Black and Gay Elevates LGBTQ Voices in New Orleans

March 28, 2021

Black and Gay is a worldwide directory made up of Black LGBTQ artists, writers, businesses, and everyone in between. The group promotes sponsored events for black and gay businesses, participates in fundraising events, and facilitates distribution of safe sex materials to Black and Gay subscribers.  Founded by Michael Myers, Black and Gay is a directory […]


Local Woman Throws Birthday Party for an Entire Year of Road Construction in Front of Her Home

March 18, 2021

Natalie Naquin Harvey was frustrated when she took to Facebook. It had been a year since her street in Lakeview had been under construction, so she attacked the issue in the only way she knew how: with humor. Due to the road work she has been dealing with, she made a cake. The confection boasted […]


Clean Beauty: 5 Best Natural Ingredients for Skin Care

March 11, 2021

When it comes to taking care of your skin, it's only natural to want the very best. While to many, this means buying the most expensive or exclusive products on the market, even these formulas can have unwanted ingredients in them. As such, becoming more common to see health-conscious individuals seek out more organic means […]


Louisiana’s HBCUs Have a Lasting Impact

February 27, 2021

Historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) exist across the United States but are particularly concentrated in the South. Prior to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Black Americans relied on these institutions to achieve higher education. Since the majority of higher education institutions completely disqualified or overwhelmingly limited Black students from attending, HBCUs helped to […]


Interview With Owner of Newly Opened Black-Owned Coffee Shop and Book Store, Baldwin & Co.

February 25, 2021

D.J. Johnson, owner of the newly opened bookstore and coffee shop, Baldwin & Co., didn't picture himself owning a bookstore. The New Orleans native was working in IT in Atlanta, when his mother's illness called him back to New Orleans. After her recovery, he worked on building a real estate portfolio before deciding that he […]


Louisiana Libraries to Host Reading and Discussion Series on Voting Rights History

February 19, 2021

LEH-developed program will be hosted by ten libraries across the state New Orleans, Louisiana / Feb. 18, 2021 — The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities has launched "Who Gets to Vote? Conversations on Voting Rights in America," a new book club program focused on fostering conversations about the history of voting—and efforts to suppress the vote—in […]


Solitaire – Everyone's Favorite Computer Game Recently Turned 30

February 17, 2021

  Smartphones have turned everyone into a gamer. They practically created the "casual gaming" market by allowing titles like Flappy Bird, Kitten Squad, Candy Crush, and Angry Birds to reach the masses. But before smartphones and before most of us had an internet connection there was another "casual" game that almost everyone played at least […]


The 4 Reasons Why Ergonomics Matter

February 16, 2021

Stop dealing with back pain and sore wrists, and become more productive at work. Business professionals and entrepreneurs worldwide understand the reasons why ergonomics matter. Whether you are working from home, traveling the world, or sitting in an office, your health is at stake. Visit Ergotune for relaxing and comfortable Ergonomic chairs Know About Ergonomics […]


Why the Ford Model T Was So Revolutionary

February 10, 2021

New Orleans is a city with a proud automotive heritage. As many NOLA history buffs know, the Louisiana 'Big Easy' was one of the many places around the country that produced the legendary Ford Model T.  Model T cars rolled off the production lines at the ford plant at 7200 North Peters Street throughout the […]


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