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Essence Fest 2023
The Essence Music Festival of Culture was a huge success bringing in people from all over the globe to enjoy several days of Celebrating Black Excellence. Data News Weekly there to catch some of the […]
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Unveiling the Hottest Styles at Essence Fest 2023
Tracee Dundas Fashion Stylist| @fashionablyyoursnola Fashion Stylist: Tracee Dundas | @fashionablyyoursnola New Orleans Fashion Week | @nolafashionweek Photos Courtesy of Boutiques Get ready for a cultural explosion as Essence 2023 returns to the Crescent City. […]
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New Orleans Own Tyler Perry Reportedly Makes History as First African American to Acquire Two Major TV Networks
=Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent In a major development for the entertainment industry, BET has become Black-owned once again after 21 years, while VH1, for the first time, now boasts an African […]
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Woodmere Festival June 17th
Data News Staff Edited Report (Harvey, LA) – Local musicians, vendors and community organizations will take center stage during the Woodmere Festival taking place Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 1PM – 7PM at Woodmere Playground, […]
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Essence Fest and its Economic Impact on New Orleans
Jasmine Browley New Orleans Agenda It’s nearly impossible to think about ESSENCE and its marquee Annual ESSENCE Festival of Culture (EFOC) without images of New Orleans flashing in your mind. The three have been intrinsically […]
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What’s Love Got to Do with It: Remembering Tina Turner
Queens on Thrones Dionne Character Female Empowerment Columnist TINA TURNER – She was better than the rest. She exemplified strength and endurance. Surviving a half-century career full of ups and downs, she became the “Queen […]
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New Orleans Katrina
History and Law of Yesteryear in Force Today by Beverly Kimble Davis New Orleans Agenda NEW ORLEANS’ KATRINA: History and Law of Yesteryear In Force Today is a compelling expose’ of the holocaust which took […]
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Week 2 of Jazz Fest
Photos by Demian Roberts Data News Weekly Contributor The second week of JazzFest was one that was fun filled where people from all over the globe came to enjoy. The rain did not stop festival […]
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1st Weekend of Jazz Fest
The first Jazz Fest was an amazing first weekend full of food, fun and music. A great time was had by all. And Data News Weekly was there to catch all the highlights. Photo credit: […]
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Entertainment Icon & Human Rights Activist Harry Belafonte Dies at 96.
Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Renowned singer, actor, producer, and legendary civil rights trailblazer, Harry Belafonte has died at the age of 96. His publicist confirmed that the beloved icon died of […]