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Dan Packer
Data News Weekly Staff Data Contributor I Terry Jones and the entire staff of Data News Weekly sends their condolences to the family of Dan Packer. Dan was committed to the New Orleans community especially […]
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Harry Connick Sr, Longtime New Orleans DA Dead at 97
Data News Staff Edited Report Harry Connick Sr., the longtime New Orleans District Attorney, and father to two, including musician Harry Connick Jr., has passed away at the age of 97. The younger Connick’s Publicist […]
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Bea’s Bayou: Using the Bayou to Heal the Skin
Tashia Hogue Data News Weekly Contributor Bea’s Bayou stands out by harnessing the power of probiotics and bayou herbs, offering a natural and effective solution for those seeking relief from persistent itchiness. Named in honor […]
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District Attorney Schools City Council
David Soublet, Sr. Think504.com Ever attended or tuned in to the New Orleans Proposed Budget Hearings? It’s when all city agencies and departments present their accomplishments for the current year, and the dollars requested for […]
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Anne Kirkpatrick Confirmed as New Orleans’ New Police Chief
Data News Staff Edited Report In what at times was a contentious hearing, the New Orleans City Council confirmed Mayor Cantrell ‘s nominee Anne Kirkpatrick on Thursday as the next Superintendent of the New Orleans […]
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Welcome Back!
New Orleans Agenda I hope this message finds you well and filled with anticipation for an amazing 2023-2024 school year. As the summer draws to a close, I am thrilled to extend a warm welcome […]
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Congressman Carter Information for Most Active Time During Hurricane Season
New Orleans Agenda We are now in the midst of hurricane season and must be fully prepared for disasters with swift, effective response systems. I am continually updating my Hurricane and Tropical Weather Resources page […]
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Higher Education is Still Attainable for African Americans Despite the Supreme Court Decision on Affirmative Action
James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D. Education Consultant and Youth Advocate If you are Black like me, struggles and hardships have always been a part of our lives. It is just never easy for us. That […]
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Why I Am Fighting for Greater Visibility for Diabetic Men and Women
Diabetes is often invisible to everyone except those living with it, and for too long, minorities have gone without better access to better health care technology. Patti LaBelle More than 25 years ago, I collapsed […]
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Knowing When to Let Go
Dionne Character Female Empowerment Columnist Some of us are walking around holding on to past traumas, failed relationships, and disappointment from long-lived friendships, harboring so much anxiety and negative energy throughout our beautiful bodies simply […]