The Dangerous Double Standard: When Black People Parade in Second Lines
Our reactions to tragedy reveal more about societal biases than the events themselves. Two weeks ago, a mass shooting at a second line ignited a storm of public outrage. City…
Is Gov. Landry Holding Our Teachers Hostage?
Louisiana Teachers Deserve Better Yes, I know Louisiana ranks 46th in teacher pay. Yes, I know the state pays teachers $5,000 less than the estimated living wage. And yes, despite…
The Second Line Struggle: How New Orleans Criminalized Its Greatest Cultural Treasure
New Orleans, known for jazz and vibrant culture, owes much of its identity to the African American community. Yet, the city’s treatment of second lines—their most home grown iconic cultural…