New Orleans

Two young Black high school students, Calcea Johnson and Ne’Kiya Jackson from St. Mary’s Academy in New Orleans, have achieved a groundbreaking mathematical feat by finding a trigonometric proof of the Pythagorean Theorem—a task considered impossible for over 2,000 years. This theorem, fundamental in geometry, states that in a right triangle, the square of the […]

The multi-Grammy Award winner Usher is set to executive produce New Orleans-Set Jazz Age Series ‘Storyville’. The new series is about the birth of the Jazz Age in development from Starlings Television. “Storyville” is set in New Orleans and follows the tale of five brothel madams as they fight to control the red light district. […]

Hundreds of American Red Cross volunteers are heading down south to help with Hurricane Ida in Louisiana. A few will be from Western New York. Red Cross volunteers are deployed on a two-week-long basis and are expected to travel where needed. The Red Cross is in need of more volunteers to respond to various natural disasters. Hurricane […]

14-year-old Zaila Avant-Garde, won the 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee. Becoming the first African American contestant to win in 93 editions of the competition. Winning the $50,000 cash prize. New Orleans, Louisiana teen won after correctly spelling murraya — a type of tree — to clinch the championship. To get there, the teen had to navigate […]

The beloved New Orleans stage and screen actress Carol Sutton has passed away from complications due to COVID-19. She was 76 years old. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell gave a statement regarding the passing of this entertainment icon: “The world may recognize her from her performances in movies and on TV — whether it’s ‘Treme’ […]

While in the midst of a pandemic people across the country are still moving like it’s safe. Well at least 41 people who attended a swingers party called Naughty Nawlin’s in New Orleans contracted covid-19. I guess it’s safe to they used the wrong protection. Naughty in Newlin’s was the perfect name for this event […]

NFL Head Coach for the New Orleans Saints Sean Payton, told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that he has tested positive for coronavirus. Payton started feeling sick Sunday after attending a horse races event in Arkansas. His received his test results Thursday, becoming the first known person within the NFL to test positive for the virus. The […]