Commentary
Stop Being Stunned Already
By John Slade “The world is stunned to discover that prehistoric creatures exist in the Twentieth Century.” That quote was uttered by a breathless news anchor in the American cut of the classic 1963 picture, […]
Articles by LA Data News
Local
Foundation Raises Funds to Continue to Support Local Students through College
By Leland Johnson The months of April and May mark the ending of the school year and high school careers for many students in New Orleans. The PLEASE Foundation (People Leading Educational and Spiritual Excellence), […]
Featured
And A Child Shall Lead Them
By Marion Hercyl On March 24, the –year-old fifth-grader was onstage speaking at the March for Our Lives in Washington, D.C. During her three-minute speech, she spoke decisively about the lack of sustained media attention […]
News
ESSA Demands Full Transparency on K-12 Educational Funding
By Lauren Poteat Public school systems throughout the nation will now be required to be a lot more transparent when it comes to school funding. According to the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), signed […]
Local
Scholar Links Mardi Gras Indian Traditions Back to Africa
By Temitayo Odulaja The Mardi Gras Indians are a mainstay in the City of New Orleans that has shaped the community for centuries. However, their origin still remains somewhat faintly understood. On April 12, 2018, […]
National
Trump’s Anxiety Hits New High with Michael Cohen’s Time in the Spotlight
Data Staff Reports President Donald Trump and his allies have hit a new level of anxiety after the raid on his personal attorney’s office, fearful of deeper exposure for Trump, his inner circle and his […]
Delaney's Armoire
Introducing The Data Strut Award
By Delaney George It is no secret that the world of fashion in the south is limited to certain places and creative outlets. In addition to those limitations, a beneficial platform for younger Black models […]
Data Zone
2018 French Quarter Festival Highlights
Photos by Kichea S. Burt & Ellen Rosenberg Nothing can stop the French Quarter Fest. The weather and an oil spill conspired to pull the plug on one of the most anticipated events of the […]
Black Experience
Spiritually Speaking
By James Washington I remember reviewing the letters of Paul in Bible study. In doing so, I was constantly reminded that one cannot look at Paul without really seeing Jesus’ amazing handiwork. Now you need […]
Local
WWL-TV Reporter Sheba Turk Opens Up on Her Career Life
By Temitayo Odulaja To mark the final Brain Food Series for the academic year at Dillard University, WWL-TV Anchor, Sheba Turk, detailed her life experiences and her journey to becoming a reporter. Turk shared from […]