A Sequel to “The Pope Is Black”
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.…
🏛️ All Major Seats in New Orleans Are Up for Grabs
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…
How the Need to Be Right Can Destroy Relationships (and How to Let It Go)
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…
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…
🎉 The Essence of It All: NOLA Transforms for Culture & Purpose
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.…
Not Innocent, Not a Kingpin: What the Diddy Verdict Really Means
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…