Mayor LaToya Cantrell
Edwin Buggage Editor-in-Chief COVID-19 Changing Our Lives Forever It’s been over one year since the COVID-19 Pandemic has ravaged the world, ensnaring it in a web of tragedy, death, and uncertainty. It’s created new norms […]
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“April Showers Bring May Flowers”
From Desire to Purpose…A Dreamer’s Journey How do you grow up at a time in the city considered the murder capital of the country and still have warm memories that make you smile and laugh? […]
New Orleans Own Jon Batiste Wins Oscar and Continues to Make His Mark in the Entertainment Industry.
Data News Weekly Staff Edited Report Jon Batiste is a talent that is re-defining what it means to be a relevant artist and is at the forefront of this generation of creatives. The animated feature […]
Festivals Return to New Orleans
Fleur De Lis Data News Weekly Contributor New Orleans is on its way back to normal with a post COVID-19 twist. The City taking a gradual approach to re-opening as more people are getting vaccinated. […]
Women and Girls More at Risk During Pandemic
Laycee Ramsey Data News Weekly Contributor When it comes to gender-based violence during the Pandemic, it’s an issue often swept under the rug. The United Nations’ Commission on the Status of Women has dubbed it […]
EBONY 75th Anniversary Book Chronicles Black American Excellence and History
Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Since 1945, Ebony has chronicled Black life and the multitude of contributions of generations of African American icons, trailblazers, change makers, and the unsung. As the Pandemic […]
Troy Carter Wins Election for Louisiana 2nd Congressional District
Edwin Buggage Editor-in-Chief Mr. Carter Goes to Washington It was an election that began with 15 candidates competing to represent Louisiana’s 2nd District in the U.S. Congress; now a victor has been declared. Troy Carter […]
Troy Carter Campaign Victory Celebration
Photos by Glenn Summers It was a night to remember as supporters of Troy Carter gathered with him to celebrate his Election victory to become the member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana’s […]
Tyler Perry Honored with Humanitarian Award at the Oscars and Condemns Hate
Data News Weekly Staff Edited Report New Orleans Native Tyler Perry was honored again for his humanitarian work at this year’s Academy Awards. The filmmaker, who is known for helping many worthy causes delivered a […]
Quality of Public Education During the Pandemic Expressed by Black Parents and Students.
Data News Weekly Contributor Roughly a year in, students of New Orleans had to adjust to online learning for most of their time in school. Around January 4, 2021, majority of the public schools in […]