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By John Moran Afri Modiste serves as a representation of New Orleans, and Renee Johnson is the genius behind the brand. Renee owns and runs Afri Modiste, a business in the heart of Uptown in […]

Photos by LaMarcus Smith Saturday, March 24, 2018, was a night of victory celebrations for several candidates.  Friends, family, and supporters gathered at the Election Night venues for candidates Dale Atkins, Ellen Hazeur, and Royce […]

Photos by  Lamarcus Smith On March 18, 2018, the Inaugural Black Masking Cultural Festival and Feather Fundraiser took place. This event was in association with Data News Weekly, French Market Association, Cumulus Broadcasting, BNOLA and […]

Photo by Cedric A. Ellsworth, Vincent Sylvain & Edwin Buggage The UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball is one of New Orleans’ signature fundraising galas and premier social events of the year.  On hand for the festive […]

By Lauren Victoria Burke “I just won an Oscar. WTF?!?” Jordan Peele tweeted after being handed the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for “Get Out” during the 90th annual Academy Awards. The film made $255 […]

Photos by Kichea S. Burt New Orleanians played host to visitors from near and far as they came to enjoy the 11th Annual Congo Square Rhythms Festival on March 3rd and 4th.  Event presenters, The […]

By Edwin Buggage In our cover story, we told you about the groups of kids that were treated to a day at the movies to see the smash hit, and the tremendously uplifting blockbuster “The […]

Photos by Tobias Arturi The Tribes were shinning bright and were so so pretty as they took to the streets in their finest suits to celebrate the day, and showcase the Black Masking traditions for […]