Rapper McKinley Phipps Jr., who has been imprisoned for 21 years for a crime he claims he did not commit, may soon be granted clemency following a Louisiana parole board’s unanimous vote that he be […]
Congratulations to Tangipahoa Parish winners:Morgan Matheny 5th Grade Roseland Montessori SchoolCaden Moore 8th Grade Kentwood High Magnet SchoolAnn Marie LaCour 12th Grade Ponchatoula High School
Louisiana Department of Health announces COVID test locations for week of February 22-27 The more contagious U.K. variant of COVID-19 has been identified in Louisiana, and all Louisianans need to take precautions to protect themselves […]
The Louisiana Public Service Commission has created an opportunity for the public to provide comments on the recent Winter Storm Event at the Commission’s upcoming B&E. In lieu of participating in the meeting, public comments can […]
Tickets for the spring football contest versus the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff on March 6, 2021 go on sale Monday, February 22, 2021 via the Southern University ticket office. There will be no tickets […]
Free COVID-19 vaccines are being administered at Walmart and Sam’s Clup pharmacies in Louisiana thanks to the U.S. Federal Retail Pharmacy Program. Eligible customers can schedule a vaccine appointment via the Walmart and Sam’s Club websites once appointments are available, […]
“Apart from being a remarkable candidate capable of bringing people together, Candy embodies Louisiana values. We’re excited to see her sworn in as the first African-American female member of Louisiana’s Congressional Delegation,” party leaders said. […]
The Louisiana NAACP released the following statement about schools reopening statewide during the worsening COVID pandemic: We are now calling on the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to immediately: 1. Suspend testing for […]
On Saturday, Feb. 20 at 10 am CST, meet AARP on the virtual dance floor for A Joy Supreme: Dancing to Motown Magic. […]
Carlton Miller has assumed the role of director of criminal justice for Arnold Ventures. He will work on prisons and fines and fees as director of criminal justice. He most recently worked at FWD.us, and […]
In the first of what is expected to become subsequent White House briefings with the National Newspaper Publishers Association, White House Senior Advisor to President Biden and Director of the Office of Public Engagement Cedric […]
During this season of the pandemic, watch out for the enemy of your souls, in your relationships, with the ones you are connected with and to, your significant relationships in family, your relationships at work, in church, throughout your community, and with neighbors. Get this: EVERYBODY IS BEING AFFECTED by this infection of Corona. […]
MetroMorphosis will launch its 2021 Black History month campaign entitled Black Futures: A Sankofa Series. The campaign includes a city-wide celebration of the history of Black Baton Rouge that has been captured in Black Baton […]
A community forum series to empower those working to fight mass incarceration and support directly impacted individuals and their families. About this Event Advancement Project National Office and organizing partners around the United States present a […]
Applications for the Inclusive Beauty Fund will be administered by the NAACP in partnership with Hello Alice, a platform for small business owners to identify the right path to start and grow their company. Applications for the financial grants opens January 29, and proceeds through February 18, 2021. […]
Southern University plant and soil science professor LaShunda Hodges, Ph.D., has been honored as one of the 1,000 inspiring Black Scientists in America by Cell Mentor. The list of scientists was compiled by a community […]
East Baton Rouge Parish School Board has selected Sito Narcisse as superintendent following the abrupt resignation by Leslie Brown. After hours of public comment and debate over his qualifications and record in other districts, the […]
The Southwestern Athletic Conference announced the schedules for all 10 SWAC schools for the upcoming 2021 spring football season. The Southern University Jaguars schedule includes one non-conference open date for each team and conference contests […]
By Frances Y. SpencerContributing Writer The world was recently introduced to the Baton Rouge area’s newest television star. He’s been involved in some hot, steamy scenes and then created quite a stir. Brandon “Chef B” […]
Greater New Orleans community leaders will host a month long celebration in February honoring Gretna’s first Black councilmen Leo Jones Jr. Elected in 1987, Jones served for 10 years overcoming many racial barriers and obstacles. […]
The Louisiana Supreme Court Museum in New Orleans is being named after Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Bernette Joshua Johnson. After serving as a Louisiana judge and then justice for over three decades, Johnson retired […]
According to the Associated Press, thousands of minority-owned small businesses were at the end of the line in the government’s coronavirus relief program as many struggled to find banks that would accept their applications or […]
In light of the dire need for quality, safe, affordable, and accessible housing, Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome said the city has joined the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Louisiana […]
Recent hurricanes may have resulted in the loss of important documents, but there are ways to replace them. Birth and Death Certificates: Visit https://ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/page/649, call 504-593-5100 or email dhh-vitelweb@la.gov. Louisiana Driver Licenses: Visit https://www.expresslane.org/Pages/default.aspx. Marriage […]
In Southeast Los Angeles’s most under-resourced and predominately diverse neighborhoods of Compton, Lynwood, and Bellflower, David Anderson has served as an educator in the expanding learning and youth development space for more than 15 years. The General […]
The National Park Service recently announced a grant of nearly $500,000 to Southern University and A&M College for the preservation of a historic structure on the Baton Rouge campus. The grant, one of 18 awarded […]
On September 24, a federal judge ruled in favor of an injunction against the IRS requiring them to stop withholding CARES Act stimulus funds from incarcerated people. As a result, the filing deadline has been extended several times. As of today, the IRS will accept online filings on or by November 21.
