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The City of New Orleans announced the ongoing initiatives spearheaded by the Office of Workforce Development (OWD) for skills and job training. “The investments made by my administration continue to make New Orleans a more […]

New Orleans Agenda Robert H. Tucker Jr., a prominent civil rights activist, successful businessperson, and dedicated community leader, passed away on March 1, 2023, at the age of 82. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on […]

Data News Staff Edited Report NOLATOYA.org Co-Founder Eileen Carter stated on February 20, 2023, that the organization had secured more than 49,000 signatures on its petition for a recall election. Last week, organizers said they […]

Story and Photos by Zaria Townsend Data News Weekly Contributor The Krewe of NOMTOC (New Orleans Most Talked of Club) featured the theme of “NOMTOC’s Fantasy Library” this year as it rolled its 26 floats […]

Story and Photos by Ashton Broden Data News Weekly Contributor After an uptick in antisemitism towards the Jewish community, local organizations are working to improve Black and Jewish relations particularly in light of recent comments […]

Story and Photos by Zamariah Strozier Data News Weekly Contributor Local performing artists and activists spoke about the important role of the arts in impacting the community at Tulane University’s Lupin Theater on Friday, Feb. […]

Data News Staff Edited Report Councilmember Helena Moreno presented a new proposed law that would give the City and Police Chief new authorities to address chronic nuisance businesses that harbor violent and serious crime. The […]

New Orleans Agenda The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization devoted to the world of healthier lives for all, announces Sharonda Williams, General Counsel, and Director of Government Affairs at Loyola University, as […]

To celebrate a pivotal moment in our nation’s history, Marc H. Morial, Judy Reese Morse, and Bishop Darryl S. Brister hosted “Freedom is Not Free…The Fight Continues” Watch Night Service Commemorating the 160th Year Anniversary […]