Commentary
Living Life for Yourself
Dionne Character Female Empowerment Columnist As we walk away from 2022 into a new year of splendor, leaving behind those who may have hurt us, those who did not live up to who we thought […]
Editorials
Data Zone
DJ Soul Sister Soul Train Themed the New Year’s Eve Party
Photos by Pamela Blackmon DJ Soul Sister (Melissa Weber) is known for throwing some of the hottest parties in town, as well as being the go-to, opening for major acts who come to the Crescent […]
Commentary
Making History as First Female to Lead NOPD
Data News Staff Edited Report Last week Mayor LaToya Cantrell made history by announcing the appointment of Captain Michelle Woodfork as the Interim Superintendent of the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD). Woodfork will be the […]
Commentary
Commentary
Ford Tech Spotlight: Interview with HBCU Hampton Grad Telisha Everett
Ford’s mission to build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. Supporting HBCUs and driving towards not only attracting but retaining talent from these institutions are a part […]
Editorials
Tips on Choosing the Right University from HBCU Alumni + Ford Executive Ivan Boykin
Ford’s dedication goes beyond supporting HBCUs, opening the scope for those to join them in their mission to build a better world. “Our success isn’t because we’re without weakness or because we are perfect […]
Commentary
NOPD Superintendent Shaun Ferguson Announces Retirement
Data News Staff Edited Report Last week New Orleans Police Superintendent Shaun Ferguson announced he will retire from his position effective Dec. 22nd, according to city officials. In a statement, Ferguson thanked Mayor LaToya Cantrell […]
Black Experience
Keep Upskilling Yourself: Advice from Ford Exec + HBCU Alumni Sondra Sutton Phung
Ford is committed to supporting HBCUs and developing diverse talent within the company. We had the opportunity to speak with the General Marketing Manager for Electric Vehicles and Clark Atlanta University graduate, Sondra Sutton Phung, […]
Commentary
Has Black Friday Lost its Luster? Depends on Whom You Ask
Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent According to a survey conducted in October, nearly 70 percent of consumers plan to skip Black Friday and holiday shopping altogether this year. While some believed retailers […]
Commentary
Take Hold of the Here and Now
Dionne Character Female Empowerment Columnist As the seasons change and we move towards the end of the year, some of us are preparing to gather with family and friends to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday and […]