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Marc Ang-Asian Industry B2B (Marc Ang) Marc Ang and I were drawn together because, like me, he wears a number of hats, and has his hand in a number of enterprises. Marc is a political activist and community organizer through his Asian Industry B2B organization, Pass The Beacon, and the Lincoln Club of Orange County. He does political advocacy, marketing, and fundraising through Visualyft, and he is also an estate and financial planner with Mangus Finance. It was our political worlds that inters...

Thu, 03/11/2021 - 12:00am By:  Ronni Walker | Mmc In 2020, Olney residents Donna Conder and Rodney Conder opened R & D BBQ located in the portable shed at 412 W. Main Street. They hope to increase the business’s visibility, retain existing customers, and attract new customers in 2021. Rodney and Donna were once married, but now they are each married to the business only. “I used to run a barbecue business with my buddy, but we parted ways, and I decided to partner with my ex-...

If youve never been to Razzoos Cajun Cafe youre missing out, especially if youre a fan of Cajun cuisine. Unfortunately we dont have one in Lawton, Fort Sill, but maybe someday one will open up *fingers crossed*. If so youll find me there most days and nights getting my fill of creole cooking and eating Rat Toes and Fried Gator Tail until I bust. Most Razzoos Cajun Cafes are located in Texas, but we do have one in Oklahoma City. Thats the closest one to us and its definitely worth the short tri...

Singer Monica is going all out on social media for her ex-boyfriend Corey “C-Murder” Miller’s birthday. On March 9, Miller, who currently sits behind bars, turned 50, and Monica made sure he knew that he was loved and not forgotten. The nearly seven-minute video began with some family and friends, including his daughters, wishing him a happy birthday. It included some other familiar faces like Trick Daddy, Swizz Beats, Snoop Dogg, La La Anthony, Kim Kardashian and, of course, Monica. Old...

Governor John Bel Edwards has signed a proclamation that Monday, March 22, 2021 will be Red Beans and Rice Day across the state of Louisiana. Three iconic local brands, Cajun Country Rice, Camellia Brand, and Savoie’s Foods team up to put red beans and rice on every table in the state to spread the love. All three brands are partnering with Second Harvest and Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank to make donations, based on purchases of Cajun Country Rice, Camellia Beans and Savoies Smoked Andouille ...

  No parades or large gatherings this year, but shamrocks and beer will still be part of local St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. (Sabree Hill, Uptown Messenger file photo) The Irish Channel St. Patrick’s Day Club has canceled the Irish Channel Parade for the second year in a row as the coronavirus continues community spread. Additionally, the  annual block party at Annunciation Playground benefiting St. Michael Special School is canceled. But New Orleanians have found a way to celebrate, al...

Feeding the Vulnerable in New Orleans Shondaland 2/19/2021 Yolanda Evans © Feed the Secondline Devin De Wulf, founder of Feed the Second Line, has organized efforts to feed elderly people in the time of coronavirus. Food and music are the heart and soul of New Orleans culture. At any given time, you could come across an array of street performers entertaining a crowd of onlookers. But because Covid-19 ravaged the city, New Orleans has gone silent and is void of tourists, le...

In A Year Without Parades, Mardi Gras In New Orleans Is All About House Floats Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin. Just because the Mardi Gras parades are canceled, it hasnt stopped peoples creativity. The "Little Shop of 2020 Horrors" house float is in the Algiers Point neighborhood of New Orleans. Phoebe Jones / WWNO When Crissy Whalin and her 12-year-old son, Zephyr Cooke, settled in the New Orleans neighborhood of Algiers Point in 2020, the last thin...

See how Louisiana pivoted to extravagant house floats for Mardi Gras CNBC 16/02/2021 Rich Mendez Bars are closed, the temperature is freezing and crowds are banned, but that didnt stop Louisianans from feeling the Mardi Gras spirit. Some residents enjoyed the celebrations by creating extravagant house floats to replace the usual parade floats, either adorning their homes themselves or hiring artists to do so. The celebrations are taking a different form this year after last ye...

In A Year Without Parades, Mardi Gras In New Orleans Is All About House Floats