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DA Williams Discusses Manslaughter Conviction, Stands With French Quarter Community Against Violence
Data News Staff Edited Report NEW ORLEANS (May 1, 2023) – Today, District Attorney Williams, joined by Assistant District Attorney (ADA) Forrest Ladd and members of the Ricou Family, discussed the conviction of defendant James […]
The News Orleans Jaza and Heritage Festival: April 28th – May 7, 2023
Dionne Character Entertainment Columnist The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, or as the locals call it, Jazz Fest, is the celebration of the unique culture and heritage of New Orleans and Louisiana. Featuring an […]
Monologues Put Voices Behind Black Maternal Disparities
Story and Photos by Trinity Johnson Data News Weekly Contributor The National Healthy Start Association marked Black Maternal Health Week to bring awareness to the fact that the maternal mortality rate for non-Hispanic Black women […]
French Quarter Festival – 40th Anniversary
Dionne Character | Entertainment Columnist Celebrating its 40th Anniversary, the 2023 French Quarter Festival returns this Spring, April 13-16th. Each year, thousands of attendees from near and far make their way to New Orleans’ Historic […]
Donald Trump Indicted on 34 Felony Counts
Data News Staff Edited Report It’s a historic moment in American history on April 4, 2023. Where for approximately two hours, for the first time in his life, Donald Trump was not a free man. […]
NOMA Presents…”Jacob Lawrence and the Mbari Club”
Edwin Buggage Editor-in-Chief Data News Weekly New Orleans: A Unique Cultural Gumbo The connection between New Orleans and the Continent of Africa is the roux that gives the City of New Orleans its unmistakable flavor. […]
Real Black Girl Magic: Women driving change and ensuring our future
Bambi Hall Data News Weekly Contributor As we near the end of Women’s History Month, we’d like to take a moment to introduce you to women in New Orleans who are diligently engaged on multiple […]
Artist Series Showcases Local Black Women Photographers
Story and Photos by Amaya Cooper Data News Weekly Contributor The New Orleans African American Museum (NOAAM) is finding new ways to capture Black life and honor historical figures by activating one of their ongoing […]
Beyond Talking Trash
Terry B. Jones Publisher, New Orleans Data News Weekly Building A Successful Business It’s been over four decades since Metro Service Group (Formerly Metro Disposal) was founded in 1982. Since its inception, the business has […]