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BATON ROUGE (The Drum/NNPA)—For more than three decades, Sadie Roberts-Joseph was an exceptional force of civic and cultural life in Baton Rouge. Often called an activist, matriarch, and a ‘tireless advocate of peace,’ the 75-year-old […]

Black women have been “at the tip of the spear”  experiencing the consequences of systemic racism in America, according to Mayor Pete Buttigieg, one of several Democratic candidates to address the crowds on the Power Stage […]

Data Staff Writers National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial will join influential voices including Michelle Obama and Congresswoman Maxine Waters in a celebration of the 25th anniversary of the iconic event he […]

Data Staff Writers The Einstein Charter School Learning Community celebrated its top educators and staff with awards presented by CEO Michael McKenzie in an end-of-year ceremony. CEO McKenzie said these individuals “nailed it” and contributed […]

Data Staff Writers NOLA Caribbean Festival has quickly transformed into a regional destination event with attendees coming in from 30+ states. The biggest single event of the weekend is the NOLA Caribbean Festival on Saturday, […]

Edwin Buggage Editor-In-Chief Grayer: “The best part about being a father is that God loves me enough to entrust me to introduce them to Him. I have to guide my young people towards being honorable, […]

By Renetta Burrell-Perry The legendary and colorful songwriter, producer, collaborator and ingenious musical force known as Dr. John passed away on June 6th, from a heart attack according to a statement released by his family. […]

Data Staff Writers Mayor LaToya Cantrell helped celebrate the opening of the Summer Recreation Season with the Annual “Splash Day” Event on June 3rd, joined by officials with New Orleans Recreation Development (NORD) Commission and […]