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Satchmo SummerFest 2024
Photos by Demian Roberts The 24th Annual Satchmo SummerFest took place on August 3rd and 4th, 2024, at the New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old U.S. Mint. The festival celebrates the life and legacy […]
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National Urban League 2024 Convention
Photos by Glenn Summers Data News Weekly Contributor The National Urban League held their annual conference in New Orleans. The multi-day event brought in leaders from across the country in support of the continuing struggle […]
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Essence Music Festival 2024: Celebrating 30th Anniversary
Glenn Summers Data News Weekly Contributor Essence Music Festival 2024 was an overwhelming success. Celebrating its 30th Anniversary, it showcased the best of Black Excellence. Data News Weekly was there during this historical event.
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Council President Moreno Recognizes 30 Years of Cash Money Records at YouTube Leaders and Legends Ball in Los Angeles
New Orleans Agenda Council President Helena Moreno took a day trip to Los Angeles to honor and recognize the success of Baby and Slim Williams and highlight their dedication to helping their hometown City of […]
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Actress Producer and Director Tyra Barabino-Baker Celebrates Birthday and Given Proclamation from the New Orleans City Council
Elise Schenck Data News Weekly Contributor Her star continues to rise, Tyra Barabino-Baker has an increasingly visible presence as an actress, writer, producer, and director, setting Hollywood South ablaze. The New Orleans native is a […]
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Howard University Revokes Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Honorary Degree As Mogul’s Legal Troubles Grow
Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Just days after Howard University announced it would revoke the honorary degree awarded to Sean “Diddy” Combs in 2014, additional details have emerged about the decision and […]
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New Orleans Author Brian Bagneris’ debut memoir Hustle Till I Die
Fleur De Lis Data News Weekly Contributor Brian Bagneris’ Debut Memoir Hustle Till I Die is a must-read. It chronicles the life of a young man’s coming-of-age in 1990s New Orleans. As a teenager, Bagneris […]
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Louisiana Legend Spotlight: Lynn Whitfield
Elise Schenck Data News Weekly Contributor Lynn Whitfield is a Baton Rouge native, the Emmy Award-Winning Actress who’s been recognized for her versatile roles and continues to captivate audiences with her recent projects and performances […]
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Sharon Martin Gives Amazing Performance at Cafe Istanbul
Photos by Terry B. Jones Publisher, Data News Weekly Sharon Martin, as a solo act or with her band Music from New Orleans, brings her unique vocal stylings to every stage she graces. Martin’s sass […]
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504Seafood, Mr. Shrimp’s Kitchen, and The NOLA Chuck Wagon Take Home Top Honors at First Brews, Boils & Bubbles Festival
New Orleans Agenda NEW ORLEANS – The Inaugural Brews, Boils & Bubbles (BBB) Festival attracted thousands of seafood lovers to Lakeshore Drive this past Saturday, May 11rh, to enjoy delicious, boiled cuisine and beverage pairings […]