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Freret St Fest
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 […]
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French Quarter Fest Adds More Music, Food
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 […]
Local
Waffle House Hero James Shaw Shares His Story on Taking Action
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. […]
Sports
Report Reveals How the NCAA Shortchanges Black Men
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 […]
Editorials
Spirituality, Activism and Social Transformation
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 […]
News
Mayor Cantrell Signs Ordinance for Mandatory Inclusion Zoning for Affordable Housing Policy
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 […]
National
Chairwoman Waters Introduces Bill to End Homelessness in America
Data News Weekly Edited Report Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee, introduced H.R. 1856, the Ending Homelessness Act of 2019, legislation that provides a comprehensive plan to ensure that every […]
Local
Children’s Expo Showcases Community Resources
Travis Forstall Data News Weekly Contributor Lakeside Mall hosted its Annual Lakeside Kids Expo under its Veteran Skylight for Children on Saturday, March 30, 2019. Over 50-plus vendors participated in the event for families to […]
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12th Annual Congo Square Rhythms Festival
Data News Weekly Edited Report Mardi Gras Indians, African dance, dance, brass bands, luscious jazz, soul-funk, Garifuna music from Honduras and West African highlife highlighted the 12th annual Congo Square Rhythms Festival, presented by the […]
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Elected Black Women Rise Above Political Disparity
Kaelin Maloid As of 2017 Black women are 7.3 percent of the U.S Population, but they make up less than 5 percent of officeholders in Congress, statewide offices and state legislatures, according to chicagotribune.com. Twenty-two […]