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This Week In Black History January 10-16, 2024

& January 10 1924—Legendary Jazz drummer and composer Max Roach is born in New York City. He was perhaps the greatest drummer-composer of the Jazz era performing with some of America’s best known Jazz musicians and singers. He formed Debut R...

Victor Wembanyama Records First Career Triple-Double in Spurs 130-108 Win over Pistons

DETROIT – On French Heritage Night at Little Caesars Arena, Frenchman Victor Wembanyama – the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 draft – recorded his first career triple-double to propel the San Antonio Spurs over the Detroit Pistons, 130-108, in a battl...

Despite shaky support for Police Chief ‘C.J’. Davis, Mayor Paul Young ‘firmly believes we have the right person for the job’

With blue-uniformed supporters and opponents in the background Tuesday (Jan. 9), Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis, arguing her case for reappointment, fell short on 6-7 vote, during the Memphis City Council’s executive session. The “test” vo...

Turning Back the Hands of Time?

Terry B. Jones Publisher, Data News Weekly This weekend marked the beginning of a new regime in the leadership in Baton Rouge. Jeff Landry is now our state’s Governor and much of the state leadership is also Republican. Although Jeff Landry spoke of...

Fashion Nostalgia: Changing Fashion, Beauty & History on the Catwalk

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Swearing in of State Senator Royce Duplessis

#foogallery-gallery-12472 .fg-image { width: 699px; } Prev 1of13 Next Data News Staff Report none It was a joyous day for State Senator Royce Duplessis. On this wonderful occasion, he wa...

White House Infrastructure Czar and Former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu Leaving Job and Expected to make Case for Biden Reelection

Data News Staff Edited Report White House Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu is leaving his post after two years and is expected to help push publicly for President Joe Biden’s reelection. The Democratic President tasked the former New...

LSU’s Angel Reese Cashing in on Her Success

Elise Schenck Data News Weekly Contributor Some can’t get enough of Angel Reese The LSU star is showing that female athletes can capitalize on their success on and off the court Her stock instantly rose after her team, the Louisiana State University...

Looking for MLK Events? We’ve got suggestions

Martin Luther King Day is celebrated annually on the third Monday in January. Martin Luther King Jr. was born Jan. 15, 1929, in Atlanta. Below is a calendar of local MLK observances for this week: Jan. 11-15 – Volunteer Memphis MLK Days of Service. V...