The Black News Channel (BNC) has been met with enthusiastic support throughout New Orleans. “We felt more than just welcomed and supported in New Orleans and the State of Lousiana,” said network Chairman J.C. Watts, Jr. “We felt like family.” Unfortunately, New Orleans cable customers won’t yet be able to begin receiving BNC programming. According […]
On Friday afternoon, the body of Sadie Roberts-Joseph was found in the 2300 block of N. 20th Street in Baton Rouge. Roberts-Joseph was known throughout the community as a civil rights activist and the founder of the Odell S. Williams Now and Then African American Museum. “Ms. Sadie was a tireless advocate of peace in […]
With the National Weather Service predicting that the Mississippi River will rise to 20ft (as of 4 a.m. on July 11, 2019), many residents are understandably concerned. On Wednesday, a graphic published by Nola.com showed areas where the Mississippi River levees are below 20 feet – mostly along the Lower 9th Ward in New Orleans […]
There will be a second line rally on Sunday in support of Eugene Grant and musician’s rights, beginning at Jackson Square at 2 pm.
Southern Business & Development magazine has ranked New Orleans as the top major market of the year.
CBP Agriculture Specialists assigned to the Port of New Orleans discovered an illegal catch of more than 348 lbs. of red snapper from the Gulf of Mexico.
The Escape Game in New Orleans has only been open for two weeks, but they're already getting a lot of attention.
Look around the city and you'll see more than just Essence Fest going on - here are some of our favorite events.
The Black News Channel will be the nation's only independent, minority-owned and operated, African American news network.
New Orleans City Council President Helena Moreno has been named as co-chair of presidential hopeful Senator Kamala Harris’ (D-CA) campaign in Louisiana. Moreno will serve alongside Baton Rouge State Representative Ted James. “Kamala Harris is just the type of bold, courageous leader our country needs and I couldn’t be prouder to endorse her for President,” […]
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