Community

The Black School Opens Its Seventh Ward Schoolhouse on Its 10th Anniversary

The Black School opened its first permanent home Saturday, a community arts center in the Seventh Ward, on the organization's 10th anniversary. Founders Shani Peters Cuillier and Joseph Cuillier credited crowdfunding, foundations, and a neighborhood of builders.

Oct 11, 2026 6 min read

News

Juan LaFonta Opens His Law Office on the Gentilly Street Where He Grew Up

Attorney Juan LaFonta cut the ribbon on his new law office at 5301 Elysian Fields Avenue Saturday, with a City Council proclamation, Girls Play Trumpets Too, and a tribute to his late sister's career in the arts. He grew up riding the Elysian Fields bus. Now his building is on the route.

Education

New Orleans Public Library Reopens Children's Resource Center as Early Literacy Hub

The New Orleans Public Library formally reopened the Children's Resource Center on Napoleon Avenue as a dedicated early literacy center. The mayor put the renovation at about $473,000.

Community

Anointed Confections: Christian Wells Built Her Business One Opportunity at a Time

Christian Wells has spent more than a decade building Anointed Confections. Her journey from corporate America to full-time entrepreneurship shows how preparation, community and a longtime friendship with Chicken’s Kitchen owner Marlon “Chicken” Williams helped create opportunities for growth.

Westbank

Westbank Heritage Festival Opens 10th Anniversary Weekend With Black Affair at Alario Center

The Westbank Heritage Festival kicked off its 10th anniversary weekend with The Black Affair, transforming the Alario Center into an elegant night of music, food and celebration while highlighting the festival’s decade-long commitment to West Bank culture, small businesses and economic opportunity.

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