As the city of St. Louis celebrates Mardi Gras, the lighthearted celebration can’t change the somber tone in the area following the death of Michael…
Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin is due to report to federal prison today (Monday 9/8) to begin serving his 10-year sentence for corruption during the years following his NOLA’s devastation from Hurricane Katrina. In 2005, Katrina overwhelmed levees and flooded 80 percent of New Orleans, killing 1,500 people and causing some $80 billion in damage. Nagin […]
What you see above is a map of Detroit. The small colorful dots represent people, plotted to show where they live and their race. Whites are…
Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta Ingredients 1/2 – 3/4 lb cooked fettuccine 2 TBS olive oil 1 lb peeled, deveined raw large shrimp 1 TBS plus 2 tsp Essence seasoning (recipe below – I think you can buy this, too.) 1 1/2 hot linked or smoked turkey sausages, sliced and quartered (I use Butterball) 1/2 […]
Looks like R&B singer Lil’ Mo caught the wrath of Prince and his fans after throwing shade at him during the 2014 Essence Music Festival. It started on Friday (July 4), when Lil’ Mo was denied entry to the bathroom because the Prince was making his way to the stage to perform. Despite having VIP Passes, New Orleans police forbid […]
A two-year-old toddler was found walking along a rainy New Orleans street Wednesday night after two men stole her father’s car from a gas station…
Check out today’s recipe brought to you by the Food Network and our sister site MyHoustonMajic.com. Let’s learn how to make a yummy New Orleans…
*Ray Nagin was convicted Wednesday of accepting bribes and free trips from contractors in exchange for helping them secure millions of dollars in city work…
PACERNATION! Our Point Guard Needs your help! Let’s Help #GetLanceIn the NBA All-Star Game! Check out Sir Lancealot’s promo below to get the info to vote! OK! You got the info to text So let’s officially help get Lance In! You can also vote by visiting the NBA All Star voting link here! Special Shout […]
Losing weight can be a struggle for some, but Eric and Maleka Beal prove that when you make smarter choices, it can be easier than…
01/03/14- Roland Martin talks with Louisiana State Senator Karen Carter Peterson about why the state hasn’t utilized $1.5 billion in storm recovery aid despite the…
Prince has announced that he will be headlining the 20th annual Essence Music Festival in New Orleans in 2014. This isn’t the first time the singer has performed at the festival. In 2004 he performed on the 20th anniversary of his hit single “Purple Rain.” He has also make rounds at other major festivals, headlining this year’s […]
