Being creative requires a daily commitment, rather than occasional actions. by Anthony D. Fredericks Ed.D. KEY POINTS Source: Jundecheng/Pixabay Think back to your childhood. You made up your own songs, you…
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Louisiana’s Sane Senate
“Moderate” may not be the right word to describe Louisiana’s Senate, but its members are saving us from some of Jeff Landry’s worst impulses Robert Mann Sometimes, a…
Supreme Court clears way for Louisiana congressional map with 2 Black districts
The ruling could be a boon for Democrats and Black voters if the map is used for the November elections. The Supreme Court order cited the principle that states and…
The messy SCOTUS drama about Black voters in Louisiana, explained
Multiple federal courts are fighting over Louisiana’s illegal racial gerrymander. By Ian Millhiser Ian Millhiser is a senior correspondent at Vox, where he focuses on the Supreme Court, the Constitution,…
What We Resist Persists
Five strategies to overcome bad habits. by Jennifer Guttman Psy.D. Most of us struggle with habits that we would like to break. These habits negatively impact how we view ourselves…
Good times keep rolling for the state treasury … for one last year
by Melinda Deslatte, Louisiana Illuminator A boost to Louisiana’s state income projections will give lawmakers more money to spend over the next 14 months, even as the post-pandemic financial surge…
20 Disturbing Truths Why Americans Turn Their Backs on Black History
Pulse of Pride by Hazel Savage Share onX (Twitter)Share onFacebookShare onPinterestShare onLinkedInShare onFlip it Discussing Black history can be uncomfortable and complex, reflecting a challenging aspect of America’s past and present.…
From Joy to Fear: The Alarming Truth About Black Motherhood
It’s time to confront the Black maternal mortality crisis head on. KEY POINTS This post was written by Erica Marshall-Lee, Ph.D., ABPP, and Frances C. Calkins, M.A., on behalf of…
‘They’re Building a Chemical Factory on My Ancestors’ Graves’
By Sunita Sohrabji ‘The Formosa factory will never come here. We won’t let it.” Environmental activist Sharon Lavigne, founder of Rise St. James. St. James Parish, Louisiana is one of…
Fannie C. Williams: A renowned educator
by Tammy C. Barney, Verite News When it came to education, Fannie C. Williams focused on the well-being of her students. As a result, she developed the first programs to…