Harlan McCarthy Special to The New Tri-State Defender The face of the #MeToo movement and one of Time magazine’s “100 Most Influential People” graced the University of Memphis Ballroom stage last Friday to share her […]
Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Correspondent Three years ago, the world lost another icon: Prince. Prince Rogers Nelson, the Minneapolis-born, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honoree and multi-Grammy-winning artist collapsed in an elevator and […]
Xavier University Norman C. Francis, longtime beloved president of Xavier University of Louisiana, will receive the University of Notre Dame’s 2019 Laetare Medal — the oldest and most prestigious honor given to American Catholics — […]
Photos by Glenn Summers Recently, the Iconic Unity-1 Beauty Supply and Hair Salon caught fire. While this is an unfortunate incident, members of the community are supporting their rebuild by having fundraisers all over the […]
Photos by Kichea S. Burt The Freret Street Festival returned this year to give New Orleanians and visitors eight blocks of fun. The festival, which includes pet adoptions, food courts, various vendors, and a diverse […]
Data News Weekly Edited Report Known as the world’s largest showcase of Louisiana music, food, and culture, the French Quarter Fest returns for 2019. The April 11th – 14th weekend will bring a record number […]
Kai Wilson National hero James Shaw Jr. spoke on the importance of seizing the moment and treating mental health when his life changed after the Waffle House shooting in 2018 where he disarmed a gunman. […]
Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Correspondent With March Madness entering its final stages and the recent college admissions scandal continuing to unfurl, all eyes are on higher education. Coming into view behind the excitement of […]
Russell Simmons We live in an age where polarization is the norm and demonizing anyone who thinks differently is the practice. Yet we still see the black collective as loving with open arms and aspirations […]
City of New Orleans NEW ORLEANS – Mayor LaToya Cantrell today signed the ordinance passed by the City Council that calls for inclusionary zoning for Affordable Housing. The Administration and sponsoring Councilmembers Jay H. Banks […]
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