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Data Zone First Friday! Page 6 “The People’s Paper” August 17 - August 23, 2019 54th Year Volume 16 www.ladatanews.com

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Page 2 Newsmaker State & Local Order of the Elks Get NOLA Tourism Down to Business in Wealthy and the Big Easy Healthy Page 4 Page 5 Page 2 August 17 - August 23, 2019 Cover Story www.ladatanews.com Nakita Shavers From Tragedy to Triumph Sister of Hot 8 Brass Band Founding Member Dinerral Shavers Speaks on How His Death Motivated Her Life’s Work to Inspire Young People

Nakita Shavers is dedicating her life to making the City of New Orleans a better place for all its citizens and inspiring hope in young people.

Edwin Buggage ing, splendid and enchanting about the City, it is one inspiring the youth of New Orleans that there is in fact, Editor-in-Chief that finds itself as many urban cities rife with crime hope and opportunities to live lives free of guns and and violence . violence . It is one where too many lives (mostly African New Orleans a Tale of Two Cities American Males) are cut short by gunfire and lack of On the Frontlines The City of New Orleans is a place rich in culture; access to the ladders of success leading to lack of aspi- One of those persons who is on the frontlines of this it is something that keeps people coming back year rations . Nevertheless, in spite of these obstacles there battle is Nakita Shavers, her name may be familiar to after year . But in spite of all the things that are amaz- are many citizens who have tried to become a bridge; some, for she is the younger sister of Dinerral Shav-

