National
Carnival Time in New Orleans:
Edwin Buggage Mardi Gras More Than Just Parades Mardi Gras in New Orleans was again a mega success for the city. People from all over the globe converged on the City to experience the splendor […]
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National
Macy’s ‘My Stylist’ Program Makes Every Shopper Feel Like Celebrities
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Contributor Macy’s stores in Metro Center in Washington, D.C.; Annapolis, Montgomery, Md.; Fashion Center at Pentagon City, Va; Springfield, Va and Tysons Corner Center in Virginia are among the […]
Local
Entergy New Orleans Pilots Residential Rooftop Solar Program
Entergy New Orleans is piloting a new program that puts solar panels on the rooftops of low-income customers’ homes and gives them a $30 credit on their energy bills every month, rain or shine. The […]
Health
Study: Black Children Suicide Rate Higher Than Whites
By Clarissa Hamlin NewsOne Contributor As more and more activists shout that Black lives matter nationwide, the more awareness is raised about the painful struggles of people of color including suicide. An alarming pattern has […]
Commentary
#OscarsSoWhite Beginning to Yield Much-Needed Change
By Marc H. Morial President & CEO National Urban League “When film and television privilege white stories over other stories, they reinforce a racial hierarchy that devalues people of color. Not only do dramatic racial […]
Entertainment
Tyler Perry’s A Madea Family Funeral
By Dwight Brown NNPA Newswire Film Critic Madea’s loyal fans have two choices. They can say goodbye to their eccentric Auntie by attending her touring play or wish her adieu at a movie theater. Judging […]
Data Zone
Does the Black Community Need to Protect Michael Jackson’s Legacy?
Data Staff Edited Report There was a time when the presence of a black person on television was cause for celebration. In the early days of TV, black families would crowd around the set to […]
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National
2019 Oscars: Black Filmmakers Win Big
By Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D NNPA Newswire Entertainment and Culture Editor The 2019 Academy Awards have come to an end and #BlackGirlMagic and #BlackBoyJoy were in full effect as some of our favorites walked away […]