145 mph winds turned cars
into projectiles and overwhelmed
poorly tended levees that protected
the city, located six feet below sea level.
Though an evacuation order had been issued by the New Orleans major, tens of thousands stayed behind, many with no other recourse.
80% of the city experienced massive flooding.
A full-scale rescue effort took two days to begin.
As most of those who remained were African
American, the perceived poor response of U.S.
government agencies and President George W.
Bush
brought racial inequalities in America to the surface.
Katrina led to more than 1,300 deaths,
displaced one million people, left almost a
half a million unemployed and caused up to $150
billion in damages to public and private property
Beyoncé Announces Summer , ‘Renaissance’ World Tour Dates.
Beyoncé Announces Summer , ‘Renaissance’ World Tour Dates.
'Page Six' reports that Beyoncé revealed dates for her highly-anticipated tour on Feb. 1.
The world tour begins in
Stockholm, Sweden, on May 10.
The U.S. leg of the tour will kick
off in Philadelphia on July 12.
The U.S. leg of the tour will kick
off in Philadelphia on July 12.
It will wrap in
New Orleans, Louisiana, on Sept. 27.
It will wrap in
New Orleans, Louisiana, on Sept. 27.
The 'Renaissance' shows will mark Queen Bey's first world tour since her and Jay-Z's 2018 'On the Run II' tour.
The 'Renaissance' shows will mark Queen Bey's first world tour since her and Jay-Z's 2018 'On the Run II' tour.
The announcement follows Beyoncé’s recent controversial performance in Dubai.
She sang past hits to celebrate the opening of the Atlantis The Royal resort, but didn't sing any songs from 'Renaissance.'.
She sang past hits to celebrate the opening of the Atlantis The Royal resort, but didn't sing any songs from 'Renaissance.'.
'Page Six' reports that she left the songs out of her set because 'Renaissance' draws on queer house music roots, and homosexuality
is illegal in the United Arab Emirates
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The 71st Miss Universe 2022 pageant competition was held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans on Saturday i.e. January 14th, 2023. 86 women from all across the world competed for the prestigious title and crown. Beating all the gorgeous women from across the globe, Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel was crowned the Miss Universe this year.
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Millions Across the US, Facing Severe Weather, This Week.
NBC reports that millions of people across
the United States are facing severe weather conditions
including thunderstorms, tornadoes and flash floods. .
A winter storm is expected to hit
the Midwest and a third storm has been
forecast to hit California later this week. .
At the same time, the Midwest,
the Southeast and the mid-Atlantic are
all experiencing record high temperatures.
On January 3, severe thunderstorms with winds over
111 miles per hour threatened as many as 20 million
people from southeast Louisiana to central Alabama.
The storms are expected to include
large hail and could generate
strong tornadoes. .
Areas facing a heightened risk
include New Orleans,
Montgomery and Gulfport. .
As of the morning of January 3, 24 million people
were under flood alerts in parts of the Southeast,
Tennessee and Mississippi river valleys. .
As of the morning of January 3, 24 million people
were under flood alerts in parts of the Southeast,
Tennessee and Mississippi river valleys. .
NBC reports that another 4 million people from northern
Louisiana to central Kentucky are under tornado
watches and at risk of associated flash floods. .
11 million people from northeast Colorado
through upper Michigan are forecast
to experience snow and freezing rain. .
Heavy snowfall is expected
from Nebraska to Wisconsin
through January 5.
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Here Are Some of the , Best Restaurant Dishes of 2022.
'The New York Times' compiled a list of its writers' and editors' favorite dishes across the country. Here are some of the highlights.
1. Oxtails at Sambou's
African Kitchen in Jackson, Mississippi.
2. Fried Whole Huachinango at Tet a Tet
in Los Angeles, California.
3. Crab Claws at Mosquito Supper Club
in New Orleans, Louisiana. .
4. Fried Green Tomato BLT at the
Tomato Place in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
5. Celeriac Schnitzel at Apteka
in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
6. Breakfast Tacos at Maria's Cafe
in San Antonio, Texas.
7. Grilled Oysters at HaiSous
in Chicago, Illinois.
8. Palacsinta at Agi's Counter
in New York City, New York. .
