Why Black-Owned Businesses Matter More Than Ever
More Than a Business A successful Black-owned business is more than a company. It’s a statement. It says, we can build, own, and lead. In a world where systemic barriers…
Why Shedeur Sanders Didn’t Go in the First Round—And What That Says About the System
The NFL Draft wasn’t just about talent. It was about power, perception, and control. Shedeur Sanders had the numbers. He had the pedigree. He had the presence. But he didn’t…
Governor Landry’s Dream Is the State’s Nightmare
By Kenneth Cooper A Disturbing Vision for Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has a dream. In it, cell blocks overflow with kids serving maximum sentences in state prisons. Preferably, those kids…
From Deep in the Cuckoo’s Nest:
Trump Changed the Name of the Gulf of Mexico Seeing Louisiana’s nonprofits, corporations, and state agencies fall into Trump’s cuckoo’s nest of racial hatred is disheartening. Trump’s decision to rename…
Saints Draft Scenario: Shedeur Sanders Headlines Bold New Orleans Rebuild in 2025 NFL Draft
The New Orleans Saints are making all the right moves in this top Saints draft scenario for 2025. Instead of trading up, the Saints stay patient at pick 9 and…
Culture Reigns at Jazz Fest 2025: The Top 5 Acts and Top 5 Dishes You Can’t Miss
New Orleans doesn’t just throw a festival—New Orleans is the festival. And every spring, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, also known as Jazz Fest 2025, proves it all…
The Malaga Ship: A Story of the Middle Passage and Maine’s Hidden Role in Slavery
The Malaga Ship Performance Storytelling can be a multipurpose endeavor. The depth and breadth of those purposes came alive on April 11th when the six-foot-three inch Antonio Rocha, who is…
The Last Stand for Black-Owned Businesses Is in Blue Cities
The Federal Government Is Rolling Back DEI. Who Will Stand Up Now? Across America, the DEI rug is being pulled out from under our feet. Diversity, equity, and inclusion—once seen…
Easter in New Orleans: Family, Flavor, and a Little Bit of Lagniappe
by Kara Johnson Happy Easter from The Cook Shop Family! In New Orleans, Easter is a joyful mix of faith, food, family, and tradition. Here’s how we celebrate—Louisiana style. Childhood…
Ray Dalio’s Chilling Warning: What He Really Meant, Explained Simply
Ray Dalio Warning 2025: Is America About to Fall? By Malik Vale On Meet the Press, billionaire hedge fund founder Ray Dalio sounded the alarm—and few seemed to fully understand…