For many African Americans celebrating Juneteenth is and was never a one-day event. We celebrate Juneteenth at family reunions, birthday parties, weddings, and countless other events. We celebrate Juneteenth whenever our descendants graduate from college […]
In 1976, Baton Rougeans first celebrated Juneteenth with a parade. Then annual celebrations occurred sporadically in the capital city until historian Sadie Roberts-Joseph began hosting annual celebrations consistently in the late 1980s.Juneteenth, also known as […]
During a press conference, June 8, on the steps of the state capital, members of the Legislative Black Caucus were joined by faith community leaders to share disappointment and concerns about several measures during this […]
Councilwoman Erika L. Green and Imagination Leads LLC is hosting a weeklong JuneteenthCelebration. On Monday, June 14, youth are encouraged to participate in the Virtual Mentorship panel featuring: Jalessa Jones, literacy specialist; sttorney James Benton; […]
Gov. John Bel Edwards joined the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus for the inaugural Gov. Pickney Benton Stewart “P.B.S.” Pinchback Breakfast honoring retired Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Bernette Joshua Johnson on June 3. Former Acting […]
Marijuana has long been a target of condemnation in Black churches. And for good reason: Pastors have seen how the racially biased enforcement of marijuana laws has impacted their communities and congregations. But three Black […]
A bill to allow 1,500 prisoners who faced non-unanimous juries a chance for parole or other relief failed in the House Judiciary Committee. The bill, HB346, was written by the chairman of the committee, Rep. […]
The City of Donaldsonville is scheduled to celebrate its 25th Annual Juneteenth Festival,Saturday, June 5, from 11am – 7pm at the Frank Sotile Pavillion . The Juneteenth Festival tradition has continued locally since its inception […]
Celebrating Homeownership Month kicks off with a presentation by real estate agent Lydia Cutrer with Delisha Boyd Realty. She will discuss the benefits of becoming a homeowner, from building your financial future to creating your […]
Twenty year old Xavien Weatherly, a Grambling State University student, hasn’t been heard from since May 27. He went missing from the metro Atlanta area in Newnan, Georgia. Find out more at the Black and […]
On May 26, the North Baton Rouge Industrial Training Initiative graduated its sixth class of 37 electrical, millwright, pipefitting and welding students. The Initiative has produced more than 300 graduates since 2012. Graduates received National […]
An interactive, Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Virtual Conference, will be hosted by the Southern University Ag Center’s Cooperative Extension Program, June 1-3, 2021. Each day of the conference is designed to strengthen and build […]
On May 24th, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) announced the introduction of the bipartisan Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act to improve health outcomes for women and infants. This legislation would authorize […]
The NAACP, ACLU of Louisiana, VOTE, ADL South Central Region (Anti-Defamation League), Urban League of Louisiana, and VERA Institute for Justice issue the following statement in response to the release of bodycam footage showing the […]
Policing was the only issue where a majority of Louisiana residents — including a majority of White residents — said Black people face discrimination. […]
Ursula Newell-Davis cares deeply for those most in need in her New Orleans community. After two decades of working with special needs children, she decided to launch a company that would provide much-needed respite services to this vulnerable population. Inspired by her experience as a special needs […]
Early childhood education and childcare programs are popular among Louisiana residents even if it means raising taxes to support them, according to a recent report by LSU researchers. The report states that three-fourths of the […]
CareSouth Medical and Dental is hosting its third Community Vaccine Event on Friday, April 16 at its Baton Rouge Clinic, 3140 Florida St., from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. In light of the recent decision by […]
Woman’s Hospital has welcomed Eboni Thompson Buchanan as vice president of physician Services. She is responsible for the strategic direction and growth of Woman’s physician practices and the continued advancement of clinical services. Buchanan, a […]
While incarcerated, Norris Henderson spent time reviewing the cases of other prisoners. He realized that many cases ended in convictions because public defenders lack the resources to provide defendants with an adequate defense. […]
In separate announcements, East Baton Rouge Councilmembers Erika Green, and Carolyn Coleman along with Baker Mayor Darnell Waites, EBR Constable Terrica Williams, and State Reps. C. Denise Marcelle and Larry Selders have endorsed State Sen. […]
The Louisiana GOP recently emailed its praise of Former President Donald T rump’s endorsement of U.S. Senator John Kennedy for re-election. In a statement, the organization said: The LAGOP congratulates Senator Kennedy and looks forward to working […]
The Southern University College of Agricultural, Family and Consumer Sciences (CAFCS) is inviting high school juniors and seniors, Southern University students, and students interested in transferring to Southern to its’ virtual recruitment fair at 6 […]
On Feb. 26,join Volunteers In Public Schools for a discussion on the experiences Black Americans endured to obtain an education in East Baton Rouge Parish. The virtual event, Education, Then and Now: Is It Still […]
