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Story and Photos Hannah Joy Shareef Data News Weekly Contributor The tender, juicy, crunchy, and sometimes salty endulgence of fried chicken is an integral part of the culinary culture of African Americans across the south. […]

Data News Staff Edited Report It’s time to get your tickets for the 10th Annual Scales & Ales Fundraiser on Friday, October 4th, at Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, where partygoers can support sharks – […]

Eric Connerly Data News Weekly Contributor The Executive Director of the Sewerage & Water Board (S&WB), Ghassan Korban believes it’s time for the citizens of New Orleans to pay a drainage fee. He’s said his […]

Caitlyn Summers  B.A.E. (beyond anything expect) was an event recently held at the New Orleans Downtown Holiday Inn by a group of inspirational local leaders who told their back stories on how they grew up […]

Data News Weekly Staff Edited Report  NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) riders this month began experiencing more frequent service in New Orleans East and Algiers, and enjoying extra hours of operation […]

R. Evans   On August 17, 2019, The Rashaad Evans Foundation hosted its Second Media Camp. The event featured seven panelists from different industries discussing their journeys to their perspective careers. The panelist explained how […]

Data News Staff Edited Report   NEW ORLEANS, LA. — Ashé Cultural Arts Center’s Board of Directors, Efforts of Grace, Inc., is pleased to announce the appointment of Asali DeVan Ecclesiastes as the new Executive […]