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Ray Nagin, who was mayor of New Orleans during the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, called in to the Tom Joyner Morning Show today to talk about his new book “Katrina Secrets.” In case you missed the interview, listen as Roland Martin and Ray Nagin discuss the book and the impact of Hurricane Katrina years later. […]

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Radio One CEO/Founder Ms. Cathy Hughes called “The Tom Joyner Morning Show” to talk about being the recipient of McDonald’s 365 Black Award at the upcoming Essence Music Festival next week. In addition, Ms. Hughes gives her opinion on this year’s BET Awards, talks about the her new website Christian5xTimers.com, partnering with Tom Joyner’s Reach […]

Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) Odyssey Records1012 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112-2506 When: 1992 What: Using a “call and response style” party vibe, Mardi Gras Indian chants and dance call-outs, TT Tucker and DJ Irv’s single helps to launch the N’Awlins sound known as “Bounce.” «  PREVIOUS NEXT  » In celebration of Black […]

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Rap star Lil Wayne joined hundreds of people recently to mourn slain rapper Magnolia Shorty in his hometown of New Orleans. As we previously reported, Magnolia Shorty (born Renetta Lowe) was murdered in New Orleans in December: Magnolia Shorty Gunned Down In New Orleans. Lil Wayne, who had tweeted “R.I.P. my big sister Magnolia Shorty […]

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[PHOTOS] Lil Wayne: Kickin’ It Courtside in New Orleans Making the most of his free time now that he’s out of the slammer, Lil Wayne was spotted courtside at the Miami Heat vs New Orleans Hornets game on Monday night (December 13). The “A Milli” rapper arrived at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, FL […]

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This afternoon, we are sad to report that one of the Internet’s most beloved new viral stars has died. Gender-bendingYouTube sensation known to many all across the world as “Messy Mya” (born Anthony Barre) has been shot and killed according to reports from multiple social media, blogs and urban news entities. The 22-year-old New Orleans […]

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President Barack Obama plans to make a special appearance in New Orleans as he publicly marks the anniversary of the tragic Hurricane Katrina which swept through the city just five years ago. Confirmations from representatives at the White House also announced that President Barack Obama will speak at Xavier University. Other administration officials who have […]

jive (origin unknown) – 1. the jargon of jazz musicians or enthusiasts. 2. deceptive, nonsensical or glib talk. 3. to play or dance to jive music.

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VIA: NFL.com MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — So often in sports, “Teams of Destiny” don’t quite fulfill their supposed missions. They tend to end up as feel-good stories that ultimately try, but fail, to recapture their missed opportunity. That’s why the New Orleans Saints‘ 31-17 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV is historic. […]