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Anthony Bean Theater
Performing Arts Summer Camp
It’s More Than A Camp…It’s Culture
Newsmaker
504Seafood,
Mr. Shrimp’s Kitchen, and
The NOLA Chuck Wagon
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National News
Poor People
March On
Washington
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Cover Story
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Anthony Bean Theater
Performing Arts Summer Camp
It’s More Than A Camp…It’s Culture
Glenda Bell
Data News Weekly Contributor
A Tradition of Excellence and
Preparing the Youth for Greatness
Anthony Bean continues to be a major force in
theater, education, giving back and empowering the
youth. “This is my passion and my purpose,” says
Bean of his lifelong calling of serving young people
and telling stories that celebrate the African American
experience.
“It is more than a training ground for the arts; it
is a safe and nurturing environment where the community
is stressed, friendship is valued, and personal
growth is celebrated,” Bean remarks of his holistic approach
of his youth summer camp.
With a proven record of results, it is an ideal place
for children to learn about the arts and develop creative
skills to discover more about themselves and
their world.
Details of the ABCT Summer
Camp is as follows:
• It will help children 7 - 17 expand their cultural
boundaries and outlook.
• ABCT Summer Camp is a full-day theater experience;
breakfast and lunch are on-site. Your child
will enjoy six weeks of special art activities and
high-quality, firsthand workshops, including:
• Theater - playwriting, performance, production,
costuming, lighting, and set building.
• On Friday of each week, we stage a talent show/
performance where your child will display their cre-
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Anthony Bean Community Theater (ABCT) is a leading company in the city that continues to
make an impact. This year his performing arts summer camp will bring young people ages 7-17
together for an experience where they can discover their greatness through creativity.
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ativity and imagination.
Bean states the ABCT Summer
Camps’ primary objectives are to
instruct each child is Teamwork,
Civic Service, Cultural values, and
the importance of culture. “These
values are what I wish to impart in
the kids of ABCT. I realize that theater
is just a platform I use to empower
young people to soar in whatever
they choose to pursue in life.”
The History and
Impact of ABCT
The Anthony Bean Community
Theater and Acting School
(ABCT) was established in Spring
2000 to meet the growing demands
of New Orleans area residents
seeking a quality, culturally
diverse performing arts venue.
The theater also met the needs of
individuals seeking to learn the
art of acting, set design, and theatre
management. Named after
its Founder and Artistic Director,
Anthony Bean, ABCT combines
a theater company and acting
school to accomplish its mission
to provide young people of all ages
the opportunity to study their
craft while actively participating
in a Performing Arts Summer
For over two decades, Anthony Bean Community Theater (ABCT)
combinesa theater company and acting school to accomplish its
mission to provide young people of all ages the opportunity to study
their craft while learning skills that will help them reach their full
potential both on and off stage.
Program that will earn them skills
for life. The Anthony Bean Community
Theater and Acting School
have served New Orleans youth
and its surrounding area for over
twenty years. It is and always has
been the goal of ABCT to reach
out and touch the lives of as many
young people as possible.
Giving Young
People A Voice
During the camp they will learn
stage presence, stage technique,
and stage terminology. They will
also be taught voice-over (projecting
the voice) and a long list of theater
and film lessons, all taught by
a staff with more than 50 years of
experience between them.
At the end of the program, the
students will have a strong knowledge
of the art of live performing
on and off the stage. It will give our
young people a voice and a forum
where they can express in their
way (HIP-HOP THEATER) how
they feel about the state, the city,
the arts, and their community. The
program also enables our young
people to contribute to bringing
quality productions to our community
while exposing our young
people to the arts firsthand.
In addition to training for the
stage, this summer, the Anthony
ABCT Summer Program is more
than a Camp...It’s Culture!
6-Week Summer Performing Arts Program
Southern University at New Orleans
Monday, June 3rd - Friday, July 12, 2024
CAMP HOURS: Monday - Friday:
8:30 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
For Children 7 – 17 years of age
Breakfast and lunch will be served on-site.
For Audition and Registration,
Call: 504-862-PLAY
www.anthonybeantheater.com
Bean Performing Arts Summer
Camp will film a TV Show called
‘WHAT’S GOING ON.’ It is an innovative,
fun, uplifting, and engaging
TV Talk Show that gives the
youth a voice on topics that impact
us all. The hosts and audience
members will be the summer
camp teens. The TV Show will air
in the fall on WUPL MY-54.
“The Goal of the camp is to help
them discover their voice. Also
provide an intense, high-quality
learning and performing opportunity
in an atmosphere where young
people are encouraged to set goals,
take risks, and view mistakes as an
avenue for learning. The Summer
Arts Program opens students up to
greatness and creates an awareness
that the arts are a constructive vehicle
of personal expression.”

