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Data News Weekly Run-Off Endorsements
Terry B. Jones Data News Weekly Publisher It is that time again where our citizens are being asked to go to the polls and vote. At the time of writing this early voting is going […]
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Several Races Headed to Run-Off on December 11
Eric Connerly Data News Weekly Contributor While some races were decided in the primary, some are headed to run-off races that will take place on December 11th. Early voting will take place from Nov. 27th […]
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National Urban League Grieves the Passing of Former Secretary of State Colin Powell
Marc H. Morial President and CEO National Urban League NEW YORK (October 18, 2021) – The passing of former Secretary of State and military leader Colin Powell is a tremendous loss to the nation, National […]
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Council President Moreno Meets with Vice President Harris to Request Assistance with Storm Costs and Hardening Power Grid
City of New Orleans NEW ORLEANS – Last week, Council President Helena Moreno met with Vice President Kamala Harris to discuss ways the Biden Administration can help New Orleans and Louisiana shoulder power restoration costs […]
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Broken Girls Are Strong Women
Dionne Character Female Empowerment Columnist Sometimes, we put people on a pedestal so high that they could never live up to the things we think they can accomplish when they fall and crack our souls. […]
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Fall Election Re-Scheduled to November 13, 2021
Eric Connerly Data News Weekly Contributor As the City of New Orleans recovers from the devastating impact of Hurricane Ida, the Fall elections have been moved to November 13th, and the runoff election will be […]
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In New Orleans Much of Power Restored, But Road to Recovery Only Beginning
Benjamin Bates Data News Weekly Contributor In New Orleans the recovery is beginning as electricity is being restored in much of the City of New Orleans. As of our press date, itÕs been predicted by […]
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We Will Rebuild
In our role as “The People’s Paper” the alarm has been sounded as Hurricane Ida ripped through our City. In its aftermath, it presented some new challenges to us all. It’s reminded us of Katrina, […]
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From Desire To Purpose…A Dreamer’s Journey
Renée Dugué Co-Founder Reborn and Rising Sixteen sweet years ago I was summertime fine, looking like a SU Dancing Doll, prancing through Harrah’s Casino. Although I had exchanged my showgirl costume for an oversized purple […]
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Together We Rise
Terrol Perkins Data News Weekly Contributor Throughout the ages, through the times, Black men have always thrived. Through thick and thin, our community Remains intact from within. The Black queen remains triumphant Despite having to […]