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Youth graduate, complete pre-law institute with mock trial

Urban Restoration Enhancement Corporation congratulates the graduates of the 2021 College & Career Ready Pre-Law Institute for successfully completing all program requirements and concluding the institute with a virtual mock trial earlier this month. This program was [...]
Education

Webinar to teach farmers how to connect with grocers

The SU Ag Center has partnered with the New Orleans Regional Black Chamber of Commerce to host the webinar, “Connecting Small Farmers to Fresh Produce Outlets.” The virtual discussion, which will be held May 6, [...]
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Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus calls for removal of education committee chairman

After an explosive meeting of the House Education Committee regarding HB 564, Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus Chairman is requesting the removal of Representative Ray Garofalo (pictured) as chairman of the House Education Committee. Garofalo, who [...]
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La. residents believe police treat Black people worse, LSU survey finds

Policing was the only issue where a majority of Louisiana residents — including a majority of White residents — said Black people face discrimination. […]
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Social worker sues Louisiana over respite care regulations

Ursula Newell-Davis cares deeply for those most in need in her New Orleans community. After two decades of working with special needs children, she decided to launch a company that would provide much-needed respite services to this vulnerable population. Inspired by her experience as a special needs [...]
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Smith, Skidmore join to discuss poetry in a pandemic

Louisiana Poet Laureate John Warner Smith joins Baton Rouge-based spoken-word poet Chancelier “xero” Skidmore in a conversation on poetry and the pandemic, Sat. April 24. Smith, whose two-year poet laureate term began in August 2019, will [...]
Events

Miracle Place to hold vaccine drive-thru, April 20

On April 20, 2021, from 1-4 PM, there will be a COVID-19 Drive-Thru Vaccine Clinic at Miracle Place Church located at 2080 Main Street in Baker, Louisiana. Registration will be handled on-site and you should [...]
Education

Louisianans support taxes for childcare, early education

Early childhood education and childcare programs are popular among Louisiana residents even if it means raising taxes to support them, according to a recent report by LSU researchers. The report states that three-fourths of the [...]

Youth graduate, complete pre-law institute with mock trial

May 1, 2021 0

Urban Restoration Enhancement Corporation congratulates the graduates of the 2021 College & Career Ready Pre-Law Institute for successfully completing all program requirements and concluding the institute with a virtual mock trial earlier this month. This program was […]

Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus calls for removal of education committee chairman

April 27, 2021 0

After an explosive meeting of the House Education Committee regarding HB 564, Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus Chairman is requesting the removal of Representative Ray Garofalo (pictured) as chairman of the House Education Committee. Garofalo, who […]

La. residents believe police treat Black people worse, LSU survey finds

April 21, 2021 0

Policing was the only issue where a majority of Louisiana residents — including a majority of White residents — said Black people face discrimination. […]

Social worker sues Louisiana over respite care regulations

April 20, 2021 0

Ursula Newell-Davis cares deeply for those most in need in her New Orleans community. After two decades of working with special needs children, she decided to launch a company that would provide much-needed respite services to this vulnerable population. Inspired by her experience as a special needs […]

Louisianans support taxes for childcare, early education

April 16, 2021 0

Early childhood education and childcare programs are popular among Louisiana residents even if it means raising taxes to support them, according to a recent report by LSU researchers. The report states that three-fourths of the […]

Education

Kevin George picked to lead LSU Lab school

April 14, 2021 0

“I am so proud and excited to begin this journey,” said Kevin George who has been named director of LSU Laboratory School. “The (University Lab School) Community can expect in me an individual who believes […]

Webinar to teach farmers how to connect with grocers

Education

April 29, 2021 0

The SU Ag Center has partnered with the New Orleans Regional Black Chamber of Commerce to host the webinar, “Connecting Small Farmers to Fresh Produce Outlets.” The virtual discussion, which will be held May 6, [...]

Smith, Skidmore join to discuss poetry in a pandemic

Entertainment

April 19, 2021 0

Louisiana Poet Laureate John Warner Smith joins Baton Rouge-based spoken-word poet Chancelier “xero” Skidmore in a conversation on poetry and the pandemic, Sat. April 24. Smith, whose two-year poet laureate term began in August 2019, will [...]

Events

Miracle Place to hold vaccine drive-thru, April 20

April 18, 2021 0

On April 20, 2021, from 1-4 PM, there will be a COVID-19 Drive-Thru Vaccine Clinic at Miracle Place Church located at 2080 Main Street in Baker, Louisiana. Registration will be handled on-site and you should [...]

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CareSouth event continues with Moderna vaccine

April 13, 2021 Comments Off

CareSouth Medical and Dental is hosting its third Community Vaccine Event on Friday, April 16 at its Baton Rouge Clinic, 3140 Florida St., from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. In light of the recent decision by [...]

Events

GreaterWorks Church distributes 1,600 food boxes

April 12, 2021 Comments Off

On April 10, Pastor Ernest Jackson and members of GreaterWorks Church held a food giveaway to help the community and residents of Baker. With the help of GreaterWorks Church members as well as the support [...]

Study: Louisiana ranks dead last in its supporting of working moms
By Fritz Esker Contributing Writer A new WalletHub study on the best and worst states for working moms ranked Louisiana dead last (51st out ofContinue Reading »
William Tate selected to serve as LSU’s first Black president
By JC Canicosa Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — William Tate, a former professor and provost for academic affairs at the University of South Carolina, was namedContinue Reading »
Heartbreaking stories of Black maternal deaths, pregnancy complications, racism related at hearing
By Laura Olson and Jarvis DeBerry Contributing Writers (lailluminator.com) — When U.S. Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri was pregnant with her first child, Zion, sheContinue Reading »

Youth graduate, complete pre-law institute with mock trial

Webinar to teach farmers how to connect with grocers

Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus calls for removal of education committee chairman

La. residents believe police treat Black people worse, LSU survey finds

Social worker sues Louisiana over respite care regulations

Smith, Skidmore join to discuss poetry in a pandemic

Miracle Place to hold vaccine drive-thru, April 20

Louisianans support taxes for childcare, early education

Youth graduate, complete pre-law institute with mock trial

Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus calls for removal of education committee chairman

La. residents believe police treat Black people worse, LSU survey finds

Social worker sues Louisiana over respite care regulations

Louisianans support taxes for childcare, early education

Kevin George picked to lead LSU Lab school

Webinar to teach farmers how to connect with grocers

Smith, Skidmore join to discuss poetry in a pandemic

Miracle Place to hold vaccine drive-thru, April 20

CareSouth event continues with Moderna vaccine

GreaterWorks Church distributes 1,600 food boxes

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