Editorials
Forgiving the Forgetful
By Brandon Brown Almost everyone has been there. Days turn into weeks, and weeks turn into months. Eventually, failure to return one borrowed book from a library means that resource is no longer available to […]
News
Local
Exhibit Uses Art to Challenge Idea of Black Masculinity
By Tylan Nash In a year that brought strong Black male characters to the big screen in films like Black Panther and BlacKKKlansman, one collection of artwork seeks to broaden the notion of what is […]
National
Senators Harris and Booker Lead Historic Passage of Federal Anti-Lynching Legislation
NNPA Newswire This week, U.S. Senators Kamala D. Harris (D-CA) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) took to the Senate floor to ask for unanimous consent to pass the bipartisan Justice for Victims of Lynching Act of […]
Entertainment
Members of Congress Introduce Bill to Award Aretha Franklin with Congressional Gold Medal
By Lauren Victoria Burke In the wake of the August 16th death of the “Queen of Soul,” Aretha Franklin, Senators Kamala Harris (D-CA) and Orrin Hatch (R-UT), along with Representatives Brenda Lawrence (D-MI) and Doug […]
Local
City Encourages Residents to Recycle Christmas Trees for Coastal Restoration
NEW ORLEANS — Mayor LaToya Cantrell today reminded residents that the City will continue its program of recycling Christmas trees in an effort to promote the restoration of Louisiana’s wetlands and to assist in the […]
Black Experience
Bringing History Back
By La’Shance Perry The University Center was filled to capacity with alumni and students eager to participate in homecoming activities. Set up in the middle of all the commotion, Xavier University’s library archives team had […]
National
NAACP Poll Reveals How Black Voters Cast their Ballots
NNPA Newswire Staff Report With voter fraud and voter suppression the talk of the midterms, the Advancement Project at the NAACP national office joined with the African American Research Collaborative to provide the first comprehensive […]
Local
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 […]
News
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 […]