UNDETERRED – Fight Continues House Democrats passed President’s Biden’s American Rescue Act. ARA which, among other funding measures, called for raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour. They…
Month: February 2021
New Orleans is Changing Racist School Names
It’s Time To Send John McDonogh Down The River We are told that John McDonogh was a great man. He was a moral and kind slave owner to be lauded…
Will Black People Ever Overcome
We can no longer afford to sing Negro Spirituals Black History month is over. Let’s reflect on the struggles that African Americans have endured through the ages. One common practice…
Are People Who Curse Actually More Honest?
Christian B. Miller Ph.D. Research explores whether cursing might be a sign of greater honesty. Key Points: People who reported cursing more often scored higher on measures of honesty. Individuals…
How Does A Black Person Know If A White Person Is Racist?
Rebecca Stevens A. We can tell within the first minute of meeting you So yes, within 60 seconds of meeting you, most black people can tell whether you are racist…
Congress Likely to Kill Fight for 15
SENATE REPUBLICANS & TWO DEMOCRATS MAY KILL THE $15 MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE After eight years protests by low wage workers and unions, Congress will decide on the fight to…
Sen Bill Cassidy -Courage & Consciousness
Where’d Bill Cassidy Get Dat Dere Conscience? Sometimes people do courageous things. And sometimes people do things once thought normal and sensible, but when done in the context of the…
It’s Not Easy Being President
Joe Biden’s first 30 days As we approach 30 days into the Biden presidency, Joe Biden is now discovering exactly what it’s like to finally be in charge. Unlike previous…
New Orleans in Media Part 2
Modern Times See Part 1 Here we go again! This is the other half of an article I posted two weeks ago. New Orleans is my hometown, and one of…
5 Facts About Back-Burner Relationships
More common than you may think, but no way to know when they’ll get the call. by Michelle Drouin Ph.D. Source: jeshoots.com/Pexels Back burners—the relationship prospects you keep simmering on your…