Did you know well-known comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres has roots in Louisiana? She is from Metairie. DeGeneres was born in Metairie and attended high school at Grace King. However, after her parents separated she moved with her mother to Atlanta, Texas where she graduated from Atlanta High School in May 1976. Shortly after graduation, […] More
We all know Jay Electronica for his sentient music style, but did you know he was born and raised in the Magnolia Projects? Elpadaro F. Electronica Allah also known as Jay Electronica is a Roc Nation rapper from New Orleans. He attended St. Augustine Highschool in the 7th Ward before leaving to pursue his music […] More
Josh Hart is a known gamer, now he’s into NFT digital asset ownership. I have been in the NFT space for a little over a year and I’m excited to that see someone representing my hometown is advocating for the space as well. Josh Hart is a guard for the New Orleans Pelicans. We actually […] More
Kohlman’s Tavern wass located at 414 Homer Street in Algiers Let’s dive into history Nola! Kohlmans Tavern, Kohlman’s Beer Garden, Club 414 were some of the names given to this black business! The tavern was a Jazz hall, social place, beer garden and home for Mr. Kohlman’s taxi cab company. Kohlman had a fleet of […] More
NEW ORLEANS – Our Voice Nuestra Voz (OVNV), a nation-building organization that builds solidarity with Black and Brown communities in New Orleans, is giving $100,000 to Black andBrown community members affected by hurricane Ida. OVNV is partnering with Buddy’s House Foundation, BanchaLenguas, Newtral Groundz, Ida Support Network, and El Pueblo NOLA to give from its […] More
Our Hurricane Ida relief efforts have picked up momentum in the last few days. After raising the first $9,000, Grammy award-winning recording artist PJ Morton reached out to help us raise funds with a relief concert. We raised around $6,000 in an hour and a half! Shortly after the event, we were reached out to […] More
Grammy award-winning recording artist PJ Morton is planning an IGTV concert for Hurricane Ida relief. PJ called us earlier and explained how he wanted to help raise money for our Hurricane Ida Relief Fund using the IGTV format that he tried out during the pandemic. We have been blessed to raise over $8,000 to help […] More
On Micktape, a 10 song mixtape, rapper CalioMick gives the listeners a very honest insight of him. “I’m giving you a part of me, my depressed side, my happy side, my beefing side, I’m giving you every part of me.” The mixtape launched at midnight and can be streamed on all your favorite platforms. Caliomick […] More
Health is a big topic and Jhané Garner, MS, LAT, ATC is a great resource for preventative health options! Ever since we launched our web show the Brand Bayou we’ve met so many powerful brand owners with amazing stories. We have been receiving great feedback as well! In episode 3, New Orleans certified trainer and […] More
Arianne Craig Jolla is an experienced educator and founder of HYPE Academy, a New Orleans East private school. The work that Arianne has been doing in our communities is unmatched! She has been teaching in New Orleans since before Hurricane Katrina and it wasn’t easy. Arianne has since transitioned from being a teacher into being […] More