Entertainment
Howard Hewett: Soul Survivor
A Soul Music Legend Howard Hewett first came to know success as a member of the group Shalamar with hits such as “Second Time Around” “A Night to Remember” and many others. In 1986, he […]
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Five ways to let your black girl magic shine all summer long
Summer is here. The sun is beaming, and African-American women are glowing all over the metro area. The New Orleans streets are filled with Black girl magic and melanin galore this summer. And, with these […]
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Are male-rompers in style?
There’s an old fashion trend boiling up this summer in men’s wear and its stirring up a lot of conversation. The “romper”, a shirt and pants combo, which is no secret to women’s fashion, caught […]
National
NAACP President Cornell Brooks Voted Out
Why did the NAACP’s national board vote to part ways with their president, Cornell William Brooks? Several longtime members contacted by the NNPA Newswire were shocked to hear the news. Brooks, 56, has served in […]
Entertainment
Mia X: No Limits to Giving Back to the Community
Mia X, is a hip-hop legend most notably known for her work with Master P and his No Limit Records; where she released three albums with two of them going gold. Putting her stamp on […]
Data Zone
Diner en Blanc Fashion 2017
Last week, people in white from all walks of life flooded the Lakefront durring the anticipated interactive dining experience, Diner En Blanc. The dining experience originated in Paris in 1988 and debuted in over 70 […]
Curly Corner
3 Easy Ways to Detangle Your Natural Hair
Naturally curly, kinky hair is beautiful but it isn’t so pretty to the touch when knots and tangles take over when you’re trying to put your hair in a desired style. Natural haired ladies tend […]
National
AKA President, Lawmakers Condemn Racist Act at American University
A day after Taylor Dumpson, who is an African-American woman, was elected to be student body president at American University, nooses and bananas (some with the words “AKA Free” on them) were found hanging in […]
Entertainment
Downtown Lesli Brown: Do You Know What It Means To Be From New Orleans
Hailing from the 7th Ward of New Orleans, Downtown Lesli Brown is truly 5-0-4 to the core. Having a radio career spanning over 15 years; today she is a top personality on CUMULUS owned radio […]
Entertainment
Let Me Find Out about Fifth Ward Weebie…Taking Over The Big Easy
Fifth Ward Weebie… The Making of a Mogul Jerome Cosey A-K-A Fifth Ward Weebie is known as a bounce and rap phenomenon that’s known to rock parties with his high-energy songs. A few years ago, […]