Data Zone
Ken is Art
Story and Photos By Ka’Lya Ellis Being a creative is a difficult challenge in a world built for college graduates who are expected to become lawyers or doctors. But local artist from the Tremé area […]
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National
Stacey Abrams Ends Historic Gubernatorial Run
By Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D NNPA Newswire Contributor The State of Georgia’s Democratic Gubernatorial nominee has ended her historic run for governor in a controversial political race that has captured the attention of the country. […]
Health
OneEgg: Using Nutrition to Transform Education
By Piper Thurman Data News Weekly Contributor One egg is all it took to change the lives of many children in various countries, like Rwanda, Honduras, Nepal, Haiti, Nigeria, and more. That is the gospel […]
Commentary
In Defense of a Smart Housing Mix
Andreanecia Morris Housing NOLA, Executive Director Opponents of progressive and forward thinking affordable housing policy were left disappointed after the United States Supreme Court shot down a property rights case in October 2017. The case […]
Data Zone
45th Annual Bayou Classic Kicks Off
Photos by Terry B. Jones Monday marked the official kick off for the 45th Annual Bayou Classic. As the city readies for the tens of thousands set to take part in the ultimate homecoming game […]
Photo
Featured
Ogden Museum Let’s Families Take a Trip to the Past Through Photography
By La’Shance Perry Dozens of smiling faces, and eager minds filled the Ogden Museum of Southern Art to admire and educate themselves on the history of photography and paintings in the region on Nov. 8, […]
Local
Now is the Time to Enroll in the Health Insurance Marketplace
NEW ORLEANS — This week marks the beginning of open enrollment for the Health Insurance Marketplace. Starting today, local organizations are mobilizing to help Greater New Orleans area residents sign up for health insurance coverage […]
Commentary
Deep South States Take a Long-Overdue Step Out of the Jim Crow Past
By Marc H. Morial President & CEO National Urban League “Today it is perfectly legal to discriminate against criminals in nearly all the ways that it was once legal to discriminate against African Americans. Once […]
Data Zone
Sudan Celebrates 35th Anniversary
Photos by Oba Lorrius Jerome Smith watched as Sudan Social Aid and Pleasure Club came out of the Treme Community Center as they celebrated their 35th Anniversary on Sunday, November 11th. The members of Sudan, […]