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Ask Dr. Kevin
By Dr. Kevin Williams With National Sickle Cell Awareness Month just next month, I’ve been thinking a lot about the challenges that people with sickle cell disease (SCD) face and what can be done to […]
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Commentary
Secretary Devos’ Plan to Arm Teachers
By Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson “This is yet another example of Secretary Betsy DeVos’s disdain for our nation’s public schools and underscores the urgent need for Democrats to remain steadfast in the fight to safeguard […]
Data Zone
Greater St. Stephen’s Fashion Show
Greater St. Stephen’s Fashion Show […]
Featured
It’s Back to School Time
Data News Weekly Staff Report Starting School Every year kids start school — and every year parents wonder what to do. Whether it’s your child’s first day at preschool or the start of fifth […]
National
South Carolina Rep. Jim Clyburn Says that Democrats that Want to Win in November Must Advertise in the Black Press
By Stacy M. Brown Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) says that President Trump has a deep-seated hatred for people of color that manifests itself every day. While there’s at least a perceived growing number of Democrats […]
Entertainment
Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin Dies at 76
By Stacy M. Brown Aretha Franklin, arguably the greatest voice in music history, has died. The Queen of Soul was 76. “She will be so missed as a mother, sister, friend, cousin,” said longtime friend […]
Local
NOLA ChristmasFest Announces 50,000-Square-Feet Expansion and 2018 Dates
Keepsake photos with Santa will be available for purchase through 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Face painting, edible cookie decorating, food and drink, and a selection of holiday gifts will also be offered for purchase. […]
Data Zone
Good Night Dear Queen
By Cheryl Mainor This past week, the world said its last good bye to the Queen of Soul, Ms. Aretha Franklin. Cable news anchors stopped their political chatter simultaneously with breaking news, “Aretha Franklin, the […]
Commentary
Omarosa Is Not Your Dog, Trump
By Julianne Malveaux I am no fan of Omarosa Manigault Newman, the mononymous diva who dominates the airwaves whenever she wants to. Her new book, “Unhinged,” which I won’t read, is billed as a tell-all […]
Fashion
Style & Energy
By Samjah Iman I was once the girl who would always claim she had nothing to wear when it came time to get dressed for an occasion. I would often go out and buy a […]