Black Experience
New Orleans inspires Cuban art
Written by Deja Dennis Photos by Olivia Vega Havana, Cuba – Miles away from the aroma of creole cooking, oaks draped with Mardi Gras beads, and the sweet sound of jazz music, in a small […]
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Quest For City Hall
As we begin election season Data News Weekly has launched the first in a series of Political Editions called “Quest For City Hall.” These issues will editorialize and identify qualified candidates in the races for […]
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In “Chokehold: Policing Black Men,” Attorney Paul Butler Takes on the Police Brutality
Lauren Victoria Burke NNPA Columnist Police brutality in the Black community is as old as law enforcement itself. Former federal prosecutor Paul Butler speaks in depth on the issue in his new book, “Chokehold: Policing […]
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Why Crime Skyrockets in New Orleans: Perspectives from the Mayor, a Psychologist, and a Non-profit Director
On Thursday, July 6th, Mayor Mitch Landrieu gave his final State of the City Address. While the City of New Orleans has improved in many areas, including a more-balanced budget, and a $2.4 billion Capital […]
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Obamacare Explained: What’s Being Appealed, How It Affects You
If you haven’t heard about it, you’ve probably been living under a rock. For the last five years the Affordable Health Care Act has remained a hot topic amongst Americans and Lawmakers. According to the […]
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The Party with a Purpose: Essence Fest 2017
The Essence Fest is an amazing event for African-Americans and others who are interested to look inside the window to witness and experience the greatness of the African-American community. […]
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Democracy Reconsidered: Steve Scalise Shooting and Questions of Civil Society and the Future of America
Theresa Butler is a graduate student studying Library Science and works in a University Library, she feels the expanded landscape of information and access is good […]
Delaney's Armoire
Delaney’s Armoire
Prepare yourself for the shoot by practicing facial expressions in the mirror. Based on the occasion, your expression is the first thing people will notice. What’s the mood of the photo? Are you angry? […]
42 Tribes
Big Chief Alfred Womble – Cheyenne Tribe
See you hear the Drums, when you hear the beats of the drum its spiritual, it brings something out in your spirit. The drums speak. I want the generations to know let the music DIE […]
Fashion
Delaney’s Armoire – 5 Fashion Styles of the Past that will Make a Comeback
The saying goes, fashion fades but style is forever. New trends and looks are created every day and people commonly gravitate toward the hottest new thing. But lately, the hottest new thing is ensembles of […]