Local businesses, community leaders and elected officials will come together to provide water, masks, and treats to 250 families at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 23, in New Orleans East at Joe Brown Park, 5601 Read Blvd. District E Councilwoman Cyndi Nguyen said she is grateful to the many sponsors, organizers,...
Elected Officials, Faith Leaders Host Walk-Up Test Site in Gentilly Area Next Week
City Councilman Jared Brossett, along with several other elected officials, and community and faith leaders will host free, walk-up COVID-19 community testing in the District D on Tuesday, May 19 and Wednesday, May 20. Testing will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or as long as test supplies...
Mobile Testing Heads to Lower Ninth Ward Next Week
Beginning Monday, May 18 through Wednesday, May 20, there will be mobile COVID-19 testing in the Lower Ninth Ward at the Sanchez Multi-Service Center. Testing will take place from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. or until supplies run out. This will mark the first mobile testing event in the Lower...
#BlackAndBrownGetDown Community Defense Fund Gives $100,000 to Black and Brown New Orleanians Affected by COVID-19
Our Voice Nuestra Voz (OVNV), an issues organizing effort that builds power with Black and Brown communities in New Orleans, has given $100,000 to Black and Brown community members affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Coming from OVNV’s #BlackAndBrownGetDown Community Defense Fund, these emergency funds were raised for– and went to– those...
City of New Orleans Will Explore Feasibility of Reopening Lincoln Beach
Mayor LaToya Cantrell has authorized the launch of a study to explore the feasibility of re-opening Lincoln Beach to recreation, an effort that has the potential to revitalize New Orleans East. "We are excited to look at the potential to bring this cultural gem back to life in a neighborhood that...
STEM NOLA Brings Online Education to Participants in Response to COVID-19
As COVID-10 continues to impact communities, STEM NOLA has launched new ways for families and kids to interact with hands-on STEM activities in the comfort of their homes. Founder Dr. Calvin Mackie says STEMNOLA @ HOME has helped propel inclusion in education and access to STEM. STEM NOLA was founded...
Urban League of Louisiana Teams Up with Verizon to Connect Greater New Orleans Residents
Urban League of Louisiana has teamed up with Verizon for the Verizon Technology Loaner Program, a new initiative to support Urban League program participants in the Greater New Orleans Area impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. The program will provide technology support to residents who are home-schooling children and those who...
Mobile Testing Heads to New Orleans East Thursday, May 7
Mobile COVID-19 Testing takes place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily Thursday, May 7 through Saturday, May 9 at Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, 8181 Lake Forest Ave. Residents should enter on the Lake Forest side of the church. Testing in New Orleans East is a provided through the partnership...
City Celebrates Completion of $4.5 Million Filmore North Group A Roadwork Project
City officials and neighborhood leaders celebrated the completion of the $4.5 million Filmore North Group A roadwork project in the Gentilly area on May 4. "There is much more to come in District D," said Ramsey Green, Deputy CAO for Infrastructure. "There will be an estimated $305 million more worth of...
SUNO Sets Virtual Graduation Ceremony for Saturday, May 16
Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) will honor its 2020 Spring graduates on Saturday, May 16 through a virtual graduation ceremony. "Commencements are the ‘super bowl’ of any higher education institution where we see graduates walk across the stage and hear the cheers of their loved ones and friends,” said James...