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FBI: 'Tech savvy' juveniles behind threats that shut down Southern University, other HBCUs
February 2, 2022 4:53 PM
After an alarming amount of historically Black colleges received threats across the nation over the past two days, federal authorities have identified six juveniles as potential suspects. Southern University in Baton Rouge was among several schools to shut down Monday morning after receiving bomb threats. As of Tuesday, the... more » -
New historical marker in Baton Rouge honors longest march of Civil Rights movement Play Video
August 9, 2021 4:52 PM
BATON ROUGE - Officials unveiled in a new trail marker at a capital area park Monday honoring the first, and longest, march of the Civil Rights movement. The Bogalusa to Baton Rouge March began Aug. 10, 1967 and covered 105 miles across southeast Louisiana. The demonstration, often known as... more » -
US Senate votes to make Juneteenth a federal holiday
June 16, 2021 1:20 PM
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill Tuesday night that would make Juneteenth a federal holiday. The vote advances the bill to the House of Representatives, where it’s expected to pass due to overwhelming support from Democrats. If the bill passes the House, it will make its... more » -
State officials push African-American community to get vaccinated in Ascension Parish Play Video
March 1, 2021 12:02 AM
GONZALES - Hundreds came out Sunday afternoon for a community vaccination event at St. Paul Baptist Church in Gonzales. The Louisiana Department of Health Secretary, Dr. Courtney Phillips came out to personally oversee the operation. "We're about 22% in terms of African Americans that have been vaccinated... more » -
Band director with HBCU roots making history at LSU Play Video
February 8, 2021 11:11 AM
BATON ROUGE - For nearly 75 years, Southern University's “Human Jukebox” Marching Band has been internationally renowned for its stunning performances and iconic displays. The widely respected band, creating its “often imitated, never duplicated” reputation under the historic direction of Isaacc “Doc” Greggs. Kedrick Taylor, SU's current director... more » -
Juneteenth celebration in Capital City Play Video
June 21, 2020 12:24 AM
BATON ROUGE - Several Juneteenth events were held over the weekend in Baton Rouge, including the first city caravan and first downtown family festival. "The black lives movement, George Floyd after that, the black conscience is really starting to rise up" Juneteenth Festival Organizer, Geno McLaughlin said.... more » -
Organizers prepare for Juneteenth Celebration, events announced Monday Play Video
June 14, 2020 4:08 PM
BATON ROUGE – Multiple area organizations are planning a Juneteenth Celebration starting Friday. It will be the first year the celebration will go on without civil rights activist Sadie Roberts Joseph, who was killed last July. Joseph held multiple Juneteenth Celebrations at the museum she founded, the Odell S.... more » -
Gov. Edwards mobilizing COVID-19 task force due to high death rate death of African Americans Play Video
April 12, 2020 11:14 PM
BATON ROUGE - Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards has formed a special task force to investigate why African Americans are dying at a much higher rate than the rest of the population from the coronavirus. "African Americans are comprising about 70% of all COVID-19 deaths, and there are only... more » -
African American History Museum celebrates end of Black History Month in spite of racist graffiti Play Video
March 1, 2020 12:08 AM
This last day of February is a reason for celebration for a lot of people in the community, as it is the last day of Black History Month. "We close out Black History Month with a celebration of black culture and history," said Jason Roberst, the son of... more » -
Photojournalist James W. Terry III captures black history through his camera lens Play Video
February 24, 2020 1:03 AM
A picture is worth a thousand words and one photographer knows how to capture the right shot. Photojournalist, James W. Terry III, has been getting a snapshot of life in the Baton Rouge area for 4 decades. ... more »