A retired educator with 40 years of service, Ava Brewster-Turner, Ph.D is the Founding Artistic Director of UpStage Theatre Company in Baton Rouge. She earned her BS from Grambling State University; M.Ed. from Southern University; and Ph.D. from Louisiana State University. The 63-year-old is the recipient of numerous recognitions including The Southern Black Theatre Festival’s […]
Read more »MY BROTHER, YOU MATTER! RAPID SUICIDE RATES IN AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN “My Brother, You Matter” will shine a light of hope in the alarming rise of suicide numbers in African American males. According to the East Baton Rouge Coroner Dr. Beau Clark, “African American male suicide has dramatically increased, rising sevenfold from 2012 to 2018 […]
Read more »The East Baton Rouge Redevelopment Authority (EBRRA) has partnered with Converge to conduct a strategic visioning process to guide the future of our organization. We are conducting an anonymous, online survey as part of that process . The survey should take no more than 5 minutes. ONLINE:www.surveymonkey.com/r/K939ZV8.
Read more »Urban Restoration Enhancement Corporation has appointed Carl Dillon Jr. as UREC’s President & Chief Executive Officer. Dillon has been a driving force behind UREC’s community development initiatives for more than a decade. In his prior role of director of operations, Dillon cultivated relationships with financial institutions and local partners to secure more than $4 million for […]
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A retired educator with 40 years of service, Ava Brewster-Turner, Ph.D is the Founding Artistic Director of UpStage Theatre Company in Baton Rouge. She earned her BS from Grambling State University; M.Ed. from Southern University; and Ph.D. from Louisiana State University. The 63-year-old is the recipient of numerous recognitions including The Southern Black Theatre Festival’s […]
There are countless Louisianans who have contributed significantly to our state and nation’s history. They are the trailblazers and pioneers who have left an indelible imprint that continues to inspire. Among the most well-trained law enforcement officers in the country, Black female Louisiana State Troopers are proudly and courageously paving the way for others to […]
Graduates of Grambling State University, where they met, Lawrence and Gay Square started collecting art 40 years ago. Today, their private collection is on display at the West Baton Rouge Museum through March 24. The Square Collection features fine art from some of America’s most distinguished artists including 20 figurative sculptures by the internationally renowned sculptor Tina Allen. […]
Researchers from LSU Pennington Biomedical Research Center have found that a community-level approach to obesity can inspire participants to adopt healthier weight-related behavior. Their findings were published this fall in Health Promotion Practice, which includes peer-reviewed articles devoted to the practical application of health promotion and education. The results of the study are based on […]
During the turbulent years of Jim Crow a group of brave residents of Bogalusa made a historical march from Bogalusa to the courthouse in Franklinton to express their concern about the lack of opportunities for African Americans in Bogalusa. The march was led by A.Z. Young and others community leaders. Since the famous march from […]