Business
Baker Chamber hosts Aug 28 give away
Members of the Baker Chamber of Commerce prepared backpacks for the giveaway on Saturday, August 28, 2021 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Baker City Hall on Groom Road. It was an organized […]
Submitted News
Baton Rouge
Broome proclaims Black Philanthropy Month
East Baton Rouge Parish and the City of Baton Rouge joined major cities across the United States in recognizing August as Black Philanthropy Month. “I have proclaimed August as Black Philanthropy Month in East Baton […]
Commentary
OPINION: Celebrating Juneteenth was never a one-day event
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 the Issue
Participate in LSU Museum of Art’s Community Insights Project
The LSU Museum of Art is actively seeking voice recordings about works featured throughout the galleries LSU which are located on the 5th floor of the Shaw Center for the Arts in downtown Baton Rouge. […]
Events
CADAV Pre Juneteenth Festival
Second Saturday of June is here again and it is time for CADAV’s 28th Juneteenth Celebration There are several things happening that’s running alongside this event at the same time same location Scotlandville BREC Park […]
Submitted News
Trevor Joshua Hill releases debut novella
Trevor Joshua Hill is an African-American author, musician, activist, poet, and video artist based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. His artworks consist of such diverse forms as objects, films, photographs, drawings, music, fictional characters, and full-fledged […]
Events
Miracle Place to hold vaccine drive-thru, April 20
On April 20, 2021, from 1-4 PM, there will be a COVID-19 Drive-Thru Vaccine Clinic at Miracle Place Church located at 2080 Main Street in Baker, Louisiana. Registration will be handled on-site and you should […]
Events
GreaterWorks Church distributes 1,600 food boxes
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 […]
Events
Capital hosts Easter at the Institute
Capital Missionary Baptist Church invites community to Easter Services at the Louisiana Leadership Institute, 5763 Hooper Road, Sunday, April 4 at 11am. Services will observe Holy Communion and strict COVID precautions will be in place.
Community-La
2021 Health Summit: #LA40by2030 starts March 30
The Louisiana Center for Health Equity in collaboration with the Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health, and Pennington Biomedical Research Center announces the 2021 Health Summit: #LA40by2030. The Summit will open on March 30 […]
Drum Roll
Wilson awarded Capitol Hill internship
Stephen D. Wilson, a Grambling State University student, has been awarded an internship in operations with the House Democratic Caucus in Washington, D.C. According to GSU, the senior biology pre-med major will be providing outreach […]
Baton Rouge
Coalition applauds medical RFP following inmate deaths
On Friday, March 5, 2021, members of the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison Reform Coalition issued a statement encouraging the City-Parish’s medical request for proposal and supporting a COVID-19 lawsuit filed on behalf of detainees. […]
Drum Roll
Josh Howard wins 2021 Diversity and Inclusion Award in Advertising
The American Advertising Federation of Baton Rouge hosted its annual awards show virtually and named Joshua Howard of the Baton Rouge Youth Coalition (BRYC) as this year’s Mosaic Champion Award recipient. Howard is owner of […]
Feature
Tangipahoa names students of the year
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
Feature
Impacted by winter storm? Time to complete damage reports
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 […]
Education
Drink maker endows $10 million to Grambling, Xavier, Dillard, others
Grambling, Dillard, and Xavier have received part of a $10 million funding to change the complexion of the beverage alcohol industry […]
Feature
N.O hosts monthlong celebration for Gretna councilman
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. […]
News
Renters looking for homes can find help with Housing Heroes initiative
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 […]
Business
Lottery drawings produce $6.1 Million in winnings
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, […]
History
HistoryMakers, the largest African American digital archive, brings influential leaders to slow the loss of Black history
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 […]
Baton Rouge
Zetas honor breast cancer survivors with yearly celebration and wig collection
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 […]
History
Shell Louisiana invests $300,000 in River Road African American Museum Rosenwald School
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 […]
Baton Rouge
Cleve Dunn Jr announces candidacy for EBR metrocouncil
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 […]
