The Drum Newspaper
  • Home
  • In the Issue
  • Drum Roll
  • Buy the Book
  • DrumLine
  • Advertise
  • Submit news!
  • Locations
  • Contact
News Ticker
  • [ January 21, 2021 ] Meet Louisianans for the community, for justice, for health, for education, for culture. Meet the People for 2021 In the Issue
  • [ February 28, 2021 ] Arts Council’s HeArt trail heads to Scotlandville Art
  • [ February 27, 2021 ] Rapper McKinley ‘Mac’ Phipps granted clemency Feature
  • [ February 26, 2021 ] Tangipahoa names students of the year Feature
  • [ February 25, 2021 ] VIPS brings ‘Education Then and Now’ discussion Events
  • [ February 24, 2021 ] COVID test sites open through Feb. 27. Community-La
Home2015September

Month: September 2015

Drum Call

National Week of Action, Oct 12 -18, focuses on Victor White III’s death

September 30, 2015 admin 0

The Justice for Victor White Committee is working directly with the family of Victor White III for a National Week of Action to be held in New Iberia and Lafayette, October 12-18, 2015. […]

Sports

Gales undergoes successful surgery

September 27, 2015 admin 0

Southern University wide receiver Devon Gales underwent a successful spinal surgery Sunday afternoon. Gales suffered several fractures in his neck that were stabilized. He continues to have movement in his upper body and remains in […]

Events

Breakfast Group hosts area candidates

September 26, 2015 admin 0

The Second Saturday Breakfast Group that meets monthly in Hammond hosted area candidates during its September Meeting.  

Buy the Book

‘God is the goodest’: Port Allen native releases lighthearted book about Jesus

September 26, 2015 admin 0

One thing 29-year-old Keion Jackson is pretty sure of is that God has a sense of humor. His newly-released book “Because Jesus” was written to show just that. “Often when faith is discussed, we forget […]

Drum Roll

Brown named SU Executive VP, provost

September 25, 2015 admin 0

The Southern University System has selected M. Christopher Brown II as the new executive vice president for academic affairs and provost. Brown has more than 10 years of experience in higher education administration including serving […]

No Picture
Politics

FuturePAC endorses La Legislature, BESE candidates

September 24, 2015 admin 0

FuturePAC announced its endorsement of candidates for the upcoming Louisiana Legislature and Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) elections.  The primary election will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2015.   “The priorities of […]

column

Car Review: Lexus GS 350 F Sport

September 24, 2015 Frank S. Washington 0

HOUSTON – After more than a week, it felt like we drove the Lexus GS 350 F Sport sedan through every one of the 600 square miles that comprise this city. And we only found […]

News

Democrats announce candidate endorsements

September 23, 2015 admin 0

The East Baton Rouge Democratic Parish Executive Committee (EBR DPEC) finalized its endorsements of local and statewide candidates following the Candidate Endorsement Social, last week, where members and the  public heard presentations from each of […]

No Picture
Education

Southern begins search for Shreveport, Law Center leaders

September 23, 2015 admin 0

Two separate search committees comprised of a diverse group of faculty, staff, students, alumni, and stakeholders will screen applicants and select finalists for two SU System campus chancellors. The Southern University Shreveport (SUSLA) and the […]

No Picture
Events

Baker candidate forum scheduled for Oct. 13

September 22, 2015 admin 0

Main Street Pilot International will host a Baker Candidate Forum, Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 5:30 p.m., Baker Municipal Center, 3325 Groom Road, Baker, Louisiana.  The non-profit, headquartered in Baker, mission is to transform communities by […]

Education

Southern University campuses boast ‘significant’ freshman class

September 11, 2015 admin 0

SU System overall fall enrollment up Targeted recruitment campaigns, an innovative alumni enrollment initiative, and creative recruitment strategies helped boost Fall 2015 enrollment for the Southern University System, said university officials in a news release. […]

No Picture
News

Conservative Koch brothers make inroads into Black America

September 11, 2015 George Curry 0

It was a scene that a young, militant Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. could not have envisioned 30 years ago. At the national convention of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in Baton Rouge, Chavis was participating […]

No Picture
Education

Mayor’s youth advisory council seeks new high school members

September 11, 2015 admin 0

Mayor-President Melvin L. “Kip” Holden announces that the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council is searching for youth leaders from all area high schools and homeschoolers to join the council to advocate for the youth of their […]

DrumRoll

  • Eddie Lewis III to be a voice in national ag policy
    February 14, 2021 0
  • Author honors sister with children’s book ‘A’Tiffa’s Mystery Adventure’
    February 13, 2021 0
  • Milton becomes Tulane Law Review’s first Black editor
    February 10, 2021 0
  • Carlton Miller Arnaold Ventures
    Carlton Miller becomes director of criminal justice
    February 7, 2021 0
  • LaShunda Hodges named one of 1,000 inspiring Black scientists
    January 29, 2021 0

Community News

  • Arts Council’s HeArt trail heads to Scotlandville
  • Rapper McKinley ‘Mac’ Phipps granted clemency
  • Tangipahoa names students of the year
  • VIPS brings ‘Education Then and Now’ discussion
  • COVID test sites open through Feb. 27.
  • Public comments wanted on Winter Storm effect
  • A question for you: vaccine or body bag?
  • Impacted by winter storm? Time to complete damage reports
  • Re-entry legal clinics open Feb 27 at main EBR library
  • SU updates 2021 Spring football ticket informationfootball

Persons for 2021

  • Meet Lisa Batiste teaching students GRIT
    January 21, 2021 0
  • Meet Angela Allen-Bell, legal activist-scholar
    January 21, 2021 0
  • Meet Maxine Crump, Dialogue on Race
    January 21, 2021 0
  • Meet Lawanda Jackson where the mortgage resides
    January 21, 2021 0
  • Meet State Rep. Ted James, father, public servant
    January 21, 2021 0
  • Meet Elizabeth Jones, capturing memories
    January 21, 2021 0
  • Meet Chenese Lewis, bold and beautiful
    January 21, 2021 0
  • Meet Tia Mills advocating for educators during the coronavirus pandemic
    January 21, 2021 0
  • Meet Kayla Perkins beyond the stacks
    January 21, 2021 0
  • Meet Bianca Plant eating God’s way
    January 21, 2021 0
  • Meet Brandon ‘Chef B’ Williams, cooking up excellence
    January 21, 2021 0
  • Meet Horatio Isadore, unapologetically
    January 21, 2021 0

Follow on Facebook

  • Home
  • In the Issue
  • Drum Roll
  • Buy the Book
  • DrumLine
  • Advertise
  • Submit news!
  • Locations
  • Contact

Copyright © 2021 | MH Magazine WordPress Theme by MH Themes

WP2Social Auto Publish Powered By : XYZScripts.com