42 Tribes
Big Chief Carl Reed
Carrolton Hunters Glenn Jones From the time Carl Reed could walk out his door with or without his parents’ permission, he has been in love with the Black Masking culture. At the age of […]
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Commentary
America, Before The Fact
John Slade Just a few weeks ago I had the pleasure of going to the New Orleans Mint to celebrate the Plessy Vs. Ferguson case that went to the Supreme Court in 1896 which […]
Featured
Dallas Prepares for Thousands of Hurricane Harvey Evacuees
Joe Farkus Dallas is preparing for thousands of evacuees from the Houston area due to the damage and destruction caused by Hurricane Harvey and the widespread flooding and rainfall left in its wake. According to […]
Commentary
Finding Comedy in Tragedy: “Ms. Pat” Tells It Like It Is
Julianne Malveaux I don’t often write about comedians, but the recent passing of my friend Dick Gregory reminded me of the very important role that comedians play in our lives. Not that Gregory was simply […]
Commentary
It Will Take More than ESSA to Save Black
Lynette Monroe Last week, late nights, family road trips, and endless leisure came to an abrupt halt as children across the country headed back to school. This year, however, there is something else that requires […]
Data Zone
Backstreet Cultural Museum Benefit Concert
Photos by Kichea S. Burt On Friday September 1st, New Orleans Trumpeter Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers performed at a benefit concert for the Backstreet Cultural Museum. The musical performance was held at Ruffins’ […]
News
Fast Food Workers in New Orleans Prepare to Strike
Fast Food workers demanding a $15 minimum wage in over 300 U.S. cities held demonstrations this past Labor Day. In New Orleans, Mc Donald Employees at 2757 Canal Street and 1918 Broad Street held protest […]
Featured
Texas Hit with Billions in Damage After Hurricane Harvey
Just as the Crescent City approached its 12th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the state that took in thousands of hurricane refugees found itself underwater. On Friday, August 25th, Hurricane Harvey hit the Texas coast as […]
National
One of the Oldest HBCUs in the Country Could Fold in September
Stacy M. Brown After years of financial trouble and heartbreaking enrollment decline, Cheyney University, one of the oldest Black institutions of higher education in America, is on the verge of fiscal ruin and in danger […]
Black Experience
Black Girls Rock: BET Celebrates Black Women at Annual Event
Lauren Poteat During a star-studded showcase of social activism, creativity and courage, BET celebrated the achievements of Black women and girls at the “Black Girls Rock! 2017” awards show. Taraji P. Henson, the award-winning […]