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All Strings Attached
All Strings Attached is comprised of a father and sons’ trio of Violinists began as a group in 2022 Proud father, World-Renowned Jazz Violinist Michael Ward with sons Shaun now age 37 and Cortes now age […]
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Daphney Young Among Those Honored at the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Glenda Bell Data News Weekly Contributor The National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc. announced its newest class of inductees, and among the honorees, Daphney Young emerged as a standout figure whose lifelong […]
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MacKenzie Scott Donates Nearly $60 Million to Xavier and Dillard Universities, Continuing Major Support for Louisiana Nonprofits
Benjamin Bates Data News Weekly Contributor Louisiana’s Philanthropic Landscape received a major boost this holiday season as Billionaire Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott announced nearly $60 million in new donations to two of New Orleans’ Historically Significant […]
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Black College Students Keep Gun Violence at the Forefront for Lawmakers
Photos courtesy Youth Changemakers Summit Deon Arnold Data News Weekly Contributor Black College Students convened in Washington, D.C. as part of the 2025 Young Black Changemaker Summits, organized by Students Demand Action and Everytown for […]
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Bayou Classic 2025: A Celebration of HBCU Pride, Culture, and Community
Benjamin Bates Data News Weekly Contributor The 2025 Edition of the Bayou Classic once again transformed New Orleans into the Epicenter of HBCU pride, culture, and tradition. The annual matchup between Southern University and Grambling […]
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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. Thanksgiving Drive-Thru Dinner
Congressman Troy Carter’s 33rd Annual Friends & Family “Drive-Thru” Thanksgiving Dinner. This auspicious event was held on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Alice Harte Charter School at 5300 Berkley Drive in Algiers from 11:00 AM […]
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Coco Gauff Visits Joe W. Brown Park in New Orleans East: A Vision for Community & Youth Empowerment
Glenda Bell Data News Weekly Contributor On a bright Monday afternoon in New Orleans East, tennis star Coco Gauff arrived at Joe W. Brown Park for a surprise community visit that underscores both her roots […]
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Prize Awards $1 Million to Social Impact Organization
Story and Photos by Adia Fienagha Data News Weekly Contributor One million dollars. This was the prize money awarded to the Laureate of the 2025 Opus Prize, an Annual Award given to faith-based Humanitarian Organizations. […]
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IN MEMORIAM: Jimmy Cliff: Music Pioneer and Partner to Bob Marley, Dies at 81
Lauren Burke NNPA Newswire Correspondent The six-decade career of Legendary artist Jimmy Cliff, who was born in the Somerton District of Jamaica, was one of the most influential in Reggae History and a Global Ambassador […]
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Data News Weekly Endorsements: Jason Hughes and Darren Lombard
Terry B. Jones Publisher, Data News Weekly As Election Day approaches on November 15, 2025, Data News Weekly once again calls on our readers to make their voices heard. Voting is not just a right; […]