Baton Rouge
Thirteen awarded the Nu Gamma Omega Chapter Debutante Award
The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated – Nu Gamma Omega Chapter proudly presented awards to the 2020 Coterie of Debutantes at the Louisiana Old State Capitol. The theme for the event was, “A Renaissance of […]
Baton Rouge
Baker, BR commemorate 1953 Baton Rouge Bus Boycott on Juneteenth
The 1953 Baton Rouge Bus Boycott, the first boycott of the segregated southern bus system which inspired the Montgomery Bus Boycott was commemorated on Juneteenth by Baker Mayor Darnell Waites and Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon […]
Drum Roll
First cousins make history as valedictorian and salutatorian
Two Landry-Walker High School seniors made history in New Orleans, becoming the first male students and first cousins to graduate from the school as the valedictorian and salutatorian on June 12, 2020. Keisean Garnier and […]
Commentary
Letter: Urban League of Louisiana supports Rep. Ted James’ justice bill HR13
We were disappointed, however, to learn that some legislators demanded that the resolution be stripped of what they considered to be “racist” language. ..According to multiple media reports, some white lawmakers were deeply offended by this language and demanded that it be removed from the resolution before they would consider acting on it. […]
Baton Rouge
Songs of Hope concert with David Sylvester scheduled for June 5
VIPS is having a virtual Songs of Hope concert featuring songs requested by the public performed by phenomenal singer-songwriter, David Sylvester Jr. The song requests are songs that bring encouragement, joy, and hopefulness when needed. […]
Baton Rouge
EBRP libraries move into Phase 2 to serve patrons
The East Baton Rouge Parish Library will move into Phase 2 of its phased re-opening process starting Monday, June 1. “Although we were pleased to offer digital services over the past weeks, and then to […]
News
2020 Youth Peace Olympics goes virtual
2020 Youth Peace Olympics Goes Virtual The First Virtual Opening Ceremony Coming May 30th The Louisiana Center for Health Equity (LCHE), along with the Together We Are More Adolescent Health Collaborative, is excited to announce […]
Community-La
Southern University produces 2,000 3-D masks for healthcare professionals
The Southern University College of Sciences and Engineering is venturing into familiar territory to help combat a still unfamiliar disease continuing to affect a global community. Staff and students are currently running a full lab […]
Baton Rouge
COVID-19 drive-thru site to test anyone 12 years old and up with or without symptoms
CareSouth Medical and Dental Center has opened three COVID-19 drive-thru community testing sites in Baton Rouge, Donaldsonville, and Plaquemine. Testing is available for anyone 12 years old and up who wants to take the test […]
Baton Rouge
Southern Teachers & Parents FCU approved as SBA Lender
Southern Teachers & Parents Federal Credit Union has been approved as an official Small Business Administration lender. Small business owners in need of paycheck protection due to the COVID-19 pandemic, may get assistance. Applications can […]
Community-La
CareSouth Pharmacy offering free prescription delivery service
Patients can get their medications delivered to their homes within a 40-mile radius of CareSouth locations in Baton Rouge, Zachary, Plaquemine, and Donaldsonville. “This is a service that we’ve been providing since we opened the pharmacy in July 2019, but now with COVID-19 it’s getting even more popular,” said CareSouth CEO Matthew Valliere. […]
Buy the Book
Stretches in bed may calm coronavirus worries and anxieties
Anxiety about the spread of the coronavirus is leading to sleepless nights for some people – and that can result in even more health problems. Studies have shown that a lack of sleep weakens the […]
Business
Business, industry association expresses ‘disappointment’ in May 15 stay-at-home extension
The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry President Stephen Waguespack issued the following statement on Gov. John Bel Edwards’ extension of the current “Stay at Home” order: “We are obviously disappointed in today’s decision. Essential service […]
Submitted News
Letter To The Editor: ‘Heroes don’t always wear capes’
“Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, able to leap a building in one single bound.” As a kid, this phrase captured my imagination. I would tie the ends of a towel […]
Community-La
Faith leaders urge Gov. Edwards to use emergency powers to release detainees
More than 50 faith leaders from a wide range of locations and denominations signed on to a letter this week urging Governor John Bel Edwards to immediately release elderly and vulnerable detainees in Department of […]
Community-La
