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Looks delicious. Smells divine. But don’t eat these candles

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Created by Kenyata Fountain, all candles uniquely smell and look like a drink or dessert. The Unwine Collection is a collection of candles that look like alcoholic beverages. The Old Fashion candle is scented with bourbon...

From Denmark to Louisiana: Danish Pop Star’s Search for Veteran Dad Ends in Baton Rouge Area

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Encouraged by his wife, Gloria, Bill Johnson submitted to DNA testing to compare his profile to Laursen’s. The reported returned that he was a 99.99 percent match for being Laursen’s father. “I was excited, she was excited, and we started exchanging messages,” he said. “We just connected, and God put us together. And I’m one person that’s glad that happened.”

Award-winning filmmaker, genealogist reveals intimate truth and personal histories of Upper 9th Ward Desire Community

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “This story of trials and tribulations teaches us, as only a few stories can, about the essential wisdom of pushing through when times get tough, learning to fight against all odds. (It tells) how many people in Desire preserved with grit and courage," said Leonard Smith III, genealogist and award-winning filmmaker.

Louisiana chef brings culinary creativity to Food Network

NNPA NEWSWIRE — A year fraught with a pandemic and tragedies was the opposite for Williams. Good things were happening and when doors closed, even better opportunities were waiting immediately. After months of COVID restrictions, [what he originally thought was a] “Food Network prank” came knocking two more times. “They reached back out to me again in August of last year asking me if I still interested because they had plans to start filming the show again,” he said.

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Hulu's documentary "Black Twitter: A People's History" explores the cultural impact of Black Twitter, a vibrant subculture that has transformed the social media landscape and shaped discourse and challenged norms on the platform.