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Essence 2018: The Party With a Purpose Returns Bigger and Better than Ever
By Edwin Buggage It is that time a year again where a sea of ebony faces will converge on New Orleans from July 5th thru 8th for the Party with a Purpose; yes, it is […]
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The Flavor of New Orleans at Essence Fest
By Edwin Buggage People from all over the globe will be in New Orleans for the Essence Music Festival; they will as always leave fed with the spirit of America’s most interesting and international City. […]
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NNPA Honors Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., with Lifetime Legacy Award
By Stacy M. Brown Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr. received the highest honor presented by the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) at its annual convention in Norfolk, Virginia. The legendary activist received the NNPA Lifetime […]
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A Letter from America’s Children
By Ron Harris Dear U.S. Media, Democrats, Republicans, Independents and to the concerned Americans who poured out into the streets to protest Donald Trump’s cruel and faulty immigration policies. What about us? We understand and […]
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Not a Hoax!
Data Staff Edited Report WASHINGTON — The Senate Intelligence Committee, rejecting doubts conveyed by President Trump as recently as last week, has become the latest body to officially conclude that the Russian government conducted a […]
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Essence Music Fest Night Time Schedule
Essence Music Fest Night Time Schedule Data Staff Edited Report Friday July 6, 2018 Main Stage 7:00 Doug E Fresh with Special Guest Mia X 7:00 Ledisi Superlounges 7:05 Pell 7:15 Lloyd 7:30 Damien Escobar Main Stage 7:45 Miguel Superlounges […]
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New Orleans’ Legendary Pianist Henry Butler Dead At 69
Photos Courtesy of www.henrybutler.com Data News Weekly Staff Edited Henry Butler, a pianist, singer and cornerstone of the New Orleans sound, died of cancer Monday morning in the Bronx, New York. His death was confirmed […]
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Giffords Endorses Representative Cedric Richmond for Reelection
Data Staff Edited Report Giffords, the Gun Safety Organization founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and Captain Mark Kelly, announced its endorsement of Congressman Cedric Richmond for reelection. Richmond now joins a growing list of […]
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Chuck D Talks State of Black America, Obama’s Legacy and the Black Press
By Stacy M. Brown To many hip-hop fans, historians and to his peers, Chuck D is considered one of the most influential lyricists in contemporary music. In describing the Queens, New York City-born artist in […]