Chief Justice Johnson issues guidance to reduce prison population, increase public safety during COVID-19
Louisiana has taken very few steps to reduce the population in corrections facilities as a response to COVID-19 threat in prisons. Chief Justice Johnson issues a guidance to district judges. […]
Baton Rouge
Bryson Bouttee’s mural colorfully paints a story on lack of home ownership
Despite Baton Rouge residents being stuck inside as a result of the coronavirus, artist Bryson Bouttee is painting the latest Walls Project mural for the #ONEROUGE series and he’s doing so live on Facebook. […]
Business
Cox Communications waives first month, offers toolkit to help families with in-home learning
Throughout Louisiana, families are making use of internet, wi-fi, and technology service offerings to help their school-aged children continue their education during school closures. During this time of uncertainty and required in-home learning, Cox Communications […]
Community-La
EBR Schools updates employees and students on resources, medications, meals
EBR Schools updates employees and students on resources, medications, meals. Superintendent Warren Drake announces the district plans for employees and students, including services for student medications and meals. One important decision is the district will not provide distance learning, but will provide online links to optional enrichment and educational resources for parents. […]
Baton Rouge
Conference helps teens JOLT their voice
Local teens can discover the power of their voice Saturday, March 28 at JOLTcon, at Goodwood Library. First of its kind in Baton Rouge, this conference is planned and hosted by the young adults of […]
Baton Rouge
NAACP — vigilant in removing Judge from bench — thanks community
This issue was disheartening, but it provided an opportunity for us to demonstrate the strength of our collective voice […]
Caught You
Ponchatoula Council on Aging Hosts Tea
A smiling, happy crowd of senior adults dressed in their best (some ladies with hats) recently met at the Ponchatoula Community Center earlier than the regular lunchtime to enjoy the fellowship and food of a […]
Baton Rouge
Southern University alumna earns Ship Handler of the Year
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, […]
Baton Rouge
Young Leaders’ Academy extends application deadline
Applications are being accepted for the 2019-2020 Young Leaders’ Academy of Baton Rouge, Inc. The Young Leaders’ Academy of Baton Rouge, Inc. (YLA), is a program of academic excellence, leadership skill development and personal development […]
Entertainment
Grammy award-winner, civic activist, David Banner to keynote Black History Month Convocation in Grambling
Grambling State University announced Grammy Award-winning music producer, recording artist, philanthropist, civic activist, and actor David Banner will keynote the University’s Black History Convocation in the Frederick C. Hobdy Assembly Center on February 20, 2020, […]
Baton Rouge
Governor Edwards issues statement on guilty plea in case of church fires
Governor John Bel Edwards issued a statement today on the guilty plea of Holden Matthews on six state charges and six federal charges, including six total hate crime charges, for setting three historic African-American churches […]
Baton Rouge
Healthy BR, HOPE Ministries to get $900,000 to continue work in North Baton Rouge
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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Baton Rouge
Legislative Youth Advisory Council now accepting applications from high schoolers
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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Business
Louisiana leaders meet with White House to discuss Opportunity Zones
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 […]
Baton Rouge
Meet Mariah Clayton, Miss Louisiana USA 2020
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 […]
Baton Rouge
AG Jeff Landry submits qualifying papers for Trump files for reelection in Louisiana
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 […]
Education
LAE responds to Superintendent of Education John White’s resignation
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 […]
Baton Rouge
Registration opens for first Underground Railroad to Justice Summit
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 […]
Baton Rouge
4-day MLK Fest enters its 6th year Jan. 17-21
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. […]
Education
Melanin Origins offers Black History curriculum
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 […]
Caught You
Students participate in 4-H Holiday Soft Skills Ambassador Training
Kentwood High Magnet School held its 2019 Holiday Soft Skills Ambassador Training on Dec. 19, 2019, at the Golden Corral Buffet & Grill in Hammond, La. The Ambassador Training was open to all 4-H Club […]
