Capital Area Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Association wraps up its 27th annual Casas for CASA playhouse fundraiser with the virtual CASA Fiesta on Sunday, July 25. This year’s Casas for CASA is presented by […]
HAMMOND—Across the nation, the murder of George Floyd inspired leaders to do something different to support and build Black communities. In Hammond, his death sparked the start of the Urban Market Experience which encourages Hammond […]
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 […]
Abused children in East Baton Rouge Parish are waiting for an advocate to speak up for them now. Capital Area CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Association needs community volunteers to become advocates for these children. […]
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. However, the city […]
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 […]
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. […]
A bill that would limit the legal immunity for Louisiana police officers who use excessive force failed to pass through a Senate judiciary committee Tuesday. Rep. Edmond Jordan, D-Baton Rouge, authored HB 609, which would […]
The Baton Rouge North Economic Development District is seeking a talented individual to serve as their Executive Director. The Executive Director’s role is to develop the district to provide for substantial economic activity and employment […]
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 […]
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 […]
Urban Restoration Enhancement Corporation congratulates the graduates of the 2021 College & Career Ready Pre-Law Institute for successfully completing all program requirements and concluding the institute with a virtual mock trial earlier this month. This program was […]
After an explosive meeting of the House Education Committee regarding HB 564, Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus Chairman is requesting the removal of Representative Ray Garofalo (pictured) as chairman of the House Education Committee. Garofalo, who […]
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 […]
“I am so proud and excited to begin this journey,” said Kevin George who has been named director of LSU Laboratory School. “The (University Lab School) Community can expect in me an individual who believes […]
On April 10, Pastor Ernest Jackson and members of GreaterWorks Church held a food giveaway to help the community and residents of Baker. With the help of GreaterWorks Church members as well as the support […]
Larry Irvin Jr., founder and CEO of nonprofit Brothers Empowered to Teach, joins a class of 20 “remarkable individuals who work on world changing ideas.” He has been selected as a 2021 TED Fellow. “We’re not supposed […]
If you called central casting and asked for someone to play a lawyer, you’d probably get someone who looks a lot like Herman Robinson. Tall, with a dignified posture and deep voice, Robinson was perfect […]
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. […]
Kamala Harris, Stacey Abrams, Toni Morrison, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. all attended Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Unfortunately, many children are unaware of these institutions. With HBCU Prep School’s help, author Claudia Walker […]
The MOU is effective July 1. […]
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. […]
It was the top of the COVID pandemic in the United States – a time when safety precautions were confusing to many Americans, personal protective equipment was scarce, and accommodations were just starting to be […]
Residents are still responsible for the entirety of the rent owed, and landlords can try to collect this rent starting on July 1, 2021 […]
Southern University System launches a statewide campaign to encourage minorities to get COVID-19 vaccine The campaign, “Don’t Wait. Vaccinate!,” is a response to disappointing data that continues to reveal that ethnic minorities, who are disproportionately […]
STEM NOLA is a national leader in the design and delivery of STEM-based activities, programs and events to K-12 students, families and communities. Participants in STEM USA programs receive a unique interactive, hands-on learning experience […]
Two Black members of LSU’s Board of Supervisors asked why the LSU Faculty Senate introduced a resolution to require an African American studies course for its students and then didn’t vote on it. “Some short while […]
According to the most recent statistics from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, approximately 40 percent of the 425,000 missing children in America are Black. Specifically, 156,000 Black children under 18 are missing and unaccounted for. […]
ExxonMobil employee volunteers welcomed 130 middle-school girls from 13 schools in both East and West Baton Rouge Parish for Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day, a program designed to inspire female students to consider careers in engineering. “We’re […]
Two LSU Athletics employees were suspended without pay after a law firm’s report into LSU’s alleged mishandling of sexual assault complaints was released March 5. Scott Schneider, a representative from the law firm, Husch Blackwell, […]
James Edward Penny brought a whole new way of thinking to the Grambling State University Television Center when he arrived on campus in the fall of 1986. “Through his leadership, he bridged a wide gap […]
