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Nike Community Store in New Orleans to Give $50,000 to Local Organizations Through the Nike Community Impact Fund
Data News Weekly Staff Report Grant applications due July 31, 2018; grants will be awarded to New Orleans organizations that are focused on getting kids active Nike has announced that applications for the next round of […]
ALA Conference Comes to New Orleans
By Edwin Buggage Liberty and Literacy In an age where societies across the globe are facing challenges of what it means to be literate in the 21st Century; and with access to unlimited information, we […]
21st Century and Race in America
By Edwin Buggage America’s Original Sin Racism in America is nothing new; from its inception it has played a part in shaping racial behavior and policies for centuries. Conversely, there’s also been a response where […]
New Orleans Gets Prepared for Hurricane Season
Data Staff Edited Report Each year, hurricane season lasts from June 1st to November 30th. As witnessed during Hurricane Katrina, there are dangers from these storms that include high winds, heavy rain, tornados, flooding and […]
Inspiration for the Next Generation
By Edwin Buggage Education and Success in Post-Katrina New Orleans In Post-Katrina New Orleans, the educational system is being reformed where the rates of success are as of today mixed. For all know we there […]
Xavier University Graduation 2018
By Benjamin Bates Xavier University of Louisiana held its 91st Annual Graduation Ceremony Saturday, May 12th at 10 a.m. in the University’s Convocation Center. Award-Winning New York Times investigative Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones addressed some 550 […]
Latoya Cantrell Makes History as First Female Mayor of New Orleans
By Edwin Buggage An Historic Day in New Orleans On May 7, 2018 history was made as New Orleans inaugurated its First Female Mayor LaToya Cantrell. Data News Weekly had the opportunity to conduct an […]
Bill Cosby Found Guilty on All Charges in Sex Assault Trial, Remains Free on $1 Million Bail
By Stacy M. Brown A Montgomery County jury last Thursday, found comedian Bill Cosby guilty on all three counts of aggravated indecent assault in the case involving Andrea Constand, a former Temple University employee, who […]
The Power of the Black Dollar
By Edwin Buggage From the Slave Ship to the “Owner” Ship WBOK 1230AM has become an important radio station in the City giving voice to African-American issues in New Orleans. While there are a host […]