Shots Not Heard Round the World in NOLA
 

Shots Not Heard Round the World in NOLA

The Root, Commentary, Laura Murphy, Posted: May 19, 2013

This witness to the Mother's Day mayhem that injured 19 wants to know: Why don't more people care?

 

'Why Are There So Many Filipino Nurses in the US?'

 

Asian Week, News Report, Rodel Rodis, Posted: May 18, 2013

The Philippines is the world’s largest supplier of foreign-trained nurses with 429 nursing schools and 80,000 nursing students.

New Report Looks at How Foreclosure Undermined Black and Brown Wealth

 

Colorlines, News Report, Posted: May 17, 2013

This foreclosure tidal wave is why wealth for blacks and Latinos is at the lowest level ever recorded. Housing is the leading wealth asset for these two communities.

 

Data Reveals Immigrants’ Financial Contribution to States

 

Asian Journal, News Report, Posted: May 16, 2013

In California, Asian and Hispanic immigrants pay nearly $30 billion in federal taxes, $5.2 billion in state income taxes, and $4.6 billion in sales taxes each year.

Early Education Advocates Disappointed with Revised Budget

 

EdSource Today, News Report, Posted: May 15, 2013

Early education advocates in California were hoping for increases in preschool and child care funding in the governor’s revised budget, released Tuesday.

 

In May Revise, Gov. Brown Raids Fund to Tackle Climate Change

 

New America Media, News Report, Ngoc Nguyen, Posted: May 15, 2013

Gov. Jerry Brown proposed Tuesday to divert money from the state's cap-and-trade program, money intended for local communities, to the general fund.

 

Whites Record Wealth Six Times Greater Than Blacks

 

NNPA , News Report, Maya Rhodan -NNPA Washington Correspondent, Posted: May 15, 2013

Whites had an average wealth of $632,000 in 2010 while Blacks had about $98,000 and Hispanics had $110,000, according to a recent study by the Urban Institute.

African Americans Shift Spending in Tight Economy

 

Louisiana Weekly, News Report, Posted: May 13, 2013

According to a new report, now may be the most opportune time ever for businesses to develop a strategy for increasing their share of the Black American market.

SSA: Immigration Reform Will Increase Tax Revenue

 

ImmigrationImpact.com, News Report, Posted: May 10, 2013

A new report by the Social Security Administration says immigration reform will create millions of jobs, boost GDP, and help balance the budget.

 

Career Academies Baffle, Even as They Boost Coachella Valley Grad Rates

 

Coachella Unincorporated/New America Media, News Report, Brenda Rincon, Posted: May 10, 2013

In June, Stephany Madrigal will become the first in her family to graduate high school. The college-bound senior will also be a certified medical assistant.

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