Greshun De Bouse knows what it means to survive, and thrive. As a bullying and crime survivor, she has dedicated her life to ensuring others won’t have to go through what she’s experienced. Motivated by statistics that Louisiana is the worst state in the nation in regards to bullying, the Shreveport, LA resident worked to establish […]
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#MyWhitePrivilege Trends on Twitter, and Sparks Debate
April 4, 2019Last weekend, people took to Twitter with #MyWhitePrivelege to show the outrageous things they’ve gotten away with because of the color of their skin.
NOPD Announces 46 Percent Drop in Murders for 2019 So Far
April 3, 2019NOPD announced a 46-percent drop in murders, a 17 percent drop in non-fatal shootings, and an 8 percent drop in armed robberies so far in 2019.
School Zones Turned Into Speed Traps Under Cantrell Administration
April 3, 2019Without any warning to New Orleans residents, the previously allowed 5 mph cushion in ticketing from school zone traffic cameras has been removed.
NOLA Music Showcase Contest to Spotlight Local Musicians at Essence Fest
April 3, 2019The New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation (NOTMC) and the New Orleans Multicultural Tourism Network (NOMTN) are coordinating to give New Orleans local musicians a first-of-its-kind musical showcase at the 25th Anniversary ESSENCE Festival. The showcase will take place as the final event during ESSENCE Festival NOLA Media day on Thursday, May 30, 2019. Musicians will compete online […]
NOFD Fighting 2-Alarm Fire in Treme
April 2, 2019The New Orleans Fire Department is fighting a 2-alarm fire in the Treme neighborhood.
Urban League of Louisiana names Leslie Barrow Winner of the 2019 Women-in-Business Challenge
April 2, 2019Leslie Barrow of Southern Comfort Consulting has been named the winner of the Urban League of Louisiana’s 2019 Women-in-Business Challenge.
New Orleans Airport to Host Career Fair
April 2, 2019The New Orleans Airport is hosting a career courtesy of the Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development. The event will be held on Wednesday, April 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the JOB1 Business Service Center. Several businesses associated with the airport are hiring including: Leah’s Kitchen PJ’s Coffee Yoci Shake Shack City Greens […]
Fighting For The Rouge House
April 1, 2019Retired U.S. Army Maj. Tracy Riley knows what it means to stand strong in the face of adversity. She just never expected to face so much at home.
New Orleans Rejects New Tax, Votes for More Accountability
March 31, 2019New Orleans voters resoundingly voted to reject a new tax to support elderly services provided by The Council on Aging on Saturday.
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