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This is America 2021
Edwin Buggage Editor-in-Chief The American Paradox Today as we have just celebrated the 4th of July and Juneteenth, that’s just become a national holiday, but we must ask ourselves where we are in our mission […]
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Mary J. Blige’s My Life Documentary Explores The Trials, Tribulations and Triumphs of the Queen of R&B Hip-Hop
Elise Schenck Data News Weekly Contributor Mary J. Blige is the embodiment of someone who has been able to thrive in the face of many obstacles. This point becomes abundantly clear in her recent documentary […]
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Cyril Neville’s First Performance Since the Pandemic
Dionne Character Data News Weekly Columnist Recently, Cyril Neville gave an intimate performance at The Magnolia Mansion in New Orleans, while being accompanied by a three-piece band surrounding his soulful voice as the hard wood […]
Commentary
Councilmember Palmer and Treme’ Community Leader Alonso Knox Issue Statement after Council Passes ‘Protect Treme’ Interim Zoning’ Legislation
Data News Staff Edited Report NEW ORLEANS – Last week, District “C” Councilmember Kristin Palmer and Tremé residents, community, and business leaders celebrated the approval of the ‘Protect Tremé Interim Zoning District’ Motion. The motion […]
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New Orleans and Baton Rouge Mayors Compete for Title of Who Will Have the Highest Vaccination Rate by the End of July
Eric Connerly Data News Weekly Contributor It is time for residents of both New Orleans and Baton Rouge to continue to get shots in arms, as the COVID-19 Delta variant is becoming a threat. This […]
Entertainment
EXCLUSIVE: Bill Cosby Released From Jail, Urges Black Press to ‘Push Forward’
Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s ruling to vacate Bill Cosby’s conviction is not only about vindication for the comedian. For Cosby, it is now about helping other Black […]
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Celebrations! New Orleans Style
Renetta B. Perry Data News Weekly Contributior Birthdays are special all over the globe, but in New Orleans we celebrate birthdays and other special events with a curious exuberance which is both vibrant and extravagant […]
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Summer of Soul (… Or When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
Dwight Brown NNPA News Wire Film Critic It was a volatile time. Malcolm and Martin had been assassinated in recent years. Civil uprisings and riots had just simmered down. The summer of ’69 was a […]
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The Essence of A Woman
DIONNE CHARACTER | Female Empowerment Columnist There’s something magical that happens when we come together on one accord celebrating being Black and beautiful, strong, and bold, with the intentions of becoming more confident, embracing the […]
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First Delta Variant COVID-19 Case Confirmed in New Orleans
Data News Staff Edited Report The fight against COVID-19 is not over. Last week officials with the Precision Medicine Lab at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine have identified the first Delta variant COVID […]