Would a white student who was fully cognizant of the nation’s history of oppression against African Americans, of Jim Crow and institutionalized humiliation, casually toss around a racial slur for her own amusement, or wear a costume resembling the uniform of the nation’s most vicious and deadly terrorist organization? […]
BOGALUSA – Students, volunteers and elected officials celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 18, by giving back to the community. They converged on the Robert Hicks Civil Rights Museum to begin remodeling. Former […]
Leading up to Mardi Gras, Terrance will visit the Baton Rouge area to sign free posters of the original artwork for the public. […]
The Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center presented its first Outstanding Customer Service Award to Angela R. Jackson, administrative assistant in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Extension, and Curtis Chisley, research associate […]
Call for Nominations and Applications Deadline: Friday, February 19, 2016 The women legislators through the Louisiana Legislative Women’s Caucus Foundation are now accepting nominations for the 2016 Women of Excellence Awards and applications for the […]
“Can everybody give Che’ a big round applause”? said President Barack Obama, to a crowd of more than 700 citizens who gathered at McKinley High School in Baton Rouge, Thursday, Jan. 14, for a town […]
D ear Editor: I read an article in which the individual who the superintendent has responsible for overall district academic performance described the performance this past year as “impressive.” By whose standards? Of course, this […]
New Venture Theatre will host auditions for two performances, Jan. 30. They are: Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds: a Children’s Musical Show Audition Notice Director: Dorrian Wilson Assistant Director: Roger Ferrier AUDITION Saturday, Jan. 30, […]
Ask any financial expert what the ideal age is to start saving money and you’re likely to get the same response: “now.” Even at an entry-level salary, it is critical to start 2016 on the […]
The St. Tammany Parish Department of Finance was awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada, for the 12th consecutive year. […]
Calling Louisiana Nonprofits! Walmart Foundation to fund local programs focusing on hunger relief, healthy eating and career opportunities Walmart Foundation has opened the application period for its State Giving Program funding cycle welcoming Louisiana nonprofits […]
In celebration of Black History month, the Southern University Alumni Federation Home Chapter and the Southern University Alumni Federation are hosting a reception to honor state and city leaders. The reception will be held at […]
Admission is competitive and teens must possess a 3.0 G.P.A, and offer an essay as well as academic recommendations. Scholarships are available and need-based financial aid is available on a first-come basis. The deadline to submit an application is March 31, 2015. […]
The US Black Chambers, Inc. announced it’s support for presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, Friday, Jan. 15. Ron Busby, President of the US Black Chambers Inc., released the following statement on behalf of the of the […]
More than 700 people, including elected officials, participated in a Town Hall with President Barack Obama, Thursday, Jan. 14. Hundreds more lined the streets or waited at the airport for a glimpse of the outgoing […]
There is no shortage of words in the English language to describe Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. By now —more than five decades after his fiery delivery of the iconic “I Have a Dream” speech […]
Eva K. Pickens was named vice president for university advancement at Texas Southern University in Houston. She has served in this role on an interim basis since September 2015. Pickens has been on the university’s […]
On Monday, Jan. 18, a day when many institutions will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, West Baton Rouge Museum will be open with free admission, 10am – 4:30pm. Visitors are […]
The Louisiana Department of Insurance and Small Business Development Center at Southern University are jointly sponsoring a seminar on how to become a licensed claims adjuster. The seminar will be held on Saturday, January 23 […]
Charles Steele Jr., president of the National Southern Christian Leadership Conference announced the official return of the historic civil rights organization to Louisiana on January 4 in New Orleans. Louisiana has met all of the […]
Missing Lafayette High School students Shaylon Mitchell, 16, and 16-year-old Nasya Pradier were located Friday, Jan. 8., Shaylon’s mother Shanette Mitchell confirmed. The pair were missing since 7 a.m. Wednesday when they went to school […]
Adriel A. Hilton, Ph.D., has been named chief of staff and executive assistant to the president at Grambling State University in Louisiana. He previously served as an assistant professor of higher education student affairs and […]
Media mogul Byron Allen filed a 10 billion dollar discrimination lawsuit against AT&T and DirecTV when the companies refused to provide distribution for his channels. That lawsuit, filed in 2014, has now been settled, with DirecTV […]
Liberty Bank’s Alden McDonald will deliver remarks and reflect on the legacy of the Freedman’s Bank NEW ORLEANS – On Thursday, January 7, 2016, the U.S. Treasury Department will host a ceremony to mark the 150th […]
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