It is my duty to carry out the vision of Mayor LaToya Cantrell and to make sure we have an effective criminal justice system for all New Orleanians.At Dillard University as an undergrad, I majored in Sociology and minored in Criminal Justice. Many members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, a black Greek-letter organization, and others in the city are packing up and leaving New Orleans as Tropical Storm Barry nears. 1 0 obj <>
Friday, July 12, 2019.“We have to wade in the water for DST,” Princess said. ... Chynthia Butler-McIntyre, spoke on behalf of the entire Delta Sigma Theta … Others sipped Hand Grenade cocktails as they strolled under the neon signs, taking in the still breezes coming off the swollen river. But she was also part of a sisterhood.“We use the term 'soror’ as you would say sister,” said President of the New Orleans Alumnae chapter, Linda Howard- Curtis.More than 100 of her Delta Sigma Theta sorors clad in black, wearing pearls and violets, gathered for her Omega Omega ceremony.“This is very powerful for Delta Sigma Theta and the New Orleans Alumnae chapter. For me, even just pointing someone in the right direction is a win. “But we have work and careers we have to get back to on Monday.”Mindi Handy and Mjanji Figueroa of Hampton, Virginia, who had dyed their hair bright red for the occasion, said that they planned to stay, come what may.“It’s a little bit of a bummer,” Figueroa said. It is my duty to carry out the vision of Mayor LaToya Cantrell and to make sure we have an effective criminal justice system for all New Orleanians. "Copyright © 2020 The City of New Orleans" | Ward / Gentilly area, where I attended John F. Kennedy High School. “They’re the resident experts, and they don’t seem to be running for the hills.”Gwen Dandridge of Richmond, Virginia, said that she had decided to leave early, even before the official announcement. The leadership of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority had about 16,000 registered attendees expected in New Orleans for the public service organization’s 54th National Convention.
There was a problem saving your notification. endobj Thursday night, July 11, 2019.Sorority President Beverly E. Smith said she made the decision to cut the convention short just before midnight Thursday, after consulting with New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell.That meant thousands of black professional women spent Friday waiting in long lines at the airport, but at least some of them were heading home with a few good stories in their back pocket.The night before in the French Quarter, members of the century-old sisterhood entertained fellow tourists by breaking out in a spontaneous line dance in the 600 block of Bourbon Street.
HOMER J. PLESSY SCHOOL VISIT . 3 0 obj In New Orleans, sorority sisters ready to flee Barry -- but not before a Bourbon Street party 5aD��"�q-�>�my�O'�\+���;��?�׳��O���'��?�|3^��}�7��$+���=�Ͳrg�̙g��)K�7�˓ 6+dn(-?`�%�8�~"�,�3�X|�j^$�|�� ¶�6�|��'�� 8s� ... New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell … STAFF PHOTO … NEW ORLEANS, La. I care about people. District B Councilmember Latoya Cantrell thanked Brossett for his leadership with this development in calling for recommendation for approval. “The safety and wellbeing of our members and friends is our top priority,” she said. Celebrating Nancy Parker: Mayors Belinda Constant, Latoya Cantrell, Councilwoman Helena Moreno. �ž����(��s�\gX�~��X�t��tU��"��#�=�P������ȶ�k���#�RQ��U�����j�/�*�y�K����5���E+�[ՑZFPأ6����e��)v That’s what Delta Sigma Theta Sorority president Beverly E. Smith did when she announced that the convention would come to an end at noon on the third day of the five-day convention. “It seems like the folks that live here are not too concerned,” she said. While the decision to conclude our convention was a decision we did … She’s a lady and it’s her prerogative.”Sorority officials did not announce the official attendance figure for their 54th annual convention, but members estimated about 16,000 women had traveled to New Orleans. Thursday night, July 11, 2019.Conventioneers outside the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans as Tropical Storm Barry approaches south Louisiana on Friday, July 12, 2019.Conventioneers outside the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans as Tropical Storm Barry approaches south Louisiana on Friday, July 12, 2019.They came from all over the U.S., suitcases packed with their signature scarlet and white fashions, ready to reconnect with college sorority sisters and spend the weekend working and experiencing the culture of New Orleans.And, well, some of that happened before the Delta Sigma Theta convention decided to send thousands of women packing Friday ahead of Tropical Storm Barry.Delta Sigma Theta Sorority members dance on Bourbon Street as Tropical Storm Barry nears New Orleans, La.
One of the things we are working on is obtaining and maintaining a shared data system for all agencies of our criminal justice system. Councilmember-at-Large President Stacy Head said, "Today is a good day in Central City. As a native New Orleanian, I have an understanding of what these city’s struggles are and I want to work to find a way to help its people. Orleans Registrar of Voters Office is proudly committed to participating in community events in the city. Friday, July 12, 2019.Delta Sigma Theta Sorority members dance on Bourbon Street as Tropical Storm Barry nears New Orleans, La. I don’t think we have to worry about the water rise.”Shamira Gambrell of New York City said she would take her cue from the locals. endobj
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