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Chief Alfred Doucette – Flaming Arrows
“I’m a Master Carpenter, Master Body-and-Fender man. I built race cars and integrated the tracks in Mississippi back in the 60s. Me, Otis, Hank, David […]
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National
Profile in Courage and Service
Giving Back and the Making of History Historical figure Dale Atkins became the first African-American woman elected as Clerk of Civil District Court in the State of Louisiana in 1990. While widely-known as one of […]
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Afomi Black Label: Non-Traditional Wedding Dresses
Fairy-tales and fashion have been a dynamic duo since Cinderella lost her Prada Glass Slipper. In her quest for love, she traded her last season’s rags for one night-use of a Christian Dior Gown. The […]
Curly Corner
How to Maintain Length Using the Search and Destroy Method
I recently grew my natural hair to my mid-back when straightened. My goal length is to have my strands reach my waist this time next year. I have never had hair that long before. I […]
Data Zone
NOLA Caribbean Festival
This year, the 4th Annual NOLA Caribbean Festival marked its ground at Central City BBQ located on 1201 North Rampart Street. […]
Local
NABJ Seeks High School Students for Journalism Workshop
This summer, high school students will have the opportunity to attend a five-day journalism workshop sponsored by the National Association of Black Journalist. […]
Featured
Democracy Reconsidered: Steve Scalise Shooting and Questions of Civil Society and the Future of America
Theresa Butler is a graduate student studying Library Science and works in a University Library, she feels the expanded landscape of information and access is good […]
National
Judge Relents, Mistrial Declared in Cosby Sex Assault Case
After a brief statement that was read by Wyatt, Cosby and his team hopped into a waiting SUV and drove away from the Montgomery County Courthouse, certainly hoping […]
Data Zone
Deacon John Celebrates 60 Years of Music
Celebrating 60 years in the music business, while supporting himself only with his music and never taking a ‘day job’, Deacon John Moore performed for two sets at Tipitina’s, […]
Curly Corner
Why You Should Embrace the Frizz
So, embrace every imperfection in your natural hair because that is what makes your crown of glory unique. No two naturals are the same and the amount of frizz that you prefer […]