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March 2023
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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February 2023
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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January 2023
SU Ag Center set to host a slate of events to celebrate its 80th Annual Livestock Show
Southern University is the only 1890 Land-Grant Institution to still hold this time-honored tradition.
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Community outcry stops plans to build facility for 'dangerous' mentally ill adults for North Baton Rouge
Elected officials still plan to meet Saturday, Jan. 21 at 10am with residents who live near Glen Oaks High and Forest Heights Elementary where the…
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Success in business, service, and fatherhood
Women businesses featured in Success Calendar. Tangipahoa library seeks nominations for African-American Honorary Service Award. The Life of a Father…
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South Louisiana celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr with events
As the nation celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. King, organizations and residents across Louisiana have planned events to unite and serve the…
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November 2022
Southern University, community to commemorate 50th anniversary of deaths of Denver Smith and Leonard Brown
Beginning Monday, Nov. 14, several events will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the deaths of Southern University students Denver Smith and Leonard…
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The Butterfly Society continues work beyond domestic violence awareness month
Twahna P. Harris experienced firsthand the dangers and the reality of physical, mental, and sexual abuse from a previous partner, then channeled those…
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October 2022
Rap On Trial Symposium to debate first amendment rights, use of lyrics in court
Panel discussions and interactive resources at Dillard University will center on educating a wide range of audiences on policies affecting artists and…
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Authorities ask for help identifying deceased person found in Louisiana
Officials say all potential leads for identification have been ruled out, and the man remains unidentified.
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September 2022
HomeFree-USA awards Southern University New Orleans $25,000 to advance student financial literacy
HomeFree-USA solidifies its partnership with 15th HBCU to expand financial education program for students.
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