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A Data News Weekly Exclusive UNITY-1 REBUILDS WITH COMMUNITY SUPPORT Page 2 Newsmaker State & Local Norman Francis to Receive 2019 Real Estate Laetare Medal and the Arts Page 4 Page 5 Page 2 April 13 - April 19, 2019 Cover Story www.ladatanews.com

Unity-1 on the Road to Rebuilding Community Comes Together to Help Re-Open Iconic Business

L-R Deborah Griffin, Organizer of fundraiser, John and Beverly Smith, owners of Unity-1 Beauty Owner Beverly Smith vows to rebuild Unity-1 and says it Supply and Hair Salon and Bertha Bradley, owner of Bertha’s Place. will be even better and appreciates all the support they are getting from the community.

Edwin Buggage Editor away and tragedy arose as the car crashed into After the fire an outpouring of support came Unity-1 Beauty Salon, causing a three-alarm fire from all over the city, state and nation regarding that left the iconic Broadmoor business building the rebuilding of what has become an institution Fire Damages Historic engulfed in flames leaving it presently inoper- in the African-American community . Data News Business in Broadmoor able . Also, three lives were lost, the two young Weekly spoke with Beverly Smith DPC (Doctor On March 20th NOPD officers were in pur- men in the vehicle and one woman inside the of Professional Cosmetology) who owns the busi- suit of what they believed was a car that was sto- salon who later succumbed to burns sustained ness with her husband John Smith, who founded len . As officers became disengaged the car sped in the fire . the business in 1981 .

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Unity-1 Trailblazer in rebuilding bigger and better,” Ms . Bertha’s Place was also dam- and moving toward rebuilding our The Value of Life Black Haircare Industry Beverly says with confidence and aged by fire . But today Bertha’s business . People really care .” All Lives Matter and in this in New Orleans optimism ringing in her voice . is in a new location and is going Also closer to home in Broad- tragedy three lives were lost . With As we are known the Black Hair- Speaking of their impact in the stronger than ever with the com- moor where their business is lo- compassion and care in her voice care Industry is a multi-billion-dol- community she says, “We have munity continuing to support her . cated neighboring business are she says, “I talked to one of the lar industry and was traditionally helped the homeless to help tran- This is something that encour- pitching in to help, “Propeller, a boy’s mother and the other one’s where Black Entrepreneurs could sition to permanent housing . We ages Ms . Beverly, feeling their business accelerator that works grandmother and I gave them my find support from the Black com- offer training to them how to run family business will travel down a with small businesses is definitely condolences . We were there to munity and build wealth . Today a business and grow . We have a similar path . “It touched her heart reaching out . They have been support them with their prayer because she also had a fire to her very supportive and will be doing vigil .” Speaking of the young lady business . It touched her heart, a fundraiser on April 15th I have who lost her life she says, “Ms . she said I understand your pain also talked to Kathleen Rhodes of Shawan, was one of our custom- and if I can do anything to help . Rhodes Funeral Home and they ers . We all went to her funeral and Love and prayers are phenomenal . said they are willing to help in any Cover Story, Continued It something to keep us motivated way possible .” on page 9.

New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell (L) with Police Superintendent Shaun Ferguson (L) and NOFD Superintendent Timothy McConnell (far right) at the scene of Unity-1 fire. while there are still businesses like product as well . Umoja Visions we Unity-1 that is Black Owned many employ people to work with the have gone out of business . product line . Learn how to become But Beverly Smith is determined entrepreneurs .” to continue the legacy they have Recently, the Bronner Brother built as they are on the road to re- Hair International Beauty Show build their business . came to New Orleans . There was “We are a family business that an outpouring of support for Uni- began in 1981 by my husband John ty-1 and its rebuilding . Speaking of Smith . I met him in 1982 and began when they were presented a check working with him building our busi- for 10,000 dollars presented to them ness that at one point had five loca- during an event Smith says, “Bron- tions and was the number one dis- ner Brother brought us on the main tributor of Black hair care products stage talked about our tragedy and in the Southeast region,” states Ms . asked everyone to support us and Beverly, a name many have come to James and Jessica Bronner gave know her by in the community . us a check to start restoration and Continuing talking about the renovations .” business she says, “We provide Locally, fundraisers are also professional products to serve pro- being held to help . Recently, at fessionals in hair care industry the Bertha’s Place, a local bar held general public . We also have a salon a fundraiser that was well at- as well . Beauty industry from all tended with an outpouring of over the city gone on and started support . “We had DJ Captain their own salon . We have been an Charles there, someone we have incubator in the community for known for a long time . He lives beauty professionals .” in our neighborhood we have done many things for us . Bertha Community Comes is someone we have known her Together to Support for a long time . We started our Rebuilding Effort business around the same time . Speaking of their contribution She is just like family . and the beginning stages of their Deborah planned and organized rebuilding she says, “We are reach- the party to assist with us getting ing out for resources . We have spo- some things for our immediate ken to Mayor Cantrell and our City needs .” Councilman Jay Banks for support . They’re both opening their We are a historic business with ties businesses is not the only thing in the community and we plan on they have in common; recently, Page 4 April 13 - April 19, 2019 Newsmaker www.ladatanews.com

