[Editor's Note: This is the second of two stories by NNPA Washington Correspondents Freddie Allen and Maya Rodan examining how federal loan problems are hurting Black students in college.]Insight News
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Pell Grant changes will slow Black graduation rates
[Editor's Note: This is the second of two stories by NNPA Washington Correspondents Freddie Allen and Maya Rodan examining how federal loan problems are hurting Black students in college.]Tutu daughters discuss faith and hope in the wake of tragedy, anguish
South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu is revered a symbol of strength and courage during a time of great strife and upheaval.Marie Johns is leaving her mark on SBA
WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Marie Johns, the retired president of Washington Verizon, was busy managing a consulting firm when she received an unexpected call three years ago from the White House.More Blacks must become entrepreneurs; MUL chief takes area corporations to task
Economic empowerment is the next phase of the civil rights movement.That is the message Minneapolis Urban League President Scott Gray is trying to convey to the area's African-American community. Gray, who came to Minneapolis from Milwaukee, said he is accustom to seeing a plethora of African-American owned businesses in other major metropolitan cities and thinks it's past time that Minneapolis and the surrounding areas produce more African-American entrepreneurs.
Group rallies around grandmother fighting to get custody of her grandchildren
Even though the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled against her, Dorothy Dunning is fighting on in her quest to gain custody of her granddaughters.'Magic' Johnson encourages African-Americans to ASPiRE with launch of new network; focus on family-friendly programming
If a person were to only judge African-American culture based solely on the majority of television programming currently being offered, the representation would be quite sad.African-American literature web sites launch "power list" of best-selling books
Three leading African-American literature web sites announced the launch of the Power List, a quarterly compilation of best-selling books written or read by African Americans. The Power List is a joint project of AALBC.com, Cushcity.com and Mosaicbooks.com, three Web sites which have promoted African-American literature for more than a decade.One hour television program examines how predatory financial practices harm people and communities
"Borrowing Trouble" on Conversations With Al McFarlane tapes Tuesday, April 30 during Financial Literacy Month in Minnesota
A one hour television program to be taped during Financial Literacy Month in Minnesota examines how predatory home lending, payday loans, credit discrimination and other practices take unfair advantage of people who are financially struggling.
Host Al McFarlane, editor in chief of Insight News, explores these issues with a panel of experts as part of his ongoing Conversations with Al McFarlane public policy television series.
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A one hour television program to be taped during Financial Literacy Month in Minnesota examines how predatory home lending, payday loans, credit discrimination and other practices take unfair advantage of people who are financially struggling.
Host Al McFarlane, editor in chief of Insight News, explores these issues with a panel of experts as part of his ongoing Conversations with Al McFarlane public policy television series.
White House aides defend Obama budget proposal
WASHINGTON (NNPA) – President Obama's fiscal year 2014 budget focuses on job creation, strengthening the middle class, and cutting the deficit.Reclaiming the narrative: A key step in eradicating racism in America
Just 100 miles from where Trayvon Martin was killed, the slaying of an unarmed Black teenager that unleashed intense racial anger and antagonism, there is a new example of the racism and racial insensitivities that continue to punctuate our society.Seventh Annual Facing Race Ambassador Awards celebrate Minnesota Racial Equity Leaders
The Saint Paul Foundation on April 29, 2013 will honor five anti-racism advocates at the seventh annual Facing Race Ambassador Awards at 6:00 p.m. at the Prom Event Center, located at 484 Inwood Avenue North, Oakdale, MN. "We are proud to host this annual event that celebrates the leadership and courage of individuals working to end racism in Minnesota," says Carleen Rhodes, president and CEO of The Saint Paul Foundation. "We believe their work is vitally important to helping to end Minnesota's racial disparities and to ensure equal access and opportunity for all."
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