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Page 4 June 8 - June 14, 2024 Data Zone www.ladatanews.com New Orleans Author Brian Bagneris’ Debut Memoir Hustle Till I Die Fleur De Lis Data News Weekly Contributor Brian Bagneris’ Debut Memoir Hustle Till I Die is a must-read. It chronicles the life of a young man’s coming-of-age in 1990s New Orleans. As a teenager, Bagneris witnessed the shooting death of his childhood friend Kenneth Breaux. This pivotal moment became “the day that he had to choose between 2 existing worlds: the normal life of a 16-year-old Black teenager growing up in Hollygrove, a working-class neighborhood of New Orleans or “getting it how he lives” the life as an angry hurt man-child on the cruel and dirty streets of the city.” The book follows Bagneris through a period of grief and desire for revenge that leads him to juvenile detention and life as a notorious Hollygrove drug dealer. At the same time, we see Bagneris discover his creative voice as the prolific rapper 2twenty3 and develop a vibrant and tight-knit family. Years later, Kenneth’s killer is released from prison and reenters Bagneris’ life in unexpected ways. Just after Bagneris and his family purchase and settle into their first home, a harrowing evacuation from Hurricane Katrina confirms his dedication to the city that raised him. Hustle Till I Die is a compulsively readable portrait of a New Orleans native, told in a charismatic, insightful new voice. Hustle Till I Die can be purchased at Amazon.com, Melba’s on Elysian Fields, Beckham Book Sore on Decatur Street, Community Book Store, and other locations in the City of New Orleans. Author Brian Bagneris with Hip Hop legend Mia X. Hustle Till I Die is garnering attention inside and outside of the city. Charlemagne Da God and Bagneris daughter Dr. Brianyell Mims, who is an immunologist at a recent book event. Brian Bagneris story that exemplifies triumph over tragedy is one that is inspirational, and is a must read for those who want to understand Black males not just in New Orleans, but America. Bagneris is receiving props from many influential people including national radio personality Sway. Visit www.ladatanews.com for more photos from these events.
www.ladatanews.com June 8 - June 14, 2024 Data Zone Page 5 Bagneris with best-selling author, professor and journalist Walter Isaacson. Stronger Immunities Build Stronger Communities. Vaccines are a major reason we can lead healthy lives today. They reduce many preventable infectious diseases that cause serious illness in infants, children and adults. Protecting more than just our own bodies, vaccines also keep us healthier as a family, community and state by allowing us to build stronger immunities that lead to stronger communities. To learn more about vaccines, visit immunizations.la.gov or speak with a healthcare provider.
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Bagneris with best-selling author, professor and journalist Walter Isaacson.<br />
Stronger Immunities<br />
Build Stronger<br />
Communities.<br />
Vaccines are a major reason we can lead healthy lives<br />
today. They reduce many preventable infectious diseases<br />
that cause serious illness in infants, children and adults.<br />
Protecting more than just our own bodies, vaccines also<br />
keep us healthier as a family, community and state by<br />
allowing us to build stronger immunities that lead to<br />
stronger communities.<br />
To learn more about vaccines, visit<br />
immunizations.la.gov<br />
or speak with a healthcare provider.
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