Norman Francis, Legendary Civil Rights and Higher Education Leader, to Receive 2019 Laetare Medal

Xavier University Norman C . “I did not build Xavier; I was Francis received an Honorary Francis, longtime beloved Presi- part of Katharine Drexel’s mission Doctor of Laws Degree from Notre dent of Xavier University of Louisi- to provide a quality education for Dame in 1988 for his commitment ana, will receive the University of all,” Francis said . “All the people I to Education and Civil Rights . The Notre Dame’s 2019 Laetare Medal worked with were part of this plan University also recognized him — the oldest and most Prestigious and mission, which was not only in 2006 with a rare second Honor- Honor given to American Catholics honorable, but was totally neces- ary Doctorate for his tireless work — at Notre Dame’s 174th Univer- sary when you look back at what to rebuild his own institution and sity Commencement Ceremony on the United States was at the time .” serve as Chair of Louisiana Recov- May 19th (Sunday) . Born in Lafayette, Louisiana, in ery Authority . “For more than 50 years, Dr . 1931, Francis was one of five chil- The Laetare (pronounced lay- Francis has been at the center of dren, and his early education took TAH-ray) Medal is so named be- Civil Rights aAdvocacy by leverag- place in Catholic schools run by cause its recipient is announced ing the power of Catholic higher Spiritan Priests and Sisters of the each year in celebration of Laetare education,” said Notre Dame Presi- Blessed Sacrament — all funded Sunday, the fourth Sunday in Lent dent Rev . John I . Jenkins, C .S .C by. Drexel’s Philanthropy during on the Church calendar . “Laetare,” “In bestowing the Laetare Medal a time when American Catholic the Latin word for “rejoice,” is the upon him, Notre Dame recognizes churches were segregated . first word in the entrance antiphon his leadership in the fight for social In 1952, Francis became the of the Mass that Sunday, which ritu- justice through educational empow- first African-American admitted to ally anticipates the celebration of erment .” Loyola University Law School in Easter . The medal bears the Latin During Francis’ 47-year tenure New Orleans . As he put it, “Some- inscription, “Magna est veritas et as President, Xavier’s enrollment body had to break the color line .” praevalebit” (“Truth is mighty, and nearly tripled, the endowment Francis was not the only member it shall prevail”) . grew eightfold and the university of his family to push color lines . His Established at Notre Dame in became the leading producer of older brother, the Most Reverend 1883, the Laetare Medal was con- African-American undergraduates Joseph Francis, Auxiliary Bishop ceived as an American Counterpart who complete medical school . of Newark, became the fourth Afri- of the Golden Rose, a papal honor Xavier also ranks first nationally can-American to be elevated to the that antedates the 11th Century . in the number of African-Ameri- Bishopric in the United States . The medal has been awarded an- can students earning undergradu- After earning his law degree, nually at Notre Dame to a Catholic ate degrees in biology and life Francis served in the U .S . Army, “whose genius has ennobled the sciences, chemistry, physics and after which he decided to forgo a arts and sciences, illustrated the pharmacy . promising legal practice for a career ideals of the Church and enriched At a time when the U .S . Su- in higher education and became the heritage of humanity .” preme Court — based on a legal Dean of Men at Xavier in 1957 . Previous recipients of the La- challenge to Louisiana law regard- “It didn’t take long for me to see Dr. Norman Francis etare Medal include Civil War ing “separate but equal” — upheld that I could do more good educat- Gen . William Rosecrans, Operatic segregation as the law of the land, ing young African-Americans, and etare Awardees is itself a hope and for Justice and Peace, a member Tenor John McCormack, Presi- St . Katharine Drexel founded when I look at the stats and where an inspiration, not just for the stu- of the Board of Trustees at the dent John F . Kennedy, Catholic Xavier, America’s only Histori- we are nationally, I never regretted dents, but for many others as well .” Catholic University of America Worker Founder Dorothy Day, cally Black and Catholic Univer- it,” Francis said . While solidifying Xavier’s repu- and a member of the Board of Di- Novelist Walker Percy, Vice Presi- sity, in 1925 . Heir to a banking Francis accepted the offer to be- tation of academic excellence, rectors of the National Catholic dent Joe Biden, Speaker of the fortune, Drexel also founded the come the first lay African-American Francis gained renown as a Civic Conference for Interracial Jus- House John Boehner, Labor Activ- Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament President of Xavier on April 4, 1968 Leader and an exceptional states- tice . He also served as Chair of ist Monsignor George G . Higgins, and used her entire inheritance — the same day Rev . Martin Luther man . He served in advisory roles the Louisiana Recovery Author- Homeboy Industries Founder Rev . to advance racial equality for King Jr . was assassinated . to eight U .S . Presidents on Educa- ity after Hurricane Katrina . In Gregory Boyle, S .J ., Rio Grande African-Americans and Native “I am honored by Notre Dame tion and Civil Rights Issues and 2006, President George W . Bush Valley Catholic Charities Execu- Americans, especially through recognizing me in this way,” Fran- has served on 54 boards and com- honored Francis with the Nation’s tive Director Sister Norma Pimen- education . Drexel’s influence per- cis said . “I think the fact that I have missions . He has been a member Highest Civilian Award, the Presi- tel, M .J ., Singer Aaron Neville and meates Francis’ achievements . the privilege of being among the La- of the Vatican’s Pontifical Council dential Medal of Freedom . Actor Martin Sheen .

