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United Way head pens spy novel

Ricardo Lewis Associate Editor Ken Armstrong sat on his couch watching the movies “Sniper” and “Sniper 2.” What was supposed to be a lazy day of relaxation would eventually turn into the inspiration for his first book. “After watching the movies I began thinking, what if the President had a secret assassin that was his [...]

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Shirley Sherrod the teacher!

R.B. Holmes,Jr. Publisher The saga of Shirley Sherrod has dominated the media for the last several weeks. This story will have a long shelf life, and we must use this opportunity to launch a meaningful conversation on race and racism. The Sherrod story definitely proves to us that race matters. It matters to the White [...]

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Providing resources aims to close digital divide

Congressman Alcee Hastings Serving the 23rd District of Florida for nearly 20 years, Congressman Alcee Hastings has long been an outspoken advocate for progress and a champion for the rights of minorities, women and the elderly. Growing up in Florida, Congressman Hastings was a witness to the trials of segregation and racial disparity. These life [...]

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Finally, financial services reform

Julianne Malveaux NNPA Columnist Last week the United States Senate passed the financial services reform legislation that it has been considering for the better part of a year. It was a nearly strictly partisan vote of 60-39, with Democrat Russ Feingold (Wis.) voting against the legislation because it does not go far enough, and Republicans [...]

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High energy costs and the elderly

George Rowan NNPA Columnist How can your home’s energy bill take a toll on your health this summer? When you choose not to turn on fans or the AC because you’re worried you can’t pay the bill, you may face serious health conditions, such as heat stroke or aggravation of other chronic conditions. With record-high [...]

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Florida’s ICA fights for consumers

Ricardo Lewis Associate Editor Sean Michael Shaw is not just another lawyer; he is a lawyer with a unique purpose. That purpose is not to make millions of dollars representing the rich in criminal cases or examining major company contracts, instead Shaw uses his skills to represent the public interest of millions of Floridians each [...]

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Support the EDC

R.B. Holmes,Jr. Publisher We need a strong Economic Development Council to create jobs, expand the economy, and keep our college students in the region. The EDC has the credibility, leadership and vision to become a major force in job creation and development in this community. It has the capacity to bring major stakeholders together, such [...]

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The Marshall legacy shows what Supreme Court justices should be

Dr. Ron Walters NNPA Columnist At Elena Kagan’s Senate nomination hearings to be the next Supreme Court Justice, I admit to being somewhat surprised when Senator Kyle saw her clerkship with Justice Thurgood Marshall as an opening to define her as being a potentially “activist judge.” While conservatives had often made that charge, they had [...]

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Elections Matter: Don’t Sit On Your Hands

Julian Bond NNPA Columnist “If the teachers sit on their hands this fall, it would be a disaster for Obama and the Democrats,” said a scholar who follows educational politics. And it would be a gift to an opposition which has said no to a tax on big banks, apologized to big oil, and encouraged [...]

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COO Linda Dilworth urges unemployed to stay focused

Jaylen Christie Outlook Staff Writer For some individuals retiring can mean to retreat or simply give up working, while for others it can be an opportunity to put their skills to use in another work environment. For Linda Dilworth, the latter rings true. As the chief operating officer of KMR Consulting, a firm under the [...]

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