Number of Black Convention Delegates on the Rise

Black America Web, News Report, Posted: Sep 06, 2012

If you scanned the crowds last week at the Republican National Convention looking for the faces of African-American delegates, they may have been difficult to find.

 

Local Study Shows That Orleanians Are ‘Asset’ Poor

 

Louisiana Weekly, News Report, Mason Harrison, Posted: Sep 06, 2012

A new study shows that 37 percent of New Orleanians live in what is known as asset poverty, a category met when the liquidation of a person’s assets is not enough to provide a higher-than-impoverished standard of living.

 

After 18 Years of “Three Strikes,” Are Californians Ready for a Change?

 

New America Media, News Report, Rene Ciria-Cruz, Posted: Sep 03, 2012

Shifting attitudes toward prison reform, coupled with a terrible economy, may result in California voters approving Prop.36 in November.

 

Troubled Bay Area Neighborhood Finds Comfort in Growing Own Food

 

New America Media / Richmond Pulse, News Report, William H. Fraker, Posted: Aug 31, 2012

A community farm is bringing more than just healthy food to residents of one of the Bay Area's toughest neighborhoods.

 

Lost Decades: Longevity Gap Widening for Blacks, Latinos, Less Educated

 

New America Media, News Report, Paul Kleyman, Posted: Aug 31, 2012

Minorities and those with low educations live about a decade less than well-educated whites, says a new study, and medical advances can’t close the gap alone.

 

Ex-Obama Ally on Switch to GOP

 

The Root, Question & Answer, Keli Goff, Posted: Aug 28, 2012

Former Democratic Congressman and Obama ally Artur Davis talks about why he became a Republican and how the GOP can win over black voters.

Louisianians urged to prepare as TS Isaac coasts into Gulf

 

Louisiana Weekly, News Report, Posted: Aug 28, 2012

According to the National Weather Service, the storm is expected to reach hurricane strength with current forecasts showing it will become a Category 1.

 

In Baltimore, a “Code Red” in Preparation for 2012 Election

 

The Afro, News Report, Alexis Taylor and Ashley Cox, Posted: Aug 24, 2012

The three day event, entitled "Code Red: It’s A State of Emergency," aimed to inform, urge voters to get out on Election Day and to increase registeration.

D.C. Mayor Hosts Historic Ramadan Dinner

 

The Afro, News Report, Posted: Aug 24, 2012

With an estimated 10 to 20 percent of residents having at least one Muslim family member, thousands of Iftar feasts were held in D.C. this Ramadan.

 

Study: Common Pesticide Seems to Harm Boys’ Brains More Than Girls

 

Environmental Health News , News Report, Brett Israel , Posted: Aug 24, 2012

Pesticides lower boys IQs more than girls’, even in New York City, says a new study. Black and Latino children are specially affected.

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