The Drum Newspaper

02/01/2025

The state’s top NAACP official said an investigation has not been launched into the Tangipahoa Parish chapter, as previously indicated by local director Mike Showers.

Louisiana NAACP President Michael McClanahan told AN17.com he was not aware of any investigation regarding the Tangipahoa Parish chapter and said he would know because along with his state responsibilities he also serves on a national investigation committee.

“No, I have not heard about that,” McClanahan said. “Now, what happens sometimes is our units get out of line with the constitution and bylaws and it is just a matter of making sure that (members) understand the processes we adopted.” In August, however, in the midst of turmoil within the organization that alleged corruption and some even calling for his resignation, Showers sent an email to members saying he had asked the state office to investigate the Tangipahoa chapter.

Read more at http://drumbeatsla.com/tanginaacp/

The state’s top NAACP official said an investigation has not been launched into the Tangipahoa Parish chapter, as previously indicated by local director Mike Showers. Louisiana NAACP President Michael McClanahan told AN17.com he was not aware of any investigation regarding the Tangipahoa Parish ch...

01/01/2025

After historic finding, N.O. duo discover, publish 10 ‘Impossible’ Proofs of Pythagoras’ theorem.

What began as a bonus question in a high school math contest has resulted in a staggering 10 new ways to prove the ancient mathematical rule of Pythagoras’ theorem.

It’s long been claimed impossible to use trigonometry to prove what is effectively a theorem that’s fundamental to trigonometry. This falls into the logical fallacy of circular thinking by trying to prove an idea with the idea itself.

“There are no trigonometric proofs because all the fundamental formulae of trigonometry are themselves based upon the truth of the Pythagorean theorem,” mathematician Elisha Loomis had written in 1927.

But in 2023, two Louisiana high school classmates, Ne’Kiya Jackson and Calcea Johnson, achieved the ‘impossible’ during their final year of high school at St. Mary’s Academy in New Orleans.

Now they’ve published those results along with an additional nine proofs.

Read the entire story at http://drumbeatsla.com/mathduo/

31/12/2024

In July 2023, Baton Rouge Gallery partnered with Dialogue on Race Louisiana and BREC to host a major exhibition marking the 60th anniversary of the Baton Rouge Swim-In. This fall, that exhibition received the 2024 Southeastern Museums Conference Gold Award (First Place) in the “Over $25,000” budget category.

Read the story at http://drumbeatsla.com/br-gallery-exhibition-honors-baton-rouge-swim-in-of-1963-later-wins-gold-award/

31/12/2024

31/12/2024

Damien “Chapeaux” Chapman of Shreveport, will ride on the Louisiana float for the 2025 Tournament of Roses in Pasadena, California. He is the chef and owner of Orlandeaux’s Café at 5301 S Lakeshore Dr. Visit Shreveport-Bossier is Chapman’s premier sponsor for the float.

Orlandeaux’s Café is a seafood restaurant that opened in 1921 and is said to be the oldest continuously operating African American-owned restaurant in the United States. Chapman was also one of Louisiana Cookin’s Chefs to Watch of 2024.

According to the news release, Louisiana’s 2025 parade float features a giant, playful alligator wearing a crown and Mardi Gras beads while clutching a second-line umbrella in its tail. Riding on its back is a Cajun dance hall and porch, cypress trees, Louisiana musical instruments, seafood and wildlife.

Read more at http://drumbeatsla.com/drumrolldec

30/12/2024

New Roads resident Nedia Derozan Jones celebrated her 100th birthday on Nov. 24, 2024 The day was honored as“Nedia Derozan Jones Day" by the Pointe Coupee Parish Council.

23/12/2024

NOMINATIONS ACCEPTED!
The North LA Civil Rights Coalition is seeking nominations for the 2nd Annual Bridge Builders Breakfast on January 25, 2025. This event honors individuals and organizations who embody the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., making a difference across racial, social, civic, economic, and geographic barriers for the betterment of our community. Nominations are being accepted in the following categories: Education, Community Service, Social Justice, Trailblazer. The deadline to submit is Friday December 27, 2024.
Click this link to submit a nomination:
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdgPNKy.../viewform

23/12/2024

📢 We’re Hiring! Your Tangipahoa Chamber is growing, and we’re looking for an incredible 𝙊𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧 to join our dynamic team! 🌟

Imagine working in a place where you’re deeply connected to our community, collaborating with amazing business leaders, and making a meaningful impact every day. Sound like a dream job? 𝙄𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙗𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨!

📄 Check out the details (linked below) and share this post with anyone who’d love to be part of a team that’s making a difference in Tangipahoa Parish.

✅ Fun fact: The Tangipahoa Chamber is not just a workplace—it’s a family. 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙨𝙚𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙮 𝙬𝙚 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙚 𝙙𝙤!

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23/12/2024

ICYMI! This December 2024 issue features Errol "Doc" Holliday as ONYX's Man of the Year, Abortion in America, State news, Tangipahoa NAACP, Freadom Reads Bookshelf, eight DrumRolls, DrumCall: Beware of plastics, and Legacy of Leroy Williams and the Baton Rouge 1963 Swim-In.

17/12/2024

Tangipahoa Parish Magnet School Programs offer specialized courses of study designed to meet students’ educational interests while fulfilling required learning goals.

Our programs foster diversity and provide unique opportunities for students to grow and succeed. If you're looking for an environment that encourages academic excellence and personal growth, consider one of our Magnet Schools.

Apply now! 💡🎓
https://www.tangischools.org/academics/magnet

17/12/2024

Just a reminder! CATS will host its last Board meeting of 2024 on Tuesday, December 17 at 4:30 PM.

07/12/2024

More than 180 people gathered for a community conversation about the impact of Louisiana's abortion bans, on Nov. 13 at Baldwin & Co. Coffee Shop and Bookstore, in New Orleans.

The panel, moderated by singer-songwriter and activist Ani DiFranco, featured speakers including Cecile Richards, Kaitlyn Joshua, Nancy Davis, Drs. Neelima Sukhavasi and Nicole Freehill, State Senator Royce Duplessis, and Latona Giwa. They discussed the profound effects of the state's abortion restrictions and the power of sharing personal stories in the fight for reproductive rights.

They shared the status of abortion laws in the state and its impact, giving the audience time to ask questions and learn about Louisiana's Act 246 which classifies misoprostol and mifepristone as controlled substances.

Read more at http://drumbeatsla.com/abortion-bans/ or link in bio