Today there is a crisis in Black America that is greater than the Tuskegee experiment itself. That experiment for more than 30 years deliberately used Black men as lab rats to test the effects of […]
The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is encouraging Louisianans impacted by winter storms are urged to fill out the Louisiana disaster preliminary damage self-report. This includes anyone who received damage due to […]
Due to the extended severe winter weather this week, the North Baton Rouge COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic has been rescheduled to February 26 and 27 for residents’ safety. […]
For the first time, a Louisiana sugar cane farmer will be on the federal board that oversees sugar and sweetener policy in the nation. Eddie Jude Lewis III of Youngsville has been appointed to the Agricultural […]
Tyra T. Wilson has released her first children’s book, A’Tiffa’s Mystery Adventure, an adventure story that helps young readers develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The Ponchatoula native penned her first book in the honor […]
The ongoing controversy involving the Lafayette Parish Library Board of Control’s rejection of a grant to fund a discussion of voting rights has garnered the attention of State Sen. Gerald Boudreaux, the ACLU of Louisiana, […]
Limited amounts of COVID vaccines are available at select locations only for: Persons ages 65 years or older in the community* First responders to serve as vaccinators Law enforcement and other first responders* Dialysis providers […]
The Louisiana Department of Health has confirmed two additional cases of the COVID-19 variant, in Southwest Louisiana. This brings the state’s total number of confirmed cases of the variant to five. Two identified in Region […]
“I’m so excited to be partnering with Dillard University,” said multi-Grammy Award winner PJ Morton who was recently named the new artist-in-residence at Dillard University. “As both an HBCU graduate and a New Orleanian, it’s […]
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, Marcus Theatres invites friends and lovers to experience their own personal auditorium with a private cinema. Now through the end of February, guests can book the space, enjoy […]
Grambling, Dillard, and Xavier have received part of a $10 million funding to change the complexion of the beverage alcohol industry […]
Celebrate Black History Month at Baton Rouge Community College with a series of empowering events, including community discussion on being more comfortable about race on Feb. 4, a poetry night on Feb. 18 with lyricist […]
The Baker Heritage Museum is hosting a virtual event celebrating Black History Month and are looking for poets and writers to share their original work with the public. This will be a pre-recorded event focusing […]
Versha Sharma ’08, senior correspondent at NowThis, interviews Josh Johnson ’12, a writer for The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, in this event […]
Angela Machen, Ph.D, has been appointed by Mayor Darnel Waites as the city administrative officer. She is an expert in environmental health, risk assessment, regulatory toxicology, epidemiology, and community health. She is a member of […]
The Southern University Board of Supervisors approved the appointment of James H. Ammons Jr. as the permanent chancellor of Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO). The appointment comes at the recommendation of System President-Chancellor Ray […]
Five of the six Republican members of Louisiana’s congressional delegation sided with President Donald Trump on Wednesday night, Jan. 6, in an attempt to stop President-elect Joe Biden taking office. Sen. John Kennedy and Reps. […]
Gov. John bel Edwards appoints members to the Board of Supervisors of Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College and University of Louisiana System. The Board of Supervisors of Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College is […]
A legal organization specializing in civil rights cases announced Monday that it was suing the Proud Boys and one of its founders, Enrique Tarrio, over vandalism of a historically Black church in Washington, D.C. In […]
Starting Jan. 3, 2021, Louisiana will begin receiving the first very limited doses of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine that will be available at 107 pharmacies across the state. The vaccines will be available only for those […]
Gov. John Bel Edwards has appointed four citizens to several Louisiana boards and commissions. Judy A. Brown of Homer has been appointed to the Board of Regents. Brown is the senior vice president and banking […]
The Renoir Arts and Cultural District in North Baton Rouge has been certified as a “Louisiana Cultural District” by the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism. The new district includes the encompassing communities of East […]
It has been said that “Legacy is not what’s left tomorrow when you’re gone. It’s what you give, create, impact and contribute today while you’re here that then happens to live on.” Janice Clark’s legacy will be an infinite piece of Louisiana history for years. […]
With a new presidential administration, we have an opportunity to begin on the path to a strong recovery from the pandemic. But COVID-19 recovery cannot happen without education recovery. And true education recovery must focus on ensuring every child’s civil right to quality teaching and learning in our nation’s public schools. […]
Blue Christmas is for anyone grieving the loss of someone this Christmas season […]
CliniciansofColor.org, is a free, online mental health directory that connects consumers with therapists of color. The Clinicians of Color directory targets the Black, Indigenous, People of Color community to provide therapeutic resources. The guide also […]