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Cover Story, Continued from page 2. ers, who was a renowned drummer items to Unity and we feed the and one of the founding members homeless and we adopt a few fami- of the Hot 8 Brass Band in addition lies during the holidays .” to being a band instructor; who was gunned down in 2006 . His death Essay Contest: The along with the shooting death of Need for Role Models Helen Hill, led to thousands of peo- Without a map to excellence, ple to march on City Hall demand- many young people fall through ing that the City do a better job the cracks and become susceptible combating the problems of crime to the twin vices of crime and vio- and gun violence . lence . As a consequence, the com- Shavers is a woman with a big munity as a whole suffers, as so personality and is all New Orleans many young people never reach in her manner of speech and de- their full potential and accept medi- meanor . She is warm, inviting, car- ocrity as the norm . Shavers who’s ing, compassionate and transpar- been chosen as a YLC Role Model ent when speaking of her journey speaks of the importance of role from tragedy to discovering her models and why she chose it as this life’s purpose where she is dedicat- Nikita Shavers, who’s been chosen In a deep moment of emotion she recounts, “He brought together year’s essay topic . as a YLC Role Model speaks of the 100 kids to be part of this marching unit and on the weekend he ing her life to help in stopping the importance of role models and why was murdered that Thursday Dec. 28, 2006; the following Monday “I recently had a few people in senseless violence that plagues the she chose it as this year’s essay topic. the instruments and uniforms for the kids came in. ”She says the my life that’s stood out to me as role City of New Orleans . “I recently had a few people in my life principal of the school cried opening up the packages and vowing models . I thought it would be inter- that’s stood out to me as role mod- that the kids would get their chance to march in the Mardi Gras els. I thought it would be interesting Parades. And in true New Orleans spirit musicians from around the esting to hear from young people A Drum Major for to hear from young people and who City came together and the band marched that Mardi Gras season about who inspires them to be a inspires them to be a better person,” and it was a beautiful thing. better person .” Change: Remembering says Shavers. Dinerral Shavers It’s been over a decade since Na- No Easy Answers: Solving kita lost her brother in a barrage of the Problem Crime and bullets ending his life right before Violence in New Orleans the New Year . When speaking of Nakita Shavers is a young wom- her brother there is a slight quaver an dedicated to making her City in her voice when speaking of Din- better, but as she’s grown, she real- erral . izes that she cannot do it alone and Heaping praise on him she that all hands must be on deck . notes, “He was always the most “When I was about 18, I was very popular person, everybody loved optimistic about the work we were him . He was outgoing his whole doing thinking it would be an im- life . He started playing music in his mediate solution for the violence early teens 14 or 15 and that grew in our community . I soon realized I into him becoming a professional was being naïve looking for simple musician and also that led to him answers to something so complex . becoming an educator .” That there was other contributing Continuing she speaks of the factor, socioeconomic and histori- work he did with young people cal structural inequality to oppor- which is something that continues The Dinerral Shavers Educational Fund (DSEF) is an Educational initiative giving an outlet to young people tunities that led to some turning to to inspire her in the work she does . and alternatives to violence. crime .” “At the time of his death he’d just “For a time when I did not see began to create the first marching the world . He always had a big tertainment, and we have health results, I became discouraged . But band at L .E . Rabouin High School heart especially post-Katrina in that screenings and other things . It’s as I’ve gotten older and wiser, I which was a school known for voca- short year he lived . He was mission a hub where these services are know it’s not just the work that I do tional education . But he thought to driven to make an impact on the available to youth and their fami- but what everyone does as a cohe- have a marching band would be a kids and to his City and I believe he lies . It will take place at Ashe’ Cul- sive unit and what we can all do to great experience for the kids where was successful at doing that . Years tural Center September 28th .” contribute to a better society, but it many of them look forward to later many of the people’s lives he This is not the only way Shav- won’t happen overnight .” marching in Mardi Gras parades .” touched tell me how important he ers chooses to serve, she explains, Shavers in speaking of how all In a deep moment of emotion, was to them as a mentor, teacher “There is a music and education people can help young people as- she recounts, “He brought together and friend .” curriculum I developed with the pire to having a better quality of life 100 kids to be part of this march- culture bearers from across the and not falling prey to low expecta- ing unit and on the weekend, he Making a Better city . Basically, we partner with tions and not reaching their full po- was murdered that Thursday Dec . Community schools and community centers . tential says, “They’re many oppor- 28, 2006; the following Monday the Since her brother’s death, she’s Students are taught New Orleans Dinerral Shavers, founding mem- tunities across the city to mentor instruments and uniforms for the spearheaded several efforts to help history, taught by people who ac- ber Hot 8 Brass Band, his legacy youth, every young person needs kids came in .” tually produce the culture, (Mardi lives on through his sister Nakita a role model and just having some- those in need and inspire a commu- Shavers. She says the principal of the nity to be better . She is a true ex- Gras Indian, Musicians, Dancers, one tell you what your options can school cried opening up the pack- ample of giving back, by not giving Drummers, etc .) The goal is to help cover mental, physical emotional be can change the possibilities of ages and vowing that the kids would a handout, but a hand up . them appreciate the rich culture in and sexual health . We partner with what their lives can become .” get their chance to march in the “The Dinerral Shavers Educa- which they live and that they contin- schools and community organiza- Nakita is working to keep the Mardi Gras Parades . And in true tional Fund (DSEF) is an Educa- ue to celebrate and practice these tions to implement this curricu- dreams of her brother Dinerral New Orleans spirit musicians from tional Initiative giving an outlet traditions .” lum .” Shavers alive by helping people all around the City came together and to young people and alternatives Having a slew of programs aimed “Also, there is Operation Give across the city . A journey that be- the band marched that Mardi Gras to violence . We have a Back to at various populations; Shavers be- Back where we partner with Unity gan in tragedy, but she’s triumphed season and it was a beautiful thing . School Extravaganza that’s grown lieves that to make the City better it of Greater New Orleans to help the and living a life with greater pur- Speaking of the qualities that over the past 10 years . We partner will take a multi-pronged approach . City’s homeless population . Every pose and meaning showing that we made him special she says, “He was with Tulane University and Ashe’ We have Girls Nola which is anoth- year we do a citywide household all can make a difference in making a loving and kind individual who Cultural Center . We distribute er program and is a Reproductive drive where we encourage people New Orleans a better city and safer wanted to help people and change school supplies, there’s also en- Health and Sex Ed Curriculum that to donate furniture, and household City for all . 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The Improved Benevolent & Protective Order of the Elks of the World (IBPOEW) meeting in New Orleans

