Commentary
Are You the Devil’s Wannabe Trophy?
By James Washington Every now and then I tend to focus on good and evil and its impact on my life. In doing so, the devil inevitably comes up. I have difficulty in coming to […]
Articles by LA Data News
National
Lawsuit Filed to Block Obama Presidential Center in Chicago
Chicago Crusader Staff Report Days before the Chicago Plan Commission approved plans for the Obama Presidential Center, a federal lawsuit was filed to block the proposed $500 million facility that will be built in Jackson […]
Local
NOLA Residents Eligible to Purchase Reduced Rate Computers
Data News Weekly Staff Report Since 2011, residents of New Orleans have disposed of more than 80 tons of unwanted electronics at the Department of Sanitation’s Recycling Drop-Off Center. Donations are collected on the second Saturday of […]
Commentary
To Be Equal
By Marc H. Morial “Education must not simply teach work. It must teach life.” – W.E.B. DuBois This time of year brings great pride and congratulations for graduates at all levels, from high school to […]
Local
Tricentennial Exhibition Highlights Contributions of African Heritage to New Orleans
By Juliana Tomasoni People in New Orleans have one more venue to celebrate the Tricentennial. The New Orleans Historic Collection on Chartres Street in the French Quarter held a reception to launch its exhibition titled […]
Data Zone
Gabriel The Great, Turns 8
By Marion Hercyl A big Happy Birthday to Gabriel Jones, otherwise known as Gabriel The Great, who turned 8 last week. A big celebration was in store for Gabe and his friends at Spin Zone, […]
Local
The Opioid Crisis
By Bill Hill Opioid Addiction has become one of the greatest problems facing our nation, claiming as many as 120 lives each day. As part of a new “Justice & Mercy Initiatives” Program at Central […]
Commentary
Black Women Are Changing the Tide of American Politics
By Jeffrey L. Boney Last week, the world witnessed something that had never been done before in the history of politics in the United States. Not only did Democratic voters in Georgia elect a 44-year-old […]
Data Zone
Nicole’s Traditional Hawaiian Luau Birthday Party
June Hazeur On Saturday, May 19th, it was Nicole Carter’s Birthday and also our own Terry Jones. Since they share the same birthdate she included him on the cake. Every year Nicole has her Traditional […]
Featured
New Orleans Gets Prepared for Hurricane Season
Data Staff Edited Report Each year, hurricane season lasts from June 1st to November 30th. As witnessed during Hurricane Katrina, there are dangers from these storms that include high winds, heavy rain, tornados, flooding and […]