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 […]
Month: November 2017
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 […]
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 […]
Delaney’s Armoire’s Top XULA Homecoming Looks 2017
Delaney George This year’s Homecoming at HBCU Xavier University was one to remember. Students brought their A-Game on the courts and in fashion. Throughout the many events of homecoming week, students made sure they stepped […]
You Better Watch Your Mouth: Dental Care in the Black Community
By Julianne Malveaux From the time I was a little girl, to just a day or so ago, someone has always told me to watch my mouth. Why? My mouth runs and sometimes it runs […]
Historical Election Evening
Effram Hill Friends and supporters gathered on Saturday, November 18, 2017 to celebrate the election of New Orleans’ First Woman Mayor, LaToya Cantrell. It was a great night to be a New Orleanian, and of […]
On Election Day Election Day 2017 Who Will Be New Orleans First Female Mayor?
Data News Staff Report New Orleans Will Elect First Female Mayor The day has finally come where we will decide who will become the First Female Mayor of New Orleans. It is a contest between […]
Big Chief of the week 22 Alphonse “Dowee” Robair 9th Ward Black Hatchet
By Glenn Jones TRIBAL TIMELINE 2017 Hit the Streets Big Chief grew up with his step father “Wild Man” Richard Ivory Turner of the 9th Ward Warriors, later with 9th Ward Hunters. In 2004 Big […]
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. […]
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 […]