In the Aftermath of the White Supremacist Buffalo Terror Attack, These Policies Could Help Prevent Future Hate-Fueled Crimes It is vital that policymakers take immediate action to address the scourge…
Year: 2022
How to Prepare for Hurricane Season
Hurricanes Hurricanes are dangerous and can cause major damage from storm surge, wind damage, rip currents and flooding. They can happen along any U.S. coast or in any territory in…
Why Living Near Greenery Helps Us Think Better
Residential green spaces may boost cognitive function by lowering depression. by Christopher Bergland KEY POINTS Living near city parks or other green spaces is linked to lowered depression risk and…
There Are Only 7 Black Billionaires in America
There are 614 billionaires in the United States, and only 7 of them are Black by Taylor Nicole Rogers Only seven of the United States’ 615 billionaires are Black, Forbes’…
Inside the Mind of a Shooter
5 explanations for violence, according to motivation science. Mental health professionals, politicians, and journalists offer a litany of reasons why individuals commit mass murder. Commonly reported motives include personal revenge, retaliation…
Schools Use Discipline to Discourage Black Students
From preschoolers to high school, schools discipline Black children at extremely high rates. Discipline means lost instruction time. Children are frustrated because they don’t understand. So instead of providing a…
Charter Schools Are The Gentrification Of Education
Given the opportunity to take back control of Orleans Parish schools and assume the lead in giving our kids the best education that’ll keep them out of prison, the Orleans…
Who Do You Blame for Racial Tensions in America?
by Preeti Vani Your answer may depend on how we ask the question. KEY POINTS Research from Stanford shows it’s possible to change how people blame groups in large-scale conflicts…
Why Date Nights are So Important for Healthy Relationships
Kari Rusnak, MA, LPC,CMHC Learn why you need to prioritize time for dates. First of all, date nights don’t have to be at night. You can do them any day…
How the Past Mass Incarceration Causes Crime Today
Currently New Orleans has a major teenage crime problem. Far too many teenagers are committing crimes. Car jackings, murders, shoplifting – nothing seems shocking anymore. Many assume because they are…