Health
Health Statistics for Black American Men
By Jerry Kenard, PhD Data News Weekly Contributor Black men in the United States suffer worse health than any other racial group in America. For example, as a group, Black men have the lowest life […]
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Local
Mayor Cantrell, NewCorp, Inc., NOLA Business Alliance and Partners Unveil $5 million BuildNOLA Mobilization Fund
Data Staff Report On Monday Today, Mayor LaToya Cantrell, NewCorp, Inc., and the New Orleans Business Alliance joined business and philanthropic partners to announce a new $5 million Mobilization Fund that will provide critical access […]
Editorials
Spiritually Speaking
By James A. Washington Publisher, Dallas Weekly Newspaper As believers we really have a lot on our plates. From our perspective however, that doesn’t mean we are challenged beyond our capacity to fulfill God’s destiny […]
Commentary
Let’s Clamp Down on Tobacco and Vaping Product Access for Young People
By Julianne Malveaux NNPA Newswire Columnist Nearly half a million people die every year from complications from smoking. About a tenth of them never put a cigarette to their lips – they die from exposure […]
Data Zone
15th Annual Audubon Soul Fest
Photos by Terry Jones Data News Weekly Contributor Music, food, and fun were served in great supply during the 15th Annual Soul Fest presented by AARP. Thousands of visitors converged upon the Zoo for one […]
Featured
The Whitney Plantation Tells the Story of Our Enslaved Ancestors
Story & Photos by Kichea S. Burt Data News Weekly Contributor They came to bless the grounds and the rest of us came to observe and participate. Located on the West Bank of the Mississippi […]
National
Carnival Time in New Orleans:
Edwin Buggage Mardi Gras More Than Just Parades Mardi Gras in New Orleans was again a mega success for the city. People from all over the globe converged on the City to experience the splendor […]
National
Macy’s ‘My Stylist’ Program Makes Every Shopper Feel Like Celebrities
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Contributor Macy’s stores in Metro Center in Washington, D.C.; Annapolis, Montgomery, Md.; Fashion Center at Pentagon City, Va; Springfield, Va and Tysons Corner Center in Virginia are among the […]
Local
Entergy New Orleans Pilots Residential Rooftop Solar Program
Entergy New Orleans is piloting a new program that puts solar panels on the rooftops of low-income customers’ homes and gives them a $30 credit on their energy bills every month, rain or shine. The […]
Health
Study: Black Children Suicide Rate Higher Than Whites
By Clarissa Hamlin NewsOne Contributor As more and more activists shout that Black lives matter nationwide, the more awareness is raised about the painful struggles of people of color including suicide. An alarming pattern has […]