Visiting the Senior Center

of fellowship . About the Hilton Riverside Hotel . 100 members spent the after- This year’s, convention was noon enjoying the local seniors and chaired by State Presi- Top Left: Rev. Dr. Ellsworth Harris, Jr. Chairperson and the La. State President, Grand Exalted Ruler Leonard Polk, Jr. Bottom Right: Senator Diana Bajoie PGDR and Co-Chair, Grand Daughter Ruler Margaret Scott, making new friends . dent Rev . Ellsworth Harris, Jr ., and Louisiana Daughter Johnnie G. Cobbins That’s not all . Also, while in co-chaired by Senator Diana Bajoie . town, members gave contribu- The IBPOEW held their 120th Camille Whitworth to the Crescent City during their an- State Representative tions to cancer organizations, Grand Lodge and 116th Grand nual convention . Joseph Bouie, District 97 was the Light House for the Blind, Temple International Conven- It didn’t take long for mem- The organization was in town honored with Elijah P . Lovejoy they provided financial assistance tion in New Orleans, all activities bers of the Improved Benevolent August 2nd through August 8th . Award during the Civil Liberties to a Family Crisis Organization taking place at the Hilton River- & Protective Order of the Elks of While in town they got straight to Luncheon . Rep . Bouie said, “I over worked with local agencies to help side Hotel . the World to make their impact the work of making a difference my humble appreciation to this his- feed the homeless . There was an This is one of the largest African on New Orleans . .During the grand opening cer- toric organization for this honor .” oratorical contest held which American Fraternal Organizations The group of more than 2000, led emonies, Mayor LaToya Cantrell In addition to giving local leaders awarded a deserving student a in the world . The group is dedicat- by Grand Exalted Ruler Leonard J . was given the “Grand Exalted special recognition, the IBPOEW $10,000 scholarship . The Tempta- ed to providing financial, spiritual Polk Jr ., Esq . and Grand Daughter Ruler’s Award of Prominence” for visited the senior center Tuesday tions wowed the crowd with their and emotional aid to the New Or- Ruler Margaret D . Scott, gave back her contributions to the city . Also, for a great lunch, bingo and hours familiar tunes during a concert at leans community .

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City Leaders and Tourism Officials Launch New Healthy Hospitality Initiative

City of New Orleans pitality industry that will decrease barriers for workers to access NEW ORLEANS - Today, Mayor health care . LaToya Cantrell and the New Or- “By answering the call to action, leans Tourism Marketing Corpora- we were able to work with data and tion (NOTMC) in partnership with clinic networks to provide more 504HealthNet, launched the new services, such as concierge servic- Healthy Hospitality Initiative at the es that are culturally competent for Jazz and Heritage Center . hospitality workers, as well as hir- Tourism leaders and 504Health- ing a dedicated navigator for sup- Net have worked on this initiative port,” said Tiffany Netters, Execu- over the past year to provide New tive Director of 504HealthNet . Orleans Hospitality Workers access The Healthy Hospitality Initia- to high-quality, affordable health- tive will ensure hospitality workers care . Tourism and Health Care have access to the health care ser- Agencies collaborated and held vices needed to sustain their quality listening sessions with hospitality of life . workers to ensure the program ad- “Hospitality workers are at the dresses their needs . The initiative heart of our city, and by providing includes a new website, extended high-quality and affordable health clinic hours, and a dedicated team care, we can better take care of our that works directly with the city’s citizens, their families and the fu- hospitality workers . District C Councilmember Kristen Gisleson Palmer (center), speaks at the Healthy Hospitality Initiative ture of our hospitality industry,” said launch event on Tuesday, August 6, alongside Councilmember-At-Large Jason Williams (left) and District B “As someone who came up Councilman Jay H. Banks (right). (photo by Justen Williams, 343 Media) Councilmember Jason Williams . through the ranks in the hotel in- dustry, from laundry to front desk to night auditor, right here in New Orleans, I know firsthand the need that exists here,” said Mayor Cantrell . “I would like to thank our Health Director, Dr . Avegno, the New Orleans City Council, and our partners here today for their un- wavering support of our hospitality workers . The City of New Orleans, under my leadership, will always be committed to better outcomes for the people who make our City what she says truly is by giving everything that they have for our industry, tourists, and all of us who call New Orleans home . We will not stand down . Through partnerships like this, we will continue to stand tall and ensure all of our people have affordable and accessible healthcare .” Mayor LaToya Cantrell speaks at the Healthy Hospitality Initiative There are 17 participating launch event on Tuesday, August Health Care Organizations, operat- 6, 2019. (photo by Justen Wil- ing 58 clinic sites, and one hospital liams, 343 Media) system with five sites that are a part of this initiative . The initiative was an authentic New Orleans experi- introduced with a press conference ence,” said Mark Romig, NOTMC and a community event for hospi- President and CEO . “Following tality workers, which included free a proactive year of convening, glucose testing, blood pressure working alongside partners and a screenings, massages, STD testing, year’s work of testing with hospital- and more . ity workers, we are proud to stand “We are very excited to an- here today .” nounce the Healthy Hospitality Ini- 504HealthNet developed and tiative for the great men and wom- implemented a systems-level ap- en in the hospitality industry that proach to build stronger commu- provide our visitors and locals with nity-clinical linkages for the hos- Page 6 August 17 - August 23, 2019 Data Zone www.ladatanews.com First Friday

