The Big Beautiful Bill Is a Big Ugly Blow to Louisiana
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? Corporate Takeover and DEI Rollbacks Stir Backlash
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…