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Jordan Spencer unconventional settings . Data News Weekly “Take this bit of industrial real Contributor estate and use it as a platform for art and creativity,” he said . Local artists and developers Bertels said that this type of de- came together to continue to exam- velopment aims to provide art expe- ine how art-based real estate can riences in more social settings, cre- support the creative industries and ating a deeper relationship between prevent gentrification in New Or- the artist and his or her community . leans neighborhoods . The conver- “Artists will be there whether sation was the subject of the Idea you care or not,” he said . Bertels Village’s New Orleans Entrepre- urged developers to consider the neur Week organized by the Down- importance of recognizing artists town Development District (DDD) who create content for a living, in- and the Creative Alliance of New stead of simply admiring their work Orleans (CANO) . as just a hobby . It is why after Hur- “Creative leadership and opti- ricane Katrina, the city remains a mism are important,” said Jeanne case study on how best to revitalize Nathan, the Executive Director communities . for CANO . “Real estate is impor- “You have to believe New Or- tant, but not everything,” said Na- leans is going to be a different than, who in 1976 co-founded the place,” said Brian Giattina, a Chair- Contemporary Arts Center with Audience listens intently during a panel on art and preventing gentrification in New Orleans. Photo by person of Create Birmingham, who Joshua Vairin. her husband Robert Tannen . said this is what drives the creative Nathan participated in the pan- solutions he comes up with to revi- el discussion that included ideas talize Birmingham, Ala . from both developers and cre- “Have basic facts,” he said, as a ative specialists from around the tool to support why creative devel- country such as Kelley Lindquist, opment works . Giattina said that Lieven Bertels, Brian Giattina, his team’s report to the Cultural Tara Hernandez, Johnathan Jack- Alliance of Greater Birmingham son, and Matthew Schwartz . titled “Stoking Innovation in the Kurt Weigle, the President of the Magic City: Birmingham’s Cre- Downtown Development District ative Industries 2014” provides moderated the forum at the Con- the hard figures about why cre- temporary Arts Center on March ative real estate can work . The 26, 2019 . corresponding project created Nathan recalled the beginnings 22,000 jobs in the creative arts, he of the CAC, noting that the first art said, with five-percent of the Bir- show she hosted displayed tattoo mingham population . The report parlors and trucks with one exhi- allowed him and his organization bition gallery . Through nearly 50 to fund more creative arts proj- Panelist tells audience about the importance of supporting the creative industry. Photo by Joshua Vairin. years of work with the CAC, she ects and provide more jobs to lo- said they have since transformed building into an arts facility that totaled roughly $55 million, yet it Minneapolis serves as a communi- cal artists, he explained . the one-gallery show to the re- houses artists and their families . restored the intricate design that ty-gathering center for local artists “Focus on community develop- spected arts-space it is today . The Lindquist explained how the non- resembled its original construction and residents of the nearby neigh- ment,” said Matthew Schwartz, the panelists shared how the use of profit worked to preserve and in 1898 . borhoods . Chief Executive Officer for Domain real estate for art-spaces can also restore the exterior design of the “Each project would work as an “[Art-spaces] take the perspec- Properties, which overseas “The be a tool to prevent gentrification . old building by “placekeeping .” L .L .C .,” Lindquist explained . All of tive of the artist, without thinking Shop” located in the CAC, among “We’re really into historic pres- “[It is] creating space for the the properties have the chance of real estate,” said Lieven Bertels, the other projects . Like Artspace, the ervation,” said Kelley Lindquist, community without the effects becoming profitable and, depend- Director of The Momentary, an arts Domain Properties’ projects pro- the President of the National Non- of gentrification,” Lindquist said ing on the state, receive tax credits . venue associated with the Crystal vide living and working spaces for Profit Artspace, which oversees about the concept of “placekeep- “As a Minnesota organization, Bridges Museum of American Art local artists . His goal of connecting more than 300 creative spaces and ing .” The building leased 50-per- it was hard getting tax credits for in Bentonville, Ark . with the culture of New Orleans 1500 live-work spaces nationwide . cent of the living units back to artists,” Lindquist said . “Artspace Bertels’ said his work aims to parallels his vision of artists creat- The El Barrio’s Artspace Project El Barrio residents to prevent does a lot of fundraising to get to move away from the style of tra- ing work that reflects the ideas of in New York, Lindquist shared, the gentrification of the El Barrio know the community,” he said . For ditional art museums to display- the community . “Most of what we transformed an abandoned school community . The project’s expenses instance, the Traffic Zone Center in ing art pieces in more public, do is affordable,” he said . ladatanews.com Page 6 April 13 - April 19, 2019 Data Zone www.ladatanews.com Freret Street Festival

