Trouble In Our Way: Can Working Families Still Afford New Orleans? By Otis Tucker, Jr. I grew up in the Lower Ninth Ward nearly my whole life — rooted there…
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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 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…
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…
The Life You’re Defending Is the One That’s Shrinking You
BackSource Media — Wednesday — Life & Growth Personal Growth / Self-Awareness by Denise Turead Comfort is not the same as happiness. Most of us spend our lives defending one…
If you want happiness, there is a price to pay.
The Price of Happiness If you want happiness, there is a price to pay. by Dimitrios Tsatiris M.D. Key points Source: D Jones/Unsplash If you could grant your loved ones…
7 Shocking Ways SAVE Act Kills Black Voting Rights
The New Face of Voter Suppression in Louisiana Yesterday, President Donald Trump delivered his 2026 State of the Union address. For one hour and 47 minutes, the 47th president made…
To Live Your Best Life, Ask Yourself What’s Truly Important
Why taking stock of your future goals can feed your fulfillment right now. by Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP Key points When your days become filled with humdrum but necessary…
Investing in the future of New Orleans
By Airbnb · · Community Key Takeaways Airbnb is announcing $150,000 in community investments to support youth, education, and housing programs in New Orleans. This investment is part of a broader slate of community…
How to Avoid Expensive Mistakes
How to prevent common costly errors in any scenario. Imagine this scenario: Julie’s doctor is accustomed to self-pay patients. A large proportion of the practice is made up of patients…