New Orleans

Keith Lee Is Building More Than a Festival With Familee Day

From viral food reviews to a family-centered New Orleans festival, Keith Lee opened up to BET about purpose, pressure, and why this new chapter feels so personal.
05/15/2026

The Louisiana Prosecutor Who Compared a Black Child to a Dog Is Now the Frontrunner in a Judicial Race

Hugo Holland withheld evidence in multiple death row cases, was forced to resign for submitting false government documents, and once emailed a defense attorney about spending Veterans Day looking for 'a Black guy or a Mex-can.'
04/21/2026

Black Man Wins Court Clerk Seat—Then Lawmakers Vote to Erase It

After serving 28 years for a wrongful murder conviction, Calvin Duncan just won a key court clerk role in New Orleans—only to see the legislature move to abolish the office he was elected to lead.
04/14/2026

New Orleans On Edge As Border Patrol Lands In Backyards And On Rooftops

Federal immigration agents have fanned out across the metro area, seizing workers and alarming whole blocks. Leaders urge residents to know their rights.
12/04/2025

'20 Summers: Rebuilding the Rhythm of New Orleans' Wins Best Short Documentary at Micheaux Film Festival

BET’s powerful short film, executive produced by Yesha Callahan, takes home top honors for its moving portrayal of Hurricane Katrina’s lasting impact and the city’s unbreakable rhythm.
10/27/2025

10-Year-Old Boy Breaks Free After Terrifying Kidnapping Attempt in New Orleans

A walk home turned into a nightmare when two masked men snatched a child, but his quick thinking and courage turned it into an escape story.
09/23/2025
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Cheers to That!
Black History/NAACP Edition

The cast of Carl Weber's The Family Business: New Orleans raises a glass to Black excellence, from life-changing Black inventions to the legacy of the NAACP Image Awards and more.
05/09/2025

Baptized by Brass: My First Time at Jazz Fest and Shorty Fest in New Orleans

New Orleans doesn’t just throw festivals — it throws lifelines. Experiencing Jazz Fest and Shorty Fest for the first time revealed a city where music isn’t just heard, it’s lived.
04/29/2025

Master P Reveals Blueprint to Transform UNO Basketball with Steph Curry Partnership and New Orleans Culture

No Limit founder consults Deion Sanders and details plans to create top-tier program with Under Armour deal, celebrity performances, and business education.
03/19/2025

Master P Scores Historic Homecoming as University of New Orleans Basketball Operations President

Rap mogul and No Limit CEO Percy Miller returns to his roots to revitalize Privateers basketball program, offering a unique blend of basketball expertise, business acumen, and community engagement.
03/05/2025

The Five Blackest Moments of Super Bowl LIX

Kendrick Lamar, SZA, and Jon Batiste delivered some of the night's biggest performances.
02/10/2025