Two years after new leaders promised change, Louisiana Democratic Party is still a mess
It’s been nearly two years since a group of upstart Democratic Party activists and voters, frustrated by years of neglect and failure, forced out the Louisiana state party’s chair and some other entrenched leaders. But what has happened since?
New Orleans City Council panel approves Mayor Helena Moreno’s first two cabinet nominees
The New Orleans City Council kicked off its first-ever round of confirmation hearings Jan. 14, with the Government Affairs Committee giving the green light to two of Mayor Helena Moreno’s top officials.
New Orleans City Council panel approves Mayor Helena Moreno’s first two cabinet nominees
The New Orleans City Council kicked off its first-ever round of confirmation hearings Jan. 14, with the Government Affairs Committee giving the green light to two of Mayor Helena Moreno’s top officials.
Protesters in Israel demand release of hostages as Gaza strikes kill 16, hospitals say
Protesters in Israel have torched tires and blocked highways to demand a ceasefire to free hostages in Gaza.
WBOK 1230 AM Partners with The Level Up Campaign to Support Kids and Expecting Moms in Need
Who: Local youth advocacy organization, the Level Up Camp, radio station WBOK 1230 AM, Project Home Gain, Citizens for a Better Algiers and Save Our Youth Nola What: Fourth Annual Level Up Campaign Holiday Toy Giveaway and Gift Wrapping Party Where: Project Home Again, 1417 Nunez Street in Algiers, La.
JUNETEENTH
JUNETEENTH On June 19th 1865, news reached enslaved peoples in Texas that were emancipated. These individuals are presumed to be the last group of enslaved people in the United States. They continued in their enslavement, unaware their emancipation had occurred three years prior in 1862, with the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Celebrations ensued, and
UPCOMING WBOK 1230AM EVENTS – MAY 2023 UPDATE
UPCOMING WBOK 1230AM EVENTS - MAY 2023 UPDATE Exciting Event Announcements are coming soon on WBOK 1230AM. Here's a sneak peek of what's ahead.Juneteenth Freedom FestivalWBOK Back Porch Concert Series (TM)WBOK Black Restaurant Week (TM) Fall 2023 Check back soon for more information on these exciting events.