Homecomings are often met with excitement and anticipation. That is no exception for the forthcoming Tennessee State University Homecoming. Alumni are ecstatic at coming back to meet old friends and partake in the myriad of festive activities awaiting them. Coming…
Editorials
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Ending domestic violence lies in our own maternal hands
by Morgan Rose •
Earlier this summer, I publicly came forward as the third woman sexually assaulted by San Diego Mayor Bob Filner. At the time, he was a United States Congressman, and chairman of the Veteran’s Affairs Committee. Mr. Filner and I met…
Hip Hop Connection:
Hip-Hop and the ‘Double Life’
by Jineea Butler, NNPA Columnist •
New York’s Hot 97.1 DJ Mr. Cee finally addressed his sexuality, after being arrested several times for illegally soliciting transsexual prostitutes. In many ways, he has been used as a poster boy for Hip Hop’s homophobic issues. In this day…
What about the message to our children?
by William T. Robinson, Jr. •
We as American citizens have always taught our children to abide by the laws of the land and respect the legal system regardless of the outcome. However with the shutdown of the government, you can throw those lessons to the…
Mental illness affects ‘us’
by George E. Curry, NNPA columnist •
On Monday, Sept. 16 the news was shocking: A contract employee who worked at the Navy Yard in Washington, D.C., later identified as Aaron Alexis, killed 12 innocent people in the facility before he was killed by police. For many…
Credit CARD Act saves consumers billions
by Charlene Crowell, NNPA columnist •
With 71% of consumers having at least one credit card, new research findings from two different sources show that the Credit CARD Act, enacted in 2009, is working. The only difference between the reports is just how much consumers are…