“The World Waits for No One” Meet Aaliyah Allen, G.W. Carver High School 2020 Scholar of the Year Aaliyah Allen is eighteen years old. She is an activist, an athlete, and the Class of 2020’s Scholar of the Year at...
By Patrick Armstrong I wish my first pandemic-era letter to the Mayor’s Office and City Council was about the outstanding leadership our City has shown during a tragic and trying time. Despite the long odds, New Orleans emerged from our...
How New Orleans Schools Support Social-Emotional Needs and Mental Health during the Pandemic This pandemic is affecting not just our children’s physical health and academic experiences; it is taking a deep emotional toll as well. At New Schools for New...
business / COVID-19 / Food and Drink / Gentilly Messenger / Good Works
by Tyree Worthy · Published April 15, 2020
We’ll Be Right Back is a homegrown podcast that shares the stories of local business owners and employees in the service sector and gig economy at-large. Host Greg Tilton interviews professionals and organizations that provide relief and resources that help the...
The NOLA Messenger crew is inviting our readers, neighbors and any political enthusiasts to come and watch the New Hampshire Democratic Primary this Tuesday, Feb. 11, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Twelve Mile Limit, 500 S. Telemachus St. Thanks...
The Gentilly Messenger crew is inviting our readers, neighbors and any political enthusiasts to come and watch the Iowa caucus results on Monday 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Urban South, 1645 Tchoupitoulas St.
Arts, books, and music / business / Events / Gentilly Messenger
by Tyree Worthy · Published August 14, 2019
The Greater New Orleans Chapter of Urban League of Louisiana Young Professionals (NOLAYP) will host a panel discussion Thursday about the importance of African-American representation in media. Actor Wendell Pierce and Public Relations CEO Cleveland Spears, III—two future owners of...
Help ensure the future of journalism in your neighborhood Dear Reader, Every time you visit one of our social media pages or read an article, you take part in an experiment that is succeeding. NOLA Messenger launched in 2010 as...
Advertiser's Message / Festivals / Gentilly Messenger
by Gentilly Messenger · Published May 6, 2019 · Last modified April 22, 2019
Audubon Gentilly is hosting its first signature event Fais Do-Do! We invite the community to join us as we celebrate the end of our first year of school with a free festival full of activities, food, music, and fun for...
City Government / Events / Gentilly Messenger / Good Works / Lakeview / Photo Story
by Zach Brien · Published November 15, 2018
In a rushing 0-4 defeat, Oxford, MS police won its mounted soccer bout against the Baton Rouge Police Department. The NOPD hosted two soccer matches at their stables in City Park on Wednesday, Nov. 14. The New Orleans Police Department took...
Featured / Gentilly Messenger / recognition
by Tyree Worthy · Published June 5, 2018 · Last modified June 6, 2018
Earlier this year, the alliance of Local Independent Online News (LION) Publishers selected our youngest news site Gentilly Messenger and its Publisher Tyree C. Worthy for a nationwide mentorship program for hyperlocal online news organizations. The Revenue Acceleration Mentorship Program...
colleges / Events / Featured / Gentilly Messenger / recognition
by Gentilly Messenger · Published May 16, 2018
DU celebrated its 2018 graduates, alumni from the Class of 1968, honorary doctorate recipients, and top scholars last Saturday (May 12). The commencement at the Avenue on the Oaks was highlighted by an address from Chance the Rapper, speeches from...
