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New Orleans Elections Makes History
By Edwin Buggage Historic Night in New Orleans New Orleans voters went to the polls and history was made as the City elected its first woman Mayor, LaToya Cantrell and the first Asian-American elected to […]
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The Black Press Says Its Farewell to a New York Beacon
NNPA Newswire The Black Press lost one of its most devoted freedom warriors, last week. Walter “Ball” Smith, Publisher of the New work Beacon and the Philadelphia Observer die on Friday, November 10th. He was […]
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Marc H. Morial: Celebrating 25 Years of Public Service
Data News Staff Edited Report Friends, colleagues, protégés and mentors of Marc H. Morial gathered in his hometown Thursday night to celebrate his 25 years of public service with a tribute and examination of the impact of […]
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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 […]