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ACADIANA EBONY JOURNAL
218 Johnson Aly
New Iberia, LA 70563-2440
Tele : (337) 364-3767
Media type: Ret News Dealer/Newsstand
Year founded: 1985
Language of Media: English
Ethnicity of Audience: African American
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ALEXANDRIA NEWS WEEKLY
1746 East Mason Street
Alexandria, LA 71301
Tele : 318-443-7664
Fax : 318-487-1827
Media type: Print (Broadsheet newspaper)
Publisher: Leon Coleman, E-mail: anwnews@bellsouth.net phone:
318-443-7664
Year founded: 1963
Language of Media: English
Ethnicity of Audience: African American :
Circulation: 10,000
Coverage Area: LA-Alexandria
Frequency of Publication: Weekly
Day published: Thursday
Cost of Publication: Paid
Method of Distribution: News stand & Subscription
Audited: No
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BATON ROUGE WEEKLY PRESS
1283 Rosenwald Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
Tele : 225-775-2002
Fax : 225-775-4216
Web : http://www.theweeklypress.com/
Media Type: Print (Broadsheet newspaper)
Language of Media: English
Ethnicity of Audience: African American
Founder & Publisher: Ivory Payne, e-mail: theweeklypress@yahoo.com,
phone: 225-775-2002
Year Founded: 1974
Circulation: 7,500
Coverage Area: LA-Baton Rouge
Method of Distribution: News stand & Subscription
Cost of Publication: Both - Free & Paid
Frequency of Publication: Weekly
Day published: Thursday
Audited: Yes
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BLACK COLLEGIAN MAGAZINE
140 Carondelet St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
Tele : 504-523-0154
Fax : 504-523-0271
Web : http://www.black-collegian.com/
Media Type: Print (Magazine)
This magazine, distributed on over 800 campuses nationwide, is a
career and self-development magazine, mainly targeted towards
African-American students. This magazine also offers information on
careers, job opportunities, and graduate schools.
Language of Media: English
Ethnicity of Audience: African American
Editor: Jim Perry, jim@imdiversity.com
Year Founded: 1970
Circulation: 130,000
Coverage Area: Nationwide
Method of Distribution: Subscription
Cost of Publication: Both - Free & Paid
Frequency of Publication: 2 times/year
Audited: Yes
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DATA NEWS WEEKLY
P.O. Box 51933
New Orleans, LA 70151
Tele : 504-822-4433
Fax : 504-821-0320
Web : http://www.ladatanews.com/
Media type: Print (Tabloid newspaper)
An African American community newspaper that covers international,
national and local news, sports, arts and entertainment, as well as
human interest stories that are relevant to the black community.
Language of Media: English
Ethnicity of Audience: African American
Editor: Renetta Perry, dataeditor@bellsouth.net
Year Founded: 1967
Circulation: 20,000
Coverage Area: Greater New Orleans area
Cost of Publication: Paid
Frequency of Publication: Weekly
Day published: Saturday
Audited: No
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DIRECTORIO HISPANO DE LOUISIANA
P.O. Box 8399
New Orleans, LA 70182
Tele : (504) 467-6023
Media Type: Print (Newsletter)
Language of Media: Spanish
Ethnicity of Audience: Hispanic/Latin American
Circulation: 15,000
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EL TIEMPO
2200 Hancock Street
Gretna, LA 70053
Tele : 504-342-2969
Fax : 504-371-5090
Web : http://www.eltiemponeworleans.com/
Media Type: Print (Newsletter)
El Tiempo New Orleans is a monthly newspaper developed and published
by JC Media. It was a born out of a need for print media targeting
the local Hispanic community after the passage of hurricane Katrina.
The first issue was published and distributed in May 2006. It is
published in a bilingual format (Spanish and English) in order to
reach more readers interested in the issues affecting Hispanics. It
covers local and international news, sports, health, culture,
economy and immigration issues, social functions, and a calendar of
events informing readers of activities that are happening in the
area.
Language of Media: Spanish
Ethnicity of Audience: Hispanic/Latin American
Publisher: Juan Carlos Ramos, E-mail: eltiempo@eltiemponeworleans.com,
504-342-2969
Editor: Brenda Melara
Year Founded: 2006
Circulation: 15,000
Coverage: Greater New Orleans and the Gulf region
Cost of Publication: Free
Frequency of Publication: Monthly
Method of distribution: Available at 179 businesses throughout the
Greater New Orleans area and the Gulf region which includes Gulfport
and Biloxi, Mississippi.
