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As 2017 draws to a close, most New Orleanians, just like most Americans, are shaking their heads, holding their breath and waiting to see what 2018 brings. It is a hopeful wait, but also it’s […]

Data News Weekly Staff Report On Monday, the City of New Orleans approved a multi-year Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) for $1.1 million with YouthForce NOLA to place 925 New Orleans’ students into paid internships through […]

By Edwin Buggage Black America in the Age of Trumpism The Trump Presidency has been one that’s been full of controversy. From his attacks on the media, to embracing White Supremacists and more recently endorsing […]

By Stacy M. Brown FBI Director Christopher A. Wray failed to explain why the agency he leads changed the name of a domestic terrorism designation from “Black Separatist Extremist” to “Black Identity Extremist,” during a […]

By Edwin Buggage The Rich History of HBCU’s When many think of the Bayou Classic, they think of the Battle of the Bands and the football game between Grambling and Southern University on the gridiron. […]

By Eric Craig After Grambling State University reigned as Champion of the Bayou Classic during last year’s game, Southern University is coming back with vengeance. On Saturday, Nov. 25th, the Grambling State University Tigers and the […]

Data News Staff Report New Orleans Will Elect First Female Mayor The day has finally come where we will decide who will become the First Female Mayor of New Orleans. It is a contest between […]

By Edwin Buggage Antoine “Fats” Domino: Rock-N-Roll Pioneer The name Fats Domino is forever etched in the history of American popular music. His unmistakable piano playing, and distinctive voice set the world on fire as […]