Despite the time commitment and financial investment that come with the territory, more than 25 million people nationwide have opted to start a microbusiness – a company with five or fewer employees. One in [...]

The Information Age has moved society into a 24/7 electronic environment that exposes us to harmful light pollution every day. New research is illuminating the dangers of “blue light,” a high-energy wavelength of light [...]

Most Americans understand the importance of saving for retirement but unfortunately, not everyone’s concerns translate to action. While 93 percent of working Americans know they should be contributing to their retirement, only 72 percent [...]

By Charlene Crowell NNPA Columnist You’ve probably heard the advertisements on urban radio urging consumers with at least $10,000 in debt to call a number right away for a financial rescue. Promising to end [...]

by Dorothy Rowley Special to the NNPA from The Washington Informer Spelman College recently announced that the historic women’s school in Atlanta has generated $157.8 million during a 10-year fundraising campaign, exceeding its goal. The [...]

By Frank S. Washington NNPA Columnist DETROIT – The Lexus GX 460 pulls double duty as a luxurious on-road sport utility with full off road capability. Almost as big as a full-size sport utility, [...]

By Steve Han Special to the NNPA from New America Media via KoreAm When we saw that Gag Concert, a popular comedy show on South Korea’s state-run TV network KBS, featured comedians wearing blackface [...]

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Department of Education Commissioner Kevin Huffman recently announced Tennessee students made gains in the majority of the state’s 31 grade and subject-level tests. The biggest increases seen in [...]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Seven dedicated and hard-working Nashville women have been selected as inductees into the 2014 Academy for Women of Achievement. They will be honored at the 23nd annual Academy for Women of [...]

Quan’s Kitchen MR. JULY, VEAL SEALS DEAL FOR NASHVILLE In New York baseball laurel there are two nicknames that are affiliated by months that stand out.  When you say Mr. October, you automatically think [...]