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 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 […]
Grambling, Dillard, and Xavier have received part of a $10 million funding to change the complexion of the beverage alcohol industry […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
This issue was disheartening, but it provided an opportunity for us to demonstrate the strength of our collective voice […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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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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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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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.” […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
“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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
(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 […]
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 […]
Tiger Rag magazine’s inaugural High School Football Kickoff Awards ceremony on Aug. 1 will honor four top high school football recruits from the Greater Baton Rouge area. A reception begins at 6pm at the Embassy […]
Urban Restoration Enhancement Corporation presented the 2019 graduating class of the College & Career Ready Emergency Medical Responder Institute. The graduates, all Baton Rouge area high school students, obtained Emergency Medical Responder certification upon their successful […]
Urban Restoration Enhancement Corporation presented the 2019 graduating class of the College & Career Ready Emergency Medical Responder Institute. The graduates, all Baton Rouge area high school students, obtained Emergency Medical Responder certification upon their […]
Scientists at the Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center have partnered with Tera Vega to conduct research on a new Hydroponic Growing System. Hydroponics is a process of growing plants without soil in either sand, […]
The conference will feature master class and empowerment breakout sessions, a preview of the forthcoming stage play, “Voices from the Bayou,” an oratorical contest, and celebrity authors and guest speakers […]
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 […]
PONCHATOULA–Traffic and greenery at the junction of I-55 and U.S. Highway 51 hide one of Ponchatoula’s great feats of modern technology – its Wastewater Treatment Plant. A recent private tour of the facility was a […]
The 2019 South Baton Rouge Wellness Walk and Talk was held on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at at the Dr. Leo S. Butler Community Center on East Washington Street. The half-day event commenced with opening […]
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 […]
New Orleans City Council President Helena Moreno and State Rep. Ted James to serve as Kamala Harris’ State Campaign Co-Chairs […]
New Venture Theatre continues its 12th season with a new musical written and directed by managing artistic director Greg Williams Jr., running July 26-28 at the LSU Shaver Theatre. SWEET GEORGIA BROWN tells the story […]
On the heels of winning an international People’s Choice Award for her aromatherapy pillow business, Condoleezza Semien, 13, shared a poem during the Baton Rouge African American History Museum’s Juneteenth celebration on June 3. She was […]
David Miller, a husband, father of three, writer, and social entrepreneur has released Lessons We Learned from Our Fathers: Reflections from the Men In Our Lives. The book is a valuable edition of the books written […]
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