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FAITH AND SOUL MAGAZINE
920 West Pinhook Road, Suite 303
Lafayette, LA 70503-2446
Tele : 337-781-0158
Fax : 337-332-1381
Web :
Media Type: Print (Magazine)
It is the mission of this news magazine to connect the Black/African
American and Creole cultures of Louisiana, Texas and Atlanta in a
professional and positive manner.
Language of Media: English
Ethnicity of Audience: African American
Publisher: Melinda Sylvester, E-mail: m.sylvester@faithandsoul.com
Editor-in-Chief: Deeante' Batiste
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HISPANIC CHAMBER NEWS
P.O. Box 5985
Metairie, LA 70009
Tele : (504) 885-4262
Web :
http://www.hccl.biz/
Media Type: Print (Newsletter)
Language of Media: English
Ethnicity of Audience: Hispanic/Latin American
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IMDiversity.com
140 Carondelet Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Tele : 504-523-0154
Fax : 504-523-0271
Web : http://www.imdiversity.com/
Media Type: Online
Language of Media: English
Ethnicity of Audience: Multicultural
Contact person: Michelle Ancar, E-mail: michelle@imdiversity.com ,
Phone: 504-598-3357
Year founded: 1970
Coverage: International via the Internet
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ITALIAN AMERICAN DIGEST
P.O.Box 2392
New Orleans, LA 70176
Tele : (504) 522-7294
Web : http://www.italianamericandigest.com/,
http://www.americanitalianmuseum.com/pages/digest.html
Media Type: Print (Tabloid newspaper), Online
Italian American Digest documents the culture, language, and
heritage brought to America by the Italian immigrant. It tries to
fill the void left after the "La Voce Coloniale" and other Italian
language newspapers that have ceased publication. Each issue
contains twenty pages of Italian, national, local, and club news;
Italian history, the Italian language, genealogy and more.
Affiliation: Italian American Digest, Inc.
Language of Media: Italian, English
Ethnicity of Audience: Western European, Italian
Founder: Joseph Maselli, E-mail: cadwell1@ix.netcom.com
Year Founded: 1973
Coverage Area: 15,000
Method of Distribution: Subscription
Cost of Publication: Paid
Frequency of Publication: 4 times/year
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JAMBALAYA NEWS
3213 Florida Avenue, Suite C
Kenner, LA 70065
Tele : (504) 305-4545
Fax : (504) 305-4544
Web : http://www.jambalayanews.com/
Media Type: Print (Tabloid Newspaper)
This newspaper is regarded as one of the leaders in Hispanic print
journalism in the State of Louisiana. The newspaper covers a wide range of local and international news, sports, health, culture, immigration issues, politics and other general news.
News and articles are
translated within the issues from English to Spanish and vice versa in order to reach both the Hispanic and American Community alike.
Language of Media: English, Spanish
Ethnicity of Audience: Hispanic/Latin American
Publisher/Editor: Brenda Murphy,
E-mail: bmurhpy@jambalayanews.com, Phone: (504) 305-6112
Circulation: 30,000
Frequency of Publication: Bimonthly (24 issues/ year)
Coverage: LA-Slidell, N.O. Metro Area, Northshore, Baton Rouge, Gonzales, Hammond, La Place, Houma; MS-Gulf Coast; AL
Year Founded: 2004
Cost of publication: Free
Method of distribution: Available at 450 businesses throughout the Greater New Orleans area and the Gulf region which includes Gulfport and Biloxi, Mississippi.
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JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS
3747 West Esplanade Avenue
Metairie, LA 70002
Tele : 504-780-5600
Web : http://www.jewishnola.com/
Media Type: Online
Language of Media: English
Ethnicity of Audience: Jewish
Editor: Julie Schwartz, E-mail: jewishnews@jewishnola.com, Phone:
504-780-5614
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KDKS - 102.1
208 N. Thomas
Shreveport, LA 71107
Tele : 318-320-1021 (studio)
Web :
http://www.kdks.fm/
Media Type: Broadcast (Radio)
KDKS is a radio station licensed to Blanchard, Louisiana and
broadcasting to Shreveport with an Urban Adult Contemporary musical
format. Broadcasting on 102.1 FM, it is owned by Access.1.