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SUBMITTED NEWS Life Source Hospice recognized and celebrated their Pastoral Care/Bereavement Department, in honor of Spiritual Care Week/Pastoral Care Week 2020, with an Oct. 27 luncheon. This year’s theme is “Collaborative Healthcare: Chaplains Complete the […]
Phi Gamma Sigma Youth, Inc. Sorority along with Metro Councilwoman Chauna Banks and Scotland Saturdays invites everyone to kick off Boo! With the Krewe! Parade and Festival on Saturday, October 31, 2020, 12noon-6p.m. The parade, will […]
Every year, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals chose a champion to serve as the ambassador for their local hospital. For Baton Rouge, that champion is Chad Barnes Jr, the 2020-2021 CMN Ambassador for Our Lady of […]
Intense get-out-the-vote momentum is growing for November third, the day we Americans will cast our votes and “claim” who we want to serve as our 46th president. For first time voters, the day has more […]
Marcus Manning, director of athletics and recreation at Centenary College since August 2018, has been selected as the new executive director for the Durham Sports Commission in Durham, North Carolina. Manning begins his new position […]
The Department of Ag Sciences will develop a virtual reality lab […]
If you were directly impacted by Hurricane Laura and live in one of the 21 parishes designated for FEMA Individual Assistance and were receiving rental assistance from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development […]
The Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Omicron Sigma Zeta chapter in Baton Rouge has scheduled its Blutiful In Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Program for Thursday, October 29 at 6 p.m. Due to the pandemic, it […]
Baton Rouge Community College has named Michelle D. Dennis, Ph.D. the new dean of nursing and allied health. In this role, Dennis will oversee degrees and certificates in the nursing, practical nursing, medical assistant, diagnostic medical […]
In a letter to all LSU Students, interim president Tom Galligan wrote: I write to you today with a very specific request: I’m asking each of you to get tested for COVID-19 at least once a month at […]
The Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center, with Ilera Holistic Healthcare today announced the statewide launch of the HOPE™ line of medical cannabis tinctures based on groundbreaking scientific research on using cannabis to treat the symptoms […]
Students in grades 9-12 will have classroom instruction on the school’s campus everyday except Wednesdays for the remainder of the fall semester. High school seniors will also be required to take the ACT on their high school campus on Tuesday, Oct. 6. […]
Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins released the following statement calling for unity in condemning white supremacy and hate groups: “White supremacy has a heinous chapter in our history that no Louisianan wants to resurrect. When David […]
LSU has named Brandon Common as the university’s new associate vice president for student affairs & dean of students. Common, who currently serves as assistant vice president of student affairs for campus life at Illinois Wesleyan University, […]
Alumna returns after successful careers in professional sports and higher education […]
State and federal officials are encouraging Louisiana residents affected by Hurricane Laura to register for disaster assistance with FEMA as soon as possible. Disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Louisiana to […]
New data suggests the novel coronavirus is the third leading cause of death for Black Americans. A report from the Brookings Institution examined how Black families were dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and found it […]
Louisiana Census Day is August 26, and you can help shape Louisiana’s future. Currently Louisiana has a 57.3% self-response rate, but with your help we can get well over 70%. Every person not counted in […]
These times have caused many of us to be all over the page in trying to figure “what is this all about, Alfie?” (You remember the song. I know the grandparents do.) What is this pandemic […]
The City of Baker has again partnered with Southeast Community Health Systems to provide free COVID19 testing. Testing will be administered on Friday, August 28 from 9am until noon at the Miracle Place parking lot, 2080 […]
Fall 2020 classes at Baton Rouge Community College begin on Monday, Aug. 17 with a variety of teaching formats in place, including online, in-person, and hybrid classes that will allow students to receive the necessary […]
Kamala Harris Louisiana Campaign Chairs Councilmember Helena Moreno and State Representative Ted James Release Statements on the Historic Selection for VPOTUS, Aug. 12. “This is the right choice for the Biden team. Kamala Harris has […]
The Southern University Ag Center’s Communities of Color Network will host a ‘Conversation with Communities of Color Network…Tobacco and You,’ a Facebook Live Series. The series will be broadcasted on the Southern University Ag Center’s Facebook […]
Angela White-Bazile received the Hidden Figure Award from the National Bar Association Women Lawyers Division. She is executive counsel for Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Bernette Joshua Johnson. The award recognizes a woman lawyer who’s made significant contributions to the legal […]
With today’s coronavirus pandemic, parents and grandparents are facing a crisis never before seen. From dealing with health fears, sharp shifts to virtual learning, job losses, and political protests, parenting youth today–in a world that’s […]
A member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, Fauci has at times found himself at odds with President Donald Trump. For example, earlier this year, the president announced that he would withdraw U.S. funding and support for the World Health Organization (WHO). However, Dr. Fauci told BlackPressUSA that he still maintains a close relationship with the organization.
