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Targeted Investments Proposed By Lexington’s Mayor Gray »

The Mayor's Budget is available for viewing online at the city's website. …

Apr 10 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
Mayor Jim Gray joins in the Charge! to have some fun in the new park playground.

Mayor, Councilmember Blues officially open huge playground at Masterson Station Park »

In addition to play equipment for children, the playground is a place for outdoor fun for the entire family. The Masterson Station playground area includes a new volleyball court and…

Apr 10 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
National

US Bank and Wells Fargo Accused of Housing Discrimination »

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Fair housing may have been the law for 44 years; but its letter and spirit have yet to be fully…

Apr 24 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Fidel Castro Helped Liberate Africa »

Marlin Manager, Ozzie Guillen

"I witnessed first-hand in Angola how Cuban soldiers valiantly and heroically shed their blood and gave their lives along with…

Apr 18 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

When it Comes to Educating Black Students, Some Believe Black Teachers an Important Part of a Successful Formula »

Jada Williams

“we have to look at incentives. What we are bringing into the career field [to lure] better performing…

Apr 10 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Florida International University Fires Isaiah Thomas »

Isaiah Thomas says he was stunned at FIU's decision to fire him.

I feel bad for the kids. They are asking questions about what they should do. I’m trying to help but…

Apr 10 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
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Entertainment

Marley ***1/2 »

Legendary Artist/Activist, Bob Marley

You’ll walk away from this ambitious documentary longing to hear Marley’s voice again.…

Apr 24 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Our Black Super Heroes! »

Samuel Jackson plays Nick Fury.

Black super heroes didn’t arrive on the scene until the late 1960’s during the Civil Rights Movement. Some of the early superheroes like Black Panther and the Falcon were the first to give comic book heroes a Black face.…

Feb 14 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Ellen Holly, Ground-Breaking Star of ‘One Life to Live’, Says Discrimination Against Her on the Show »

Ellen Holly from "One Life to Live'

“All told my 17 years added up to about $700,000. Meanwhile, she (Nixon) was paying her white stars a million dollars a year.”…

Feb 14 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
Opinions

Black Women Don’t Have the Luxury of Staying Home »

Julianne Malveaux, NNPA Columnist

Tuesday was Equal Pay Day, which counts the extra days women have to work to earn as much as a man did last year. …

Apr 24 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
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Racial Profiling is on ‘Steroids’

“It’s not like they don’t know who sells drugs,” Murray said, recalling the shocking events that took place a little over a year ago.…

Apr 24 2012 / Read More »
Around Kentucky Remy Okonkwo

The Unanswered Questions After the Death of Remy Okonkwo

"The body is slouched in such a way that if standing there would be slack in the rope” and “The slide knot is not constricted tight around the victim’s neck”…

Apr 4 2012 / Read More »
International News First Lady of Senegal, Marieme Faye Sall.

New First Lady to Bring Senegalese Traditions to the Post

Madame Sall was at her husband’s side at swearing-in ceremonies this week.…

Apr 10 2012 / Read More »
Columnists Julianne Malveaux, NNPA Columnist

Black Women Don’t Have the Luxury of Staying Home

Tuesday was Equal Pay Day, which counts the extra days women have to work to earn as much as a man did last year. This hits women of all races, but it may hit African…

Apr 24 2012 / Read More »
KENTUCKY PROFILES Entreprenuer and Author, Phil Wilkins

Phil Wilkins Sells His Lexington McDonald’s for A “Smash” of an Opportunity

"When I read that article in Money Magazine so many years ago, there’s no reason why I should’ve done what I did but I kept reading, kept believing ."…

Apr 4 2012 / Read More »
MEDIA A youth prayed for justice in Triangle Park.

Lexington Stands Up For Trayvon Martin

By Patrice K. Muhammad   Lexington joined many cities across the nation and held a rally to demand justice in the case of Trayvon Martin, a Black unarmed Florida teen who was shot to death by…

Apr 3 2012 / Read More »
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H20 Program:  Hot Water to Our Community

The goal of Home Depot is to replace two tanks per month.…

Feb 16 2012 / Read More »
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Community Calendar April 2012

Through April 30 FCPS Calendar Art Show Lyric Theatre Art Gallery 300 E. Third Street Free Admission – Tuesday – Friday 11 – 5 p.m. Saturday 1-5 p.m. 859-280-2201   April 1 Key Conversations Radio Hosts:…

Apr 4 2012 / Read More »
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