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Setting Boundaries and Prioritizing Our Own Needs African Americans have long been at the forefront of social justice and equality movements, not only advocating for their own rights but also…
All the qualifying is done. The fields are set. And now, New Orleans voters are heading into one of the most consequential elections in years. With wide-open races for Mayor,…
By Jeff Thomas | Black Source Media New Orleans is shrinking. Fast. According to the U.S. Census, the city lost nearly 20,000 residents since 2020. We now have fewer than…
Race Is a Man-Made Concept In my last post, The Pope is Black, I made the point that race is a made-up construct.It was invented centuries ago for nefarious reasons.…
From Mayor to Sheriff, to the City Council seats, Coroner, Assessor —every major office is on the line. Candidate qualifying closes this Friday, July 11, so expect final candidate lists very…
We’ve all been there—the rush of being right. Whether it’s a heated debate about something small, like who makes the best Gumbo, or a bigger discussion, being right can feel…
When the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” passed Congress, supporters like Rep. Steve Scalise and House Speaker Mike Johnson called it a victory for fiscal discipline. They praised it as…
Is Essence Losing Its Cultural Edge? Every July, New Orleans becomes the epicenter of Black joy. More than just a party, the Essence Festival of Culture is a celebration of…
Essence Festival returns to New Orleans from July 3–6, drawing over 100,000 people for the ultimate Black cultural reunion—music, empowerment, entrepreneurship, beauty, and joy—all in America’s best event host city.…
The Verdict Dropped. Phones Buzzed. And the Nation Took Sides. Many Americans waited with bated breath for the Diddy verdict. Phones buzzed. Group chats exploded. Around office water coolers, people…