Tag Archives: New Orleans
Mardi Gras Decoded: Breaking Down the Big Easy’s Business Boom
Fat Tuesday hits New Orleans and so does a boost to the local economy
When Mardi Gras hits New Orleans so does an influx of revenue for local businesses…
By Kamaria Gboro
In the News: Obama to Unveil Jobs Plan; Google Acquires Zagat and More
A few noteworthy headlines around the Web
See what’s going on in the world with today’s compilation of news around the web
By Janel Martinez
Hurricane Katrina: 6 Years Later
Part of New Orleans have changed; while other parts, sadly, remain the same
After the storm (Image: Thinkstock)
As this weekend’s storm has reminded us, hurricanes can be a…
By BlackEnterprise.com
In the News: Google+ Makes Its Debut; Former VP Steals Millions From Citigroup; Mother Sues Cornell Frat for Sons Death
Headlines around the web
See what’s going on in the world with today’s compilation of news around the web
By Janel Martinez
Black Music Month Power Player: Cortez Bryant, The Manager
As the man behind platinum rap stars Lil Wayne and Drake, Cortez Bryant has brokered blockbuster deals and reveals a new one on the horizon
As part of Black Music Month, Lil Wayne and Drake’s manager Cortez Bryant speaks on…
By Kenya N. Byrd
Human Intonation: Raising T Cells With T-Shirt Sales
Inspired by her own personal loss, Verneda White uses fashion to raise HIV/AIDS awareness in communities of color
Forget the boardroom or even the power lunch; the real great ideas are birthed in…
By Anslem Samuel
Katrina +5: Billions of Dollars Later, La. Has Made Strides
Despite evidence of progress on the anniversary of Katrina, recovery is still a learning process
On August 29, 2005, the United States experienced the greatest natural disaster in the nation’s…
By Joyce Jones
Backtalk with Ray Nagin
Five years after Katrina, the former New Orleans mayor weighs in on the recovery and the impact of the BP oil spill
Katrina was one of the costliest natural disasters and one of the five deadliest hurricanes…
By Joyce Jones
Forever Linked to Katrina, Ray Nagin Reflects on His Term
New Orleans mayor concedes mistakes, but 'did the best he could'
The legacy of former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin will be forever intertwined with the…
By Joyce Jones
Do Historic Events Add Up To a Resurgence for NOLA?
Mardis Gras celebrates new mayor, Super Bowl Champion Saints and renewed hope for New Orleans
Yesterday, I attended my first ever Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans. It was an…
