In the Issue
BLACK MANHOOD: Who’s afraid of a large Black man?
The following is what two Baton Rouge area musicians, who are fathers of Black sons, say being a Black man in the American South is. […]
Month: November 2014
Health
What Will You Find During Medicare Open Enrollment?
Your health needs change from year to year. And, your health plan may change the benefits and costs each year too. That’s why it’s important to review your Medicare choices each fall. Compare your current […]
National
Drum Roll
Lukongo joins Ag Center
Ben O. Lukongo, Ph.D., was named assistant professor of agricultural economics. In this position, Lukongo provides leadership in the establishment of economic and community programs, serves as an economist for the sequential and mixed species […]
In the Issue
Tips offered for a safe Bayou Classic experience
Louisiana highway safety officials are reminding thousands of fans driving to New Orleans for the 40th Annual Bayou Classic football game and the Battle of the Bands that Thanksgiving is traditionally one of the most […]
Life
Fewer Blacks getting married
The percentage of Blacks 25 and older who have never been married was 36 percent in 2012, up from 9 percent in 1960, Pew Research reported. The study, “Record Share of Americans Have Never Married,” […]
National
We’re collecting bandages – they’re collecting bullets
AN OPEN LETTER FROM FERGUSON, MO Huddled together in the woods – coughing, and eyes burning – we were panicked. I was protesting in Fe rguson on the afternoon of August 11, 2014, with my […]
Finance
Freezing Temps Can Mean Higher Energy Bills
Jack Frost dropped by a bit early this year, and that could mean higher-than-normal utility bills for Louisiana customers. “We’re used to lower bills during the normally mild fall season, but this early taste of […]
Events
COMMUNITY EVENT: HIV Health Day Dec. 6
HAART, Volunteers of America, the Black Treatment Advocates Network and Walgreens invite the Baton Rouge community to join them for a family friendly event on Saturday, Dec. 6, 10am. at the Walgreens located at 5955 […]
Education
SU hosts fall concert Nov. 18
The Southern University Concert Choir, under the direction of professor Charles Lloyd Jr., will present its Annual Fall Concert. Guest performers will be Jacqueline Paige-Green, soprano and Richard Hobson, baritone. Students Briannica Thompson, Derelyn Williams, Nicolas […]
Events
1984 World’s Fair 30th Anniversary Celebration scheduled Nov 7
NEW ORLEANS – Mark your calendars for November 7, 2014 and head to the New Orleans Morial Convention Center to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the 1984 World’s Fair. At 5:00 p.m., a large bronze plaque […]
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Month with Mada: Let’s keep it real
LET’S KEEP IT REAL As the election results were announced, it became more and more a concern that President Barack Obama name was exposed. Our President is the President of this Nation. He has nothing […]
Health
Open enrollment begins with improved Medicare plans
Fall is a wonderful time of year. Changing leaves. Cooler weather. It’s also the season for people with Medicare to review their current Medicare coverage, as Medicare Open Enrollment begins. As we prepare for Medicare […]
In the Issue
Operation Christmas Child National Collection Week
Impact a child’s life with a simple shoebox gift. Fill a shoebox with school supplies, basic hygiene items, and toys for a child overseas suffering due to disaster, war, or poverty. This year, Operation Christmas […]
Business
Ellison becomes J.C.P Boss-in-Waiting
J.C. Penney Company Inc. has named Marvin Ellison, an executive at Home Depot, chief executive officer- in-waiting. Ellison, 49, will become president of J.C. Penney and CEO-designee on Nov. 1, company officials announced on Monday. […]
Education
Tangi school board to decide on sick leave bank
AMITE–The Tangipahoa Parish school administration has agreed to provide the school board with a recommendation on a request that accrued leave in the employee sick leave bank be rolled into the next school year. School […]
Education
China trip promotes Ag development
Five members of the Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center faculty and staff will travel to China to exchange knowledge and technology in the area of World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimate with Chinese […]
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Month with Mada: Free Albert Woodfox
We come together as a people. We plea and cry out in remembrance of Herman’s life and legacy and continue with prayers and positive hope to fight each and every day for the release of Albert Woodfox. […]