Introducing “Bayou Rising” a youth created esports and Gaming collective from the City of New Orleans
We taught them how to go from concept to creation using A.I. design and a heat press
This was part of the
@NORDCommission
“Teen Summer Challenge” by
@Nola_Grown
#TheyUpNext
For those who don’t know….Bun B was a huge part of the early days of Cash Money Records. The first Big Tymers national record was “ft. BG, Juvenile, Hot Boys (Wayne and Turk) and Bun B”
#EssenceFest
Starting in January…children of New Orleans will be getting FREE access to high end gaming through the NOLA Grown NORD program. This is just the beginning folks..the future is bright 🙌🏾
Here’s y’all King
@rolandsmartin
standing on the worst type of respectability politics. When buddy asked “what are you going to do about all this” Roland had nothing to say…oh by the way…this was at the 100 year remembrance of the Tulsa Race Massacre…so I understand the angst.
So much of what we are embarking on in NOLA was based off the vision cast by
@ryanranitup
of
@cxmmunity
. Glad he’s getting the spotlight and opportunity to continue to share all of the amazing opportunities our communities of color have in the gaming industry.
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THIS is who was chosen as the U.S. flag bearer for the opening ceremony of the Olympics.
Anyone who has ever knelt for the national anthem should be disqualified from this honor.
🏁TMC 🏁
Five years ago today I had to convince my news director at the time that Nipsey Hussle’s murder would send shockwaves through the Southern California community.
I believe the line I used was “music industry wise..he’s not Pac…but when it comes to his community…he’s
Head of
@NORDCommission
Larry Barabino announced today that teens who attend the NORD/
@Nola_Grown
Esports and gaming camp everyday will be eligible for a $450 stipend at the completion of the summer camp 🙌🏾
🥹🙏🏾 man this was such a moment. From this to Knuckles, im blessed. Love to Toby, Neal, Jeff and Paramount for the opportunity!! 🙏🏾
@SonicMovie
@ParamountMovies
New Orleans Christian Rapper Dee-1 goes on the Blaze Network and thanks Jason Whitlock because he’s “one of them one’s that’s chosen to be able to stand boldly” in regards to being a Christian in the sports media industry.
@rolandsmartin
@NicRobertsonCNN
Peace brother Roland. Here’s a couple clips from my independent IG news org YOUnited Pulse.
I was warning folks about this misinformation for like 3-4 days…truly sad state of affairs.
Side note…would love to be a corespondent for your network if there ever was an opportunity!
🚨NEW ORLEANS🚨
Sunday night Louisiana State Police conducted a full vehicle search on a young black man’s car because of a temporary tag. A member of the community saw what was happening and went live on Instagram with visual artist and community advocate
@ReggieFordart
Gospel singer Bobbi Storm was nearly kicked off a Delta Air Lines flight when she refused to stop singing for fellow passengers.
“I'm doing what the Lord is telling me to do”
@snowlikejonn
Everybody has computers why are you raising money for a city that has money to do these things?? And if you raise a million dollars how long do you think it will take them to get them!!
If you want to support this initiative you can donate Xbox One S consoles directly to Councilman Freddie King's office at 1300 Perdido St, New Orleans, LA 70112…or your tax-deductible monetary donation can be made through the event GoFundMe:
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LOUISIANA
Jeff Landry demonizing children in the name of introducing qualified immunity. He used many examples of NOPD failure as to why LSP will be coming in soon. Mayor Cantrell’s inability to properly manage NOPD dysfunction was all Jeff Landry needed to set precedent.
Hey Royce…why didn’t you use your “seat at the table” to keep food on the table of poor families. You just let ya man Jeff Landry take food out the mouth of nearly 600k poor children. Many of which are your constituents.
No matter how much I cut up…whenever I see him Brother
@lbjnola
always puts his arm around me to tell me how good of a job I’m doing…it truly inspires me to keep going. It’s encouragement like this that keeps the fight alive. Happy Birthday my man…thanks for everything 🙌🏾
Excited to announce a group that I’m working with was awarded enough of this grant money to launch our “STEAM Saturdays” events for kids in the city. It’s finally happening 🙌🏾
Dear white people…when are you going to stop hoarding resources away from our children. The practice of withholding funding from poor communities creates this criminal element y’all complain a about. That’s why our own is now running up in y’all neighborhoods.
With this smoke/smog situation being fumbled on a local level…now would be a great time for STATE SENATOR
@RoyceDuplessis
to use his access and seat at the table with Jeff Landry to do something about the environmental racism taking place with his constituency
New Orleans is such a clout chasing/reactionary city…if information doesn’t come after the fact from somebody people like then the information might as well be considered void.
Today I learned John Honore had been in and out of JJIC since he was 10 years old. Many of his cases can be tied to being an unhoused child with mental illness. Not to excuse for what he did…but when you rob children of their humanity…don’t expect them to see it in others.
Just had a source tell me something that would send NOLA social media into chaos…but he talking bout I can’t tell nobody…but baaaaaaaby lemme tell ya…whew.
If even one kid stays home instead of being outside wilding out then all this will be worth it.
@NBA2K
teen tournament for a Alienware - EGF Highschool Alienware Aurora R13 Desktop
Followed by the trade in event where every blicky turned in = FREE
@Xbox
One S (no limit)
I had a conversation with
@NOPDChief
Anne Kirkpatrick about the work we are doing with gaming in the
@CityOfNOLA
. Looking forward to seeing how we can continue to partner in ways that to improve the community
@RTMannJr
I’ve been saying it since 2020…none of these polls have variables on the “snap chat” vote…prognosticators have been wrong for 4 years because of it. These kids are super ready and active…just not in traditional ways.
There’s still lots of resistance to growth inside of hip hop!
Alotta toxic mindsets that need maturing.
But the time is now.
Big salute to
@JColeNC
for this.
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Apparently there are WhatsApp between former NOPD officer Jeffrey Vappie and New Orleans Mayor that have led the the federal indictment of 7 counts of wire fraud and 1 false statement.
I'm heartbroken about the news of good solid neighborhood businesses on St. Claude Ave. closing. I'm having trouble keeping my head above water at
@StRoch_Market
if I'm honest. It's making me wonder if I'm fighting a losing battle.