Songbird of New Orleans’ Robin Barnes releases debut album ahead of Jazz Fest performance

By Fritz Esker Contributing Writer Singing for an audience is in Robin Barnes’ blood. She grew up in the Lower 9th Ward, and when she

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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. celebrates local arts champions at annual Artie Awards

By Alexia Anthony Contributing Writer The theme of love, community and expression set the tone as Delta Sigma Theta’s Artie Awards brought together artists, performers

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Southern University wins esports championship!
By Fritz Esker Contributing Writer Southern University has a storied athletic history. The Bayou Classic has long been an iconic sporting event. But now, Southern is blazing a new trail in sports: esports. ... River Parishes film industry jobs spotlighted as greener alternative to polluting industries
By Jasmine Robinson Contributing Writer (Veritenews.org) – When Joy Banner first watched the movie “Sinners,” she said it reminded her of the reality of living in the River Parishes region of Louisiana. ... Hoodoo Fest celebrates African religions and spirituality in New Orleans
By Jasmine Robinson Contributing Writer  (Veritenews.org) – On Friday morning, March 20, in Treme, incense sweetened the air and Afrobeats boomed through the otherwise quiet streets surrounding the New Orleans African American ... SUNO names former top athlete as Track and Field coach
By Ivanna Washington Contributing Writer From student athlete to coaching the very team she competed with, Safia Jenkins is taking on a new opportunity at Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) as ... Kanye West seeks forgiveness from the Black Community
By Stacy M. BrownContributing Writer (NNPA Newswire) – Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, used a full-page paid advertisement in The Wall Street Journal to directly address the Black community, apologizing ... King Cake Soirée pairs cake tradition with music, dance
By Daelyn House     Contributing Writer As the scent of king cake begins to signal the return of carnival season, a new celebration is making its way onto New Orleans’ Mardi Gras ... Chuck D builds his own Chart and Hip-Hop answers back
By Stacy M. BrownContributing Writer (NNPA Newswire) — Hip-hop did not disappear. It was not defeated. It was not replaced. It was crowded out by noise, by numbers without memory, and ... Jimmy Cliff: Music pioneer and partner to Bob Marley, dies at 81
By Lauren BurkeContributing Writer (Black Press USA) — The six-decade career of legendary artist Jimmy Cliff, who was born in the Somerton District of Jamaica, was one of the most influential ...
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