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Black History Month:
Data News Staff Edited Report Again, we are in the month of February which is Black History Month, where the nation observes and celebrates the achievements of African-Americans. Data News Weekly, in our role as […]
Month: January 2019
Data Zone
2019 French Quarter Festival Announces Music Lineup
Photos by Kichea S. Burt French Quarter Festivals, Inc. proudly announces the music lineup for the French Quarter Festival presented by Chevron, which takes place April 11-14, 2019. A full schedule will be revealed in […]
Entertainment
Angela Davis Reoffered Award By Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
Data Staff Report The institute sparked outrage after it rescinded an award to the longtime civil rights activist, with speculation it was due to her activism for Palestinian rights. Angela Davis has been reoffered an […]
Local
Be Winter Weather Ready
Even though we’re so far south, New Orleans can see dangerous winter weather. Extreme cold, dense fog, and even ice & snow storms are possible during the winter months. Dangers from these weather conditions include […]
Commentary
Spiritually Speaking
By James A. Washington Data News Weekly Guest Columnist I believe there is a perception (right or wrong) in our faith that our suffering is an integral part of God’s plan to ready us for […]
Data Zone
Celebration of the Life of Father Jerome LeDoux at St Augustine Church In Treme
Photos by Kichea S. Burt New Orleanians came to celebrate the life of the beloved longtime St. Augustine Pastor Divine Word Father Jerome LeDoux at St. Augustine Church. Father LeDoux who passed on January 7, […]
Entertainment
Michael Jackson’s Family Accuses Sexual Abuse Documentary as being ‘A Public Lynching’
Data Staff Report The family of singer Michael Jackson on Monday joined the firestorm against “Leaving Neverland,” calling the harrowing new documentary about Jackson’s alleged history of sexually abusing boys a “public lynching.” “People have […]
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Local High School Students Examine Injustice in the U.S.
By Kotey Thomas Data News weekly Contributor High school scholars were given an opportunity to speak out against social justice and inequity at the Criminal Justice Symposium of Scholars organized by the Bard Early College […]
Black Experience
In Honor of Black History Month, Honor the Black and White Soldiers Who Fought to Defeat Slavery
Leon A. Waters Chairperson of the Louisiana Museum of African American History; Manager of Hidden History Tours, @ www.HiddenHistory.us Africans played a very important role in the victory over the slave holders and the defeat […]
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Xavier University of Louisiana to Host Traveling Panel Exhibition on Domestic Slave Trade
Data News Staff Edited Report Purchased Lives Exhibit Examines Slave Trade On the heels of celebrating its 300th Anniversary, one that was filled with many celebrations and exhibitions showcasing the rich and colorful history of […]