Language of Media: English
Ethnicity of Audience: African American
Contact: Quenn Echols, Program Manager, E-mail:
quenn@radiogroupshrveport.com
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KGLA
P.O. Box 5079
New Orleans, LA 70150
Tele : (504)340-2586
Web :
http://www.tropical1540.com/
Media Type: Broadcast (Radio)
A local market leader, KGLA is the first and only Hispanic owned and
operated Spanish radio station in Louisiana! It has been serving the
greater New Orleans community for more than 40 years. Their efforts
after Hurricane Katrina were recognized by two of the largest
national Hispanic associations in the country: the National Council
of La Raza and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists.
Language of Media: English, Spanish
Ethnicity of Audience: Hispanic/Latin American
Coverage: Greater New Orleans Community
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KGLA AM Radio Tropicale Caliente 1540/ WHMM
Ch 42
3521 Industry Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
Tele : 504-347-1540
Web :
http://www.tropical1540.com/
Media Type: Broadcast (Radio)
Language of Media: Spanish
Ethnicity of Audience: Hispanic/Latin American
Contact: Ernesto Schweikert (tropical1540@gmail.com)
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KKNO
980 Avenue A
Marrero, LA 70072
Tele : (504) 347-7775
Fax : (504) 347-7440
Web : http://www.kkno750am.com/index.html
Media Type: Broadcast (Radio)
Language of Media: English
Ethnicity of Audience: African American
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KMEZ-FM
201 St. Charles Ave., Suite 201
New Orleans, LA 70170
Tele : 504-581-7002
Web :
http://www.oldschool1067.com/
Media Type: Broadcast (Radio)
Language of Media: English
Ethnicity of Audience: African American
Contacts: Toni Skipper, Media, E-mail: toni.skipper@citcomm.com
Ken Jones, Host of Urban News Network, ken.jones@citcomm.com
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KMJJ-99.7 FM
270 Plaza Loop
Bossier City, LA 71111
Tele : (318) 549-8500
Web : http://www.997kmjj.com/
Media Type: Broadcast (Radio)
KMJJ is a radio station with an urban contemporary format
broadcasting in Shreveport, Louisiana and the "Ark-La-Tex."
Broadcasting on 99.7 FM, the station is owned by Cumulus Media and
is headquartered at the Louisiana Boardwalk shopping center in
Bossier City. Since the late-1990's, it has gained competition from
KDKS and KBTT; it gained format companionship in 2004 when KVMA took
to the air. KMJJ is the syndicated home of the Doug Banks Morning
Show.
Language of Media: English
Ethnicity of Audience: African American
Contacts:
Jay Tek
Brand Manager/Program Director
jay.tek@cumulus.com
318-549-8500
Debbe Bush
Business Manager
debbe.bush@cumulus.com
318-549-8514
Gary Robinson
News/Promotions Director
gary.robinson@cumulus.com
318-549-8577
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Louisiana Black Publishers Association
Contact
Tele:
318-443-7664
Web:
http://www.louisianablackpublishers.com/index.html
Louisiana Weekly
P.O. Box 8628
New Orleans, LA 70182
Tele : 504-282-3705
Fax : 504-282-3773
Web :
http://www.louisianaweekly.com/
Media Type: Print (Broadsheet newspaper)
Economic, social and scientific "new information" from business,
culture, and the natural and social sciences.
