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Carnival Time…Celebrating Life New Orleans Style
Fleur De Lis Data News Weekly Contributor What’s up all my beautiful people of the 5-0-4.? It was an amazing Carnival Season. As a lover of all things New Orleans, I can say that it […]
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Le Petit Theatre opens Spring 2022 Season with Marcus Gardley’s Obie Award-Winning Stage Play “The House That Will Not Stand”
Data News Staff Edited Report NEW ORLEANS – Termed “Sensuous, witty, heartbreaking, and uplifting” by the critics, The House That Will Not Stand, Marcus Gardley’s 2019 Obie Award-winning stage production about free women of color […]
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Abolition Newspaper Revived for Nation Grappling with Racism
The Emancipator was America’s First Newspaper Dedicated to Advocating for the End of Slavery. Because Racism is Still so Prevalent in this Country, the publication will be Resurrected over 200 Years Later. Philip Marcelo BOSTON […]
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2022 Injuns Are Back!!!
Glenn Jones Black Masking (Mardi Gras Indians) were out in full glory from uptown to downtown to all-around town. These are just a few examples of the beautiful feathers and beading that was on display. […]
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2022 Zulu Ball Highlights
Photos by Glenn Summers After two years the Zulu Ball is back and better than ever. Thousands gathered for an amazing night that was enjoyed by all, and Data News Weekly was there!!!
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The Real Story of Rosewood, Florida
Written and Edited by Edwin Buggage Editor-in-Chief Data News Weekly For the last several weeks Data News Weekly has focused on all Black towns or communities across America. The goal was to inspire us to […]
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A New Era: Anthony Bean Community Theater Ribbon Cutting
Photos by Peter Nakhid A New era for the Anthony Bean Community Theater (ABCT) is on the horizon. Last week surrounded by his students, Civic leaders and supporters, he opened the new ABCT. This space […]
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You Are Worth Love
Dionne Character Female Empowerment Columnist Valentine’s Day has recently passed, and we must ask ourselves the question of love? The answer is simple in my view. Love yourself as you are!! There is no reason […]
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Urban League of Louisiana Encourages Citizens to Say NO to HB14 and SB1!
Urban League of Lousiana The Voting Rights Act imposes an obligation on states to ensure that a racial minority of voters have an equal opportunity to participate in the political process and elect candidates of […]
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David & The Gladiators of The Batistes
Data News Staff Edited And the beat goes on with Louisiana Hall of Famer, David Batiste on Saturday, February 19, 2022, in the line-up at Family Gras, a free music festival that took place two […]