Photo exhibit showcases forgotten histories of Pointe-au-Chien’s native tribe

By Makenna Mincey Contributing Writer As part of a celebration of Francophone culture, South Louisiana’s French-speaking Pointe-Au-Chien Indian Tribe have become the subject of a

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When in doubt, go to the Gospel Tent it’s real

By Geraldine Wyckoff Contributing Writer It’s very unusual for gospel music to play a leading role at major music festivals. Occasionally, a special gospel artist

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La. college sports venues could soon be forced to accept cash
By Piper Hutchinson Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — Cashless concession stands at college football stadiums could soon be a thing of the past under a bill advancing in the Louisiana Legislature. Baseball Hall of Fame to honor Hank Aaron with statue unveiling; U.S. Postal Service to issue commemorative stamp
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (NNPA Newswire) — Fifty years ago, the sports world watched in awe as Hank Aaron shattered baseball’s most hallowed record, cementing his place as one of ... Kenneth J. Mitchell receives SAGE Award for work with LGBTQ community
By Mason Harrison Contributing Writer A local pioneer is among a group of activists honored at the 2024 Creating Change conference held in New Orleans from January 16-24. Branford Marsalis takes the baton as artistic director of Ellis Marsalis Center for Music
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (NNPA Newswire) — Grammy-winning jazz musician Branford Marsalis has embarked on a new chapter in his illustrious career by assuming the role of artistic director ... Negro League World Series celebrates 75th anniversary
By Ryan Whirty Contributing Writer As the Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks battle for a championship in the Major League Baseball World Series, New Orleans baseball fans can celebrate the 75th ... Young N.O. filmmaker Carter Lacoste takes Randy Livingston’s story of resilience to NY festival
By Candace J. Semien Jozef Syndicate reporter New Orleans ninth grader Carter Lacoste is heading to New York this week for the 2023 All American High School Film Festival, and he is ... After NOMA breakup, theater group returns to scrappy roots
By Josie Abugov Contributing Writer (Veritenews.org) — In 2011, an unexpected yes ushered in a 12-year partnership between a scrappy theater upstart and a century-old cultural institution in town. Rep. Troy Carter wants federal gov’t to close the HBCU athletics funding gap
By Piper Hutchinson Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — U.S. Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, has introduced legislation to require the federal Department of Education to provide grants to schools with minimal athletics budgets, a ...
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