Language of Media: English
Ethnicity of Audience: African American
Editor: Renette Hall, E-mail: info@louisianaweekly.com, Phone:
504-282-3705 ext. 18
Year Founded: 1925
Circulation: 25,000
Coverage Area: New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Houma,
Thibodaux, Franklin and other minor townships
Cost of Publication: Paid
Frequency of Publication: Weekly
Day published: Monday
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MONROE DISPATCH
2301 Desiard St., P. O. Drawer 4823
Monroe, LA 71211
Tele : 318-387-3001
Web: http://themonroedispatch.com/
Media Type: Print (Newspaper)
Language of Media: English
Ethnicity of Audience: African American
Publisher: Frank Detiege
Editor: Irma Hall Detiege
Frequency of publication: Weekly
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MONROE FREE PRESS
PO Box 4717
Monroe, LA 71211
Tele : 318-388-1310
Web :
http://www.monroefreepress.com/
Media Type: Print (Broadsheet newspaper)
Language of Media: English
Ethnicity of Audience: African American
Publisher/Owner: Roosevelt Wright, E-mail:
rooseveltwright@prodigy.net, Phone: 318-388-1310
Year Founded: 1969
Circulation: 42,000
Coverage Area: Monroe
Method of Distribution: Subscription
Cost of Publication: Paid
Frequency of Publication: Weekly
Day published: Thursday
Audited: No
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NEW ORLEANS BLACK
1050 South Jefferson Davis Parkway, Sutie 109
New Orleans, LA 70125
Tele : 504-304-3355
Fax : 504-304-3354
Web : http://www.neworleansblack.com/
Media Type: Online, Print Magazine
Language of Media: English
Ethnicity of Audience: African American
CEO and Founder: Anthony Patton, E-mail: anthony@ebonetworks.com,
phone: (504) 304-3355
Circulation: 21,000
Frequency of Publication: Monthly
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NEW ORLEANS TRIBUNE
2317 Esplanade Ave
New Orleans, LA 70119
Tele : (504) 945-0772
Web :
http://www.neworleanstribune.com/
Media Type: Print (Newspaper)
Dr. Louis Charles Roundanez founded The New Orleans Tribune in 1864.
The modern Tribune is part of a publishing legacy that began 141
years ago, when Roudanez published the first Black daily newspaper
in the United States. The Tribune is always dedicated to social
justice and civil rights for all Louisiana citizens.The McKennas in
1985 started the modern Tribune, in part to honor Louis Charles
Roudanez' amazing journalistic legacy.
Language of Media: English
Ethnicity of Audience: African American
Publisher: Beverly McKenna, E-mail:
beverlymckenna@mckennapublishing.com
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NOSOTROS MAGAZINE
107 East Park Place
New Orleans, LA 70124
Tele : (504) 483-8202
Fax : (504) 483-2022
Web :
http://www.revistanosotros.com/
Media Type: Print Magazine
This magazine has a goal to inspire local Latinos to take ownership
of their community. This publication has achieved this by redefining
what being Latino means through "enlightening articles and images."
Language of Media: English Spanish
Ethnicity of Audience: Hispanic/Latin American
President/CEO: Karla San Martin, E-mail:
karla@smhdesign.com
Circulation: 10,000
Method of Distribution: News stand & Subscription
Frequency of Publication: Monthly
Coverage: New Orleans and Metairie
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SHREVEPORT SUN
P.O. Box 38357
Shreveport, LA 71133
Tele: 318-631-6222
Media Type: Print (Broadsheet newspaper)
It is a weekly newspaper serving the African-American community in
Shreveport and surrounding areas in Louisiana, Texas, and Arkansas.
Language of Media: English
Ethnicity of Audience: African American
Editor: Sonya Landry, E-mail:
sunweekly@aol.com, Phone: 318-631-6222
Year Founded: 1920
Circulation: 10,000
Coverage Area: LA-Shreveport
Method of Distribution: News stand & Subscription
Cost of Publication: Paid
Frequency of Publication: Weekly
Day published: Thursday
Audited: Yes
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THE DRUM
118 Sotuh 19th Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Tele: (225) 387-0222
Media Type: Print (Newspaper)
Ethnicity of Audience: African American
Publisher: Eddie Ponds, E-mail:
thedrumnewspaper@gmail.com, Phone: 225-387-0222
Frequency of Publication: 2 times/month
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THE REAL VIEWS
PO Box 921
Natchitoches, LA 71458
Tele : 318-356-0771
Web :
http://www.therealviews.com/
Media Type: Online newspaper and magazine (available in hard copy)
The goal of this publication is to provide a place for news and a
forum for those who seek to communicate with others across
religious, cultural and racial groups. This online magazine provides
some local news and features of different regions of Louisiana. But
it has more focus on central Louisiana, emphasizing the Natchitoches
to Alexandria region. The online magazine is updated bimonthly while
online newspaper is updated daily. The hard copy of
newspaper/magazine is published bimonthly and available at different
locations from Natchitoches to Alexandria.
