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Month: June 2019

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Tunica-Biloxi Tribe to co-host the first Louisiana Rural Economic Development Summit with Southern University Law Center

June 30, 2019 admin 0

MARKSVILLE – The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana is partnering with the Southern University Law Center (SULC) and the Southern University College of Business University Center for Economic Development to co-host the first Louisiana Rural and Economic (LaRuE) Development Summit in Marksville, […]

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Carpenter receives La. Legislature’s 2019 Hudson Cup

June 29, 2019 admin 0

The Louisiana House of Representatives recently named State Rep. Barbara Carpenter as this year’s recipient of the Hudson Cup of Unity and Friendship Award. Carpenter is the first female to be honored. The award is […]

Drum Roll

French professor Jerry L Parker Jr. earns doctorate

June 29, 2019 admin 0

Jerry L. Parker Jr.  has successfully defended his dissertation to earn a doctorate of education in educational leadership from Southeastern Louisiana University. He investigated the presentation of cultural content about the Caribbean and Louisiana in […]

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Griffin publishes ‘Cultural Gumbo Our Roots Our Stories’

June 24, 2019 admin 0

Author Marian Olivia Heath Griffin presents a historical narrative of the stories and glories of Black people’s lives in her stories. With the desire to let her children and grandchildren know their historical background, Griffin […]

Baton Rouge

SU Ag Center Uses Hydroponic Growing System to teach students, urban entrepreneurs

June 22, 2019 admin 0

Scientists at the Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center have partnered with Tera Vega to conduct research on a new Hydroponic Growing System. Hydroponics is a process of growing plants without soil in either sand, […]

Baton Rouge

Mayor Broome releases a statement on Gov. Edwards veto

June 21, 2019 admin 0

In response to Gov. John Bel Edwards’ veto of a Senate bill which would have allowed for the proposed City of St. George to continued collection of certain sales taxes, EBR Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome […]

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Following a residency with Jacksonville Symphony, Courtney Bryan takes her music to Rome

June 21, 2019 admin 0

Composer and pianist Courtney Bryan, Ph.D., has been awarded a fellowship at the American Academy in Rome. She was awarded the esteemed Rome Prize for music composition in April. Bryan teaches in the School of […]

Baton Rouge

Seed to Stomach: Grow Baton Rouge’s Food Cubes, other innovations tackle hunger

June 20, 2019 admin 0

For organizers and volunteers of Grow Baton Rouge, the fight against food deserts in North Baton Rouge is beyond the “last mile” of getting fruits and vegetables to the community. “We are committed to resolving this […]

Baton Rouge

Bayou Soul Youth Literary Conference returns to BRCC, July 2

June 20, 2019 admin 0

The conference will feature master class and empowerment breakout sessions, a preview of the forthcoming stage play, “Voices from the Bayou,” an oratorical contest, and celebrity authors and guest speakers […]

Baton Rouge

Harris becomes nation’s first, only chair in race, media, and cultural literacy

June 20, 2019 admin 0

Tina M. Harris will join LSU’s Manship School of Mass Communication in the fall as the Manship-Maynard Chair in Race, Media and Cultural Literacy—the first position of its type in the nation. Harris will do […]

Baton Rouge

Black Out Loud Conference to explore criminal justice reform, mental health awareness and financial empowerment, Aug. 2-4

June 19, 2019 admin 0

The second annual Black Out Loud Conference – a three-day event designed to highlight Black-centered narratives along the themes of mental health awareness, criminal justice reform and financial empowerment will be held Aug. 2-4 on […]

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Ponchatoula wastewater has a fascinating journey

June 19, 2019 admin 0

PONCHATOULA–Traffic and greenery at the junction of I-55 and U.S. Highway 51 hide one of Ponchatoula’s great feats of modern technology – its Wastewater Treatment Plant. A recent private tour of the facility was a […]

Baton Rouge

South Baton Rouge Wellness Walk and Talk focused on ‘saving a life’

June 16, 2019 News Editor 0

The 2019 South Baton Rouge Wellness Walk and Talk was held on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at at the Dr. Leo S. Butler Community Center on East Washington Street. The half-day event commenced with opening […]

Education

Whitney Plantation: A tour of truth appropriate for Juneteenth

June 14, 2019 News Editor 0

EDGAR, La—On June 19, 1865, enslaved people in Galveston, Texas learned they were free from the United States institution of slavery. It was a great time of celebration and great trepidation. Thousands of the newly […]

Feature

To Dad, With Love

June 13, 2019 admin 0

Gift ideas for a fantastic Father’s Day Dads can be notorious as the hardest family members to shop for, but come Father’s Day, there’s little doubt you’ll need a gift that shows dad just how […]

Education

Ponchatoula Student Outreach holds victory celebration

June 12, 2019 admin 0

From the happy expressions on the faces of after-school students entering the Ponchatoula Community Center recently, it was easy to see something exciting was about to happen. After their usual healthy snacks, pupils first eagerly […]

Baton Rouge

Kamala Harris earns first endorsements for Helena Moreno, Rep. Ted James

June 10, 2019 admin 0

New Orleans City Council President Helena Moreno and State Rep. Ted James to serve as Kamala Harris’ State Campaign Co-Chairs […]

Acting

After burning bridges, a singer struggles to get back on top

June 9, 2019 admin 0

New Venture Theatre continues its 12th season with a new musical written and directed by managing artistic director Greg Williams Jr., running July 26-28 at the LSU Shaver Theatre. SWEET GEORGIA BROWN tells the story […]

Baton Rouge

‘Not Charity Lord, but a Chance’

June 9, 2019 admin 0

On the heels of winning an international People’s Choice Award for her aromatherapy pillow business, Condoleezza Semien, 13, shared a poem during the Baton Rouge African American History Museum’s Juneteenth celebration on June 3. She was […]

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‘Lessons We Learned from Our Fathers’ encourages overwhelmed dads

June 6, 2019 admin 0

David Miller, a husband, father of three, writer, and social entrepreneur has released Lessons We Learned from Our Fathers: Reflections from the Men In Our Lives. The book is a valuable edition of the books written […]

News

The Bail Project to bring fathers home for Father’s Day

June 3, 2019 admin 0

OPEN LETTER TO THE COMMUNITY FROM THE BAIL PROJECT AND THE BATON ROUGE NAACP CHAPTER Cash bail should not be something that keeps someone from being a productive member of society, and their inability to […]

Baton Rouge

Residents urged to prepare for 2019 hurricane season

June 1, 2019 admin 0

The 2019 Atlantic hurricane season officially begins on June 1, 2019 lasting through November 30, 2019. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Climate Prediction Center is forecasting a “near-normal” 2019 Atlantic Hurricane […]

DrumRoll

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  • Milton becomes Tulane Law Review’s first Black editor
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  • Carlton Miller Arnaold Ventures
    Carlton Miller becomes director of criminal justice
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  • LaShunda Hodges named one of 1,000 inspiring Black scientists
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Community News

  • 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
  • North Baton Rouge COVID vaccination clinic rescheduled
  • Walmart pharmacies to administer free COVID-19 vaccines

Persons for 2021

  • Meet Lisa Batiste teaching students GRIT
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  • Meet Angela Allen-Bell, legal activist-scholar
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  • 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

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