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May 18 -May 24, 2024
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Summertime Fashion
Favs for Kids
Tracee Dundas
Fashion Stylist
Photos: Courtesy of Stores
Get ready to hit the streets of
New Orleans in style as summer approaches
and kids will soon be out of
school. When it comes to dressing
your little ones for the hot and humid
days ahead, think bright colors, light
fabrics, and fun accessories. For the
girls, floral dresses, ruffled tops, and
straw hats are all the rage this season.
Pair them with some cute sandals or
sneakers for a perfect summer look.
As for the boys, playful graphic tees,
comfy shorts, and baseball caps are
must-haves to beat the heat while still
looking cool.
Regardless of if you’re hanging out
in the city, travel afar, or packing for a
weekend getaway, you want to make
sure that everyone is cool, comfortable
and stylish.
New Orleans is known for its vibrant
and lively atmosphere, so don’t
be afraid to mix and match patterns
and colors to create unique and eyecatching
outfits for your kids.
And let’s not forget about the importance
of sunscreen and sunglasses
to protect their delicate skin and
eyes from the sun’s rays. With these
summer fashion trends, your kids will
be turning heads and soaking up the
sun in style all summerlong!
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Abstract kente print maxi
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African print dress and short sleeve
buttonfront shirt on him | diyanu.com
Blue ruffle crop top and wide
leg floral print pants set |
miabellebaby.com
Tribal print short sleeve
buttonfront shirt | diyanu.com
Blue and White Tye-Dye
Romper | gap.com
White denim jacket and blue jean
shorts | gap.com
Tribal print butterfly dress |
diyanu.com
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Hancock Whitney
Audubon Zoo-to-Do
Photos by Terry B. Jones
Data News Weekly Publisher
The Hancock Whitney Zoo-to-
Do to support and celebrate 100
years of Audubon Zoo was held
on Friday, May 3, 2024, This annual
event is a major fundraiser,
contributing to the conservation
efforts and operations of the Zoo​.
Data News Weekly was there, here
are some of the highlights.
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May 18 -May 24, 2024
Newsmaker
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504Seafood, Mr. Shrimp’s Kitchen, and The NOLA Chuck Wagon
Take Home Top Honors at First Brews, Boils & Bubbles Festival
Thousands gathered on the Lakefront for Inaugural Event this weekend
New Orleans Agenda
NEW ORLEANS - The Inaugural
Brews, Boils & Bubbles (BBB) Festival
attracted thousands of seafood
lovers to Lakeshore Drive this past
Saturday, May 11rh, to enjoy delicious,
boiled cuisine and beverage
pairings from 20 participating restaurants
and drink vendors, and allday
entertainment from top musical
acts, including Partners-N-Crime,
The Soul Rebels, Big Sam’s Funky
Nation, DJ Raj Smoove, and more.
The festival honored several
local small businesses for their
exemplary dishes, with 504Seafood
winning the first-ever
“People’s Choice Award” for its
boiled crawfish platter, which
was voted on by attendees via
QR code throughout the day.
A panel of distinguished judges,
including local chefs, food
critics, influencers, and more,
selected the winners of the official
BBB Food Competitions,
with “Best Crawfish” going to
Mr. Shrimp’s Kitchen and the
title of “Best Boil” awarded to
The NOLA Chuck Wagon for its
boiled ox tails.
“This first festival exceeded all
of our expectations, paying homage
to our rich culture, culinary
traditions, and what it means to be
from Louisiana,” said BBB Executive
Producer Cleveland Spears, III.
“From spotlighting some amazing
local restaurants to showcasing the
talent of homegrown musicians,
the Inaugural BBB was a huge success.
We’re grateful to everyone
who came out to celebrate with us
this past weekend and hope to see
them all back on the Lakefront for
the Seventh Edition of the National
Fried Chicken Festival presented
by Raising Cane’s on October 5th
and 6th.”
In addition to the two luxurious
VIP experiences, including the
Brews & Bugs Lounge presented
by Urban South and the Rosé &
Lobster Lounge presented by
Veuve Clicquot and Minuty, BBB
featured several other sponsor activations
on-site, such as the Corona
Beach Bar with giant photo ops,
sand, and music by DJ Poppa, the
Don Julio Margarita Garden with
lush greenery and delicious agave
cocktails, the Louisiana Fish Fry
Cajun Drip Bar with samples of its
newest seasoned butter product,
and the complimentary Blue Plate
Mayonnaise Sauce Station with its
brand new creamy cocktail sauce,
creole tartar sauce, and hot & spicy
mayo to level up all the boiled seafood.
