Posts Tagged ‘hurricane katrina’
Director Dui Jarrod showcases New Orleans’ trans community in new series
Dui Jarrod is a screenwriter, storyteller and director from White Hall, Arkansas. He began his career in film with his first project at 11 years old. The effort fortified his…
Read MoreThe person selling Lil Wayne’s prized possession for $250K
Lil Wayne has demanded the return of his personal property. The “Lollipop” hitmaker has sent a legal letter to Moments in Time — who are selling his 1999 lyrics notebook for…
Read MoreLudacris comes to widow’s aid during this random act of kindness
Ludacris paid a random woman’s $375 grocery bill. The 40-year-old rapper reportedly came to the rescue of widow Therra Jaramillo, whose husband had died of cancer, when she didn’t…
Read MoreRock ‘n’ roll great ‘Fats’ Domino dead at 89
Rock ‘n’ roll great Antoine “Fats” Domino died, Tuesday, Oct. 24 of natural causes.
Read MoreBeyoncé, Oprah headlining Houston telethon
The telethon for relief for Hurricane Harvey’s victims, “Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Harvey Relief,” already has some serious star power behind it. Jamie Foxx announced the telethon…
Read MoreIncredible: Trump supporters blast Obama for not appearing at Hurricane Katrina
Yes, ladies and gentlemen, you read the above title correctly. There are actually a lot of people out there who are praising President Donald Trump for showing up at Hurricane Harvey,…
Read MoreToya Wright finding joy amid pain
Powerhouse entrepreneur Toya Wright wears many hats. Boasting over 5.5M followers on social media, those familiar with Wright know she’s serious about turning her Black Girl Magic into coins. They…
Read MoreDid Al Roker’s leaked email lead to the cancellation of ‘Wake Up With Al’
Al Roker is perhaps one of the few weathermen in America that have a devoted fan base. His stint on “The Today Show” has allowed him to become a trustworthy…
Read MoreDaniel Heartless shares how he and his mom survived poverty following Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina left an indelible mark on the lives of so many children in and around the New Orleans area. Many ended up in different states struggling to adapt to a “new world.” New school systems meant new rules, new friends, and sadly, new enemies.
Read MoreBusiness owner talks gentrification in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina
Circle Food Store comes from humble beginnings as a produce stand, which was established as the St. Bernard Market in 1854. In 1949, it was turned over to Herbert Gabriel and Mike Gabriel.
Read MoreA look at New Orleans 10 years after Hurricane Katrina
We visited New Orleans to get a glimpse of the Lower 9th Ward years after Hurricane Katrina.
Read MoreMike Myers: Kanye ‘spoke a truth’ about George Bush and blacks
Comedic actor Mike Myers recently spoke about one of most notorious on-camera moments. The star of the Austin Powers and Shrek films spoke to GQ about his infamous 2005 appearance on a telethon to raise money for victims of Hurricane Katrina
Read MoreNew Orleans ex-mayor Ray Nagin convicted on 20 charges; Twitter reacts
Once seen as a hero and one of the pillars of the rebuilding efforts following the Hurricane Katrina catastrophe, former New Orleans mayor Ray Nagin is now the face of…
Read MoreSoledad O’Brien and Brad Raymond Foundation gala 2013
The Soledad O’Brien and Brad Raymond Foundation held their annual gala “New Orleans to New York” at the Stephan Weiss Studio, Urban Zen, in Greenwich Village. The foundation is dedicated…
Read MoreFlossie; 20 other foolish tropical storm names that wreaked havoc
With heavy rains and strong winds, Flossie’s strength was underestimated in Hawaii, after leaving the island weak and with vast destruction. The National Weather Service projects the tropical storm to…
Read MoreWestboro Baptist Church blames Jason Collins for deadly Oklahoma tornado
Earlier this week, a massive tornado ripped through and devastated several parts of Oklahoma City, destroying blocks of houses and killing at least 24 people. While science and common sense…
Read MoreRay Nagin indicted: Former New Orleans Mayor faces corruption charges
Ray Nagin, 56, the mayor who stood in the national spotlight when Hurricane Katrina – “the deadliest and most destructive” hurricane in the U.S. – devastated New Orleans and Mississippi.…
Read MoreArchitect to Artist: Michelle Lewis Gets Creative Juices Flowing
Painting with a Twist, one of the latest urban lifestyle crazes sweeping the nation from coast to coast, has landed in the Detroit metropolitan area. The concept, which is the…
Read MoreBlack Author Wins 2011 National Book Award for Hurricane Katrina-Inspired Fiction
The fictional account of a Mississippi family’s ordeal during Hurricane Katrina has won the U.S. National Book Award for fiction. The judges praised Jesmyn Ward’s Salvage the Bones for its “piercing…
Read MoreLudacris Helps Provide New Books to 30,000 Students
Ludacris has long been an advocate for education and the arts. Recently, his philanthropy reached a new height. After announcing earlier this year that he’d teamed with Better World Books…
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