đź“Ś Key Points Happy Wednesday, beloved. We made it to the middle of the week together — and right there, that is already worth celebrating. But today, I want to…
Year: 2026
Why You Struggle With Trust (Even When You Want to Connect)
Why your patterns protect you—and how to shift them. by Shannon Sauer-Zavala Ph.D. Key points When I began working with Rachel, she shared that she had recently started dating someone she really…
Why Negativity Bias Is Destroying Black and White Relations
Science proves our brains are wired to focus on the negative. That is not an excuse for racism. But understanding it may be the most important thing Black America can…
Why Strong Black Families Are Essential to Our Survival
The forces working against Black family unity are real, historical, and often by design. Understanding where they came from is the first step to overcoming them. By Denise Tureaud 6 min…
The Legislative Session Has Commenced, And We Have Questions
Opinion / Politics — Cooper’s Collage The 2026 Louisiana legislative session is underway. The City Council wants SWB oversight. A Baton Rouge legislator wants to remake New Orleans courts. The…
Black Neighborhoods Pay the Highest Insurance Rates in Louisiana. Here’s What They Don’t Want You to Know.
Opinion / Economic Justice — Insurance Series: Part 1 of 5 Louisiana’s insurance industry charges Black neighborhoods more for auto insurance than white neighborhoods with identical risk profiles. The rates…
Black Men Health Disparities: Why We Die Younger and How to Fight Back
Black Men Health Disparities: Why We Die Younger and What We Can Do About It Black men have the lowest life expectancy of any major group in America. Most of…
Your Bills Are Breaking Your Heart. Literally.
Black Source Media — Wednesday — Health & Wellness — Denise Tureaud Health / Financial Wellness by Denise Tureaud The stress of financial struggle doesn’t just keep you up at…
Convicted Lawyers Stole From You Every Time You Drove
Black Source Media — Sunday — Opinion / Accountability — Jeff Thomas Opinion / Accountability The Motta-Giles verdict didn’t just convict two lawyers. It confirmed what everyone in Louisiana already…
Louisiana’s War on Black Votes Has a New Front
Black Source Media — Sunday — Politics / Civil Rights — C.C. Campbell-Rock Politics / Civil Rights / Voting Rights The Supreme Court will rule by June 2026 on a…