Health / Strong Enough to Live — Part 3 — By Jeff Thomas TL;DR — THE SHORT VERSION Black men skip preventive screenings more than any other demographic group in…
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What Louisiana Is Really Voting On: A Guide to the Five Constitutional Amendments
Louisiana Politics · Voter Guide Five constitutional amendments are on the Louisiana ballot. The legal language is designed to confuse you. Here is what each one actually does — who…
Supreme Court Ruling Sparks Outrage Over Black Vote
They Took Our Vote: Supreme Court Ruling Cuts Black Representation in Louisiana A 6–3 decision eliminates Louisiana’s second Black district and weakens the last major tool for stopping vote dilution.…
The Saints Went to Pittsburgh and Came Back With a Draft Class. Now Let’s Grade Every Pick.
Saints 2026 NFL Draft Grade: Every Pick Analyzed, Graded, and Judged | Black Source Media Black Source Media · Sports · Sunday, April 27, 2026 New Orleans Saints · 2026…
Ozempic Is Changing America. Black People Are Being Left Out Again.
Health & Analysis · Race & Medicine GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are cutting obesity rates for the first time in a generation. Black Americans carry the highest burden…
Randy Hayman Can Fix the SWB — But Only If New Orleans Stops Resetting the Process
Civic Affairs / Infrastructure The Truth About Fixing Broken Systems — And Why Randy Hayman Deserves Time to Finish the Job TL;DRRandy Hayman brings proven leadership to SWBNO. The city…
The SWB Just Made the Most Important Hire in a Generation. Here’s Why It’s the Right One.
Civic Affairs / Infrastructure New Orleans Finally Got This One Right. The Sewerage and Water Board just hired a man who already ran a major American water system, delivered three…
Louisiana’s Insurance Industry Charges Poor Families More. One Senator Is Fighting to Change That
The Louisiana Insurance Tax — Part 2 of 5 | By Jeff Thomas TL;DR — THE SHORT VERSION A senator from West Monroe — nearly 400 miles from New Orleans…
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…
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…