Advertiser's Message / Good Works / schools / Social Action
by James Phelps · Published January 26, 2023 · Last modified January 24, 2023
InspireNOLA high school students from Edna Karr, Eleanor McMain, and McDonogh 35 hosted a peace walk on January 11th, bringing awareness to the ongoing gun violence happening across New Orleans with the strive for peace in the city. NOLALove advocates...
by Gentilly Messenger · Published December 6, 2022 · Last modified December 1, 2022
The Rev. Jonathan Everett, pastor of Rock of Ages Baptist Church, and Tim Thompson Jr., founder of Nola Streetwear Market, have partnered to showcase local teen entrepreneurs. On Saturday (Dec. 10), they will to host the Rockonomics Teen Edition, a...
Advertiser's Message / community meetings / crime / Good Works / Social Action
by James Phelps · Published October 11, 2022
A student-led initiative that focuses on decreasing gun violence across the city. The city we all know and love is now the “Murder Capital for the U.S.,” and it’s time that we, as leaders across the city, act quickly to...
Advertiser's Message / elections / Events / Fundraisers / Social Action
by James Phelps · Published September 28, 2022
Register to vote, learn what will be on the midterm elections and support the New Orleans Abortion Fund with raffle donations sponsored by local businesses such as Stein’s, Wild Lotus, St. James Cheese, Picnic Whiskey & Provisions and more! This...
Advertiser's Message / Good Works / Health and Wellness / Social Action / state government
by James Phelps · Published July 2, 2022 · Last modified July 1, 2022
Freeman’s Law Ending State Tax on Feminine Hygiene Products and Diapers Effective Today. A new law to end the so-called “pink tax” authored by state Rep. Aimee Adatto Freeman, D-New Orleans, became effective Friday (July 1). It provides for a state...
Advertiser's Message / business / Social Action
by James Phelps · Published January 12, 2022 · Last modified January 13, 2022
Propeller, New Orleans Regional Black Chamber of Commerce, ThriveNOLA, New Orleans Business Alliance (NOLABA) and The Collaborative have compiled a working list of local BIPOC (Black, indigenous, people of color) contractors in response to recovery needs post-Hurricane Ida. The...
By Domonique Tolliver, Gentilly Messenger School Superintendent Henderson Lewis Jr. has proposed new names for school buildings named after slave owners and segregationists across New Orleans, including two Gentilly high schools named for slave owners. Lewis’ recommendations were submitted to...
City Government / Social Action
by Gentilly Messenger · Published June 15, 2021 · Last modified June 18, 2021
By Daniel Schwalm, Gentilly Messenger The city is moving forward with efforts to rename Robert E. Lee Boulevard after local musician Allen Toussaint. Although the name has not yet been changed after it was first recommended by the New Orleans...
New this month is a virtual exhibit that shows how New Orleans has benefited from Black leadership and engagement since the 19th Century. Hancock Whitney and the Amistad Research Center at Tulane have partnered to present this curated collection, entitled...
Events / Good Works / schools / Social Action
by Tyree Worthy · Published January 15, 2021 · Last modified January 14, 2021
via InspireNOLA InspireNOLA will host their community “Inspire to Serve: MLK Food Giveaway” drive-thru this Saturday, Jan. 16 at Pierre A. Capdau Charter School, 5800 St. Roch Ave. While supplies last, each vehicle will receive one turkey and a bag...
Controversy / Events / Featured / Good Works / Politics / Social Action
by Gentilly Messenger · Published September 3, 2020
Protests and demonstrations calling for social justice have continued across the country for months now, including here in New Orleans. Every night, groups in neighborhoods throughout the city come together at 6 p.m. on-the-dot to silently kneel, sit or stand...
City Government / education / Social Action / things to do
by Tyree Worthy · Published April 27, 2020
via the City of New Orleans The Mayor’s Neighborhood Engagement Office, in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Youth and Families, would like to invite you to participate in Junior Civic Leadership Academy (JCLA). This initiative from Mayor LaToya Cantrell...
