About a week ago, Joe Biden caused quite a stir with a statement he made on nationally syndicated hip-hop radio show, The Breakfast Club. While essentially being asked why Black Americans should choose him over President Donald Trump in November, Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee and former vice president said,...
Delgado Sidney Collier is Site of Food Distribution in June
Three upcoming food distributions will take place at Delgado Community College’s Sidney Collier site, 3727 Louisa St. in June. Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans, along with New Orleans City Councilmembers Jay H. Banks, Cyndi Nguyen and Kristin Gisleson Palmer and state Rep. Candace N. Newell, have scheduled...
City of New Orleans Strikes $2.35 Million Agreement with Louisiana Stadium and Expo for Back Rent on LaSalle Street Property
The Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District (LSED) will pay the city of New Orleans $2.35 million for the use of its La Salle Street property, which is part of Champions Square. The city expects to receive LSED’s first payment Friday, May 29. The total will be paid over five years...
Cash Money Records Pays June Rent For Hundreds of Tenants in New Orleans Through Mayor’s Fund
Bryan "Birdman" Williams and Ronald "Slim" Williams of Cash Money Records have donated over $225,000 to Forward Together New Orleans (FTNO), the non-profit 501(c)(3) organization providing resources to residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds will be used to pay June rent for hundreds of families live in the former...
JPMORGAN CHASE COMMITS $500,000 TO HELP SMALL BUSINESSES DURING COVID-19 CRISIS
JPMorgan Chase & Co. has committed $500,000 for small businesses in New Orleans hit the hardest by the economic fallout from the COVID-19 global pandemic.The $500,000 investment will fund relief efforts by the New Orleans Business Alliance (NOLABA), which will work in partnership with a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Growth Capital...
Gov. Edwards Says He is Encouraged by the Numbers
But he will wait and review all the data to announce whether Louisiana will move to a new phase of reopening With less than a week to go before he is set to announce whether Louisiana is set to move into Phase 2 of its reopening, Gov. John Bel Edwards...
Mobile COVID-19 Testing Headed to Venetian Isles and Little Woods This Week
In partnership with the Mayor's Office of Youth and Families and Councilwoman Cyndi Nguyen, Ochsner will be providing mobile COVID-19 testing in two locations in District E on Thursday, May 28, and Friday, May 29. The testing will reach residents in Venetian Isles and the Little Woods communities. Total Community...
Mobile Testing, Mask Give-away Takes Place in Algiers
District C Councilwoman Kristin Gisleson Palmer and Ocshner Health have teamed up to bring free COVID-19 testing and community mask giveaway in Algiers this week. Free, walk-up testing will be available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 26 and Wednesday, May 27, at the Greater St. Mary Baptist...
Mobile Testing Heads to Village de L’est in New Orleans East
On Tuesday, May 26, and Wednesday, May 27, there will be a mobile testing site for COVID-19 in at Vietnamese Initiatives Economic Training (VIET), 13435 Granville St., in the Village de L'est neighborhood in New Orleans East. Testing will run from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m or as long as...
Businesses, Elected Officials Will Disseminate Masks, Water and More in New Orleans East Saturday, May 23
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,...