The Current State of HBCUs: It’s a Mixed Bag, but Many Remain Hopeful
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State Offices Closing Thursday, April 18
April 17, 2019Baton Rouge: Due to tomorrow’s possibility of extreme weather, Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne is announcing that all state off....
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Gov. Edwards Named Chairman of Jobs for America's Graduates
April 16, 2019Baton Rouge - Today, the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) National Board of Directors voted Gov. John Bel Edwards as the organization&rsq....
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Department of Education Names 2019 Louisiana Students of the Year
April 11, 2019Baton Rouge - The Louisiana Department of Education tonight named the 2019 Students of the Year and honored all 21 regional finalists for the pre....
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Lieutenant Governor Nungesser Announces Meeting Schedule to Help Shape the Louisiana Civil Rights Trail
April 10, 2019Baton Rouge: Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser has announced a series of statewide meetings over the next several months to help identify locations ....
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State Offices Closing Thursday, April 18
April 17, 2019
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Community News
- When it’s time to ‘see someone,’ online therapy could be the best choice
- ‘It made me feel like a failure that I could not protect her’
- Pensiri: A Talk with Cristian Hardy, co-pastor, Love Alive Church
- Baton Rouge’s Chenese Lewis ‘honored’ to host famed international beauty show
- The Square Collection gets first public showing in West Baton Rouge
- Women in state law enforcement leave indelible footprints
- ‘A Lucky Man’ wins Ernest Gaines Award for Literacy Excellence
- ‘Ms. Meta’ on frontline, empowering others facing HIV
- Fashions’ ‘Next Big’ designers hail from Baton Rouge
- Fact: Eliminating stigmas can reduce the spread of HIV
- With HIV rates topping the nation, Baton Rouge needs HAART, Open Health, and PreP
- Baton Rouge study looks at whether exercise improves memory for older Blacks
- Trading Black Histories: Louisiana, California middle schoolers meet by chance while competing in national research contest
- Baton Rouge native participates in world’s largest international maritime warfare exercise
- First Black to walk in space visits Baton Rouge
- Black Out Loud Conference celebrates Black visibility Aug 10-12
- Using faith-based training, Team Family resolves conflicts, creates peaceful, productive environment
- Louisiana legislators look to expand ‘Payday’ lending, harming borrowers
- Dr. King, Alton Sterling, and the Difficult Days Ahead
- Louisiana creatives flourish in light of Black Panther
- Louisiana’s non-unanimous jury law: an instrument of mass incarceration
- Black mothers keep dying after giving birth, researchers blame racism
- Baton Rouge gains its sixth community pharmacist
- Baton Rouge sailor reflects on year of recruiting in America’s Navy
- Henry Turner Jr. Day celebrates a musical, community champion
- ‘We need as many natural remedies as possible’; SU, LSU marijuana programs may help
- Momma, he only wanted to ride his bike
- Seating Black judges: Supreme Court finds intentional discrimination in Terrebonne parish
- Baton Rouge Councilman’s use of slur is an attempt to intimidate, bully
- Movin’ on Up in Louisiana–or Not
- Dialogue on race necessary to move Louisiana beyond fear
- 300 Black women sought for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome research
- Baker native serves on Navy’s largest warship
- Community support turns Facebook postings into published book
- Losing healthcare access, Medicaid expansion too risky for Louisiana
- ‘I am that next legacy,’ says Alton Sterling’s oldest son
- Teens deliver resilient poetry following a season of tragedy
- ‘Can you be a little less aggressive?’ Louisiana councilwoman responds to #BlackWomenatWork
- Dear Governor Edwards, TOPS has become an entitlement for rich Louisianans
- Ponchatoula native brings ‘Something Miraculous’ to Baton Rouge stage, March 26
- Madam Mayor: Meet the Black female mayors of Louisiana
- ‘Fat N—-r’; 500 people petition to disbar chief criminal judge for racial slur
- Museum presents ‘The Thibodaux Massacre’ Book Tour, Feb. 18
- When pain, anger turn into action, a mother gives hope after son’s murder
- Baton Rouge charter pushes to keep 600 students, remain open
- COMMENTARY: Has the Electoral College outlived its usefulness?
- Children’s book brings Bayou Classic tradition into every home
- The Genius of Ted Ellis
- Fans stirred up for first undefeated match up of Jaguars, Tigers
- Summers to lead SLU student affairs
- Readers show solidarity with #WhatADoctorLooksLike
- Changing the Louisiana Judiciary Forever
- Things get uncomfortable’ when protesters Blackout BR, interrupt policing meeting
- Many online resources available for Louisiana disaster survivors
- From flooded homes, President Obama tells America to ‘stay focused on this’
- Share your Louisiana Great Flood rescue, survival story
- President Obama Signs Louisiana Disaster Declaration
- City left with growing embers of grief
- City bears embers of mourning, grief
- Americans for Blane Salamoni Facebook page surfaces
- How to talk with children about tragedy
- I fit the prototype: large and Black. Am I Next?
