by Derrick Shepherd Councilmember Oliver Thomas is the voice of Black New Orleans. He speaks the unvarnished truth and tells it like it really is. A beloved WBOK on-air personality…
Year: 2022
Richest Black Man in the World
Plus the 5 Richest Black Men in Africa Of the 18 richest people in Africa, only five of them are Black. That’s right: on the continent of Africa, which has perhaps…
What is Sickle Cell Disease?
by Paul Wynn When round and smooth, red blood cells move easily through the body carrying oxygen from the lungs to vital organs. In sickle cell disease, red blood cells…
The Optimism Bias
Mark Matousek We’re hardwired for hope in the worst of times. KEY POINTS The optimism bias enables us to presume that opportunities, potential, and good things may await us. True…
Reparations Town Hall Meeting
by Orissa Arend Local organizing coalition Justice and Beyond, the National African American Reparations Commission, and Ashe Cultural Arts Center are hosting a “Reparations Town Hall Meeting”…
The Real Reason Russia is Invading Ukraine
Don’t let Vladimir Putin fool you: Russia’s war in Ukraine is only about one thing. I’m a former Moscow correspondent. Don’t let Vladimir Putin fool you: Russia’s war in Ukraine…
My Recommendations for Reparations for African Americans.
Sterling Henry Jr. I am an African-American male, born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. I am the ninth generation of African descendants in America. Five generations were enslaved, three…
A Nationwide Ban on Menthol Cigarettes Could Be Coming, and It’s Dividing Racial Justice Advocates
Health experts say the benefits would be “enormous,” but others worry a ban would invite more criminalization of Black communities. Margo Snipe The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected…
City must create more Black homeowners
The low level of black home ownership is the biggest problem in New Orleans. Poverty, poor health, poor educational outcomes, and crime continue to plague the city. Each is directly…
Carjacked in New Orleans
Carjacked? The City Wants To Know What’s In Your Wallet Before Turning Over Your Car It was like a dream when I got the call. The man on the phone…