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NOLA-PS gearing up to open doors at Leah Chase School
By Minh Ha Contributing Writer (Vertienews.org) — Less than two months after the Orleans Parish School Board voted to create the Leah Chase School –
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City leaders celebrate new marketplace under Claiborne Expressway
By Josie Abugov Contributing Writer (Veritenews.org) — City and federal officials, local artists and economic development leaders gathered on Wednesday (April 17) for a ribbon
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By Shawniece Mitchell Contributing Writer From Ray Charles to Lil’ Richard to Ike and Tina Turner, the “Drop” as it was affectionately called in New Orleans, was a space where both the ... New ‘Big Green Easy’ Masterplan seeks to address racial and funding inequities in City’s Park system
By Christopher Tidmore Contributing Writer New Orleans is blessed with a multitude of green spaces; parks which seem to cover so many parts of the city so often sit neglected. Partly, this ... 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 might appear – as did Mahalia Jackson, ... ‘Our vision for the city’: Organizer, historian discusses Black labor history and tourism
By Josie Abugov Contributing Writer (Veritenews.org) — Before Hurricane Katrina, Willie Woods worked in banquet catering at the Fairmont Hotel (now the Roosevelt), a rare business in the city where hospitality workers ... NOCC students unveil design for former Six Flags
By Makenna Mincey Contributing Writer High school students across New Orleans came together this year to do something big for their city: design an ideal recreation and entertainment venue. Organizations, parents prepare for loss of summer EBT program
By Khalil Gillon Contributing Writer (Veritenews.org) — About six years ago, Raynata Lockett found out that she would soon lose a lifeline for herself and her four children. She had been receiving ... Changes to TOPS awards target workforce training, home-schooled students
By Greg LaRose Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — Lawmakers advanced proposals on Tuesday, April 9 to end part of Louisiana’s popular state-funded college scholarship program and place other awards within easier reach of ... ESAs would provide scholarships to families of four making $75,000
By Christopher Tidmore Contributing Writer Monday evenings, early in the Legislative Regular Session, are usually relaxed occasions for conversation and crawfish. On April 8, the tables were set up in the Pentagon ...
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