Glenn Summers Data News Photographer

The First Friday Old School Dance Party hosted by Gilda Lewis, is a Networking Event Celebrating Entrepreneurship in the community where small businesses come together to reinforce empowerment and sustainability . Additionally, it promotes the need for wealth building among businesses in the African-American commu- nity . Data News Weekly was there for this amazing event!!!

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AUDUBON NATURE INSTITUTE EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

TRAMERA LEE RECEPTIONIST, AUDUBON ZOO

Tramera is the receptionist for Audubon Zoo — the first smiling face guests see and friendly voice they hear when they contact Audubon Nature Institute. Tramera is active in the local dance community, dancing, teaching kids, choregraphing, and working with Buku Talent agency. She enjoys interacting with so many different types of people in her role at Audubon and is pursuing a degree in Business Administration to further her career.

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To Be Equal Toni Morrison’s Passing is a Loss for the Racial Justice Community as Well as the Literary World

are you going to write about Black conviction of their natural superi- novels; she said she regretted us- American-born author had won, people?’ Whether he did or not, or ority” had led to its debasement . ing the nickname, derived from but her status as the first Black she did or not . Even the inquiry The slaughter of unarmed men her chosen confirmation name, woman honored overshadowed comes from a position of being in and women of color at the hands Anthony, and always thought of as her Americanness . the center .” of police and racially-motivated Chloe, her given name . She grew And while she had complained Morrison likened herself to a mass murder, the bombing of Black up in the integrated town of Lo- that her work was more likely to be Russian author, writing in Russian, churches -- and white America’s ap- rain, Ohio, and was disillusioned taught in women’s studies or Afri- about Russia . “The fact that it gets parent tolerance for all of it -- she as- by what she saw as rampant color- can-American studies classes than Marc Morial translated and read by other people serted, were part of the death knell ism when she arrived at Howard in English classes, she hoped her President and CEO is a benefit, it’s a plus . but he’s not of white superiority . University in 1949 . Unlike class- work “fit first into African-American National Urban League obliged to ever consider writing “If it weren’t so ignorant and mates who had grown up in the traditions and, second of all, this about French people, or Americans, pitiful, one could mourn this col- south, she experienced legal seg- whole thing called literature .” NEW YORK - A few years after or anybody .” lapse of dignity in service to an evil regation for the first time in Wash- Today, even high-school students being awarded the Nobel Prize for Morrison’s death this week, at cause,” she wrote . ington, D .C ., but could not believe across the country are familiar with literature, for a body of work known the age of 88, is a loss not only to It is telling that what the inter- it was real . her work, reading her alongside for centering the Black American the literary world, but to the cause viewer noticed most about Mor- “I think it’s a theatrical thing,” Nathanial Hawthorne and Mark experience, Toni Morrison was of racial justice and civil rights . And rison’s work was the absence of she told the New York Times . “I Twain . She has staked out the Afri- asked by a white reporter when she it comes at a time when her unique white characters; white privilege always felt that everything else can-American experience as part of would “incorporate white lives” into voice is especially relevant . can be like air or light, notable only was the theater . They didn’t really the broader American experience . her books “in a substantial way .” Shortly after the election of Don- when it is absent . And according to mean that . How could they? It was As politicians seek to divide us “You can’t understand how ald Trump in 2016, she published Morrison, white voters were begin- too stupid .” and racial violence swirls around powerfully racist that question is, an essay entitled “Make America ning to feel it ebb away . When Morrison won the Nobel us, it is this lesson – that Black can you?” she asked . “You could White Again,” in which she argued “Toni Morrison” may have Prize for Literature in 1993, it had America is America, that we must never ask a white author, ‘When that white America’s loss of “the been as much a creation as her been more than 30 years since an keep firmly in our hearts . White Women versus Black Women Who will decide the governor’s race in Louisiana?

