It’s a big Mardi Gras parade weekend. Brooke Thorington reports the city of New Orleans is ready to let the good times roll…
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And The state Legislature has approved two identical Congressional District maps, but not without significant opposition. The maps contain one majority-minority district, despite calls from Black lawmakers a second one should be drawn, because the Black population has grown to 33-percent. New Orleans Senator Karen Carter Peterson…
White Republican lawmakers were also upset that the Congressional map splits Grant Parish in half between the fourth and fifth districts and St. Mary Parish between the first and sixth districts.
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The Krewe of Janus (Janice) rolls tonight in Monroe and there’s plenty of excitement for the return of the parade that’s been a staple of the Twin Cities, Monroe, and West Monroe, since 1984. Throws Lieutenant Hailey Kenly says they are prepared with 3.5 million throws for attendees, especially youngsters.
This year’s theme is Janus goes to Hollywood and rolls at 6 PM
And at last year’s NFL Draft, not a single player from a Historically Black College or University was taken, with only one being selected in 2020. The HBCU Legacy Bowl, created by Grambling football legends James “Shack” Harris and Doug Williams, seeks to change that. Williams says that the game will be a showcase for scouts to check out some great undiscovered talent.
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Williams says providing real post-graduate employment options for the players is also an important aspect of the game’s mission.