Although Black History Month is coming to a close, that doesn't mean one has to stop celebrating. 28 (or 29) days can not encompass the contributions, impact and achievements that Black people have and continue to make. One of the best ways to honor Black History year-round is by travel. Visiting monuments, museums and landmarks […]

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Dennis Barnes, a New Orleans senior, has set a new U.S. record with 125 college offers and over $9 million in scholarships. When Dennis Barnes sent out college applications in August, his goal was to set the bar high for college admissions. And set the bar high he did. In fact, Barnes’ 125 college offers […]

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Two high school seniors from New Orleans are making major waves in the world of academia after solving a mathematical equation involving the Pythagorean Theorem that has stumped mathematicians for the last 2,000 years. Calcea Johnson and Ne'Kiya Jackson of St. Mary's Academy found a way to solve the Pythagorean Theorem using trigonometry without circular […]

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A shooting during a Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans killed one person, wounded four and sent panicked families running for cover, police said Monday. One suspect was taken into custody shortly after the shooting Sunday night, the New Orleans Police Department said. The victims were three males and two females, […]

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He sold more than 30 million records worldwide, and his influence on other musicians was equally staggering, from the Beatles and Otis Redding to Creedence Clearwater Revival and David Bowie.

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