Mother’s Helpers recognizes community members
By Nayita Wilson Contributing Writer Four community members—three adults and one youth—were recognized for their accomplishments in the community and education during Mother’s Helpers Mentoring Company’s 3rd Annual Literacy Benefit, Jan. 25 ... Vote about it
By Edmund W. Lewis Editor With early payday loans that i can call voting already underway, New Orleanians are heading to the polls to cast ballots for the Feb. 1 municipal elections ... The revolution must be financed
By James Clingman NNPA Columnist                         When it comes to gaining true freedom, the words and actions of our most revered Black authentic leaders emphasized economic empowerment.  Unfortunately, many of those who spoke ... Support our Black colleges
By Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. NNPA Columnist There is a critical and long overdue discussion about the fate of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) now finally taking place around ... Steps forward on school discipline
By Marian Wright Edelman NNPA Columnist In many American schools, the holiday celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday is used as an opportunity to teach children about his life and legacy. ... Loyalty to principles, not people
By Julianne Malveaux NNPA Columnist Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates isn’t the first political appointee to analyze the work of an administration he served, even as that administration continued to operate. Endorsement recommendations for February 1 election
Bagneris for Mayor After sitting down with the three mayoral candidates and reflecting on the skill set and intangibles of each candidate, The Louisiana Weekly’s Editorial Board has decided to endorse ... ‘If I dated Black girls…’
By George E. Curry NNPA Columnist I gave the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day speech at the University of North Alabama in Florence. I was glowingly introduced by my ... A look at the 2014 mayoral candidates, in their own words, Part I
By Christopher Tidmore Contributing Writer Six weeks ago, virtually no political prognosticator would have predicted such a fiery and competitive race for Mayor of New Orleans. Incumbent Mitch Land­rieu faces two ... State flags standardized test problems at 17 N.O. schools in 2012-13
By Jessica Williams The Lens State officials cited at least 17 New Orleans schools for testing irregularities in the 2012-13 sch­ool year, according to a new report by the Louisiana Depart­ment of ...
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