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The Paradox of Being Black: Should We Stand With Protesters Who Don’t Stand With Us?
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Why do Black Men Kill Each Other

December 15, 2019 Jeff Thomas

It happens every day in America! By Jeff Thomas Black men kill each other at alarming rates all across America every day. Nearly every city’s daily news casts reports, “Today…

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How African American Advocacy Has Helped Other Communities

July 16, 2025 Maelinda N. Turner, LCSW, MDiv

Setting Boundaries and Prioritizing Our Own Needs African Americans have long been at the forefront of social justice and equality movements, not only advocating for their own rights but also…

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All the Qualifying Is Done—Now the Real Fight for New Orleans Begins

July 16, 2025 Jeff Thomas

All the qualifying is done. The fields are set. And now, New Orleans voters are heading into one of the most consequential elections in years. With wide-open races for Mayor,…

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From Resilience to Resistance: Saving New Orleans Before It’s Too Late

July 13, 2025 Jeff Thomas

By Jeff Thomas | Black Source Media New Orleans is shrinking. Fast. According to the U.S. Census, the city lost nearly 20,000 residents since 2020. We now have fewer than…

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A Sequel to “The Pope Is Black”

July 13, 2025 Orissa Arend

Race Is a Man-Made Concept In my last post, The Pope is Black, I made the point that race is a made-up construct.It was invented centuries ago for nefarious reasons.…

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🏛️ All Major Seats in New Orleans Are Up for Grabs

July 9, 2025 Jeff Thomas

From Mayor to Sheriff, to the City Council seats, Coroner, Assessor —every major office is on the line. Candidate qualifying closes this Friday, July 11, so expect final candidate lists very…

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How the Need to Be Right Can Destroy Relationships (and How to Let It Go)

July 9, 2025 Maelinda N. Turner, LCSW, MDiv

We’ve all been there—the rush of being right. Whether it’s a heated debate about something small, like who makes the best Gumbo, or a bigger discussion, being right can feel…

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The Big Beautiful Bill Is a Big Ugly Blow to Louisiana

July 5, 2025 Jeff Thomas

When the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” passed Congress, supporters like Rep. Steve Scalise and House Speaker Mike Johnson called it a victory for fiscal discipline. They praised it as…

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Is Essence Losing Its Cultural Edge? Corporate Takeover and DEI Rollbacks Stir Backlash

July 5, 2025 Jeff Thomas

Is Essence Losing Its Cultural Edge? Every July, New Orleans becomes the epicenter of Black joy. More than just a party, the Essence Festival of Culture is a celebration of…

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🎉 The Essence of It All: NOLA Transforms for Culture & Purpose

July 2, 2025 Jeff Thomas

Essence Festival returns to New Orleans from July 3–6, drawing over 100,000 people for the ultimate Black cultural reunion—music, empowerment, entrepreneurship, beauty, and joy—all in America’s best event host city.…

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Not Innocent, Not a Kingpin: What the Diddy Verdict Really Means

July 2, 2025 Jeff Thomas

The Verdict Dropped. Phones Buzzed. And the Nation Took Sides. Many Americans waited with bated breath for the Diddy verdict. Phones buzzed. Group chats exploded. Around office water coolers, people…

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