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  • New Orleans ACT-SO Interview on WWL
    10/7/24

    New Orleans ACT-SO Interview on WWL

    Julia Battle & Lynette Bates discuss the ACT-SO program on WWL FM 105.3 and AM 870.

  • New Orleans NAACP ACT-SO 2024 National Medalists
    7/22/24

    New Orleans NAACP ACT-SO 2024 National Medalists

    ACT-SO Team representing New Orleans received 9 Medals at the 2024 National NAACP ACT-SO Competition in Las Vegas, Nevada. Congratulations to these talented and gift students.

  • New Orleans 2023 National ACT SO Medalists
    5/26/24

    New Orleans 2023 National ACT SO Medalists

    Meet the New Orleans NAACP ACT-SO National Medalists which were presented during the 2023 National Convention in Boston, MA. 

  • New Orleans City Council honors local NAACP ACT-SO Competition Winners.
    9/27/22

    New Orleans City Council honors local NAACP ACT-SO Competition Winners.

    On June 9, 2022, the New Orleans City Council presented proclamations to each Gold Medal Winner in the New Orleans NAACP ACT-SO competition held at Southern University New Orleans on April 23, 2022. Also recognized were the judges, teachers, coaches, coordinators, facilitators, and the proud parents of the participants.
  • New Orleans NAACP ACT-SO Competition Day 2022
    9/27/22

    New Orleans NAACP ACT-SO Competition Day 2022

    On April 23, 2022, over 100 New Orleans students gathered at Southern University New Orleans to compete in a variety of categories including STEM, Humanities, Performing Arts, and Visual Arts. Special thanks to the parents, teachers, coaches, coordinators, facilitators, time keepers, student volunteers, and over 50 distinguished judges who together made this event a hugh success.
  • Meet Vince Williams
    10/29/21

    Meet Vince Williams

    Listen as Vince flawlessly proclaims that "A Change is Gonna Come". The future is so bright for this outstanding young man…

  • Meet Skylar Kelly
    10/18/21

    Meet Skylar Kelly

    Saluting Skylar Kelly, Bronze Medal Winner in Modern Dance at the 2022 National NAACP ACTSO Competition. Congratulations Skylar!!!

  • New Orleans ACT-SO Gold Medal Winners
    10/29/21

    New Orleans ACT-SO Gold Medal Winners

    Meet the 12 dynamic young people who will represent the Crescent City at the 2022 National NAACP ACT-SO Competition in Atlantic City, NJ.

  • Meet Brianna Robertson
    10/18/21

    Meet Brianna Robertson

    Saluting the visual artistry of Brianna Robertson as displayed at the 2022 National NAACP ACT-SO Competition…

  • Meet Hannah Alexis
    10/18/21

    Meet Hannah Alexis

    Listen as Hannah reflects on the impact of the National ACT-SO experience. The future is so bright for this multi-talented young woman…

  • Meet Idriemeka Bailey
    10/18/21

    Meet Idriemeka Bailey

    Saluting the instrumental artistry of Idriemeka Bailey, aka, "Lady Satch". The future is so bright for this recent NOCCA graduate…

  • Meet Samarah Bentley
    10/18/21

    Meet Samarah Bentley

    Saluting the artistic talents of Samarah Bentley using the lens of a camera. The future is bright for this gifted photographer…

  • Meet Jada Thomas
    11/16/21

    Meet Jada Thomas

    Saluting the dramatic talents of Jada Thomas and her interpretation of Aunt Ester from August Wilson's "Gem of the Ocean". The future is bright for this talented young woman…

  • Meet Alyssa Thomas
    11/16/21

    Meet Alyssa Thomas

    Saluting the artistic talents of Alyssa Thomas through painting. The future is bright for this gifted young artist…

  • Meet Joy Menzies
    11/16/21

    Meet Joy Menzies

    Listen as Joy performs the classical composition "Resignation" by Florence Price. The future is bright for this incoming Freshman and vocal major this fall at LSU…

  • Meet Raleigh Brock
    11/16/21

    Meet Raleigh Brock

    Watch as Raleigh explains her solar energy project to WWL-TV Eyewitness Morning News Anchor, Sheba Turk The future is certainly bright for this aspiring engineer…

  • NAACP ACT-SO New Orleans 2022
    11/16/21

    NAACP ACT-SO New Orleans 2022

    My salute to New Orleans youth who will be competing at the National NAACP ACT-SO competition July 14 - 18, 2022 in Atlantic City, NJ.

  • Meet Jordyn Robinson
    11/16/21

    Meet Jordyn Robinson

    Saluting the creative writing talents of Jordyn Robinson as showcased in her original poem, "Tales of a Brown Girl". The future is bright for this gifted young poet…

  • The New Orleans ACT-SO Gold Medalists
    11/16/21

    The New Orleans ACT-SO Gold Medalists

    Meet the ACT-SO Gold Medalists from New Orleans as the prepare for the National NAACP ACT-SO competition in New Jersey.