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A New Orleans man was found dead in his bed Sunday after being struck by an accidental shotgun blast from a neighboring apartment, according to…

  The Essence awards are kicking off this weekend, but today many post events are happening.  Today McDonalds recognized and honored its 2012 recipients for their extraordinary contributions across America and the world. 365 days a year.  Bishop T. D. Jakes was amongst those honored. read more at: http://www.eurweb.com/2012/07/t-d-jakes-to-be-honored-at-365-black-awards-in-new-orleans/ photo:  blackamericaweb.com  

DETROIT-Thousands of people are leaving Detroit, demoralizing the city. Partner Link: Nene Leakes and Star Jones drama The New York Times reports: It was the largest percentage drop in history for any American city with more than 100,000 residents, apart from the unique situation of New Orleans, where the population dropped by 29 percent after […]

Today Mardi Gras  carnivals are major events. Thousands of people participate and millions more watch it on TV. In New Orleans and Rio de Janeiro, they are major tourist attractions.

NEW ORLEANS — Data reported by the Census Bureau on Thursday shows that the city of New Orleans is 29 percent smaller than it was a decade ago.

Comedian and YouTube sensation, was shot dead in New Orleans on Sunday after attending a baby shower for one of his friends. Onlookers took pictures of Messy Mya’s dead body and circulated the pictures on Twitter. Mya was very well known in New Orleans gay community and several of his online rants have gone viral. […]

NEW ORLEANS – Spike Lee screened portions of his follow-up documentary about Hurricane Katrina in front of a big crowd at Mahalia Jackson Theater in New Orleans. The premiere Tuesday included hours one and four of the HBO documentary, “If God Willing and Da Creek Don’t Rise.” It airs on Aug. 23 and 24. Among […]

President Barack Obama will visit New Orleans, Louisiana, on August 29

Gulf oyster, shrimp and crab supplies dwindle and prices rise.