February 19, 2014 107 Jamz honors those African Americans who made a difference in the lives of others through acts of art, music, inventions and heroic actions this Black History Month.
February 19, 2014 Brian McKnight joins a list that goes back decades of celebrities who've fallen into debt or served jail time behind not paying their taxes.
February 18, 2014 During Black History month, we are honored to highlight the historical events and groundbreaking achievements of African-Americans. From the unsung heroes of the Underground Railroad to the civil rights movement and the countless inventions that have changed the way we live. We tell their stories.
February 13, 2014 I love this time of year! Mardi Gras is always full of excitement from the parades, parties, balls, chicken runs and good food. It's the time of the year when Louisiana really gets to shine, by sharing our traditions and rich history with the world
February 12, 2014 Everyday we learn something new and Black History Month gives us an opportunity to get more facts about our forefathers. Check out what happen on this day in Black History.
February 11, 2014 This Black History month, we continue to recognize and remember the great works of African Americans that helped change and shape America.
February 10, 2014 Black History Month allows for an extra dose of history on African Americans that have paved the way in civil rights, inventions, music and made American history.
February 7, 2014 Thanks to Carter G. Woodson (known as the father of black history), Black History month is celebrated annually here in the U.S., Canada, and the United Kingdom.
February 7, 2014 It’s official, there’s going to be a Jodeci reunion. Timbaland confirmed the news this week as he announced he'll be producing their new album.
February 6, 2014 I love this time of year because it gives me an opportunity to learn as well as inform others about how rich black history truly is. From the astounding accomplishments, against all odds to the heroism of our forefathers struggle for our civil rights. Every year we remember them and tell there stories.
February 5, 2014 This Black History Month we remember those African American's who've paved the way for us to realize greatness. Special thanks to the marvelous black inventors like Michael C. Harvey who took us out of the dark by inventing the lamp in 1884, Sarah Boone for inventing the ironing board in 1892, Garrett Morgan who in 1923 invented the gas mask and Joseph Winters for the escape ladder, invented in 1878.
February 4, 2014 Do you want to learn to read better? Maybe you are preparing for your high school equivalency test. maybe you need to learn English. The Literacy Council of Southwest Louisiana is now scheduling classes.