Local
Teen Brain Spark 2021
Data News Staff Edited Report On Saturday, July 24, 2021, BrainStorm Educational Services will be hosting Teen Brain Spark 2021. This event is being held at Alice Harte Charter School, 5300 Berkley Avenue in Algiers. […]
News
National
TruSo, a Black-Owned Social Networking App Set to Launch
Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent A new app could end the so-called “Black Twitter” experience and allow African Americans their own social media platform. Backed by celebrities Sway Calloway, Kareem Grimes, Terrell […]
Commentary
Former Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards Passes Away At 93
Eric Connerly Data News Weekly Contributor Edwin Edwards, who was a 4-term Governor, died on July 12, 2021, at age 93, according to a statement from current Gov. John Bel Edwards. “Edwin was a larger-than-life […]
Editorials
DCHC to host Back-To-School COVID-19 Virus Vaccination Events during Weekend Hours for Working Parents
Data News Staff Edited Report NEW ORLEANS, LA – In getting kids ready for the upcoming school year, DePaul Community Health Centers will offer COVID-19 Vaccinations (Pfizer Vaccine) for children ages 12 and up at […]
National
White House Releases Gun Reduction Strategy
Stacy M. Brown NNPA In June, President Biden unveiled a comprehensive strategy to combat gun violence. This strategy implements preventative measures that are proven to reduce violent crime and attacks the root causes – including […]
Commentary
Councilmember Palmer and Treme’ Community Leader Alonso Knox Issue Statement after Council Passes ‘Protect Treme’ Interim Zoning’ Legislation
Data News Staff Edited Report NEW ORLEANS – Last week, District “C” Councilmember Kristin Palmer and Tremé residents, community, and business leaders celebrated the approval of the ‘Protect Tremé Interim Zoning District’ Motion. The motion […]
Local
New Orleans and Baton Rouge Mayors Compete for Title of Who Will Have the Highest Vaccination Rate by the End of July
Eric Connerly Data News Weekly Contributor It is time for residents of both New Orleans and Baton Rouge to continue to get shots in arms, as the COVID-19 Delta variant is becoming a threat. This […]
Entertainment
EXCLUSIVE: Bill Cosby Released From Jail, Urges Black Press to ‘Push Forward’
Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s ruling to vacate Bill Cosby’s conviction is not only about vindication for the comedian. For Cosby, it is now about helping other Black […]
Local
First Delta Variant COVID-19 Case Confirmed in New Orleans
Data News Staff Edited Report The fight against COVID-19 is not over. Last week officials with the Precision Medicine Lab at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine have identified the first Delta variant COVID […]
National
President Biden, Chaka Khan and Others Celebrate Black Press at NNPA Convention
Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent President Joe Biden helped to kick off the National Newspaper Publishers Association annual summer convention with a ringing endorsement of the Black Press of America.The President, who […]