Perserving history in Tangipahoa, St. Helena Parishes features local geneologists
Commentary
Does the education of Black children matter in Tangipahoa?
Fifty years later, the question remains whether or not education in the lives of Black children matter. The answer is emphatically, yes it does, because the fight continues for equity in thr Tangipahoa Parish School System. Unfortunately, there is very little resolve towards settling a 50 year old desegregation lawsuit. […]
Baton Rouge
Shabazz presents ‘Growing Up X’ at BREC event Feb 19
The Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge (BREC) will celebrate Black History Month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, at the Independence Park Theatre, 7800 Independence Blvd. This event is free […]
History
Navy destroyer to be named after first Black aviator
CHERRY POINT, N.C.—- In a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced that the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, DDG 121, will be named Frank E. Petersen Jr., in […]
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