paisley Park, in...
Caffeine may help you live longer
Special to The Times
Your daily cup of coffee could give you more years to enjoy drinking it, according to a study of caffeine from...
Industry insiders: Minorities should pursue oil jobs
By Stacy M. Brown
NNPA Newswire Contributor
There are great opportunities for African Americans and Latinos in the oil, natural gas, and petrochemical industries, according to...
Trump’s EPA awards Flint $100 million for water crisis
By Lauren Victoria Burke
NNPA Newswire Contributor
Buried in the 24-hour news cycle of Russian conspiracies, presidential tweets, and White House nepotism, the Trump Administration found...