By Kichea S. Burt Data News Contributor

The Freret Street Festival returned this year to give New Orleanians and visitors eight blocks of fun . The fes- tival, which includes pet adoptions, food courts, various vendors, and a diverse music line-up across three stage, is a can’t-miss event, and Data News Weekly made sure to be there . Known for its block-party feel, the Freret Street Festival had music that ranged from rock to swamp pop, and other New Orleans sounds . The Mar- di Gras Indians made an appearance, as well as dancers and other perform- ers . There was also a second line be- cause no good New Orleans event is complete without one . The kids area includes inflatables, a petting zoo, alli- gator meet and greets, arts and crafts, clowns, and stilt walkers . In addition to entertainment, the Freret Street Festival had over 200 vendors selling food, fashion, hand- crafted jewelry and arts, and more . The food was a reflection of the street itself: from Creole dishes to pizza and seafood, the choices left the attendees with full stomachs . This year the festival operated un- der the leadership o the Rotary Club of New Orleans Riverbend, a group focused on community engagement . www.ladatanews.com Data Zone April 13 - April 19, 2019 Page 7 Unity-1 Rebuilding Fundraiser at Bertha’s Place

Photos by Glenn Summers

Recently, the Iconic Unity-1 Beauty Supply and Hair Salon caught fire . While this is an unfortunate incident, members of the community are sup- porting their rebuild by having fund- raisers all over the city and nation . On April 4, 2019 one was held at Bertha’s Place to raise funds to assist in the re- building effort . Many people came out to support . Data News Weekly was there and supports the rebuilding of this historic Black Business . We in our role as “The People’s Paper” encourage our community to support our Black Owned Businesses . There is a go fund me page for those who want to support Unity-1 listed below . https://www .gofundme .com/f/ help-us-bring-back-unity-1-beauty-salon