In April 2019, the Arts Council of Baton Rouge opened a 5K walking, running, and biking trail in the shape of a heart in downtown Baton Rouge. This initiative served as a pilot project named […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Following a severe whipping in the fall of 1862, Gordon, known as “Whipped Peter” an enslaved man, was left with horrific scars on his back. For the next two months as he recuperated, he planned […]
The Jewel Newman Community Center in Baton Rouge is a recipient of a variety of coats to distribute from Mary Lee Orr of LEAN. The costs are mostly youth sizes for boys and girls. Dist. […]
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 […]
Happiness is a conscious decision they made to explore themselves, open their heart up, and accept love. […]
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 […]
Black churches and community centers are key to overcoming COVID testing reluctance and increasing the number of residents tested. Testing begins Feb. 10 at 16 new sites, six days a week through April, thanks to a $1.8 million grant. […]
Six Louisianans are broadcasting exciting, adventurous, and creative podcasts and YouTube channels that are great edu-tainment for the coronavirus pandemic and stay at home order. […]
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. […]
Genealogist Leonard Smith III has been bridging the gap between Louisiana’s past and present. Smith is a prolific film producer from New Orleans who has created an immense body of work reflecting the misrepresented and […]
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. […]
One doctor’s frustration unfolds into Instagram excellence. […]
Fourteen phenomenal women were honored as the first class of Ascension Parish Female Movers and Shakers on Saturday, March 7. They here celebrated for their leadership, innovation, and professional achievements in the areas of education, […]
According to the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters, there are more than 300 broadcast journalists in the state. From them, The Drum staff selected four journalists and two newstalk show hosts who are using their platforms […]
If the COVID-19 outbreak is affecting your mental health, therapists provided The Huffington Post with eight suggestions for managing anxiety. […]
Lt. j.g. Monique Jefferson earned the Ship Handler of the Year award, which is given to Surface Warfare Officers who demonstrate superior performance while standing Officer of The Deck Underway onboard the Navy’s newest platform, […]
She is a catalyst with a passion for representing and standing with marginalized voices. […]
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 […]
Switching genres is any creative space isn’t an easy task. Artists, writers, and musicians who do so seamlessly can often be met with resistance. There is always the expectations of fans to create better books, […]
(Family Features) For many Americans, reaching and maintaining financial stability is a goal that tops their checklists. However, the strategies necessary for achieving that goal can quickly fall by the wayside. Consider these tips from […]
(Family Features) Despite the certainty of death, many Americans delay dealing with the fact and avoid funeral planning. In fact, nearly 3 in 5 Americans aren’t confident they could plan a funeral for themselves, let […]
Hundreds of people including Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, BatonRouge Mayor Sharon Weston Broome, other elected officials, community leaders, and even residents who barely knew Sadie Roberts-Joseph filled the pews at Living Faith Christian Center […]
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 […]
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 […]
After a 10-year hiatus, Southern University baseball claimed the program’s first Southwestern Athletic Conference tournament title since 2009 with a dominant 15-0 shutout of Alabama State Sunday afternoon at Wesley Barrow Stadium. Tyler LaPorte, who […]
“After a month of treatment, I fully regained my physical strength and was able to care for myself,” Simmons said. “Throughout the struggle with my health, I felt that I should make the best out of my life and continue my education at Southern University. Despite my medical diagnosis, I chose to persevere no matter the circumstance.” […]
From her virtual private practice in Baton Rouge, Shameka Mitchell Williams helps people who are overwhelmed and emotionally exhausted. Her focus is singular: help them recover from pernicious experiences and toxic relationships. “I hold space for people […]
“Even with a loving, two-parent home (and) even though we lived in the suburbs of New Orleans, my daughter became a victim. It made me felt like a failure that I could not protect her,” the mother said. […]
More than 5,000 women will converge in New Orleans April 18 – 21, for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated’s 87TH South Central Regional Conference. Under the leadership of International President, Glenda Glover, Ph.D., and South Central Regional Director, Katina […]
On February 21, Shell presented a check in the amount of $25,000 to the River Road African American Museum (RRAAM), in honor of the organization’s 25th Anniversary. Shell made the presentation during an event celebrating […]
Graduates of Grambling State University, where they met, Lawrence and Gay Square started collecting art 40 years ago. Today, their private collection is on display at the West Baton Rouge Museum through March 24. The Square […]
HERITAGE, a non-profit professional choral ensemble, will host its 28thAnnual Festival of Negro Spirituals, Saturday, February 2, at The Church Baton Rouge – 2037 Quail Dr. – Baton Rouge, at 3pm. The event, which HERITAGE has hosted […]
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