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Month: February 2016

Entertainment

New Venture’s ‘Rasheeda Speaking’ opens March 19 at LSU

February 27, 2016 admin 0

New Venture Theatre continues its 2016 season with “Rasheeda Speaking.” This show is directed by April Louise and will be performed March 19 and 20 at the LSU Studio Theatre. The PG-13 performance is about […]

Events

Growing Louisiana’s small family farms

February 22, 2016 admin 0

Register complimentary before March 4 Small farmers from throughout the state will gather at the Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center March 17-19 to attend the 6th annual Louisiana Small Farmers Conference. The three-day […]

Drum Roll

Ellis named seventh SU Shreveport chancellor

February 19, 2016 admin 0

The Southern University System Board of Supervisors named Rodney Ellis to become the seventh chancellor of Southern University Shreveport during the board’s Feb. 19th meeting. Ellis was one of three finalists selected by a 14-member […]

In the Issue

New multicultural dating site launched as NuPassion

February 19, 2016 admin 0

OHIO–New Passion or should we say NuPassion is already here and has been for almost a decade and some have not yet discovered them. Whether your passion is intelligent conversation, religion, political beliefs, a shared […]

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Author of ‘Blackballed’ headlines Dillard University President’s Lecture Series, Feb 23

February 19, 2016 admin 0

From fraternities to administrative halls, American universities are failing to address serious race problems. In his new book, Lawrence Ross tells us how, and he brings the message to Dillard University, Feb. 23, at 7pm in the Georges Auditorium. […]

Commentary

COMMENTARY: Special session, what it brings

February 18, 2016 admin 0

I had the good fortunate of being a part of the Together Louisiana that was invited to set in the balcony and hear firsthand the (Governor John Bel Edwards’) speech as he opened the special […]

Baton Rouge

State Senator Barrow sets community meetings

February 18, 2016 admin 0

State Senator Regina Barrow will hold a series of community meetings in the Senate District 15 area to discuss a variety of legislative issues. Representatives from many state agencies, including the departments of health and […]

Politics

N.O. mayor Mitch Landrieu endorses Hillary Clinton

February 17, 2016 admin 0

Hillary Clinton received the public endorsement of New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu in the March 5 Democratic primary, citing her experience to make a real difference in the lives of Louisiana families, especially in underserved communities.  “The […]

Baton Rouge

Weekend cultural celebration salutes Black health, inventors, musicians, Mardi Gras Indians

February 17, 2016 admin 0

The Baton Rouge community is invited to experience a fun-filled weekend of performances, historical displays and interactive cultural celebrations, Feb. 19-21 at the The Angel Heart Center, 3800 Florida Blvd. According to organizers The 2016 Baton Rouge […]

Baton Rouge

Shabazz presents ‘Growing Up X’ at BREC event Feb 19

February 15, 2016 admin 0

The Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge (BREC) will celebrate Black History Month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, at the Independence Park Theatre, 7800 Independence Blvd. This event is free […]

Health

Pill could deliver insulin without the paIn

February 15, 2016 admin 0

Researchers are developing an insulin pill that could soon offer a pain-free blood sugar management option to people with diabetes. “With diabetes, there’s a tremendous need for oral delivery,” said Samir Mitragotri, professor in the […]

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Standing Strong in Sickle Cell benefit concert scheduled for Feb 19

February 15, 2016 admin 0

Come lift a joyful noise for a wonderful cause! The Voices of Hope Gospel Singers of Baton Rouge are sponsoring a gospel concert benefiting the Baton Rouge Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation. The details for the […]

News

SU quiz bowl team sweeps at national qualifier

February 13, 2016 admin 0

Southern University Baton Rouge’s National Quiz Bowl Team, Saturday, February 6, 2016, successfully competed in the National Qualifying Tournament for the 2016 Honda Campus All-Star Challenge National Competition, hosted by Prairie View A&M University. National […]

Baton Rouge

COMMENTARY: ‘Mardi Gras, big fat lies’

February 12, 2016 admin 0

Saturday, February 6, 2016, was a historic day in Baton Rouge.  It was also a day filled with contradictions that are characteristic of the State Capital. In one section of the city residents gathered to […]

Drum Roll

Lockett to participate in New Leaders Council

February 8, 2016 admin 0

The Louisiana Chapter of New Leaders Council has selected Terrance Lockett of Baton Rouge as a 2016 Fellow. As a progressive training program, the New Leaders Council Institute is a leadership development program for young […]

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News

Museum hosts lunchtime lecture on the History of School Desegregation, Feb 4

February 3, 2016 admin 0

Join the West Baton Rouge Museum for a talk on the history of school desegregation on Thursday, Feb. 4 at noon presented by Attorney Alfreda Tillman Bester. This lecture will include reference to the 1954 […]

Drum Roll

Capital Area CASA selects Brown to chair board

February 2, 2016 News Editor 0

Reginald Brown has been selected to chair the Capital Area Court Appointed Special Advocate Association 2016 board of directors. Also selected were Kristen Hogan as vice chair, Katie Ruiz as secretary, and Allyson Sadler as […]

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News

SU team advances in national competition, finishes in top 10

February 1, 2016 admin 0

A team of Southern University Baton Rouge  students representing the College of Business traveled to Bloomington to participate in the Kelley School of Business National Diversity Case Competition , Jan. 15-16, at Indiana University. Competing […]

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Community News

  • Tangipahoa names students of the year
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  • COVID test sites open through Feb. 27.
  • Public comments wanted on Winter Storm effect
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  • Impacted by winter storm? Time to complete damage reports
  • Re-entry legal clinics open Feb 27 at main EBR library
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  • North Baton Rouge COVID vaccination clinic rescheduled
  • Walmart pharmacies to administer free COVID-19 vaccines

Persons for 2021

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  • Meet Lawanda Jackson where the mortgage resides
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  • Meet State Rep. Ted James, father, public servant
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  • Meet Elizabeth Jones, capturing memories
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  • Meet Chenese Lewis, bold and beautiful
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  • Meet Tia Mills advocating for educators during the coronavirus pandemic
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  • Meet Kayla Perkins beyond the stacks
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  • Meet Bianca Plant eating God’s way
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  • Meet Brandon ‘Chef B’ Williams, cooking up excellence
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  • Meet Horatio Isadore, unapologetically
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