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Funding secured for 9th Ward stadium building

By Ryan Whirty Contributing Writer After years of inaction and funding issues, the prospect of a publicly-accessible stadium in New Orleans’ Ninth Ward is finally

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Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes first Black woman named commissioner of Gulf Coast Athletic Conference

The Louisiana Weekly Staff report – Dillard University’s Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes has been named commissioner of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC), becoming the

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NFL announces first HBCU Scouting Combine set for this month
By Brianna Nargiso Contributing Writer (TriceEdneyWire.com) — The National Football League (NFL) has announced they would be hosting their first Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) scouting combine in March offering exposure ...
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The rivalry: A look back in time
By Ryan Whirty Contributing Writer The annual Grambling-Southern football clash has become — after decades of triumph and tribulation, challenges and successes —arguably the premier HBCU athletic event in America. That’s because it’s ...
Ali’s stance on Vietnam War emboldened MLK to oppose conflict
By George E. Curry Editor-in-Chief, EmergeNewsOnline.com WASHINGTON — Muhammad Ali’s decision to risk going to jail by opposing the Vietnam War provided Dr. Martin Luther King with the strength to come ...
NFL still dropping the ball
By George E. Curry NNPA Columnist NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has finally emerged from his self-imposed witness protection program, held a press conference, and even attended a football game September 21. ...
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Local student Alex Thomas chosen as La. Gatorade Soccer Player of the Year
By April Siese Contributing Writer Benjamin Franklin High School sophomore Alex Thomas has been named the Gatorade Louisiana Girls Soccer Player of the Year. The announcement comes amidst media accolades and only ...
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2014 target date for long-awaited 9th Ward project
By Kari Harden Contributing Writer Golden shovels and all, ground will break next Monday on a vision more than five years in the making: the 9th Ward Field of Dreams.
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Elevate New Orleans sets out to raise the game of youth
By Kelly Parker Contributing Writer The days of sports camps focusing solely on athletic development have proven to be behind us. Here at home, ELEVATE New Orleans provides an enrichment program for select ...
City’s summer recreation programs dealing with $700,000 cut in federal funding
By Katy Reckdahl thelensnola.org As Mayor Mitch Landrieu cut the ribbon at a refurbished Harrell Stadium, he turned to a group of children at the front of the crowd. ...

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