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Book Festival Reconnects Children to Joy of Reading
By Leonard Lewis, IV In a City known for its music and art festivals, the New Orleans Book Festival sought to set itself apart to stress the importance of kids’ reading at a young age. […]
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Black Candidates Win Historic Victories on Election Night
By Stacy M. Brown The blue wave that swept the country last week wasn’t just a victory for Democrats, but a resounding win for African American candidates, who defied the odds—and Trumpism—to make history. In […]
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Writer Reflects on Shared Experiences of Racism for People of Color
By Deja Dennis “When people say they don’t see color, that is self-delusion,” read Author David Mura during a poetry reading on Nov. 9th at 7 p.m. at Xavier University. Mura, who is a Japanese-American […]
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Conference Reflects on Haiti’s Role in Shaping New Orleans Culture
By Naomi Hill As New Orleans inches closer to marking its 300-year Anniversary, local professionals and activists continue to document and reflect on the rich history of the City. New Orleans is not just a […]
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Bayou Classic Creates Technology Competition to Engage HBCU STEM Students
Data News Staff Report Bayou Classic, the annual college football matchup between Grambling State University and Southern University, has engaged talented students from 8 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) from across the southern United […]
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City Launches Season 16 of Midnight Basketball
Data News Staff Report On Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, Mayor Mitch Landrieu launched Season 16 of NOLA FOR LIFE Midnight Basketball. Additionally, in partnership with the National Basketball Players Association Foundation (NBPAF), Midnight Basketball will […]
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Educating Black Students in the New Jim Crow Era
By Stacy M. Brown After decades of desegregation efforts, federal civil rights laws, and other attempts to close the achievement gap, a high quality education remains an elusive goal for most Black children. In an […]
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Puerto Ricans Suffer Apocalyptic Nightmare After Hurricanes
By Barrington M. Salmon It’s been nearly a month since two, historic hurricanes savaged Puerto Rico, and despite the utter devastation left after the storms, the island’s 3.4 million residents are still waiting for […]
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Entergy New Orleans Donates $50,000 to Delgado Community College
On Monday, October 23rd, Entergy New Orleans, Inc. officials presented a $50,000 check to Delgado Community College to support the start of the Certified Line Worker Training Program, which was developed through a partnership between […]
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Don’t Let 32% Determine 100% of Our Future
By Terry B. Jones Publisher, Data News Weekly Voting and Keeping the Drive Alive New Orleanians went to the polls last Saturday and we are now poised for the run-off that will take place on November […]