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As the ‘Face’ of the #MeToo Movement, Tarana Burke is Carving Out Space for a ‘Unicorn’

Harlan McCarthy courage to tell me what happened Special to The New Tri-State to her,” she said . “I was like ‘I Defender don’t know what to do with that,’ but I also decided at that moment The face of the #MeToo Move- I didn’t want to be in that position ment and one of Time Magazine’s again .” “100 Most Influential People” Distressed with similar inci- graced the University of Mem- dents, Burke started doing the phis Ballroom stage last Friday to legwork for the movement to go share her “why” and her vision for forward . In the past few years, her the future of the movement . work has been connected to the in- Tarana Burke, introduced by cidents surrounding Harvey Wein- mayoral candidate and Shelby stein and R . Kelly but Burke shies County Commissioner Tami Saw- away from the #MeToo reputation yer, was in Memphis to close out of taking down powerful men . the university’s Women’s History “This whole idea that #MeToo is Month programming . about taking down powerful men Burke started the #MeToo comes from the fact that the media Movement in 2006 with the mis- focuses on one small piece of this sion to help survivors of sexual work .” violence find pathways to healing . Burke highlighted the PSAs Within a few years, the hashtag which cover the stories of victims turned into a worldwide viral com- Emily Waters, Terry Crews, Dan- munity, offering vital conversa- Tarana Burke, the face of the 2006 #MeToo movement, stresses the importance of the movement being iela Contreras and an anonymous inclusive to men, women, and those who don’t identify in a talk at the University of Memphis. survivor . Burke said people like tions both online and offline . lem to a record store where you Crews have opened the door for When asked by lecture host Hai used to be able to buy cassette men survivors . Phuong Nguyen, an Institutional tapes of scholars, so John Henrik “The first thing we have to do Equity Specialist at the University Clarke and Dr . Ben-Jochannan is engage men as survivors in this of Memphis, what compels her to would be on cassette . He would movement . The second thing is that do this line of work, Burke said her buy them and then we would drive everyone doesn’t identify as a man focus on helping Black survivors around listening to them .” or a woman . stemmed from her grandfather’s Burke also credited her family Burke said the book “The Body practice of Garveyism . for giving her a strong foundation Keeps the Score” by Bessel van der With a strong Black feminist which she used to identify injus- Kolk helped her learn to compart- mother and Pan-African roots, it tices at an early age, whether it mentalize shame when dealing with is no coincidence she read books was questioning her childhood survivors and her own self-care but from Audre Lorde, Toni Morrison teachers on religion and history admitted that she still has battles and even Alex Haley’s “Roots” subjects or organizing in her com- with finding joy . alongside her required Catholic munity as part of the 21st Century “For those of us who don’t have school readings . Youth Leadership Movement . access, for those of us who don’t “It was fine for me to do that The 21st Century Youth Lead- have time, for those of us who are (enrollment in Catholic school) ership Movement was created still trying to figure it out: you may as long as I read a history book around the 20th Anniversary of have not gotten to that place yet . alongside the bible . In the seventh the Voting Rights Act and the Think about the things that make grade — after I finished “Roots” Selma to Montgomery Commem- your heart smile for a second . — he gave me a book called “Be- orative March, with a mission to “Protect it like it’s the thing that fore the Mayflower” and another inspire and develop young people will save your life . I am in the pro- one called “They Came Before with mentoring training from a cess of just trying to get back to Columbus,” so I was into a lot of long list of Veteran Civil Rights that . I think survival is a constant heavy stuff at an early age .” Leaders . battle to get back to ourselves . Reading books by Ivan Van “I grew up very active in social Honestly, I don’t want to be the Sertima, who was a Professor justice … 21C molded me,” said face of #MeToo in five years . I of African studies at Rutgers Burke . want some young unicorn to come University and Author of “They That activism led Burke to co- take this job .” Came Before Columbus,” and found Just Be Inc ., a program that Closing out the lecture, Burke Lerone Bennett Jr ., a former Ex- promoted the wellness of teen answered questions from activists, ecutive Editor of Ebony Maga- girls, and was the catalyst for the students and fans in the crowd . zine and Author of “Before the #MeToo Movement . Questions ranged from more dis- Mayflower,” as a child created “I had an experience a few cussion on the movement and a foundation that Burke called years before with a young girl how to help those marginalized different from other children’s who had disclosed to me and I communities, the documentary upbringing . didn’t know what to do with it . “Surviving R . Kelly,” which details “I didn’t have the typical child- That’s actually where I got the the sexual assault of young girls hood where you go get ice cream words ‘me too’ from because I close to R . Kelly, and confessions with your granddaddy on Sunday . couldn’t say it to her . I was 22 from a student and fan about their He would drive me down to Har- and this baby was 13 and had the own sexual abuse . www.ladatanews.com In The Spirit April 13 - April 19, 2019 Page 9 Knock Knock. Don’t Open That Door

