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…
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‘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…
Why Saying “You’re Right” Is Never Wrong
Validating others more often creates a mutual win-win result. KEY POINTS “You’re wrong!” When we hear these words from a friend, boss or partner, it rarely feels good. If you’re…
Xavier University of Louisiana to open fifth HBCU medical school in the nation
Howard’s College of Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine, Meharry Medical College, and the Charles R. Drew University Medicine and Science and now XULA is the latest HBCU medical school. By Wynton…
How to revive hair that thins, grays or gets out of control as you age
.Story by Sally Wadyka The ways in which hair changes as we age aren’t always welcome. Nor are they entirely within our control. Hormonal shifts — which affect women more…
Latest Mock Draft for the Saints
NFL Draft: Our First Perfect New Orleans Saints Mock Draft On The Pro Football Focus Simulator If the New Orleans were able to draft these players, it would be perfect…
Question for Congressman Clay Higgins: Why such hostility?
by Sharon Lavigne, Louisiana Illuminator Last week, Congressman Clay Higgins made the social media post about Michael Regan, administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, leaving us perplexed ever since.…
“JUST AS” JUSTICE
White folks moan and pout, there’s sorrow. Black folks cheer and shout, there’s tomorrow. for OJ, for OJ, ‘cause OJ is free. HE IS FREE. HE IS FREE. HE IS…
Beginner’s Guide On How to Use AI in Daily Life and Work
by Senior Technology Writer Neil C. Hughes AI can help anyone work smarter, not harder. However, many people with nontechnical backgrounds can feel intimidated and overwhelmed by the pace of technological change. But…