Local
Recovering Lost Stories
By Piper Thurman The world may remember August 2005 like any other start of a new school year, a new job, or even the start of a new season. But New Orleans will forever remember […]
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News
The Great District 7 Toy Giveaway Helps Children in Need
Senator Troy Carter’s “The Great District 7 Toy Giveaway” was held at Alice Harte Charter School on Saturday, December 15, 2018. The event aids underserved parents who need assistance with providing their children with toys […]
Black Experience
Spiritually Speaking: Confidence Plus Discipline Equals Power
By James A. Washington I have two words for you today; confidence and discipline. Both of which, when viewed spiritually, exude Godly principles. Put this on the Holy Spirit, but discipline is an amazing thing. […]
Featured
Blackmasking.org, Data News Weekly and Cumulus Media Brings You Second-Line Season 2018
By Oba Lorrius Blackmasking.org Contributor A New Orleans Sunday second line feels like a procession to Heaven, rooted in American Aboriginal Cultural traditions. Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs march through New Orleans, backed by electric […]
Black Experience
Xavier University of Louisiana President Kicks off Nationwide Tour in New York City on December 11th
Data Staff Edited Report Continuing to build on the amazing legacy of Xavier University as one of the nation’s leading HBCU’s. It’s current President, Dr. Reynold Verret, President is launching a tour across the United […]
National
New Film Honors the Life of Harriet Tubman
By Stacy M. Brown When one speaks of freedom fighters, Harriet Tubman’s name should always be among the first – if not highlighted as a primary justice crusader. For it was on this date 169 […]
Local
Xavier Student Establishes a Business to Feed New Orleans Homeless Communities
By Amyre Brandom-Skinner Many know him as a dual-degree senior at Xavier University of Louisiana but to the New Orleans community he is a business owner that gives back as often as he can. Marloes […]
Commentary
Democrats 2020 – Not the Person, but the Program
By Julianne Malveaux Now that the midterm elections are over, and Democrats are savoring their victory, more than a dozen Democrats say they are considering running for President in 2020. The Democratic Party needs to […]
National
Rep. Bass Elected New Chairperson of Congressional Black Caucus
By Brandon I. Brooks Managing Editor, Los Angeles Sentinel & Kimberlee Buck In 2008, Congresswoman Karen Bass made history after being elected as the first ever African- American woman to become Speaker of any state […]
Local
Alex Schoenbaud Jewish Scholarship Fund Launches at St. Augustine H.S
NEW ORLEANS, LA. – On Wednesday, December 12th, The Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans and St. Augustine High School, on behalf of Philanthropist Emily Schoenbaum, announced the creation of the Alex Schoenbaum Jewish Scholarship […]