I still find the thought behind this the angels came to attend to screaming at the top of your lungs I can only imagine, because I’m not saying absolutely awesome . I try Jesus and soon thereafter He hoping He’ll hear your plight? there yet (I’m working on it), what it’s to imagine actually being able to began to preach . I don’t get the impression that like to be able to call upon Jesus so do this . Can you imagine if you re- In today’s world, I’m simply Jesus was screaming at the devil regularly that His presence in my dai- ally could? I mean what the sinful asking if you knew where damna- in the desert trying to keep His ly life is second nature . I must admit suggestions would be, the weak- tion was coming from, would you courage up in the face of tempta- that there are times when I recognize nesses of flesh and spirit . still live a damned life? The real tion — the likes of which most of that the turmoil in my life has been or is The reality would be that you question I’m asking is, do you us will never see, let alone expe- being manufactured by pure evil . That would see the devil coming from know Jesus well enough to ask rience firsthand . At every turn, it recognition allows me the privilege to James A. Washington miles away and no matter how Him to answer your front door? was the devil who was way out of simply tell the devil to back up because NNPA News Wire Columnist slick or innocent the approach, When life and the devil deal his league because when he came I don’t really have time . you could never be fooled again . you a bad hand, can you get the calling, Jesus merely let His father If you get my perspective, it’s It’s been some time ago, but I Would you really do as Jesus Lord to sit at the table and play answer the door . okay to ask Jesus to handle the heard one of the most powerful say- did in the desert? Would you re- it for you? Is your relationship to “Man does not live by bread situation because your time is bet- ings a friend of mine used to often nounce the promise of riches, the Almighty current enough, ca- alone, but on every word that ter spent trying to do the work He say right before he was about to be fame and power? For you, would sual enough, familiar and habitual comes from the mouth of the would be proud of . When you’re installed as the new pastor of his it be as easy as, “Away from me enough to take His presence in Lord…Do not put the Lord your that busy, I truly believe Jesus own church . “When Satan knocks Satan!” Matthew 4:10 your life for granted? In times of God to the test…Worship the doesn’t mind getting the door . at the door, let Jesus answer it .” According to scripture, after great anxiety, do you need to whis- Lord your God and serve Him May God bless and keep you Maybe you had to be there, but three times, the devil left and per to God to take over or, are you only .” Matthew 4:4-11 . always .

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Recently, the Bronner Brother Hair International Beauty Show came to New Orleans where there was an outpouring of support where John and Beverly Smith, owners of Unity-1 were presented a check from check for 10,000 dollars towards rebuilding. supported them . I remember see- been an upside to it as well, being ing her coming in the salon . She a role model for the community,” was a very quiet lady; she didn’t Smith says proudly . say much . Monica Scott would do “We have young people who her hair who is one of the salon are now adults say they watched managers . I remember her just us and because of our example loving being in the environment wanted to become a business and my heart goes out to her fam- owner . We give a lot of hope and ily and her son Anthony who also encouragement that you can be- use to come and get his haircuts come a business owner . The com- and line ups .” munity is proud of what we’ve be- come, and we’ve inspired them .” The Continuing For those who know of all they Importance of Black have given back, it is now time for Owned Businesses and them to be on the receiving end as Unity in the Community an outpouring of love and support In post Katrina New Orleans with is there as Unity-1 is on the road its many changes; the importance to rebuild . “Unity means coming of Black Institutions, business and together as one . We need to unite cultural footprint is essential . Speak and be on one accord . Whenever of the future of her business and there is someone in need . The other Black Businesses she says, community can come together to “Being a Black owned business is help; together we can stand but sometimes a challenge; oftentimes divided we will fall . Together we we do not get the funding and sup- can accomplish more . The whole port we need . But I feel there has city, not just Broadmoor .” Page 10 April 13 - April 19, 2019 State & Local News www.ladatanews.com

