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March On Washington To Protest Police Brutality

Ronald Greene's Deadly Arrest Sparks Louisiana Police Probe

A secret panel made up of seven investigators will determine if officers are targeting Black motorists in the state.
by Charise Frazier
06.10.21
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GoFundMe Starts After Ronald Greene Bodycam Video Leaks

Ronald Greene's family believes the disturbing video footage of their loved ones last moments during a 2019 traffic stop aids…
by Charise Frazier
06.10.21
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William Tate IV Becomes LSU's First Black President

William Tate IV has been appointed to become Louisiana State University’s president; making him the first Black person to assume…
by Brandee Sanders
05.11.21
Louisiana Republican State Rep. Ray Garofalo Jr. talks "the good" of slavery

Louisiana Republican Urges Teaching 'The Good' Of Slavery

Republican Louisiana State Rep. Ray Garofalo Jr. went viral for citing "the good" of slavery while discussing his proposed bill…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
04.28.21
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Louisiana State Troopers Joked About Beating Black Man

Recently released court documents showed a group of Louisiana State Troopers joked about beating a Black man in a group…
by Anoa Changa
03.14.21
Sick ICE detainees are scared to die of COVID-19. Some beg federal judge to release them

Black Asylum Seekers: Trump Is Ramping Up Deportations

Critics feel that prior to the election, ICE ramped up deportations and abuse among Black asylum seekers, as an estimated…
by Charise Frazier
12.01.20
Cop Said It's 'Unfortunate' That All Black People Weren't Killed By Coronavirus

Fired Cop: 'Unfortunate' COVID-19 Hasn't Killed All Blacks

Certain Louisiana residents come to his defense.
by Royce Dunmore
05.21.20
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Barber Uses His Shop To Empower Local Community

New Orleans-based celebrity barber Darrl Robert Jr. is using his shop to empower his local community.
by Brandee Sanders
03.31.20
Mug shot Holden Matthews

Black Church Arsonist Says Race Didn't Play Factor

His defense team explains in the midst of a plea deal.
by Adrian Moore
03.31.20
Three Police Officers Shot And Killed In Baton Rouge

Man Leaves Designer Bags With Guns In Store

Police are trying to identify a man who left designer handbags containing money, guns and drugs in a Louisiana convenience…
by aleiaw
03.31.20
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Black Women Say They Were Profiled Watching ‘Harriet’

The incident happened at a theater in Louisiana.
by Parker Riley
03.30.20
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White Woman Dares Black Cop To Shoot Her

An investigation over the shooting has ended.
by Parker Riley
03.30.20
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Police Kill Black Man Over Chicken

Christopher Whitfield was only 31 years old.
by NewsOne Staff
03.30.20
Children's sports team charity drive for donations, local disaster relief.

13-Year-Old Launches Initiative For Classmates In Need

A middle schooler from Louisiana created a closet at his school to provide his classmates in need with clothes and…
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
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Louisiana Arts Icon Sadie Roberts-Joseph Found Dead

The arts community in Louisiana's capital city was mourning after it was reported that Baton Rouge arts icon Sadie Roberts-Joseph…
by Megan Sims
03.29.20
To the next chapter of our lives!

High School Senior Gets 139 College Acceptance Letters

After being accepted to 139 colleges and receiving $8.7 million in scholarships and grants, Normandie Cormier has decided to attend…
by NewsOne Staff
03.28.20
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Jena 6 Defendant Theo Shaw Becomes A Lawyer

Theo Shaw, one of the Jena 6 defendants, is now a lawyer.
by NewsOne Staff
03.28.20
Notre Dame and Louisiana church fires

Fundraising For Burned Black Louisiana Churches Languishes

Fundraising efforts to benefit the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris and the three Black churches in Louisiana that were all…
by NewsOne Staff
03.28.20
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83-Year-Old Earns Ph.D. From Louisiana State University

An 83-year-old man received his doctorate degree from Louisiana State University on Friday.
by NewsOne Staff
12.16.18
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White Teen Says He Killed 'Some N***er'

Sherell L. Lewis Jr. was killed on his 31st birthday.
by NewsOne Staff
04.29.21
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