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Father’s Day Fest
Data Staff Writers First Gentleman Jason Cantrell came together with the community to celebrate NOLA Dads at the city’s Father’s Day Fest. The event took place at Joe Brown Park last Sunday, and included food, […]
Year: 2019
Data Zone
Funk Diva 2020 Vision Brand Launch
By Renetta Burrell-Perry Funk Diva held its 2020 Vision Brand Launch last Sunday at Miracles Event Hall. Founder Dr. Bionca Shy bestowed the honor of Funk Diva upon local Female Entrepreneurs and trailblazers in their […]
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Irene Burrell’s 85th Birthday Celebration
By Renetta Burrell-Perry Family and friends came together last Saturday to celebrate Irene Alexcee Burrell’s 85th Birthday at St. John Institutional Baptist Church’s Reception Hall. Guests dined on cuisine provided by Caterer Michelle Cressey, and […]
Local
Einstein Charter Schools CEO Michael McKenzie Honors 2019-20 Educators with Golden Hammer Awards
Data Staff Writers The Einstein Charter School Learning Community celebrated its top educators and staff with awards presented by CEO Michael McKenzie in an end-of-year ceremony. CEO McKenzie said these individuals “nailed it” and contributed […]
National
Chevrolet Drives Into Fourth Year of Fellowship for HBCU Journalism Students
Data Staff Writers Chevrolet and the National Newspaper Publishers Association selected six students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities for the 2019 Discover the Unexpected Journalism Fellowship. With the help of NNPA editors and reporters, […]
Local
NOLA Caribbean Experience – 10 Events in 4 Days! June 20th – 23rd
Data Staff Writers NOLA Caribbean Festival has quickly transformed into a regional destination event with attendees coming in from 30+ states. The biggest single event of the weekend is the NOLA Caribbean Festival on Saturday, […]
Featured
Edgar “Dooky” Chase, IV — Lessons my Grandmother taught me: Pray, Work and Do for Others
By Edwin Buggage The Building Blocks of Greatness The Chase family is one that is close-knit with a commitment to serving others. It is in this spirit that the Legacy of Leah Chase lives on […]
Commentary
Leah Chase: “We Changed The Course of the World over a Bowl of Gumbo”
Marc H. Morial President and CEO National Urban League “I was taught that your job was to make this earth better. I hope my children will carry on. I hope I’ve taught them enough […]
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Bidding Farewell to the Queen of Creole Cuisine
By Renetta Burrell-Perry Photos by Kichea Burt Iconic and Internationally acclaimed Chef Leah Chase was laid to rest last Monday, June 10th following a beautiful service celebrating her life and legacy at St. Peter Claver […]
National
“Forever First Lady” Michelle Obama Will Headline 25th ESSENCE Fest
Data Staff Writers ESSENCE Communications, the number one media, technology and commerce company dedicated to Black women, today announced that former First Lady Michelle Obama will headline its 25th Anniversary ESSENCE Festival of Culture in […]