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Opinions NNPA Columnist, Harry C. Alford

Is Mitt Romney a Racist? Part II »

"First, let me answer the question...."…

Jan 24 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
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Get Elected, Get Paid »

None of the 43 Congressional Black Caucus legislators appear in the top 100 wealthiest federal lawmakers. The richest, Rep. Al Green of Texas, has an average net worth of approximately…

Jan 9 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
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Mayor to Give State of Lexington Address This Week »

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Lexington Mayor Jim Gray will present his second State of the Merged Government address on Tuesday, January 24 at the…

Jan 22 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

New program surveying East End residents about food needs »

Community Ventures Corporation's East End Market brings much needed fresh produce and highlights the need for better access to good, fresh food in Lexington's East End community.

PRESS RELEASE A new organization has formed and will be doing work in Lexington’s East End neighborhood.  Food Works East…

Jan 18 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Community Joins Together To Sew Dresses For Lexington’s Little Girls »

Joyce Gray (left) instructed nearly 150 people to sew dresses for girls in Lexington.

“There are enough steps for people to help along the way. You can cut, measure, do quality control, packaging or…

Jan 18 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Rufus Friday Takes The Reins As Publisher of Herald-Leader »

Herald-Leader Publisher, Rufus Friday

“I want to hear from your listeners; what changes they’d like to see and what areas we are deficient.”…

Jan 13 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
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News Briefs

Mayor to Give State of Lexington Address This Week »

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Lexington Mayor Jim Gray will present his second State of the Merged Government address on Tuesday, January 24 at the Lexington Forum Luncheon in The Lexington Center Bluegrass Ballroom. Though this is a ticketed luncheon, there are free non-luncheon seats for the general public. The…

Jan 22 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Conyers Praises Plans for Detroit U.S. Patent and Trademark Satellite Office »

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PRESS RELEASE First ever U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Satellite Office will create more than 100 high tech jobs (DETROIT) –  Today,  Representative John Conyers, Jr. (D-Mich.) praised the Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announcement that the very first USPTO satellite office will open in…

Jan 11 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

NAACP Statement on Recent Comments by Former Senator Rick Santorum »

GOP Presidential Candidate, Rick Santorum

“This kind of statement is harmful because it places blame on struggling Americans due to race rather than the institutional, economic and political forces that cause high unemployment and poverty,” stated Hilary Shelton, NAACP Washington Bureau Director and Senior Vice President for Advocacy and Policy.…

Jan 10 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
National

The Way to Occupy a Bank is to Own One »

Ellen Hodgson Brown

“Protesters in the Bay Area, especially Occupy San Francisco, have something their East Coast neighbors don’t: a realistic plan aimed at the heart of banks.…

Jan 24 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
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Around Kentucky Thomas Miller and his wife were is given a standing ovation during Ron Spriggs' opening presentation prior to the Movie.

“Red Tails” Opening Celebrated in Central Kentucky

“Red Tail’s” brought back some good memories for Mr. Miller. “It was good,” he said. “It brings back a lot of memories. I had a good life in the service, wasn’t hurt and have been well…

Jan 23 2012 / Read More »
International News Malawian women (in dresses) support the right of women to wear pants.

AFTER ATTACKS, MALAWI PREZ RETRACTS NEGATIVE VIEW OF WOMEN IN PANTS

A recording of Bob Marley’s “No Woman, No Cry” got a loud cheer when it was played during the protest.…

Jan 28 2012 / Read More »
Columnists NNPA Columnist, Harry C. Alford

Is Mitt Romney a Racist? Part II

"First, let me answer the question...."…

Jan 24 2012 / Read More »
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P.G. Peeples Elected as KCTCS Board Chair

By Patrice K. Muhammad Mr. Porter G. Peeples, also known as P.G. Peeples, has been elected as the fifth Board Chairman of KCTCS (Kentucky Community and Technical College System).  Mr. Peeples was first appointed to the…

Dec 26 2011 / Read More »
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Get Elected, Get Paid

None of the 43 Congressional Black Caucus legislators appear in the top 100 wealthiest federal lawmakers. The richest, Rep. Al Green of Texas, has an average net worth of approximately $4.5 million – No. 104 on…

Jan 9 2012 / Read More »
MEDIA Community Ventures Corporation's East End Market brings much needed fresh produce and highlights the need for better access to good, fresh food in Lexington's East End community.

New program surveying East End residents about food needs

PRESS RELEASE A new organization has formed and will be doing work in Lexington’s East End neighborhood.  Food Works East End is a new program with the Blue Grass Community Foundation and is currently gathering information…

Jan 18 2012 / Read More »
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Poll Finds Increase in Uninsured, Decline in Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance

PRESS RELEASE LOUISVILLE, Ky.—One in three working-aged adults lacks health insurance according to results from the most recent Kentucky Health Issues Poll, released today by the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky.  Among adults ages 18-64, 32…

Jan 11 2012 / Read More »
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Free Procurement Workshop In Lexington

LEXINGTON- Women’s Business Center of Kentucky is holding a free one-day workshop to help women and minority owned business owners learn more about obtaining government contracts. Hosted by Fifth Third Bank, the event will be held…

Jan 22 2012 / Read More »
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