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UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball
The place to be on March 16, 2109 was the UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball held at the Hyatt Regency. It is one of New Orleans’ signature fundraising galas and premier social events of the year. […]
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Author Returns To Her Alma Mater To Inspire Writers
By Kelsyn Parker Contributor Photos by Austin Aubert Best-selling author and Dillard University alumna Lisa Frazier Page detailed how her personal hardships transformed her into the renowned writer that she is today. Frazier Page revisited […]
Health
Major Prostate Cancer Research Targeting African Americans Set to Begin
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Contributor A national network of prostate cancer researchers and experts who have joined forces to study prostate cancer in African American men has received a $26 million grant as […]
Commentary
To Be Equal
By Marc H. Morial President & CEO National Urban League “I have probable cause to believe that the defendants conspired with others known and unknown: (1) to bribe college entrance exam administrators to facilitate cheating […]
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UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball 2019
Photos by: Glenn Summers
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Riley Family Fundraiser Event
Organized By Seal’s Class Act, Dumaine Street Gang And Captain Charles Supported by Judge Paula Brown, Mayor Latonya Cantrell, Sidewalk Steppers, Lady’s Buck jumpers, Rebirth Brass Band and Seal’s Class Act Outreach
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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Returns to New Orleans
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Come to the Crescent City The New Orleans Ballet Association (NOBA) presents the return of the iconic Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT) for two main stage performances on March […]
National
St. Mary’s Salutes 12 Notable New Orleans Women
By Kimani Hamilton Data News Weekly Contributor To commemorate Black History Month, St. Mary’s Academy paid tribute to twelve notable African American women in New Orleans. The Women of Distinction Awards took place on Feb. […]
National
Trump’s Budget Proposal Takes the Ax to Medicare
Data Staff Report Retirees with high prescription drug costs might want to keep an eye on President Trump’s hoped-for changes to Medicare. The president’s proposed 2020 budget, released Monday, calls for allowing Medicare to negotiate […]
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 […]