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State of American Energy Remains Strong Despite Federal Government Barriers

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Occupations requiring skills and training in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines – which are foundational for tens of thousands of well-paying natural gas and oil industry jobs – currently makeup 20 percent of all U.S. jobs. Officials maintain that STEM-educated women and men will lead the industry’s future workforce, so oil and natural gas advocates have maintained a great interest in initiatives that advance education in those fields.

IN MEMORIAM: Legal Scholar and Civil Rights Champion Professor Lani Guinier Dies

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Professor Guinier worked in the Civil Rights Division at the U.S. Department of Justice and then headed the voting rights project at the NAACP Legal Defense Fund in the 1980s. She published such scholarly articles and...

IN MEMORIAM: Legal Scholar and Civil Rights Champion Professor Lani Guinier Dies

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Professor Guinier worked in the Civil Rights Division at the U.S. Department of Justice and then headed the voting rights project at the NAACP Legal Defense Fund in the 1980s. She published such scholarly articles and books as The Tyranny of the Majority, Becoming Gentlemen: Women, Law School and Institutional Change, and Lift Every Voice: Turning a Civil Rights Setback into a New Vision of Social Justice.

IN MEMORIAM: EXCLUSIVE — [AUDIO] Bill Cosby’s Tribute to His Friend and Frequent Co-Star, Sidney Poitier

“He was honored by AFI. And, along with many stars of the stage, screen, politics and higher education who came out to speak, I brought with me the paperback of his autobiography and I said of all groundbreaking movies...

IN MEMORIAM: Legendary Actor, Sidney Poitier, 94, Has Died

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Sidney Poitier, whose iconic 71-year career, included starring roles in “A Raisin in the Sun,” “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” and “Uptown Saturday Night,” was 94. His cause of death has yet to be confirmed. The post...

IN MEMORIAM: EXCLUSIVE — [AUDIO] Bill Cosby’s Tribute to His Friend and Frequent Co-Star, Sidney Poitier

“He was honored by AFI. And, along with many stars of the stage, screen, politics and higher education who came out to speak, I brought with me the paperback of his autobiography and I said of all groundbreaking movies that Sidney starred in this book is the real story of this man and his journey,” Cosby remarked.

Biden, Harris Blame Trump for Jan. 6 Attacks, Saying, ‘America Must Move Forward’

NNPA NEWSWIRE — "My staff were converting filing cabinets into barricades after we were evacuated from chambers," Vice President Harris noted, adding that she could emphasize how the fragility and strength of democracy were represented on January 6, "The...

Grammy Awards Show Canceled, Officials Cite Omicron Variant as Reason

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “After careful consideration and analysis with city and state officials, health and safety experts, the artist community and our many partners, the Recording Academy and CBS have postponed the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards Show,” the Academy and...

Biden, Harris Blame Trump for Jan. 6 Attacks, Saying, ‘America Must Move Forward’

NNPA NEWSWIRE — "My staff were converting filing cabinets into barricades after we were evacuated from chambers," Vice President Harris noted, adding that she could emphasize how the fragility and strength of democracy were represented on January 6, "The fragility of our democracy is this: if we are not vigilant, if we do not defend it, democracy simply will not stand," the vice president said. "It will falter, and it will fail."

Grammy Awards Show Canceled, Officials Cite Omicron Variant as Reason

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “After careful consideration and analysis with city and state officials, health and safety experts, the artist community and our many partners, the Recording Academy and CBS have postponed the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards Show,” the Academy and CBS officials wrote in a statement on Wednesday, January 5.

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Spicy Cajun Salsa Burgers: A Quick and Flavorful Recipe for Your Next BBQ

Serve up a delicious meal of Spicy Cajun Salsa Burgers, made with 1 pound of ground beef, 4 kaiser rolls, and a mix of salsa, Creole seasoning, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and pepper.