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Supreme Court Upholds ‘Obamacare’
Washington, DC– The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2010) (ACA), also known as “Obamacare,” as constitutional, including the controversial individual mandate. The penalty for individuals who choose not to purchase health insurance is essentially a tax, the court ruled. President Barack Obama says the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold [...]
Black Marines Honored with Congressional Gold Medal
Washington, DC– Hundreds of African-American veterans who helped to integrate the Marine Corps during World War II at a time segregation was an everyday reality are now proud recipients of the nation’s highest civilian honor. Nearly 70 years after the Marines of Montford Point became the first African Americans in the Corps, Congress on Wednesday [...]
Riverside National Cemetery Bids Welcome to New Assistant Director, Farewell to Foreman
Riverside, CA — Riverside National Cemetery is in the midst of some significant changes to its management team with the arrival of a new assistant director and the departure of a foreman for a very special assignment. Lynnette Parker has joined the RNC team as assistant director. Parker comes to Riverside from Los Angeles National [...]
Final Steel Beam Lifted at ‘4 World Trade Center’
New York, NY— A final steel beam was lifted recently atop a new World Trade Center skyscraper, the first expected to open at the site next year since the twin towers were decimated on 9/11. With BeBe Winans singing “God Bless America,” workers raised their hardhats in tribute as the mammoth beam rose slowly into [...]
See Something, Say Something
By Marian Wright Edelman Washington, DC– On June 25th, the U.S. Supreme Court in Miller v. Alabama banned mandatory sentences of life in prison without parole for juveniles. This is a major victory for children and for America and a giant step forward for justice for children. Until this week, America was the only country [...]
Saving, Planning & Paying for College
Advice On Saving, Planning And Paying For College(NAPSA)-Now is a good time for families of high school upperclassmen to plan how they’re covering the cost of college. It can help to follow this 1-2-3 approach: 1. There’s nothing like free money. Take advantage of all free money opportunities such as financial aid, scholarships and grants. [...]
Making Your College Application Stand Out From the Rest: SAT Subject Tests
(NAPSA)-With more students than ever applying to college, one of the most frequently asked questions high school guidance counselors hear from students is “How can I make my admissions application stand out from the rest? “In addition to high school grades and extracurricular activities, SAT Subject Tests can help students customize their applications by providing [...]
Bounce TV Debuts Two Original Series
Los Angeles, CA- Nine months later, Bounce TV network is still hanging in there and looking like a survivor. The new black channel on the block began last year, airing a mixture of films, documentaries, sports, and other syndicated series. Since being established, the network has managed to produce two original series “Family Time” produced [...]
‘The Soul Man’ Brings A Positive and Spiritual Black Family to TV
By Kenya Vaughn These days, drama and catfights by way of basketball jump-offs, entertainment industry exes and hip-hop baby mamas is what most networks bank on to corner the African-American market. But The Soul Man, a spin-off of the hit show Hot in Cleveland, couldn’t be more different. The sitcom stars Cedric the Entertainer and [...]
Walmart Letter Writing Campaign in Support of IVN Continues with NAEJA
Upland, CA– Several weeks ago the local Pomona Walmart removed the Inland Valley Newspapers from its store. Someone called the newspaper and delivered that message and said that it was a direct order from the regional manager. We have later learned that the person who called was not who he said he was but the [...]
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