9. Pizza Bianca at Pizzeria Sei
in Los Angeles, California.
10. Khichdi at Vrindavan in Frisco, Texas
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7 Little-Known , Black History Facts.
1. Shirley Chisholm, She was the first Black woman elected to Congress and survived multiple assassination attempts when she ran for President of the United States.
2. John Baxter Taylor , He was the first African American
to win an Olympic gold medal.
3. Billie Holiday, Her song, "Strange Fruit," was originally published as a poem by Abel Meeropol, a Jewish school teacher.
4. Hattie McDaniel, The first African American to win an Oscar, McDaniel wasn't allowed to attend the premiere of 'Gone with the Wind.'.
5. Phillis Wheatley, At only 12 years old, she became the
first published African American female author.
6. Josephine Baker , The famed entertainer worked as a
French Resistance spy during World War II.
7. Black History Month , It was decreed a national observance in
1976 by President Gerald Ford
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The College Board is caving to pressure from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to water down an Advanced Placement high school course on African American studies... TMZ.com
The Origins of, Black History Month
in the US.
In 1915, Harvard-trained
historian Carter G. Woodson
co-founded the Association for the
Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH).
ASHNLH committed itself
to the research and promotion
of Black American achievement.
If a race has no history, it has no worthwhile tradition ... and it stands in danger of being exterminated, Carter G. Woodson.
In 1926, Woodson declared
the second week of February,
"Negro History Week.".
The idea was a hit among teachers
and its popularity grew.
In 1969, Black educators and students
at Kent State University were the first
to propose a "Black History Month.".
The following year, the university became the first to celebrate February as Black History Month.
The annual celebration
was first recognized by
a U.S. President in 1976.
President Gerald Ford called upon citizens to
“seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans ...".
Since then, February has been
has been designated by every
president as Black History Month
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Jeff Zients to Replace Ron Klain , as Biden’s Chief of Staff.
Jeff Zients to Replace Ron Klain , as Biden’s Chief of Staff.
'The Hill' reports that President Biden confirmed the transition on Jan. 27.
'The Hill' reports that President Biden confirmed the transition on Jan. 27.
The president recounted achievements
his administration made
while Klain was chief of staff.
The president recounted achievements
his administration made
while Klain was chief of staff.
Such achievements include progress in
fighting the pandemic, economic gains, climate change strides, appointing close to 100 federal judges and confirming the first African-American woman to the Supreme Court.
He knows how government works, how politics works, how Congress and the White House works, President Joe Biden, via statement.
He assembled the most diverse and the most talented White House team in history and leaned on them to solve impossible challenges, President Joe Biden, via statement.
Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre also praised Klain's efforts as chief of staff.
I’m grateful for everything Ron has done — for the White House and for America. Congratulations and thank you for your service to our country, Karine Jean-Pierre, White House press secretary, via Twitter.
Biden went on to share his confidence in Zients, who led Biden's COVID response team the first year of his presidency and also worked with Biden during the Obama administration.
Biden went on to share his confidence in Zients, who led Biden's COVID response team the first year of his presidency and also worked with Biden during the Obama administration.
When I ran for office, I promised to make government work for the American people. That’s what Jeff does. , President Joe Biden, via statement.
I’m confident that Jeff will continue Ron’s example of smart, steady leadership, as we continue to work hard every day for the people we were sent here to serve, President Joe Biden, via statement
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What to Know About Kwanzaa.
Here are some facts about the African-American holiday that is typically celebrated around Christmas.
Annually, Kwanzaa is held from December 26 until New Years Day.
Each day, a candle is lit on a seven-branched candelabra to honor African Americans' past, present and future.
Gifts are also exchanged and on December 31, participants hold a feast called "karamu.".
The candle lighting is also meant to celebrate principles, which include collective responsibility, purpose and faith.
Other principles are unity, self-determination, creativity
and cooperative economics.
Kwanzaa comes from the Swahili phrase, "matunda ya kwanza.".
In the language, this means "fresh fruit.".
It was created back in 1966 by California State University professor Maulana Karenga.
Karenga, who taught Pan-African studies, meant for Kwanzaa to be a nonreligious way of celebrating one's values.
She also started it to help African-Americans celebrates their culture
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