Patti LaBelle to Headline Dillard University Founding Anniversary Celebration

Mark Veals Dr . Millie Charles, recipient of the Data News Contributor Dave Dennis Lifetime Achievement Award which is presented to an To mark its 150th Founding An- alumnus who has exhibited signifi- niversary, Dillard University will cant achievement in their career or welcome Singer Patti LaBelle as community . Michael Griffin, the re- its featured performer for its Gala cipient of the Henry ‘Plook’ Lucas Event on May 11th . The Grammy- Service Award, which is awarded Award Winning Artist, Actress, and to an alumnus who has exhibited Entrepreneur will perform at the significant leadership through ser- event, which also serves as a fun- vice to his/her Alma Mater . Warren draiser for students attending this Jones, the recipient of the Justice Historically Black University . The Revius O . Ortique Professional gala at the Hyatt Regency down- Excellence Award, which honors town will recognize the university’s an alumnus who has attained high contribution to the city, and work to achievement in his/her career field . sustain its legacy . Crystal McDonald, the recipient of “For me, Dillard is an integral the Young Alumni Award, which part of the history of New Orleans . recognizes established and future It was built by a diverse coalition of leaders among Dillard’s young local and out of state citizens,” said alumni or those who have demon- Walter Kimbrough, Dillard’s Presi- strated such during their first 15 dent . years as an alumnus . Lastly, Doro- “It has been supported by two thy Perrault, the recipient of the religious’ denominations . It pro- Frank Mason Leadership Award, vided the state’s first nursing pro- which honors an alumnus who has gram . It has a unique location in a been a momentous supporter of residential community important in Dillard University . building the Black middle-class of “Today we are focused on en- the city . So, all of those factors help suring that we contribute not just build the legacy,” Kimbrough said . locally but globally in a range of It is not the first time LaBelle has areas . This means continuing to brought her philanthropy to help be a leading producer of physics the local university . A decade ago, graduates, to continue to develop she headlined their 140th Anniver- a hands-on film program, as well sary Fundraiser . LaBelle will be as address the dearth of people of joined by Hip-Hop Artist Lana Mi- Patti LaBelle color in the legal community .” “We chelle Moorer, also known as MC definitely aren’t simply interested Lyte, who serves as a Dillard Board degrees because they could not pay times a [financial] gap still exists alumni, family/friends, and donors in celebrating 150 phenomenal Trustee Member, and will also be their outstanding balances . Since because funding runs out . SAFE is critical and ultimately makes this years; we are essentially launch- the host of the event . The proceeds its inception, the SAFE Fund has so is used to help make up that differ- happen .” ing a new era of creative innova- of the gala fundraiser support the far helped 300 students to remain ence so that students can persist The gala will also pay tribute to tion,” Kimbrough said . university’s Student Assistance for enrolled at Dillard and over 100 stu- and ultimately graduate from Fair past university presidents, campus Both Hyatt Regency and WDSU Financial Emergencies (SAFE) dents have graduated . Dillard,” said David D . Page, Dil- life, and more . Additionally, distin- Channel 6 will sponsor the event Fund that helps retain students “While there is federal, state and lard’s Vice-President of Enrollment guished alumni will be honored and the public can find out my infor- most at-risk of not completing their institutional aid available, some- Management . “The support of our at the gala . The honorees include: mation at http://bit .ly/du150gala www.ladatanews.com National News April 13 - April 19, 2019 Page 11 DATA CLASSIFIED Call 504-821-7421 to Prince place your classified ad. Three Years Later Fans say their ‘Guitar still Weeps’ Job Opportunity Freelance Stacy M. Brown 2016 . It was following that show Writers NNPA Newswire that a plane carrying the superstar Wanted Correspondent was forced into an emergency land- ing because Prince needed immedi- Data News Weekly, “The Three years ago, the world lost ate medical attention for an appar- People’s Paper, is looking for freelence writers to another icon: Prince . ent overdose . join our team print and Prince Rogers Nelson, the Min- Doctors revived Prince and less digital team. We want neapolis-born, Rock and Roll Hall than a week later as a private doc- to hear from you if you of Fame honoree and multi-Gram- tor was arriving at Paisley Park to are a working journalist, or an aspiring journalist my-winning artist collapsed in an help the singer with addiction, he who has 2 