The festival was made possible
through the support of various partners,
including Urban South, Veuve
Clicquot, Minuty, Corona, Modelo,
Coca-Cola, D’USSÉ, Grey Goose,
Lakefront Management Authority,
Louisiana Fish Fry Products, Blue
Plate Mayonnaise, Where Y’at,
Outfront, New Orleans Magazine,
iHeartMedia, Inc., and more.
State & Local News
Greater St. Stephen Ministries, CVS Health, and Reach Worldwide Joined
Forces to Combat Youth and Young Adult Mental Health Crisis
Collaborative Event Offered Support for
Youth, Teens, Parents, and Caregivers
Data News Staff Edited
Report
New Orleans, La. – May is Mental
Health Awareness Month. In a
groundbreaking collaboration with
CVS Health, and Reach Worldwide,
Greater St. Stephen Ministries hosted
A Night of Education: Purpose &
Power in the Digital Era. This free
“Live Watch Party” occurred on Friday,
May 10th.
A Night of Education: Purpose
& Power in the Digital Era was
aimed at supporting youth, teens,
parents, and caregivers in navigating
the challenges of Mental Wellness
in today’s world. The “Live
Watch Party” format featured
dynamic presentations, expertled
discussions, and interactive
activities designed to resonate
with participants of all ages. The
event provided valuable insights,
Greater St. Stephen co-founder Paul S. Morton speaking on the issue of mental health among
young people.
resources, and encouragement
for all attendees.
“We were thrilled to partner
with CVS Health and Reach Worldwide
to bring this vital event to our
community,” said Bishop-Elect T.
Delbert Robinson, Senior Pastor
of Greater St. Stephen. “By joining
forces, we were able to offer a holistic
approach to mental health support,
reaching individuals at every
stage of their journey and empowering
them to thrive.”
Mental Health concerns
among young people have
reached alarming levels in recent
years, exacerbated by societal
pressures, academic stress,
and the pervasive influence of
social media. At A Night of Education:
Purpose & Power in the
Digital Era youth accessed ageappropriate
resources and activities
aimed at fostering resilience
and self-care, while parents and
caregivers received vital information
on recognizing warning
signs, accessing support services,
and promoting Mental Wellness
within their families.

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Poor People’s March On Washington
Planned For June 29
Stacy M. Brown
NNPA Newswire Senior
National Correspondent
Bishop William J. Barber II, President
and Senior Lecturer of Repairers
of the Breach and Co-Chair of
the Poor People’s Campaign: A
National Call for Moral Revival,
alongside Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis,
Co-Chair of the Poor People’s
Campaign, led a press conference
on Monday at the National Press
Club to unveil plans for the “Mass
Poor People’s and Low-Wage Workers’
Assembly and Moral March
on Washington, D.C.: A Call to the
Polls and to Vote.”
Scheduled for June 29th, the
assembly aims to commence four
months of outreach efforts targeting
15 million poor and low-wage
infrequent voters nationwide. According
to the study “Waking the
Sleeping Giant: Poor and Low-Income
Voters in the 2020 Elections,”
approximately 85 million eligible
voters in the United States are classified
as poor or low wage, constituting
at least 30% of the electorate.
National News
Rev. William J. Barber II, continues to lead the fight for the
disenfranchised as Co-Chair of the Poor People’s Campaign.
In battleground states, the percentage
climbs to over 40%.
“This is movement time,” declared
Bishop Barber. “We are here
this morning to mobilize the power
of over 33 million infrequent voters,
poor and low wage, to demand attention
to their concerns in the political
arena.”
Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis echoed
this sentiment. “Our goal is to center
the desires and political agenda
of those who are often left out of the
conversation,” Theoharis stated.
The coalition, comprising representatives
from over thirty state
coordinating committees, religious
organizations, labor unions, and
advocacy groups, seeks to mobilize
the substantial voting bloc to demand
political candidates’ endorsement
of a moral agenda addressing
the poverty and low-wealth crisis,
which claims 295,000 lives annually.
“Poor and low-wage voters are
saying in this season that if you
want these votes, talk to poor
and low-wage folks,” said Bishop
Barber.
Rev. Mark Thompson, who
also works for the National Newspaper
Publishers Association,
was among the many coalition
members who addressed the issues
during the news conference,
which aired live on C-Span and at
BlackPressUSA.com.
Thompson highlighted the interconnectedness
of poverty with various
social issues. “Wherever there
is a lack of health care and voting
rights, LGBT rights and immigrant
rights, there is an abundance of poverty,”
he asserted. “Wherever there
is a lack of jobs and labor unions
and sensible gun laws in women’s
bodily autonomy, there is an abundance
of poverty.”
“We want to lift them up and
bring them forth. If we address
these issues, we will address all
these others,” Thompson insisted.
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