The Louisiana Department of Health has adopted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recently updated guidance that allows people who may have been exposed to COVID-19 to shorten their quarantine period from 14 days […]
Scratch-Off Winners Claim $13.3 Million The Louisiana Lottery Corporation reported more than $6.1 million in winning tickets for its draw-style games during November, highlighted by one Easy 5 jackpot-winning ticket worth $302,914. Also during November, […]
Danny Glover, Ken Frazier, Valerie Jarrett, Eric Holder, Nikki Giovanni, Johnnetta B. Cole, James Clyburn, Anita Hill, Daymond John to be featured at The HistoryMakers 20@2020 Convening […]
Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome recently hosted the groundbreaking of a half-acre school garden at Capitol High School. The garden is a result of the collaboration of Geaux Get Healthy, a program out of the Mayor’s […]
New clinic is named in honor of former Capitol City Family Health Center CEO CareSouth Medical and Dental held the grand opening of the Rose V. Forrest/ CareSouth Pediatrics and WIC Clinic, 3324 Florida St., in […]
Newly released data from the White House shows that Louisiana is having fewer new COVID cases than other southern states. According to the data, Louisiana has the lowest number of per capita cases among any […]
Clyde Jude Chustz Clyde Jude Chustz was born on September 2, 1940 in Lakeland, La., as the sixth child of Evelyn Amar and Lawrence Chustz. He relocated to Baton Rouge at age ten. Clyde left […]
Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group welcomed Jason Patel, MD, to its Covington clinic and Jembber L. Robinson, MD, PharmD, MBA, to its Slidell clinic. Dr. Patel specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and compassionate […]
Mary Ellen Fondel Semien Mary Ellen Fondel Semien was born on August 10, 1935, to Rosa Beatrice Williams and David James Fondel Sr. Mary Ellen, was the sixth child born to this union and was […]
Earl Butler On March 30, 1948, Earl K. Butler was born to the late Oralee Gales Butler and Eli Jack Butler in Jackson, La. went to be with the Lord peacefully on Thursday, September 10, […]
The Louisiana Housing Corporation announced improvements to the Louisiana Emergency Rental Assistance Program (LERAP) to improve access for renters and landlords impacted by COVID-19 . LHC has reduced the application length and divided it into […]
Dr. Johnnie Lee “J.L.” Garrett, the oldest civil rights and community leader in Hammond, died on August 30, 2020. The veteran civil right leader was born in Newton County Texas on November 24, 1925. He […]
Urban Restoration Enhancement Corporation recently selected Kyra Griffin as the 2020 Ronnie Edwards Scholarship recipient. Griffin is a recent graduate of Zachary High School where she earned a 3.6. grade point average. She is an […]
The Early College Academy is being piloted with freshmen and sophomore students from Broadmoor High School. The degrees offered during the first year are in information technology with either application developer or networking and vehicle maintenance technology. […]
Encore.org has selected Sherreta Harrison as one of 15 Gen2Gen Innovation Fellows , a group of the nation’s most talented innovators and entrepreneurs marshaling their best ideas to create and scale intergenerational solutions. Harrison was […]
The University becomes the first higher learning institution with an esports pipeline servicing K-12 through graduate school students. Southern University and A&M College is creating an official varsity esports team, joining more than 300 colleges and universities […]
It’s a fact. Contained rage does not remain contained in the face of agitation. We have been told by our Saviour, “Be angry, but don’t sin”. In the midst of sustained agitation, poking, and prodding, […]
Students in 7th and 8th grade will be able to join PreK-6th grade students attending school on campus five days a week. High School students will also begin transitioning back to campus on a staggered entrance, beginning Monday, September 14. If you would like your junior high or high school student to engage in school fully online, you must complete our Full Virtual Intent Form. […]
Louisiana State University in Shreveport is proud to announce Kenna Franklin, EdD, as the new assistant provost for diversity, inclusion, and community engagement. She will lead and coordinate university-wide initiatives fostering and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, […]
Lee A. Jester Sr. and Donzell Hughes Sr have been elected president and vice president of the Bossier Parish Branch of the NAACP. Other officials elected this summer were: Melba Walker Baker, 2nd vice president; Chasity […]
Uber has donated 1,000 rides to assist evacuees of Hurricane Laura. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is partnering with United Way to distribute the rides, which are worth $25 each. United Way will […]
Shell Louisiana has presented a $300,000 grant to the River Road African American Museum in Donaldsonville, to support the restoration of the Museum’s historic Rosenwald School building. When completed, the structure will house the RRAAM […]
Displaced families will receive a reduced cost to attend Catholic schools in the Diocese of Baton Rouge. Instead of a registration fee, a small application processing fee may be required. No other usual fees will be charged to displaced families. Likewise, the cost of annual tuition will not be charged, and the monthly tuition cost will be set by each school. […]
The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services has launched “Connect,” a way for families to locate loved ones who evacuated from Hurricane Laura to state-provided hotel rooms. The number to call is 225-342-2727. Alternatively, […]
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