Ethnicity of Audience: Multicultural
Publisher: Randy Stelly, E-mail:
randystelly@therealviews.com, Phone: 318-356-0771
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URBAN LEADER
4025 N. 38th Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
Tele : 504-355-3775
Fax : 504-AN1007355-3775Ê
Language of Media: English
Ethnicity of Audience: African American
Frequency of Publication: Weekly
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VIET RADIO
P.O. Box 29245
New Orleans, LA 70189
Tele : (504) 258-8044
Media Type: Broadcast (Radio)
Language of Media: Vietnamese
Ethnicity of Audience: Asian (Vietnamese)
Contact: Vuong Ky Son, E-mail: vuongkyson@yahoo.com, Phone: (504)
258-8044
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VIETNAMESE INITIATIVES IN ECONOMIC TRAINING
4655 Michoud Bvld, Suite 17
New Orleans, LA 70129
Tele : (504) 255-0400
Web : http://www.vietno.org/
Media Type: Online
This online publication of the Vietnamese Initiative is intended to
help growing Vietnamese community in New Orleans to integrate with
mainstream culture of the United States.
Language of Media: English
Ethnicity of Audience: Asian (Vietnamese)
Executive Director: Cyndi Nguyen, E-mail:
vietno@nextel.blackberry.net, Phone: 504-255-0400
Year Founded: 2002
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VOCERO USA MAGAZINE
4323 Division Street Suite 102
Metairie, LA 70002
Tele : 504-520-9167, 305-401-0200
fax: 504-889-6675
Web: http://www.vocerousamagazine.com/indexNO.php
Media Type: Online Magazine
Vocero News is a Hispanic
owned-and-operated publication targeting Hispanic communities
throughout the Gulf Coast region and surrounding states.
Affiliation: The Mendez Group, LLC
Language of Media: Spanish
Ethnicity of Audience: Hispanic/Latin American
CEO/Publisher/Editor: Elsie Mendez,
E-mail: info@vocerousamagazine.com
Year Founded: 2002
Circulation: 15,000 (Readership: 75,000+, Online readership: 30,000+, E-mail subscriber: 15,000)
Coverage Area: LA-Slidell, N.O. Metro Area, Northshore, Baton Rouge,
Gonzales, Hammond, La Place, Houma; MS-Gulf Coast; AL
Frequency of Publication: Fortnightly
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WFNO-AM La FABULOSA 830
111 VETERANS BLVD, 18th Floor
Metairie, LA 70005
Web :
Media Type: Broadcast (Radio)
The New Orleans Hispanic Network has combined radio station WFNO -
LaFabulosa 830am with website NewOrleansHispanic.com. This radio
reports on issues of importance to the local Hispanic community and
delivers a quality entertainment product.
Language of Media: Spanish
Ethnicity of Audience: Hispanic/Latin American
Contacts:
Yadira Hernandez
General Manager
yhernandez@mcmediallc.com
(504) 830-7224
Eduardo Courtade
Program Director
ecourtade@mcmediallc.com
504-830-7245
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WHISPERING WIND
P.O. Box 1390, Department 3
Folsom, LA 70437
Tele : 985-796-5433
Fax : 985-796-9236
Web:
www.whisperingwind.com
E-mail: info@whisperingwind.com
Media Type: Print (Magazine)
Whispering Wind features articles on the crafts and traditional
culture of American Indians, book and music reviews, historical
photographs, and event announcements. It focuses on the material
culture (arts and crafts) of American Indians.
Language of Media: English
Ethnicity of Audience: Native American
Affiliation: Written Heritage, Inc.
Year Founded: 1967
Circulation: 8,000
Coverage Area: National
Method of Distribution: Subscription
Cost of Publication: Paid
Frequency of Publication: 6 times/year
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WQUE-FM
929 Howard Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70113
Tele : (504) 679-7300
Web :
http://www.q93.com/main.html
Media Type: Broadcast (Radio)
Language of Media: English
Ethnicity of Audience: African American
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WWOZ
1008 N. Peters
New Orleans, LA 70116
Tele : 504-568-1239
Web :
http://wwozstreettalk.blogspot.com/
Media Type: Broadcast (Radio)
WWOZ Street Talk is a "cultural news service" in association with
WWOZ-90.7 FM. It is also known as New Orleans' award-winning jazz
and heritage radio station. Their blog provides news on the
rebuilding of New Orleans' musical culture after Hurricane Katrina.
Language of Media: English
Ethnicity of Audience: African American
General Manager: David Freedman
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