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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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2 Years after Trayvon’s Death Blacks still Victimized by ‘Stand Your Ground’
Feb 23, 2014, 11:46 a.m.
Two years ago, 17-year-old Trayvon Martin was returning from a trip from a nearby 7-Eleven store in Sanford, Fla. to purchase a bag of Skittles and a can of Arizona tea
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Kendal Francis' “Blessed 26” Family Breakfast Planting the Seeds for Greatness in New Orleans Youth
Feb 12, 2014, 9:09 a.m.
In the spirit of Black History Month, it is about sharing, and giving inspiration to the next generation. It is about letting the young people of today understand that the fountain of freedom
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The Historical Struggle for Educational Equality
Feb 5, 2014, 12:11 p.m.
In the recent City elections crime was stressed as the number one issue facing New Orleans, and while it scores points on the political front the social reality is that it is only a symptom
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Black Media Seeks Inclusion in Tobacco Settlement
Jan 26, 2014, 11:57 a.m.
The National Association of Newspaper Publishers (NNPA) and the National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB), two industry trade associations whose members
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Data News Weekly Commemorates MLK and JFK; 50 Years Later
Jan 15, 2014, 5:34 p.m.
Last year marked the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. dared to dream, making a speech that moved a country into collective action to continue to right
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Local Candidates Face Off in First Public Forum
Jan 8, 2014, 11:49 a.m.
On Tuesday evening, candidates vying for the New Orleans Municipal Offices of mayor, sheriff, coroner and City Council all faced off in their first public forum hosted by the Independent Women's Organization of Greater
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12 Years A Slave, the story of Solomon Northup, won three Oscars last week including Best Picture during Hollywood’s biggest ...

Our Story
Long before the days of world renowned neurosurgeon, Dr. Ben Carson and Dr. Joycelyn Elders, the first African-American Surgeon General, ...
Black Mardi Gras Traditions Lives On
It is that time again where people from around the world converge on the Big Easy for the biggest street ...
New Orleans Native Tree
There are trees in New Orleans that bloom once each year. Sometimes it happens between January and February, or between ...
Norris Henderson: Leading the Fight Towards Justice ...
Norris Henderson’s name is known around the world as someone who is a fighter for justice. After serving 27 years ...

Entertainment

A Theatrical Three-peat

The Uptown Music Theater (UMT), founded by Delfeayo Marsalis won their third consecutive outstanding performance awards at the 2014 Junior ...

Deen's accuser: 'This has never been ...

By Melissa Gray (CNN) -- The woman who filed a harassment lawsuit against Paula Deen...

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

Local Doctor Promoted to Partner

Dr. L'Issa L. Gates, a 2013 Data News Weekly Trailblazer and pediatrician at Westside Clinics, AMC in Marrero, LA has ...

Protecting our Sons (and Daughters) from ...

By Marion Hercyl Headlines were abuzz on the heels of actor Michael Douglas' admission that...

Editorials

12 Years A Slave Makes History ...

12 Years A Slave, the story of Solomon Northup, won three Oscars last week including Best Picture during Hollywood’s biggest ...

A Theatrical Three-peat

The Uptown Music Theater (UMT), founded by Delfeayo Marsalis won their third consecutive outstanding performance awards at the 2014 Junior ...

Sports

Rush extend poll streak -- it's ...

The Gold Rush (7-3) are in the top 25 for the 26th consecutive time -- that's the longest active streak ...

XU's Franklin named HBCU Female Athlete ...

Xavier University of Louisiana's SiMon Franklin was named HBCU Female Athlete of the Year for...

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,