Jeff Thomas Publisher Think504.COM

Not only is the only Democrat who holds a statewide office, but the Louisiana Governor is the only Democratic Governor of any Southern State . And currently, this rarest of birds is seeking re-election . Edwards was able to defeat an extremely flawed opponent to capture the office, but his bid for a second term is a decid- ing into his conservative values is supported Edwards over the sex African American drum . Issues that women share edly different race with a new and a balancing act that will be Cirque scandal ridden , will Women Voters – early childhood education and more volatile set of dynamics to be du Soleil worthy . have no such inclination in this Edwards received over 95% of access to affordable healthcare – negotiated . Though Edwards is a Facing two conservative Repub- election . In fact, Ralph Abraham the African American women’s allow the governor to thread the conservative Democrat, his oppo- licans, early on Edwards’ campaign is a stand-up guy and offers none vote in the last gubernatorial needle, but other issues that will nents are far to his right and pose is leaning right with commercials of the Vitter slime that catapulted election . But his current cam- attract and motivate Black women real threats to his chances to be re- touting his personal military back- Edwards in the last election . And paign messaging ignores issues like increasing the Earned Income elected in the deep south . ground and his family’s dedication Eddie Rispone’s love for all things that would engage and motivate Tax Credit (EITC) and increasing The remarkability of his tenure to law and order . And signing the Trump will attract others . Both them to vote . And while older Af- funding for Historically Black Col- is significantly overshadowed by anti-abortion legislation this sum- are furiously campaigning to cap- rican American women tend to be leges and Universities (HBCU’s) the precariousness of his political mer was a major nod to Republican ture the White women’s votes . chronic voters, younger AA wom- will create a schism between the position . And the unusual condi- voters . Yet his rivals will claim their Not only can Edwards expect to en voters are irregular –mainly voting blocs . tions that enabled his electability allegiance to President Trump and lose a large percentage of these high-profile election - voters . Yet Even though these challengers to have been transformed into a wedge immigration, race, taxes and voters, but if either of his oppo- as Edwards tilts right to attract are lower profile than David Vit- minefield of political calculations every other hot button issue to in- nents electrifies the White women White voters, he antagonizes the ter, their threat to Edwards candi- that could not only diminish Ed- vigorate Louisiana’s conservative base, Edwards ability to win re- women who helped elect him in dacy is more significant . If either wards’ viability but boost the like- electorate . election is significantly damaged . the first place . Abraham or Rispone catches fire, lihood that a conservative Repub- Edwards will have no choice but How Edwards pivots and seeks he could burn down the Edwards lican wins the race . How Edwards White Women Voters to try to motivate African Ameri- to attract women of color while campaign, unless Edwards is able is able to motivate progressive Many of the White women vot- can women voters . And that’s the simultaneously appeasing conser- to balance disparate factions with a voters while simultaneously lean- ers who either did not vote or even tricky part . vative White women is the conun- clean message . www.ladatanews.com Entertainment August 17 - August 23, 2019 Page 9

