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Community News

• 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
• New Report Proves Voter ID Laws Reduce Black Voter Turnout [VIDEO]
• South poised to lead the way in closing wealth gap
• Night of promise to honor domestic violence advocates
• Baton Rouge native confirmed as first person cured of sickle cell
• Record Number of Blacks Running For Congress
• SU System Board to meet Sept. 19
• Moral Mondays, One Voice, Dream Defenders to speak Sept 24 in New Orleans
• JAGS Set for New Scoreboard
• How Did Victor White III Die? Autopsy Results Contradict Cops Account
• Kill A Black Teen And Make Six Figures Soon After
• Attorney General sues State Farm Auto Insurance for deceptive practices
• Grambling State grad creates band to guard germs
• Castille named SUAF president
• Famed trumpeter dies at 103