National
Blog
Featured
The Return of the Who Dat Nation: Bigger than Football
Fleur De Lis Data News Weekly Contributor It is that time of the year again. Where the Who Dat Nation will be cheering on the Black and Gold. In the pre-season opener, they were victorious […]
Data Zone
Seeing Red
Tracee Dundas Fashion Editor@fashionablyyoursnola The New Orleans Red Dress Run is a unique event that takes place annually, where participants from all walks of life come together to run or walk through the vibrant streets […]
Data Zone
ABCT Musical the Bodyguard Premiere
Elise Schenck Data News Weekly Contributor It was a packed house at NOJO on Oretha Castle Haley filled with a who’s who across the city to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Anthony Bean being a […]
Local
First Gentleman Jason Cantrell Passes Away at Age ‘55.
Data News Staff Edited Report The City of New Orleans was recently shocked by the untimely passing of Jason Cantrell, known for his role as First Gentleman of New Orleans. As his wife LaToya made […]
Commentary
Higher Education is Still Attainable for African Americans Despite the Supreme Court Decision on Affirmative Action
James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D. Education Consultant and Youth Advocate If you are Black like me, struggles and hardships have always been a part of our lives. It is just never easy for us. That […]
National
Former Mississippi Officers Plead Guilty to State Charges for Torturing and Abusing Two Black Men
Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Six ex-law enforcement officers from Mississippi have admitted guilt for their participation in the torture and abuse of two Black men earlier this year. Christian Dedmon, Hunter […]
Featured
A Formula for Success
Edwin Buggage Editor-in-Chief Data News Weekly Changing the Narrative When many think of Black men in American society, it is rife with negative images. But there are many in the community who are working to […]
Data Zone
Kurte Pellerin 65th All-White Birthday Bash
Photos to come from Terry It was the place to be and be seen. Kurte Pellerin recently held an All-White Party at Le Roux on the Lake to celebrate his 65th Birthday. There was food, […]
Data Zone
Satchmo Summerfest 2023
Photos by Demian Roberts Data News Weekly Contributor Satchmo Summerfest Returned with Free Admission to the New Orleans Jazz Museum at the old U.S. Mint on August 5th & 6th! It was an amazing two-day […]