years or more elevator and died of an accidental was dead . of newspaper or PR prescription drug overdose at his “I started listening to Prince in writing experience. We Paisley Park home and studios on the fourth grade with Little Red need writers who can April 21, 2016 . Corvette and other pre-Purple Rain cover New Orleans news stories, ranging from He was 57 . hits on the radio,” Wolaver said . local high school sports, Standing at just 5 feet 2 inches, “Later my college journey took community events, City the legendary Purple Rain singer me to Minnesota where the local Hall and entertainment. was proof that physical stature scene was much more informative Experience in print is necessary, experience in is no indication of the impact an about Prince’s impact there . I at- digital and social media individual can have on the entire tended three of his concerts in At- are encouraged. world . “No other single album lanta, including an arena show, an influenced me as a teenager and intimate performance with only a Compensation is into my adult years more than few hundred people and finally that competitive and great Purple Rain,” said Michael Stover, penultimate concert at The Fox story ideas will be President of MTS Management Theatre,” Wolaver said . appreciated. Group and MTS Records . “For the arena and intimate “The album is sheer perfection, show, he was all about the guitar, If you are interested, please email your resume and Prince was a once in a lifetime . while the piano was the centerpiece and 3 writing samples to: I’ve always told people that Prince for the final events – he rocked any terrybjones@bellsouth. is the 20th and 21st Century equiva- instrument he touched . I still have net and datanewseditor@ lent to Mozart or Beethoven,” Sto- a recording from that penultimate bellsouth.net. ver said . Prince concert on my phone and play it Prince’s groundbreaking 1984 often and reflect on the life he led album Purple Rain sold more and who performed with a jazz the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time . and music he created . He’s greatly We can’t wait to than 20 million copies worldwide group called the Prince Rogers “The highlights of Prince’s life missed,” he said . hear from you! and produced such era-defining Trio, according to the website are so many – how to pick one? For Ginna Currie of New York, hits as “When Doves Cry,” “Let’s PrinceVault .com . In a 1991 in- From the first time I watched she said she’s thankful that famed Go Crazy,” and the title track, terview, Prince’s father, John L . Purple Rain in the theater – where director Spike Lee throws an an- “Purple Rain .” The album earned Nelson, said he named his son the girls in Boston screamed at the nual block party in Brooklyn in three Grammy Awards and three Prince because “I wanted him to screen every time Prince was in a memory of Prince . American Music Awards while do everything I wanted to do .” scene – to the Rock n’Roll Hall of “I have been a Prince fan since the film earned an Oscar for With albums like “Prince,” “Con- Fame solo on While My Guitar 1979’s ‘I Wanna Be Your Lover,’” Best Original Song Score, the troversy,” “1999,” “Purple Rain,” Gently Weeps; to the most amazing Currie said . last to receive the award . “Sign O’ the Times,” and “Musi- Super Bowl halftime performance “It is still hard to comprehend This space can be Just two years prior, in 1982, cology,” Prince released nearly ever where Prince said ‘Can you that there will be no more Prince Prince released,“1999,” his fifth stu- 1,000 songs over his career . make it rain harder?’ when a con- concerts to attend . Every couple of dio album which sold more than 6 He has won multiple Grammy cerned producer checked in with years Prince was in the New York million copies and was his first to Awards, American Music Awards, him before he was supposed to go metro area on tour,” Currie said . yours for only $80 reach the top 10 on the Billboard a Golden Globe and an Academy on; his life was one of brilliance that “He was the consummate en- music charts . Award . In 2004, Prince was in- inspires us to this day,” recalled tertainer with singing, dancing It proved that the crossover star ducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Terence O’Toole Murnin, a Prince and playing guitar, piano, drums . was just getting started . of Fame . That same year, he was fan who lives in Arizona . I listen to his music almost every Born on June 7, 1958 Prince named the top male pop artist of Another fan, Nicholas Wolaver, day and I just wish [Prince’s] fam- Call Now! was named after his father, whose the past 25 years and Rolling Stone attended what would be Prince’s ily would release the music inside stage name was Prince Rogers ranked Prince No . 27 on their list of final concert series in Atlanta in the vault,” she said .

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