Editorials

Troy Carter Congressman Louisiana 2nd District Sixty years ago, Americans marched, bled, and died for the Right to Vote. Many of them were from Louisiana — from the parishes, the wards, the small towns where […]

Data News Staff Edited Report Residents of New Orleans East now have a faster, more convenient option for Non-Emergency Medical Care. A new Urgent Care Clinic, The Complete Care Urgent Center, founded by General Surgeon […]

Eric Connerly Data News Weekly Contributor Every election matters. From local races to statewide decisions, the choices voters make shape communities, influence policy, and determine the direction of government for years to come. In Louisiana, […]

Benjamin Bates Data News Weekly Contributor Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder As Autism Awareness Month brings national attention to neurodiversity, conversations within Black Communities are increasingly focused on both awareness and equity. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a […]

Benjamin Bates Data News Weekly Contributor In a gesture honoring both achievement and remembrance, Southern University has announced that it will award a Posthumous Degree to Student Caleb Wilson, recognizing his academic commitment and the promise of […]

Terry B. Jones Publisher, Data News Weekly As the run-off election for Louisiana State Senate District 3 approaches, the voters of this district have an important opportunity to choose leadership that understands the needs, challenges, […]

National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) At its height of operation, Watkins’ flagship publication reached thousands of readers, brought in nearly $30M per year and employed dozens of African Americans from its Corporate Headquarters in Bedford-Stuyvesant, […]

Terry B. Jones Publisher, Data News Weekly When I heard the news of Michael Ward passing, I like many, was shocked by this tragedy. He is not only a talented musician but a dear friend. […]