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Dr. Clarence Becknell, Sr.
Xavier University of Louisiana x In May 1975, Clarence Becknell, Sr., crossed the stage to proudly accept his bachelor’s degree in early childhood education from Xavier University of Louisiana. A veteran of the then-recent Vietnam […]
The Untold Story
Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Earlier this week the nation celebrated Memorial Day, which is a day of reflection and remembrance for those who died while serving in the U.S. military. While […]
Wyes Invites Viewers To Taste The Story Of Dooky Chase’s Restaurant In A New Cooking Series
Data News Staff Edited Report New Orleans Public Television Station WYES celebrates Leah Chase, the “Queen of Creole Cuisine,” in a new 26- part national cooking series featuring members of the legendary chef’s family. THE […]
57 Years Strong With an Eye On the Future
Benjamin Bates Data News Weekly Contributor Over Five Decades of Impact It’s been 57 years since Data News Weekly was started by Joseph “Scoop” Jones. In its early years the newspaper filled a void, making […]
Anthony Bean Community Theater Celebrates its 50th Anniversary
Edwin Buggage Editor-in-Chief Data News Weekly ABCT It’s More than a Theater…It’s Culture! It’s been 50 years since Anthony Bean first emerged on the theater scene forming the Ethiopian Theater with his brother, the late […]
DA Williams Discusses Manslaughter Conviction, Stands With French Quarter Community Against Violence
Data News Staff Edited Report NEW ORLEANS (May 1, 2023) – Today, District Attorney Williams, joined by Assistant District Attorney (ADA) Forrest Ladd and members of the Ricou Family, discussed the conviction of defendant James […]
The News Orleans Jaza and Heritage Festival: April 28th – May 7, 2023
Dionne Character Entertainment Columnist The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, or as the locals call it, Jazz Fest, is the celebration of the unique culture and heritage of New Orleans and Louisiana. Featuring an […]