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Congratulations Semoine Augustus, Krystle Beauchamp, Destiny Berry, Annette Callagain, Dereka Duncan, Yurmajesty Garret, Cassandra Dyson, Calvin Hart…
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Mar 22
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Where were you on March 9, 2020? Black teachers remember the early days of COVID-19
The chaotic week of March 9, 2020, is engrained in the memories of many Louisiana K-12 educators who quickly adjusted to the coronavirus pandemic that…
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Mar 21
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Addison Washington, 9, broke barriers for the hearing impaired
For the first time a hearing-impaired child from St. Helena exhibited an animal at Southern University's 80th Annual State Livestock and Poultry Show
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Mar 8
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DrumRoll: NAACP Image Award recognizes Baton Rouge former gang leader's transformation
Arthur “Silky Slim” Reed, once a notorious gangster and gang leader, has turned his life around and become a powerful voice for social justice.
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Mar 7
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Educators, how are you?
Three years ago, our educators, principals, support staff, paraprofessionals, and specialists faced one of the biggest --and most difficult-- challenges…
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Mar 5
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The long wait is over: Vietnam veteran, Southern alumnus receives Medal of Honor
After nearly 60 years, retired Army Col. Paris Davis, a Southern University and A&M College alumnus, has received the Medal of Honor for his courageous…
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Mar 4
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February 2023
Challenges to history met with baton of knowledge
Louisiana’s AP African American Studies teacher Malcolm Reed champions courses, community lectures to expand knowledge
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Feb 25
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Capital Area United Way continues free tax service during Super Tax Day on Jan 25
Super Tax Day event, sponsored by Entergy Louisiana, is Saturday, February 25 from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, located…
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Feb 19
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In Case You Missed..
In case you missed your community news, here is the February issue of The Drum. Want to be one of the first to get the news? Complete the form to…
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Feb 17
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Baton Rouge activists receive Acie J. Belton Life Achievement Award
The award is named after civil rights icon and Scotlandville native Acie J. Belton, who founded the Baton Rouge Second Ward Voter’s League and served as…
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Feb 17
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Ernest J. Gaines forever stamp revealed at dedication ceremony
With Black History Month here, the U.S. postal service honored Ponte Coupee native and literary great Ernest J. Gaines by making him the 46th stamp in…
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Feb 12
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Humanitarian services extend from Tangipahoa to Kenya
The research and documentation of local family histories aren’t the only humanitarian services that Louisiana native Antoinette Harrell offers…
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Feb 4
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