During the first Global Black Economic Forum held at Essence Festival, Mayor Cantrell explained the false impression that tourism dollars stay in the city.
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Essence Festival 2019: Beyond The Music
July 1, 2019The 2019 Annual Essence Festival continues its track of expansion in audience, scope, and influence – both on social and economic levels. Last years event brought in well over 500,000 […]
A Mission Towards Collective Impact: Judy Reese Morse and The Urban League of Louisiana
June 1, 2019A woman of vision, commitment, inspiration, and sound experience: Judy Reese Morse is the newly elected President and CEO of the Urban League of Louisiana.
The Marathon Continues: NOLA Local Entrepreneurs Discuss the Impact of the Late Nipsey Hussle
May 1, 2019Hardly “just a rapper,” Nipsey Hussle proved considerably more productive than several of New Orleans’ French Quarter businesses combined. To say the least.
Residents and Business Owners Discuss The Future of Black Business on Claiborne Avenue
April 1, 2019At one point in America’s history, it was not unheard of for a predominantly black region to have established economic self-reliance. These neighborhoods were vibrant communities basking in an affluent local economy.
Oscar Dunn: Free, focused on college, and for all children
March 1, 2019IDEA Public Schools boasts an exceptionally strong focus on college readiness, defending its 12-year record with a 100% college acceptance rate in Texas.
Get the Bag: Seven Laws of Wealth for Black New Orleanians
February 1, 2019Generally speaking, NOLA’s black community looks as if odds are stacked against them. Nevertheless, odds can be overcome.
Cure Violence: NOLA’s Public Health Approach to Decreasing Murder Rates
February 1, 2019New Orleans reported a near 50-year low in the count of murders committed for 2018.
Protestors Gather at NOLA’s Convention Center
January 14, 2019Protestors gathered hours before his arrival; over 200 citizens organized at the convention center with a majority present to protest their discontent.
VOTE (Voice of the Experienced) and 2019 Goals for Criminal Justice Reform
January 10, 2019At their first 2019 member meeting, VOTE focused their message on educating membership about the process of creating reform in the criminal justice system.
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