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The Gift of Organ Donation
By Amyre Brandom It’s the time of year when every household fret about what gifts to give but sometimes the greatest gifts are selfless and free. One gift that could save lives is the act […]
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Local
City Encourages Residents to Recycle Christmas Trees for Coastal Restoration
NEW ORLEANS — Mayor LaToya Cantrell today reminded residents that the City will continue its program of recycling Christmas trees in an effort to promote the restoration of Louisiana’s wetlands and to assist in the […]
Black Experience
Bringing History Back
By La’Shance Perry The University Center was filled to capacity with alumni and students eager to participate in homecoming activities. Set up in the middle of all the commotion, Xavier University’s library archives team had […]
National
NAACP Poll Reveals How Black Voters Cast their Ballots
NNPA Newswire Staff Report With voter fraud and voter suppression the talk of the midterms, the Advancement Project at the NAACP national office joined with the African American Research Collaborative to provide the first comprehensive […]
Data Zone
Cocktails and Carolling: A Christmas Extravaganza
Data Staff Edited Report On Friday, December 14, 2018, Tanda Armstrong and Lawrence Martin welcomed family and friends to their annual Christmas extravaganza at Stonebridge in Gretna. “Cocktails and Carolling” was the theme of the […]
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 […]
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. […]
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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 […]