Batiste Family performs at BB King’s Club New Orleans every Tuesday at 5:00 & 8:00 PM

Data News Staff Edited Report

NEW ORLEANS - Select mem- bers of the Batiste Family will per- form regularly on Tuesday eve- nings at the BB King’s Blues Club in New Orleans, 1104 Decatur Street . The sets which are powered by Da- mon J . Batiste & NOSACONN Inc . are 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM nightly (subject to change) . “B .B . King’s is the best restau- rant, bar, and live music club in the French Quarter . We’re more than the Blues at BB King’s . We’re clas- sic soul, rock and roll, and great signature drinks that will get your party rolling .” At last week’s show; Michael Batiste, the father of Jon Batiste who serves as band director of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert sat in for a couple of num- bers with the family brought back fond memories of the group’s performance from the 80’s . And on one number, the musical chair exchange between Jamal and Rus- Jamal, Damon, Russell, Christopher, David, and Ryan Batiste. sell on a single drum kit was sim- ply magical! vid Batiste and The Gladiators) mon, Russell, Ryan, and Jamal Ba- lect nights for a blast of down-home bers performing professionally, the Headed by Louisiana Hall of who was a pioneer of “New Orleans tiste; and a new edition in grandson funk and Rhythm ‘n Blues at the Batiste family boasts of being “Loui- Fame inductee David Batiste (Da- funk” will be joined by sons Da- Christopher Prosper Batiste on se- Club . With approximately 25 mem- siana’s largest musical family .” 86 million Americans Maybe even you, have prediabetes. person-ABOUT-TO- FACT-CHECK-THIS-FACT. Page 10 August 17 - August 23, 2019 State & Local News www.ladatanews.com

Choppa, Cheeky Blakk, School Zone Cameras DJ Jubilee, David Kunian Headlines Panel on BOUNCE go Back into Operation @ Cutting Edge CE

City of New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS -- The City of New Orleans reminds residents that school zone cameras will be turned on for the new school year on Mon- day, Aug . 12, at 7 a .m . School zone hours are between 7 a .m . and 9 a .m . and be- tween 2:45 p .m . and 4:45 p .m . Motorists are advised to care- fully observe posted speed limits, and to exercise caution in school zones . Bounce Royalty, Choppa, Cheeky Black and DJ Jubilee

Bounce: The Creation of Eddie Bo and ‪Earl King‪ . This pan- a New Music Genre; The el will host New Orleans “Bounce Royalty” and record entrepreneurs Evolution of Bounce who are bringing it to the interna- from the Street Parades tional entertainment world . of New Orleans to the Sidelines of the National Date: Saturday, Football League August 24, 2019‬ Time: 12:30 – 1:15 pm‬ Location: InterContinental Data News Staff Edited New Orleans, Report Frenchmen Rm, 2nd Fl. Bounce Music has evolved since its early origins in New Or- Speakers: leans in the early 90’s and now is • Angela Woods aka Cheeky Blakk a global phenomenon influencing • Jerome Temple aka DJ Jubilee popular music and culture . It is • Darwin Turner aka Choppa the latest music that’s originated • John Maximillion, Owner, Pow- from America’s most musical city . er504 Radio, Maximum Produc- The often-sampled music that tions can be found in songs from art- • Phillip Ryan Block, Independent ists such as ‪Yo Gotti‬, Cardi B and Ear Records ‪Beyonce’‬, has its roots in New • David Kunian, Curator, New Or- Orleans Street Parades (aka Sec- leans Jazz Museum, Producer ondlines), pea-popping and the radio Documentaries, Radio DJ Rhythms of ‪Professor Longhair‬, (Panel Moderator)

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