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New legislation grants Ronald Greene investigative committee subpoena powers Play Video
March 23, 2022 4:09 PM
BATON ROUGE - Legislators investigating the cover-up of Ronald Greene's death in police custody can now demand that those under its microscope hand over records relevant to the case. The new resolution approved by members of the state House of Representatives establishes that committees formed for specific purposes —... more » -
Judge's son removed from LSU track team amid outcry over racist video Play Video
December 16, 2021 3:03 PM
LAFAYETTE - The son of a Lafayette-area judge is no longer a member of the LSU Track & Field team after a racist video recorded at the family's home prompted nationwide calls for her resignation. In the video, which surfaced on social media earlier this week, Lafayette City Court... 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 » -
101-year-old WWII veteran from Baton Rouge awarded Purple Heart decades later Play Video
June 27, 2021 4:30 PM
BATON ROUGE - A national hero from Louisiana was honored with the prestigious Purple Heart decades after he overcame several injuries to fight in the D-Day invasion. Baton Rouge native Johnnie Jones was finally honored Saturday, 77 years after he was wounded in Normandy during World War II. ... 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 » -
Juneteenth signed into Louisiana law as state holiday
June 11, 2021 7:42 PM
BATON ROUGE- Governor John Bel Edwards signed a bill Thursday declaring Juneteenth a state holiday. The bill passed unanimously in both the House and the Senate. Juneteenth is observed on June 19, but the bill does not go into effect until the beginning of August. Juneteenth is the... more » -
Ronald Greene's family meets with governor as activists call for criminal charges in deadly arrest Play Video
May 27, 2021 2:04 PM
BATON ROUGE - The family of Ronald Greene, a man who died in police custody after being beaten and tased, met with Governor John Bel Edwards Thursday afternoon as activists gathered at the state Capitol to call for the arrests of the officers involved. The NAACP and Urban League... more » -
Baton Rouge killer Kenneth Gleason found guilty of first-degree murder Play Video
April 26, 2021 7:51 PM
BATON ROUGE - In a unanimous decision, 12 jurors have found Kenneth Gleason guilty of first-degree murder after a string of shootings in 2017 that left two people dead. The decision came Monday evening after just 30 minutes of deliberation. “A most cruel and dangerous game” and a... 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 » -
Eligible North Baton Rouge residents invited to free COVID-19 vaccination clinic Friday, Saturday Play Video
February 26, 2021 8:39 AM
BATON ROUGE - Officials in the capital city are eager to see more of North Baton Rouge's citizens safely vaccinated so as to ward off the harmful effects of COVID-19. For this reason, free COVID-19 vaccinations will be available at the Living Faith Christian Center on Winbourne Avenue on... more » -
Aunt Jemima gets new name after dropping 'racial stereotypes' from product
February 10, 2021 1:23 PM
Aunt Jemima officially has a new name and logo months after the company announced it was dropping its longtime branding over criticism that it featured a racist caricature of a Black woman. The new name, Pearl Milling Company, pays homage to the original mill built in 1888 that made... more » -
State troopers charged in use of force cases allegedly turned off body cams, lied about arrests Play Video
February 8, 2021 12:33 PM
MONROE - Four troopers with Louisiana State Police are facing criminal charges after an investigation into multiple use of force of encounters in north Louisiana. Sources said LSP Superintendent Lamar Davis made the decision Monday to arrest the four members of State Police's Troop F. The troopers arrested were... 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 » -
Baton Rouge residents celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with a march for peace Play Video
January 16, 2021 5:14 PM
BATON ROUGE - Side by side, dozens marched on the streets of Baton Rouge with a call for peace. "The main message today is peace. Peace in our city and unity and showing that equity is always a thing in this city," said President of the Baton Rouge NAACP,... more » -
Officers placed on leave over encounter with LSU's Koy Moore back at work
December 3, 2020 1:55 PM
BATON ROUGE - Three police officers placed on administrative leave after an LSU football player alleged he was harassed are now back on duty in a limited capacity. The Baton Rouge Police Department confirmed Thursday the officers were back working "restrictive duty" as the department completes its investigation into... more » -
Netflix to invest $100 million into Black-owned banks
July 1, 2020 6:54 AM
Netflix announced plans to invest in Black-owned banks to help close the wealth gap between Black and White America. According to CNN , the streaming service informed the public of its decision Tuesday, vowing to deposit 2% of its cash, or an estimated $100 million, into Black-owned financial institutions... more » -
Bernard says she wasn't shopping during board meeting, her browser history may say otherwise
June 30, 2020 7:35 AM
BATON ROUGE - After one of the EBR School board member's most controversial figures was accused of secretly engaging in online shopping during an important meeting about race and equality , the entire nation tuned into the incident. Earlier this month, after Connie Bernard came under fire, even being... more » -
Worship rally in St. Francisville addresses the spread of COVID-19 and racism with unity Play Video
June 27, 2020 11:56 PM
ST. FRANCISVILLE - Residents and members from different churches came together Saturday evening to worship, rally and address serious issues like the spread of the coronavirus and racism. "There's so many things going on, and there's so much hurt and so much pain, that we decided to come together... 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 » -
Juneteenth celebrations continue in Baton Rouge Friday, Saturday Play Video
June 19, 2020 7:29 AM
BATON ROUGE - Individuals and organizations across the capital city are participating in Juneteenth Day events to honor the day all African Americans in the United States were officially freed from forced enslavement. Step Up Louisiana, an organization dedicated to supporting movements that end systemic racism and injustice, is... more » -
Confederate statue in East Feliciana Parish could be taken down Play Video
June 14, 2020 9:23 PM
ST. FRANCISVILLE - Action could be taken as soon as Monday, to possibly remove the confederate statue at the courthouse in East Feliciana Parish. Right next door in West Feliciana a discussion about the confederate statue in that parish hasn't even been brought up. "If people seem... 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 » -
Large group marches in Walker to protest police brutality Play Video
June 14, 2020 12:13 AM
WALKER - About a hundred residents gathered for a march on Saturday to bring awareness of racial injustice in the small town of Walker in Livingston Parish. "The Walker community has chosen to fight for the same reason everybody else is, " march organizer Alan Bell said. ... 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 » -
WATCH: Drew Brees throwing ball again for first time since injury Play Video
October 5, 2019 8:08 PM
NEW ORLEANS - Saints QB Drew Brees shared a video of a him gripping and throwing a football for the first time since his week 2 injury, showing he's determined to rejoin the team sooner rather than later. ... more » -
Local civil rights leader to be laid to rest Monday Play Video
July 31, 2017 12:22 AM
BATON ROUGE - Local civil rights leader Earline Williams is set to be laid to rest Monday. Williams was instrumental in one of the first bus boycotts in the country, right here in Baton Rouge. "She was out there in forefront. She stood tall," said Mada McDonald, a friend... more » -
LSU responds to Twitter discussion about race Wednesday afternoon
February 3, 2016 4:40 PM
BATON ROUGE - The president of LSU responded Wednesday afternoon to a growing social media thread about race and culture at the university. A Twitter hashtag - a way to group conversations on the social media site - was created for a 1 p.m. discussion. A group called the... more »