As Essence Festival weekend brings thousands of people to New Orleans, the Global Black Economic Forum is preparing to use its platform for more than panels and programming. During our exclusive pre festival interview, Alphonso David discussed how GBEF is approaching this year’s festival with a focus on solutions for…
As New Orleans prepares for another major Essence Festival weekend, the Global Black Economic Forum is using the moment to push a bigger conversation forward: what does real opportunity look like in a changing economy? During our interview, Aaliyah Haqq of the Academy for Advancing Excellence spoke about leadership development,…
Buying a home can feel intimidating when nobody has explained the process. Credit scores, lenders, down payments, closing costs, insurance, taxes, repairs, and mortgage payments can all sound like a different language to a first-time buyer. That is why New Orleans-area real estate broker Jhona Watts wants buyers to slow…
Step inside Biscuits & Buns on Banks, and you’ll immediately notice it feels different from your average neighborhood establishment “Our Cozy Home’ is really about creating a place where people feel comfortable, welcomed, and connected,” says the team. “When guests walk through our doors, we want them to feel like…
NEW ORLEANS, LA — The International Arts Foundation (IAF) announced its upcoming International Arts Festival, marking Year 5 of a growing cultural and economic-development initiative designed to deepen global relationships, expand access to international arts experiences, and position New Orleans as a leading hub for connection with Africa and the…
Benefit concert to feature local music icons and student performers on April 29 New Orleans, LA (April 21, 2026 – The Roots of Music (Roots) will host Roots Fest 2026 on Wednesday, April 29 from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm on its new campus, bringing together an exciting evening of live music, culture, and community in support of…
From smoky jazz bars to block party speakers, this is the sound of a city in motion. Brass-heavy. Bass-driven. Rooted in rhythm, raised on rebellion. Curated for heads who know the past and still move the crowd.
