Featured
The Year We Will Never Forget
As 2017 draws to a close, most New Orleanians, just like most Americans, are shaking their heads, holding their breath and waiting to see what 2018 brings. It is a hopeful wait, but also it’s […]
Blog
Delaney's Armoire
Brighten Up for the New Year
By Delaney George Christmas has come and gone, but there is still time for fashionistas to brighten their New Year’s celebration. The New Year is about bright lights, excitement, and celebration and with these two […]
Editorials
Black Women and Girls Deserve More Respect, Visibility in the #MeToo Movement
By Ed Gray This has been a monumental year for the reaffirmation of women’s rights in the workplace and the ballot booth. This is long overdue. The battle for the rights of women, and specifically […]
Editorials
Five Tips to Stress-Free Homeownership from the Experts
For most people, the decision to purchase a home is the single biggest financial commitment they will make in a lifetime of decision-making. The decision to buy a home, especially a first home, involves so […]
National
National Millennial Community Works to Dispel Stereotypes about Young People
NNPA Newswire Chevrolet recently partnered with the National Millennial Community and sent out groups of influential young people to destinations around Seattle, Washington to execute think tank-style discussions on topics related to the success of […]
Local
Extended Canal St.- Algiers Ferry Hours for New Year’s Eve
The Canal St.- Algiers Ferry will be increasing its operating hours to accommodate the anticipated passenger traffic for the New Year’s Eve celebration and fireworks on the river. On Sunday, December 31, 2017 (New Year’s […]
Data Zone
The Gift of Giving
By Benjamin Bates King Zulu 2017 Adonis C. Expose’ hosted his Annual Birthday Celebration and Toy Drive on Friday, December 15, 2017 at the Roy E. Glapion, Jr. Reception Hall. This is the 19th year […]
Local
National Urban League Calls Final Passage of Majority Tax Bill A Broken Promise
National Urban League President and CEO, Marc H. Morial, issued the following statement on the final passage of the House and Senate tax bill in both chambers today: “The Congressional majority has once again blatantly […]
Featured
Paid Internships for 1000 Students
Data News Weekly Staff Report On Monday, the City of New Orleans approved a multi-year Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) for $1.1 million with YouthForce NOLA to place 925 New Orleans’ students into paid internships through […]
News
Baton Rouge Businesswoman Designs “TransfHERmation” Program for Young, Black Girls
By Candace J. Semien At a time when many messages for young girls seem to be conflicting, Baton Rouge teens are experiencing an influx of organizations and programs designed to show them how amazing and […]