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As more corporations jump into the fray, offering statements of support for African Americans in the aftermath of the police killing of George Floyd and the ensuing protests, a new study reveals that many companies’ […]
Metromophosis invites the public to discuss what the community has endured because of COVID-19. Complete the survey at Metromorphosis.net/community and tell the nonprofit organization how Covid-19 has impacted your life. Take the survey and claim a […]
CareSouth, SU Athletics hosting Back-to-School Supplies Giveaway and COVID-19 Drive-thru Community Testing in Baton Rouge, also raffling off tablet computers and a $100 gift card, Saturday Aug. 8 CareSouth Medical and Dental along with […]
The East Baton Rouge Parish School System has launched an online resource for families to sign up for mobile hotspots and devices to accommodate students for its all-virtual model. As of now, students will learn […]
Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and Healthy Blue, in collaboration with The Safety Place and the Big Buddy Program, are hosting Total Teen Takeover 2020 next week. Baton Rouge youth agencies and business partners are collaborating to […]
The following properties located in Baker, Louisiana were approved for demolition at the Baker City Council meeting by the Baker City Council on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 in accordance with Baker Municipal Code Article VIII […]
Tamara Mitchell, MHA, BSN, RN, RNC-NIC, CCRN-K, has been promoted to director of women and children’s services for North Oaks Medical Center. For the past two years, Mitchell has served as the hospital’s clinical nurse […]
The 100 Black Men of Metro Baton Rouge has elected Baton Rouge attorney, Michael R.D. Adams, as its new chairman of the Board and president. Adams was a part of the original group of men who […]
More than 225 residents in East Baton Rouge and Tangipahoa parishes have qualified as candidates for city council, judge, U.S. Congress, justice of the peace, and constable in the Nov. 3. election. Many boast community […]
Edna Scott, MSN, RN, has been promoted to director of patient services for North Oaks Medical Center . Scott is a 29-year veteran North Oaks employee. She brings 15 years of supervisory experience to her […]
WeBuyBlack reported that Christopher Senegal recently acquired two blocks in Houston’s historic Fifth Ward, which is known for its African-American roots and dubbed Houston’s “Black Wall Street.” Senegal, a Southern University graduate, started a new […]
More than six decades after it opened as one of the country’s trailblazing communities for middle-class Black Americans, Pontchartrain Park has received official designation on the National Register of Historic Places. The honor was announced […]
The Louisiana Democratic Party announced Louisiana’s full delegation to the Democratic National Convention. Based on the results of the July 11 Presidential Primary, all Louisiana delegates are awarded to Vice President Biden. The list of […]
Art-Alchemy is the technique of using traditional art methods to transform an individual into another figure. When a digital painting depicts someone as a known superhero, the art becomes fan-art. All together, art alchemy is one part of […]
Over the past year, Southern University at Shreveport in Louisiana has started to gradually introduce Apple coding and creativity curricula to students, faculty, staff, and community members. […]
SU Ag Center set to discuss Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults Baton Rouge, La. – The Southern University Ag Center will host the third session of its Facebook Live Series on Emergency Preparedness in the Wake […]
Attorney Alaina Boothe has been selected as new social justice chair for the NAACP Baton Rouge Branch. She serves as a first felony assistant public defender and the director of students at the Baton Rouge […]
After playing a significant role in managing several political campaigns and actively being a voice for the community, Baton Rouge airport commissioner Cleve Dunn Jr. has announced his candidacy for metro council District 6. For […]
CareSouth Medical and Dental and Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church are hosting a COVID-19 Drive-thru Community Testing and Supplies Giveaway on Saturday, July 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Shiloh, 185 Eddie Robinson Sr. Drive, in Baton […]
Brittany Marshall, the 2020-2021 Baton Rouge Poet Laureate! The North Baton Rouge native is an LSU alumna and high school English and literature teacher. As the next BR Poet Laureate, Brittany said: “This year I […]
The Louisiana Center for Health Equity (LCHE), BREC, and Big Buddy Program of Baton Rouge announce the Second Annual LYFE Line Teen Summit, July 22-24, at the BREC Milton J. Womack Recreational Center, at 6201 Florida Blvd. […]
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