Baton Rouge, La.— The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) announced a new collaboration with Walmart to advance the state’s goal of eliminating hepatitis C in Louisiana by 2024. LDH and Walmart will work together to implement a pilot program in…
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“A Political Angel”
By Former State Representative Willie Hunter, Jr. Earnest Lee Frank “Deano” Dean was a common young black African American whose earthly longevity of 54 years ended peacefully on December 4, 2019, after he had returned home from his normal workday.…
Grambling State partnership with Edward VIA offers fast track to Doctor of Osteopathy
High achieving minority students to enter med school as Sophomore Rocovich Scholars Grambling, La – Grambling State University announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) ensuring future opportunities for minority…
Grambling State appoints Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost
Board approves Dr. Connie Walton to lead accreditation and more as the University’s Academic Leader Grambling, La – Following a national search, Grambling State University has announced that Interim Provost Dr. Connie Walton has been appointed to the role of…
LLBCF holds 35th Annual Bayou Classic Scholarship Jazz Brunch
Baton Rouge, LA—The Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus (LLBC) and the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus Foundation (LLBCF) will hold its 35th Annual Bayou Classic Scholarship Jazz Brunch Saturday, November 30, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The brunch will be…
Age limit to participate in disability savings program should be raised
By State Treasurer John M. Schroder For five years now, the federal Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) program has been helping the parents of individuals with disabilities save money without being penalized or losing benefits and services. ABLE was…
GO CARE Community Health Center announces World Aids Day December 1st
1.2 million people in the United States and 36.7 million people worldwide are currently living with HIV. There are 45,000 new HIV diagnoses every year in the United States and 1.8 million new diagnoses each year worldwide. Approximately 35 million…