Why do Black Men Kill Each Other
It happens everyday 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 in…
Black-Owned Businesses To Shop This Holiday Season
33 Black-Owned Businesses To Shop This Holiday Season (and All Year Round) Find a perfect gift for everyone on your list. By Nafeesah Allen, Ph.D. Photo: According to the U.S.…
The Other Side of Estrangement
by Elizabeth Heaney MA, LPC What can you do if you’re the one who’s being shut out? KEY POINTS This post considers how estrangement might impact those on the receiving…
Strange Bedfellows in NOLA
Why Are Jason Williams And Jeff Landry Newfound Bedfellows? Has anybody seen Jason? Williams that is. You know, the guy known as in the New Orleans D.A. Yes, like you,…
Oh, I Believe Saints: Headed Nowhere Fast
My wife and I have been Saints season ticket holders since 2006. We had tickets to Sunday’s game against the 8-3 Detroit Lions, but put them up for sale. My…
The Cost of Christmas Debt
By Ramsey Solutions Ahh, Christmas. It comes around just once a year and brings joy and lots of cheer. It’s the season of giving and forgiving. It’s the season of…
Embrace Authenticity and Live Your True Self
Unleashing your true self while nurturing relationships. by Ilene Strauss Cohen Ph.D. KEY POINTS In a time when conformity often takes precedence, embracing our authentic selves can seem daunting. However, as Brene…
Why Don’t Black People Vote
Black people don’t be about voting. Yeah, I know, that’s a statement covered in blankets. But the numbers don’t lie, at least here in Louisiana. Pick a parish and peep…
Louisiana is a Really Red State Now
Republicans secured full control of Louisiana. But the latest election makes the new state government extreme. These are not moderates that got elected. Term limited governor John Bel Edwards mandatory…
The Republican Takeover Has Begun
Well, that was anticlimactic. The votes went as expected. Republicans destroyed Democrats in the state-wide runoffs. Three of the four amendments passed. And most people decided they had better things…
The 13 Rules of Success
by Steven C. Hayes Ph.D. KEY POINTS The word “success” is often misunderstood. Too often, it is used in relation to one’s occupation or financial status, and too rarely elsewhere:…