
Who to Watch: Myra Richardson
She is a catalyst with a passion for representing and standing with marginalized voices. […]
She is a catalyst with a passion for representing and standing with marginalized voices. […]
Fathers Incorporated officially launched Black Dads Count, an awareness campaign to advance a conversation and civic engagement amongst Black Dads and the 2020 U.S. Census on MLK Day, January 20, 2020. Black Dads Count has partnered […]
The Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center along with its medical marijuana partner, Ilera Holistic Healthcare, has launched its hemp-derived CBD product line, Alafia Healthcare. “This is a historic milestone for the Southern University […]
Amite politico Walter Daniels returned from a trip to the Secretary of State’s Office in Baton Rouge as the newly-sworn in mayor of his hometown. After being appointed acting mayor on Friday night in a […]
The Junior League of Baton Rouge is now accepting grant applications for its Community Assistance Fund through Friday, March 27. Each year, the JLBR Community Assistance Fund provides at least $60,000 in grant funding to […]
Judge Ree J. Casey-Jones, of Shreveport, recently received the Angels in Adoption Award from the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute in Washington DC. The national award is given based on outstanding work within the child […]
HealthyBR will receive a continuing Humana Foundation investment to fight food insecurity and social isolation via the Geaux Get Healthy project
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Starting Friday, Jan. 31, Restore Louisiana will provide homeowner assistance services on an as-needed basis in the Hammond, Lafayette, and Monroe areas, as the following program locations will permanently close: Tangipahoa Parish Library in Hammond, Lafayette […]
On Monday, February 3, 2020, Southern University Law Center professor Angela Allen-Bell will give a presentation entitled “When Law & Injustice Become Bedfellows: Justice Becomes the Business of the People” during SUNO’s Charles Frye Memorial […]
Applicants must be between the ages of fourteen and nineteen and enrolled in a public or private high school, charter school, home school, or GED skills program during the 2020-2021 school year.
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This spring Baton Rouge Community College is set to offer Weekend College, a program that allows for a student to work toward one of two certificate programs – Business Technology or General Studies – by […]
The White House hosted mayors, parish presidents, and representatives from economic development organizations across Louisiana on Jan. 23 to discuss ways that Opportunity Zones can continue to benefit citizens of Louisiana. The Opportunity Zone tax […]
Tommy Cvitanovich, the owner of Drago’s Seafood Restaurant, has been in the restaurant business almost as long as he’s been alive. “I’m 60 years old and I have a 50-year career in the restaurant business,” […]
Mariah Clayton, Miss Greater Baton Rouge, was crowned Miss Louisiana USA 2020 on Oct. 19. She will represent Louisiana at the Miss USA 2020 beauty contest this spring. “I love this state. I love our […]
Student cellists Cecilia Spencer, of Baton Rouge, and Ethan Clay, of Zachary, were recognized nationally as they shined a light on African Americans competing in the world of classical music. A “No-Labels” broadcast piece produced […]
Lorri Ann Burgess, Chief Operating Officer of the Sickle Cell Association of South Louisiana, former Metro Councilwoman, and former Mayor Pro-Tempore and passed away peacefully on January 15, 2020, surrounded by her family, at the age […]
The 13th annual Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence ceremony will be presented by the Baton Rouge Area Foundation at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30 at the Manship Theatre at the Shaw Center for […]
All businesses are welcome to roll with the Krewe of Oshun. Registration ends January 24. […]
Geaux Get Healthy, A Project of Healthy BR Presents The Scotlandville PAC 2nd Annual Gumbo Run
Bodystyle Personal Fitness in conjunction with Mayor Sharon Weston Broome is hosting a free, community-wide “Fitness Stroll” to help residents jumpstart a healthier lifestyle in the New Year. The stroll will be held on Saturday Feb. 15, in the North […]
Exploring the nation as a business, Donney Rose brings a riveting spoken word project that chronicles the toll of the Black Experience from 1919 to today. The Baton Rouge performance of ‘The American Audit’ will be Feb. 28 at the Manship Theatre. […]
A tragedy initially brought Mollie Belt into the world of newspaper publishing. Now, 34 years after the tragic murder of her parents – Dallas Examiner publisher and civil rights leader Fred Finch, Jr., and Mildred […]
The Louisiana State Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has elected state-wide leaders. On Saturday, Jan. 11, Judge John Michael Guidry swore in the new leadership during a ceremony at […]
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell issued the following statement on the death of New Orleans producer and rapper 5th Ward Weebie: “It broke my heart to learn that Jerome Cosey — our 5th Ward Weebie […]
Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry submitted the qualifying paperwork for President Trump’s reelection campaign. Last time President Trump appeared on the ballot in Louisiana, he received more than 1.1 million votes. “People across Louisiana are […]
Louisiana Association of Educators president Tia Mills,Ph.D. issued the following response to Superintendent of Education John White’s resignation from the Louisiana Department of Education: While LAE members wish Mr. White the best in his future […]
Grassroots activists will gather on Feb. 7 for the Disrupting the Injustice Narrative: The Inaugural Underground Railroad to Justice Summit at Southern University Law Center for a daylong training open to the public. Activists will […]
Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles has launched the sale of Southern University “Human Jukebox” Supporter license plates. Visit OMV for more information on purchasing the new plate.
The Metropolitan Baton Rouge Chapter of 100 Black Women Inc will kick off their second annual BR Grow Girls mentoring initiative on Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Louisiana Leadership Institute. The program, which serviced more […]
The 7th Annual Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Festival will be held Saturday, February 22 from 10am to 7pm at North Boulevard Town Square. The event features live music, a Vendor’s Village and Food Court. It’s family-friendly […]
During a brief ceremony on Jan. 6, Rodneyna Hart was named the Mid City Gras Parade grand marshal presented with a scepter and crown from Front Yard Bikes, . She has been instrumental in the development of […]
Planning meetings for the event have been held monthly at Delmont Gardens Branch Library from 3 – 5 PM with two remaining opportunities for the community to engage in workshops on January 8th and January 15th. […]
The founders of Melanin Origins, a children’s book company that publishes biographies about African-American leaders, are offering their English-Language Arts Black History Curriculum for 99-cents through February 29, 2020. Since 2016, Melanin Origins has provided […]
When the classroom is no longer a safe space for her child, a grieving mother is determined to seek justice for her bullied daughter. Enter hard-charging attorneys Angela Evans and Jenny Ungerman. From the start, the two lawyers face more than an uphill battle. […]
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