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32nd Annual Creole Tomato Festival
Photos by Kichea S. Burt The French Market played host to the 32nd Annual Creole Tomato Festival on June 8th & 9th. With stages and activities in Dutch Alley, the Farmers Market, the Jazz Museum […]
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NOLA Residents Eligible to Purchase Reduced Rate Computers
Data News Weekly Staff Report Since 2011, residents of New Orleans have disposed of more than 80 tons of unwanted electronics at the Department of Sanitation’s Recycling Drop-Off Center. Donations are collected on the second Saturday of […]
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To Be Equal
By Marc H. Morial “Education must not simply teach work. It must teach life.” – W.E.B. DuBois This time of year brings great pride and congratulations for graduates at all levels, from high school to […]
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21st Century and Race in America
By Edwin Buggage America’s Original Sin Racism in America is nothing new; from its inception it has played a part in shaping racial behavior and policies for centuries. Conversely, there’s also been a response where […]
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Tricentennial Exhibition Highlights Contributions of African Heritage to New Orleans
By Juliana Tomasoni People in New Orleans have one more venue to celebrate the Tricentennial. The New Orleans Historic Collection on Chartres Street in the French Quarter held a reception to launch its exhibition titled […]
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Gabriel The Great, Turns 8
By Marion Hercyl A big Happy Birthday to Gabriel Jones, otherwise known as Gabriel The Great, who turned 8 last week. A big celebration was in store for Gabe and his friends at Spin Zone, […]
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Upcoming Fashion Influencers
By Delaney George The world of Fashion is ever-changing and new trailblazers arise every day. From make-up to hair, or even the latest style of heels, Fashion is always innovating on a style. Here are […]
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The Opioid Crisis
By Bill Hill Opioid Addiction has become one of the greatest problems facing our nation, claiming as many as 120 lives each day. As part of a new “Justice & Mercy Initiatives” Program at Central […]
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Black Women Are Changing the Tide of American Politics
By Jeffrey L. Boney Last week, the world witnessed something that had never been done before in the history of politics in the United States. Not only did Democratic voters in Georgia elect a 44-year-old […]
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Nicole’s Traditional Hawaiian Luau Birthday Party
June Hazeur On Saturday, May 19th, it was Nicole Carter’s Birthday and also our own Terry Jones. Since they share the same birthdate she included him on the cake. Every year Nicole has her Traditional […]