Archive for May 2016
Morial Releases ‘Main Street Marshall Plan’ Saying the State of Black America is ‘Locked Out’
By Hazel Trice Edney – Declaring that the state of Black America is “locked out” of economic, social and educational equality, National Urban League President/CEO Marc Morial said in his State of Black America Address this week that at least $1 trillion must be invested in America’s urban communities in order to bring a semblance…
Read MoreZoo Staff Mourns Loss of Elder Maned Wolf
ABILENE, TEXAS – The Abilene Zoo’s adult maned wolf has died after a life helping to ensure the survival of his threatened species.Named Cerrado to reflect the animal’s South American heritage, the canid had shown signs of deteriorating health recently and was being treated to decrease suspected inflammation in the brain. {{more}}“Cerrado was nearing 12…
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