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Artist Discuss Black Feminism and the Clapback
Alexa Green Data News Weekly Contributor The term “clap back” was popularized in 2003 when rap artist Ja Rule made a song with the same title. The purpose of the song was to call out […]
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A Mockery of Democracy 2020 Part 2
Edwin Buggage Editor-in-Chief The time is now where our citizens will decide the future direction of our nation and most importantly our Democracy. It is in these uncertain days that we will either try to […]
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New Orleans Enters Phase 3.2
NEW ORLEANS — Recently, the City further entered into Phase 3.2 of reopening on October 17, 2020. Moving into Phase 3.2 allows outdoor capacity at bars and an increased capacity for indoor timed seated events, […]
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Early Voting Begins in Louisiana
Data News Weekly Staff Edited Report People across the nation are now holding Early Voting for the November 3, 2020 election. Due to COVID-19, more people will be voting by mail or early voting. Data […]
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City Prepares for Phase 3 Reopening
Kaleb Crump Data News Weekly Contributor Mayor LaToya Cantrell announced the City of New Orleans will begin the loosening of COVID-19 restrictions by moving into a multi-layered Phase 3 reopening that started on Oct. 3rd. […]
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UNCF Pulls off Virtual Annual Walk with Celebrity Support
Kelsyn Parker Data News Weekly Contributor The United Negro College Fund adapted its Annual National Walk for Education to a virtual format given the COVID-19 Pandemic, in support of its mission to raise funds for […]
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Prolonged Pandemic Impacts Mental Health, Experts Say
Kelsyn Parker Data News Weekly Contributor Mental Health Disorders rank as the 11th leading cause of death in the United States for all age groups. COVID-19 has claimed the lives of over 190,000 Americans. This […]
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New Orleans HBCU Presidents Encourage Participation in COVID-19 Vaccination Trials
Aviwe DuBois Data News Weekly Contributor After seven months of battling the Coronavirus Pandemic, clinical trials for a COVID-19 vaccination are underway. In an effort to encourage more Black people to participate in clinical studies, […]
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Panel examines the state of social justice in light of continued police shootings.
Nigell Moses Data News Weekly Contributor A culmination of fear, anger and hope describes the emotional toll of racism and the injustices African Americans in the United States endure each day. Although African Americans account […]
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Mayor Cantrell Commemorates Hurricane Katrina 15th Anniversary with Wreath Laying
City of New Orleans NEW ORLEANS — Mayor LaToya Cantrell today commemorated the 15th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina with a wreath-laying ceremony hosted by the Crescent City Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association, the Orleans Embalmers […]