Why do Black Men Kill Each Other
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…
When the World Feels Unstable, Discernment Becomes a Survival Skill
By Miles Carter Moments of national tension have a way of pulling people into constant reaction. Right now, many Black Americans are watching disturbing images circulate daily. Immigration enforcement. Public…
The Skill Most People Never Learn — and Why It Quietly Determines Your Success
Most people believe success comes from intelligence, talent, or hard work. Those things matter.However, they are not decisive. The skill that quietly determines whether people thrive or stall is emotional…
Shooting Inside Historic Dooky Chase Restaurant Shocks New Orleans Ahead of MLK Day
A shooting occurred inside Dooky Chase Restaurant in New Orleans last week, shocking the city and violating one of the most historically significant sites of the Civil Rights Movement just…
Why Martin Luther King Jr. Day Matters More Than Ever in This Moment
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is not a symbolic holiday. It is not a simple break in the calendar. Instead, it serves as a test of national memory. Today, that…
The Fix-It Box: Helena Moreno’s Mandate—and Her Dilemma
Helena Moreno didn’t run to be a visionary mayor.She ran to be a competent one. That distinction matters. It defines both her greatest strength and her biggest constraint. Moreno steps…
What Is Imagination?
by Shahram Heshmat Ph.D. Imagination enables one to look beyond the world as it is. This is how. Key points Imagination is a deeply human tendency. We spend a significant…
Let’s Be Honest About LaToya Cantrell’s Legacy for Black New Orleans
We Must Keep It Real About Mayor Cantrell’s Legacy If you are reading this, you may be suffering from Teedy Derangement Defense Syndrome. It’s a terrible affliction affecting too many…
Greenland, Venezuela, and the Real Meaning of Power
Why Strategy—Not Spectacle—Is Driving America’s Next Moves Let’s clear something up before the noise takes over. Donald Trump is not acting like a madman chasing headlines or power for its…
What Will We Demand From a New Mayor?
New Orleans has a new mayor. That alone changes the conversation. For the first time in years, City Hall is not consumed by scandal, subpoenas, or survival mode. The noise…
The Moreno Moment: New Orleans Gets Its Reset—If She Can Survive It
By Jeff Thomas Monday means something different this year in New Orleans. January 12, 2026 will mark the official inauguration of Helena Moreno as the 63rd mayor of New Orleans.…