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Black cardiologists launch campaign to improve heart health

By Ryan Whirty Contributing Writer The Association of Black Cardiologists, a national organization focused on...

Major study produces good news in Alzheimer’s fight

By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (Black Press USA) — A major clinical trial has...

4August 2025

Despite early LEAP results, state needs four months to create School Performance Scores

By Marta Jewson The Lens On June 30, the state education department sent LEAP-test English...

4August 2025

N.O. entrepreneur founds company to raise test scores for Black students

By Kari Dequine Harden Contributing Writer When she was in high school, New Orleans native...

Trump’s big proposed cuts to health, education spending rebuffed by Senate panel

By Ariana Figueroa and Shauneen Miranda Contributing Writers (States Newsroom) — The U.S. Senate Committee...

28July 2025

Wreath-laying ceremony honors the resilience of New Orleans

By Ryan Whirty Contributing Writer As the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the devastation...

Stand-your-ground laws linked to higher homicide rates, new report finds

By Amanda Hernandez Contributing Writer (Stateline) — Stand-your-ground laws, which are in effect in more...

28July 2025

$50 a week for 40 weeks: How no-strings cash changed the lives of teens

A cash transfer program for high schoolers resulted in better attendance and more financial literacy,...

Trump illegally withheld Head Start payments, government watchdog says

By Jacob Fischler Contributing Writer (States Newsroom) — The Health and Human Services Department illegally...

28July 2025

Scott bill targets USDA discrimination as Trump ends DEI protections

By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (Black Press USA) — As the Trump administration moves...

The Best Bars and Bartenders in the World in 2025, According to Tales of the Cocktail

Sip & Guzzle from New York accepts the award for Best U.S Cocktail Bar at...

24 Classic Restaurants Every New Orleanian Must Try

Commander’s Palace has been around since the late 1800s. | Josh Brasted/Eater NOLA New Orleans...

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