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Nicole Slack Jones: iSing for Change
Apr 16, 2014, 1:32 p.m.
As we are in the season of Easter or Resurrection Sunday as some know it, it is a time where our spirits are renewed and our faith in God’s mercy and grace
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“Oliver Thomas Reflections 2”: The Road to Redemption Continues
Apr 9, 2014, 11:17 a.m.
In a City that was torn apart post-Katrina and with many names being hurled around laying the blame on the mismanagement of a catastrophe, one that left the City limping along during its initial recovery
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Drexel Prep Continuing the Dream of Katharine Drexel and Preserving the Legacy of Xavier Prep
Apr 6, 2014, 10:14 a.m.
Founded in 2013 by a group of alumni dedicated to “continuing the Drexel Dream, St. Katharine Drexel Preparatory School is located at 5116 Magazine Street, formerly the site of Xavier University Preparatory School
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Crunch Time
Mar 26, 2014, 11:12 a.m.
With time winding down to enroll in a Healthcare plan, a sense of urgency has begun to permeate the community. The open enrollment period to sign up for health care coverage ends on March 31, 2014
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Reflections After the Election
Mar 19, 2014, 10:31 a.m.
As the City has gone through many changes post-Katrina and is experiencing the growing pains of a City re-inventing itself, questions arise
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On the Ballot
Mar 12, 2014, 11:20 a.m.
Voters in Orleans Parish will again head to the polls on March 15th to decide who will occupy four elected seats, in addition to voting on three other issues one includes a renewal
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Our Story
Mar 5, 2014, 9:51 a.m.
Long before the days of world renowned neurosurgeon, Dr. Ben Carson and Dr. Joycelyn Elders, the first African-American Surgeon General, there existed a rich history of African-American
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Black Mardi Gras Traditions Lives On
Feb 26, 2014, 10:27 a.m.
It is that time again where people from around the world converge on the Big Easy for the biggest street party in the world. Mardi Gras is a time of year where the City becomes
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Latest News

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A Victorious Send Off for Malcolm Jenkins ...
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Black Newspapers Reach Out to the Hip ...
The National Newspaper Publishers Association – The Black Press of America – and the Hip Hop Union will kick-off the ...
New Orleans Assessor’s Office upgrades Staff's Professional ...
Assessor Erroll Williams congratulated nine employees with their Certified Louisiana Deputy Assessor pin at a ceremony recognizing their completion of ...
Local Educator Secures Higher One Grant
Derek Bardell, an Adjunct Professor of Business Administration at Delgado Community College has received a grant from the prestigious Higher ...

Entertainment

A Victorious Send Off for Malcolm ...

Kendal Francis, Data News Weekly VP of Advertising Glenn Jones and friends gathered to celebrate Malcolm Jenkins & Roman Harper ...

The Butler

By Dwight Brown It's about time. Finally a major-release film about the African American struggle...

Politics

Nadine Ramsey celebrates with her support- ers as the results for the race for City Council District C were tallied. Ramsey faces Council- member Jackie Clarkson for the coveted seat.

Run-off Elections to be held on ...

The City of New Orleans held its primary elections for several offices on February 1. Contests were held for several ...

President Obama Victorious Earns 4 More ...

As the long fought battle for control and according to some, the soul of America...

Health

Foot Care Tips for Diabetics

Diabetics have to take special care of their feet. The disease can cause peripheral neuropathy—otherwise known as nerve damage.

Why Are You Always Tired?

(NNPA) Are you always asking "Why am I so tired?" Are you having trouble staying...

Editorials

Roses are in Bloom

Now is a great time to tour the many rose gardens around your City as roses are coming into bloom ...

New Orleans Job Corps Success Stories: ...

Waldolyn Patterson and Dewyna Taylor are the two latest success stories to graduate from New Orleans Job Corps.

Sports

A Victorious Send Off for Malcolm ...

Kendal Francis, Data News Weekly VP of Advertising Glenn Jones and friends gathered to celebrate Malcolm Jenkins & Roman Harper ...

Future SEC Track Champs

King Grant sprinters Anthony Rabathaly (left) and Bryson Osborne (right) successfully completed the Jefferson Parish...

Videos

Michael B Jordan Responds To FANTASTIC FOUR Casting Backlash

Actor Michael B Jordan finally speaks out about landing the role of "Human Torch" in the upcoming Fantastic Four reboot and all the backlash it has generated. Backlash from casting decisions is definitely not a new thing and fans get especially heated when it comes to their favorite comic book characters. Michael Keaton as Batman and Heath Ledger as The Joker are two examples that often come to mind and most recently,