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Duana Parker
Duana Parker, daughter of proud parents Duane and Nancy Parker, is an example of Black Excellence. The New Orleans native recently graduated from Xavier University of Louisiana with a B.S.in Public Health and plans to […]
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Entertainment
New Orleans Rapper Alfred Banks Becomes Mental Health Ambassador
Data News Staff Edited Report May is Mental Health Awareness Month and New Orleans based rapper Alfred Banks is on a mission to be successful at his craft, while also helping to bring freedom to […]
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Ronald Greene’s Mother Says She’s ‘Hurting So Bad’ Over Bodycam Video
Sytonia Reid The Grio “I’m so damn hurt. I’m hurting so bad. I broke down not too long ago. And I needed that,” Mona Hardin, mother of Ronald Greene told NBC News. Two years after […]
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HBCU Community Development Action Coalition Awarded $5.6 Million from the Wells Fargo Foundation to Address Racial Wealth Disparities
NNPA Newswire Miami — The Historically Black Colleges & Universities Community Development Action Coalition (HBCU CDAC) is proud to announce the launch of a comprehensive financial wellness initiative, Our Money Matters (OMM) for college students […]
Featured
To Mask Or Not To Mask
Edwin Buggage Editor-in-Chief Life in New Orleans is one where every day is festival like, and the celebrations that bring hugs, laughter and camaraderie is the lifeblood that runs through the veins of the people […]
Data Zone
New Orleans Native Anthony Mackie Wins Two MTV Movie and TV Awards
Eric Connerly Data News Weekly Contributor It’s been a stellar year for New Orleans own Anthony Mackie. Who is not only a Marvel Superhero, but an inspiration for many from his hometown and beyond who […]
Data Zone
Reconnecting With Self: Having Some Fun
DIONNE CHARACTER Female Empowerment Columnist There is a freedom in reconnecting with self and while it may seem like your mind, body and soul has not been interrupted with critical issues presented to us on […]
Local
City Calls Audible on Abandoned Amusement Park’s Redevelopment Plans
Kenneth Cooper Black Source Media Why was Drew Brees’ led group given extra time to improve their proposal? The City of New Orleans’ response to the proposals to redevelop the abandoned Jazzland Amusement Park in […]
Commentary
“My Truth”
Cheryl Smith Publisher, Messenger Media Texas Metro News I hope you’ve paid attention to the chatter following the “bombshell” announcement by Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, who has decided not to seek another term this […]
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Black Women’s Roundtable joins Citizen SHE United effort to end Race Based Hair Discrimination The C.R.O.W.N. Act
Louisiana Unity Coalition The Black Women’s Roundtable is pleased to join hands with Citizen SHE United to increase awareness and build added support for passage of House Bill No. 382 by Representative Candace Newell (Democrat-District […]