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Growing to 2,180 members, the organization crowned its new Queen, introduced Grand Marshal Arkesha Smith Baquet and welcomed 321 new Femmes during its annual Reveal celebration. Glenda Bell Data News Weekly Contributor The countdown to […]

Photos Glenn Summers Data News Weekly Contributor Family, friends, laughter, and plenty of Western Flair came together as Dywanda celebrated her 50th Birthday with a Festive Backyard Rodeo in New Orleans. The Milestone Celebration transformed […]

Edwin Buggage Editor-in-Chief New Orleans Data News Weekly The stage came alive with energy, talent and the unmistakable Spirit of New Orleans as Anthony Bean Community Theater presented its production of On Da Block. A story […]

Photos by Glenn Summers Data News Contributor New Orleans once again took center stage as thousands of visitors from across the nation gathered for the 2026 Essence Festival of Culture, a four-day celebration that blended […]

Edwin Buggage Editor-in-Chief New Orleans Data News Weekly June is Black Music Month, a time to celebrate the immeasurable contributions African Americans have made to the cultural, artistic, and musical identity of the United States. […]

Edwin Buggage Editor-in-Chief New Orleans Data News Weekly For 25 years, Uptown Music Theatre (UMT) has helped young people across New Orleans discover their talents, build confidence, and develop a love for the performing arts. […]

Photos by Terry B. Jones Publisher, Data News Weekly The 2026 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival once again transformed the Fair Grounds into a vibrant celebration of music, culture, food, and community, drawing thousands of visitors […]