Baton Rouge
Survivors presented ‘A Soulful Matinee’ for breast cancer awareness
The “Playbill”—A Soulful Matinee at the Manship Theatre Shaw Center for the Arts was held on Saturday, November 9, 2019. It was produced by the Louisiana Coalition of African American Breast Cancer Survivors. This annual […]
Drum Roll
Dr. Leonard Weather appointed to the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
The Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners announced that Dr. Leonard Weather was appointed to one of two positions on its board of directors as a representative for the Louisiana Medical Association. Weather is an […]
Art
LEH is calling all aspiring young artists, illustrators for scholarship opportunity
Applications are due November 1 for the Gustave Blache III Art Scholarship, offered by the LEH and the School of Visual Arts in New York City and open to all aspiring artists from Louisiana interested in […]
Drum Roll
Tuquisha Adams takes marines to the fight aboard U.S. Navy Warship
“Serving in the Navy means that I’m a part of something huge,” Shreveport native and Petty Officer 3rd Class Tuquisha Adams said. “I am fighting for people I would never meet a day in my life and that’s a good feeling.” […]
Baton Rouge
Panel to explore art as a tool for building awareness around health issues, Oct. 13
On Sunday, October 13, the result of a partnership between Baton Rouge Gallery and CreActiv, LLC, BRG’s Sundays@4 series will host a special panel discussion, Invisible Illness Awareness through the Arts, on CreActiv’s invisible illness […]
Acting
AUDITION NOTICE: New Venture Theatre seeks performers for ‘Black Nativity’
Audition Location Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge, 2nd Floor 427 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70801 Audition Date Saturday, October 19 2019 at 1:00 p.m. Rehearsal Dates Mondays – Thursdays, 6:00 – 9:30 PM […]
Baton Rouge
Formerly incarcerated Louisianans to met Monday, cast first vote together
After becoming eligible to register on March 1, local activist Checo Yancy along with others will vote for the first time Monday. On March 1, approximately 40,000 Louisiana citizens on probation and parole regained their […]
Baton Rouge
Deltas, NAACP, Urban League host Sept 24 Candidates’ Forum
On Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. at Baton Rouge Community College’s Magnolia Theatre, 201 Community College Drive, the Baton Rouge Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the Baton Rouge NAACP, and the […]
Drum Roll
Southern University System selected as pilot institution for CIA’s White House Initiative
Initiative focuses on HBCUs Recruitment and Workforce Development Program The Southern University System and the Central Intelligence Agency entered into an unprecedented partnership to benefit students and faculty. President-Chancellor Ray Belton, Executive Vice President-Chancellor […]
Events
Public invited to submit questions for LPB, CABL Governor’s debate, Sept 26
Louisiana Public Broadcasting and the Council for a Better Louisiana will present a Louisiana Governor’s Debate, live on Thursday, September 26 from 7PM to 8PM from the campus of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. […]
Entertainment
Tekema Balentine Crowned Miss Black USA 2019
Newly-crowned Miss Black USA 2019 Tekema Balentine, who has a strong desire for civic engagement, plans to use her platform to advocate on for mental health awareness. Balentine is an activist, scholar, and social justice […]
Baton Rouge
Dr. Rani G. Whitfield announces run for EBR Coroner
“My mission is not just documenting death, but preserving life,” said Dr. Rani G. Whitfield whose campaign has been endorsed by the AFL-CIO and the Louisiana Democrats. […]
Education
Grambling State awards more than $300,000 in technology scholarships
Grambling State University announced it has awarded tuition and fee scholarships to 10 incoming freshman majoring technology-related degree programs as a part of its Technology Tour Scholarship program. “This scholarship is one of the many ways we are working to make higher […]
Baton Rouge
SU graduates 14 farmers from Ag Leadership Institute
SU Ag Center holds Graduation Ceremony for 7th Small Farmer Ag Leadership Institute Fourteen small farmers from seven states received certificates of completion during a graduation ceremony for Cohort VII of the SU Ag Center’s […]
Feature
Key decisions to help memorialize a loved one
(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 […]
Baton Rouge
SU Child Development Center set to hold an Enrollment Fair
The Southern University Child Development Laboratory will hold an Enrollment Fair for the 2019-2020 school year on Saturday, August 3 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at its facility located on E. Street on the […]