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By Earl Ofari Hutchinson
New America Media
Mississippi’s Republican Gov. Haley Barbour was adamant. He told reporters, civil rights leaders and protesters not to hold their breath waiting for him to pardon Jamie and Gladys Scott, who served 16 years in prison for a 1993 armed robbery that they insist they did not commit.
By Robert C. Koehler
Tribune Media Services
“I don’t want to live in a neighborhood with 50,000 Mexicans.”
Huh? This was a rant in progress, but I wasn’t sure why she was venting it at me – well, yes I was. Something I wrote – a column bashing the “English First” movement in Green Bay, Wis. – had set her off, and now she was spilling her two cents’ worth on immigration and foreigners into the phone. Fine. That I got.
Dear Tamara:
I let my cousin move in with me about six months ago. She was only supposed to stay with me for a couple of weeks until she got her apartment situation straight. She is driving me crazy! She doesn’t cook or clean up after herself.
By Aisha Sims
Hola! I’ve recently returned from a wonderful vacation in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. I’m rested, tan and suffering from a head cold. However, I have been noticing a trend that has been bothering me for quite some time. I feel like it needs to be addressed and since it is a fashion-related trend, I wanted to address it here.
The Loan Modification Scam Prevention Network, led by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and NeighborWorks America, today announced a national campaign to prevent loan modification scams through public education, complaint reporting and coordination with local, state, and federal enforcement agencies.
EAST LANSING, MI — Black people who identify more strongly with their racial identity are generally happier, according to a study led by psychology researchers at Michigan State University.
By Robert Pagliarini,
Tribune Media Services
Have you ever noticed how even the most introverted guests on talk shows always have such great stories? Is it because they have more charisma or can think better on their feet?
By Karla L. Robinson, MD
Many recognize depression as a disease impacting the nation at an alarming rate. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) nearly 1 in 10 Americans is battling the symptoms of depression. The Black community has seen even more difficulty battling this disease. Studies demonstrate that African Americans on average have more severe and longer lasting symptoms of depression.
By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Media Services
Q: I’ve been in a long-term conflict with a co-worker. We’ve both been promoted to the management team of my company. At every meeting, this guy starts a fight, insulting me or undermining my authority. How do I get him to stop?
By Mark Miller
Tribune Media Services
Saving and investing for retirement is tough enough. But making a plan to spend your nest egg is an equally critical challenge.
Most Americans don’t have a “decumulation” plan – that is, how much to draw down from savings and when.