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Recovering Lost Stories
By Piper Thurman The world may remember August 2005 like any other start of a new school year, a new job, or even the start of a new season. But New Orleans will forever remember […]
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The Great District 7 Toy Giveaway Helps Children in Need
Senator Troy Carter’s “The Great District 7 Toy Giveaway” was held at Alice Harte Charter School on Saturday, December 15, 2018. The event aids underserved parents who need assistance with providing their children with toys […]
Black Experience
Xavier University of Louisiana President Kicks off Nationwide Tour in New York City on December 11th
Data Staff Edited Report Continuing to build on the amazing legacy of Xavier University as one of the nation’s leading HBCU’s. It’s current President, Dr. Reynold Verret, President is launching a tour across the United […]
National
New Film Honors the Life of Harriet Tubman
By Stacy M. Brown When one speaks of freedom fighters, Harriet Tubman’s name should always be among the first – if not highlighted as a primary justice crusader. For it was on this date 169 […]
Local
Xavier Student Establishes a Business to Feed New Orleans Homeless Communities
By Amyre Brandom-Skinner Many know him as a dual-degree senior at Xavier University of Louisiana but to the New Orleans community he is a business owner that gives back as often as he can. Marloes […]
National
Rep. Bass Elected New Chairperson of Congressional Black Caucus
By Brandon I. Brooks Managing Editor, Los Angeles Sentinel & Kimberlee Buck In 2008, Congresswoman Karen Bass made history after being elected as the first ever African- American woman to become Speaker of any state […]
Local
Alex Schoenbaud Jewish Scholarship Fund Launches at St. Augustine H.S
NEW ORLEANS, LA. – On Wednesday, December 12th, The Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans and St. Augustine High School, on behalf of Philanthropist Emily Schoenbaum, announced the creation of the Alex Schoenbaum Jewish Scholarship […]
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Entergy Names David Ellis to Lead Entergy New Orleans
David D. Ellis, a 27-year veteran providing global reliability and clean energy technology solutions, has been named to lead Entergy New Orleans, LLC, as its president and CEO, Entergy Corporation (NYSE: ETR) announced today. Ellis […]
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Making Strokes and Setting Records in College Tennis
By Chris Anders For the first time in collegiate tennis history, Xavier University of Louisiana women’s tennis team is ranked first among all Historically Black College and University Programs. The Gold Nuggets, led by New […]
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“This Is Me” HBCU Film Festival Showcases Local Black Creatives
By Ka’Lya Ellis “This Is Me” can mean many things from the food people eat to the way people talk to how they choose to dress. These are all expressions of a person’s individuality. That […]