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…
The SWB Just Made the Most Important Hire in a Generation. Here’s Why It’s the Right One.
Civic Affairs / Infrastructure New Orleans Finally Got This One Right. The Sewerage and Water Board just hired a man who already ran a major American water system, delivered three…
Black Maternal Health Week: A Crisis That Demands Action Now
Black Maternal Health Week (April 11–17) is not symbolic. It is urgent. It is necessary. And it is long overdue. Across the United States, Black women face a maternal health…
Louisiana’s Insurance Industry Charges Poor Families More. One Senator Is Fighting to Change That
The Louisiana Insurance Tax — Part 2 of 5 | By Jeff Thomas TL;DR — THE SHORT VERSION A senator from West Monroe — nearly 400 miles from New Orleans…
A Direct Hit on Justice: Why New Orleans Courts Face Major Changes Under HB 911
By C.C. Campbell Rock A Major Shift in New Orleans Courts Louisiana’s 2026 legislative session has introduced a bill that could fundamentally reshape justice in New Orleans. HB 911, filed…
Stop Measuring Your Life Against Someone Else’s Clock
📌 Key Points Happy Wednesday, beloved. We made it to the middle of the week together — and right there, that is already worth celebrating. But today, I want to…
Why You Struggle With Trust (Even When You Want to Connect)
Why your patterns protect you—and how to shift them. by Shannon Sauer-Zavala Ph.D. Key points When I began working with Rachel, she shared that she had recently started dating someone…
Why Negativity Bias Is Destroying Black and White Relations
Science proves our brains are wired to focus on the negative. That is not an excuse for racism. But understanding it may be the most important thing Black America can…
Why Strong Black Families Are Essential to Our Survival
The forces working against Black family unity are real, historical, and often by design. Understanding where they came from is the first step to overcoming them. By Denise Tureaud 6…
The Legislative Session Has Commenced, And We Have Questions
Opinion / Politics — Cooper’s Collage The 2026 Louisiana legislative session is underway. The City Council wants SWB oversight. A Baton Rouge legislator wants to remake New Orleans courts. The…
Black Neighborhoods Pay the Highest Insurance Rates in Louisiana. Here’s What They Don’t Want You to Know.
Opinion / Economic Justice — Insurance Series: Part 1 of 5 Louisiana’s insurance industry charges Black neighborhoods more for auto insurance than white neighborhoods with identical risk profiles. The rates…