- You’ve told Alton Sterling’s past records. Now stop ignoring the officers’ disturbing use of force, deep family ties
- Pro Bono legal support established for Louisiana protesters
- Domond leaves Grambling for Rutgers University
- Orchestra festival reaffirms talents of young musicians
- Community to celebrate Amite valedictorian denied walk
- Monroe native rolls into world of ultra luxury
- University leader calls high school decision to keep athlete, ban valedictorian ‘height of hypocrisy’
- Time to get SMART about diabetes
- Southern opens 2016 football season at ULM
- State tax changes take effect Friday, April 1
- Developers sought to reinvent Entergy site, acres in Baton Rouge
- Statewide summit set to improve health policy in Louisiana on March 29
- Gauthier leaves McKinley to serve with Naval Beach Group TWO
- Green takes national college media awards
- SUNO chancellor announces resignation
- Monte Farms of Winnfield breeds success
- Treasury Department commemorates 150th anniversary of Freedman’s Bank
- Webb, Knight lay out ‘Must Reads’
- N.O. native T. Geronimo Johnson wins Ernest Gaines Award
- Tracking wonderful memories for years to come
- Giving, celebrating humanity in the name of Christ
- BR Bus Boycott commemorated by Toni Morrison Society’s Bench by the Road Project
- Black Dollars, Black Power: Call to boycott Black Friday and Christmas shopping spreads nationwide
- Former SU history professor Arthur Tolson passes away
- Race, Risks, and Revolutions
- Baton Rouge community learns ‘quick’ CPR
- Port Allen native releases lighthearted book about Jesus
- Deltas purchase N.O church for community center
- ‘Change Me Prayers’ uncomplicated, gentle
- Don’t call her a hero or a champion
- Center gives male students new life
- General Honore’ says ‘Do a gut check’, Louisiana deserves better leaders
- Ursula White’s quest to understand women’s fat
- Boris Kodjoe gets personal at historic La. NAACP banquet
- Jones, La., native named ADA president
- New admission standards may boost SU, Grambling
- Belton to lead Southern University System
- Toldson sets ‘Strategic Vision’ for Southern University
- She’s Not Just a Pretty Face: Cathy McLeod Makes a Difference
- Called to fight, serve, and minister
- Black journalists award conference scholarships
- Southern University System names three finalists
- Dancing for her life: Roxi Victorian’s D.C. flair hits Baton Rouge stage
- New Orleans says ‘good bye’ to trumpeter Travis Hill, 28
- Southern University campuses graduates nearly 1,600
- Verret to follow Francis as Xavier University president
- Peace, Prayer, Purpose Rally announced for Essence Fest
- Student writing contest opens with chance to win cash, meet favorite authors
- Tierra Smith named national student journalist of the year
- Baton Rouge, how would you spend these funds?
- North Baton Rouge education rollercoaster needs new solutions
- Stewart, other pioneers to be recognized by area journalist
- Ernest Gaines wants you!
- Jackson’s readers experience rancid pandemonium and a story where no one wins
- Conference invites small businesses to connect for contracts
- Complete Speech: Obama remembers 50th Anniversary Selma march
- Alexandria author’s fast-paced novella brings Louisiana adventure, culture
- Rise of human trafficking in Louisiana to be addressed at symposium, March 27
- Groups discuss state of Louisiana families of color
- FBI accepting applications for special agent candidates
- Officials host public meeting to discuss potential uses for EKL site
- Children’s book ‘Bonyo Bonyo’ expands mission
- Lunchtime Lecture – Charity Hospitals of Louisiana
- Stephanie Jordan Big Band to pay tribute to Lena Horne
- Summit to report state of La. families of color, Feb. 27
- Too Many are Struggling to Afford Basic Needs in Louisiana
- Watoto Children’s Choir of Africa brings ‘Oh What Love’ to Louisiana
- Friendship Nine Have Criminal Records Cleared
- 2015: New Year, Same Goals
- Taylor offers great guide for men seeking better lives
- Eric Holder On Race: ‘We, As A Nation, Have Failed’
- Multicultural Children’s Book Day to spread diverse characters, stories nationally
- Choosing the Right Toys this Holiday
- Ferguson deserves YOUR book
- Pennington seeks Type 2 Diabetes patients for new study
- Activists Present ‘Rules Of Engagement’ So Ferguson Police Won’t Incite Violence After Grand Jury Decision
- 18 Ways to De-Stress
- The Current State of HBCUs: It’s a Mixed Bag, but Many Remain Hopeful
- UPDATED: Ferguson Grand Jury Won’t Reconvene Until Monday
- Senate Race At Top Of Louisiana Ballot Tuesday
- Florida Judge Removed From Bench For Selling Religious Books From Her Office
- Who to Watch: Colette Greggs
- Sewell’s Grocery, others launch Mayor’s healthy corner store initiative
- Vanita Gupta to lead civil rights at US Dept. of Justice
- Harold Hambrick Jr., co-founder of River Road African American Museum, passes at 71
- Ford launches Community Challenge in search of teams from HBCUs
- AG tries to block Ebola waste disposal in La. Landfill
- Senator Demands Probe Of St. Louis Shooting
