Advocates say the move will allow law enforcement to focus on violent crime Earlier this week, New Orleans City Council President Helena Moreno announced that the local cannabis decriminalization legislation will moving forward for final approval the Council’s meeting on Thursday, Aug. 5. The legislation pardons thousands of summonses issued by NOPD...
Office of Workforce Development Partners with NOTCF to Provide Technical Assistance to Culture Bearers, Industries Seeking Grant Resources
The New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund (NOTCF) recently announced a partnership with the Office of Workforce Development (OWD) to provide grant assistance at the JOB1 Career Center. NOTCF and the Office of Workforce Development will utilize office space at the JOB1 Career Center and provide technical assistance to cultural...
Millie M. Charles School of Social Work Reaccredited by the Council on Social Work Education
The Millie M. Charles School of Social Work has been awarded accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education for the next eight years. The School of Social Work, founded and named after Millie M. Charles, houses both the BSW and MSW in social work programs, both accredited. The Council...
Face-to-Face Classes Will Resume at Delgado in the Fall
The faculty and staff of Delgado Community College have returned to campus as a result of the easing of public health restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Delgado is now open, our offices are fully staffed, and our faculty is ready to teach students face-to-face this fall—in addition to offering...
City Encourages Residents to Visit Satellite Service Offices
The City of New Orleans is encouraging residents to take advantage of satellite office hours offered through the Office of Business and External Services. Satellite services began June 17 and are available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Thursday at the East New Orleans Regional Library (5641 Read Blvd.,...
14-year old Metro-Area Girl Becomes First Black Winner of Scripps National Spelling Bee
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Senior National CorrespondentZaila Avant-garde twirled around in a spin, her smile radiating from the clear braces covering her teeth as confetti fell from the ceilings. The 14-year-old from Harvey, La., had reason to twirl and spin, and most importantly, she had more than enough reasons to...
Nikole Hannah-Jones Chooses Howard University over UNC and We Love It!
Nikole Hannah-Jones is giving us life and reminding us why it is so important that we treasure and maintain institutions of our own. Hannah-Jones announced today (Tuesday, July 7) that she rejected the University of North Carolina’s offer of tenure to become the inaugural Knight Chair in Race and Reporting...
SCLC Joins Lawsuit Against the state of Georgia For Voting Restrictions
NNPA Newswire Service The Southern Christian Leadership Conference Is Joining A Lawsuit Against the State of Georgia For Passing A Bill to Restrict Voting Georgia Cannot Be the Model for Other States to Follow, SCLC President Dr. Charles Steele, Jr. Says ATLANTA – Hoping to discourage states from following Georgia which...
City Council Moves Closer to Decriminalizing Simple Possession of Marijuana
The New Orleans City Council moved closer to decriminalizing of simple possession of marijuana today (June 29), when the issue was taken up by the Council’s Criminal Justice Committee and amendments to change the current ordinance were passed unanimously by the body. Council President Helena Moreno introduced ordinances to fully...
Councilwoman Nguyen Wants a Community Advisory Committee to Have Input on Former Six Flags Site
District E Councilwoman Cyndi Nguyen is urging Mayor LaToya Cantrell to establish a community advisory committee to receive RFP responses on the former Six Flags site, which has the potential to be a strong economic engine to help revitalize New Orleans East and the entire City of New Orleans. ...