All the Qualifying Is Done—Now the Real Fight for New Orleans Begins
All the qualifying is done. The fields are set. And now, New Orleans voters are heading into one of the most consequential elections in years. With wide-open races for Mayor,…
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All the qualifying is done. The fields are set. And now, New Orleans voters are heading into one of the most consequential elections in years. With wide-open races for Mayor,…
By Jeff Thomas | Black Source Media New Orleans is shrinking. Fast. According to the U.S. Census, the city lost nearly 20,000 residents since 2020. We now have fewer than…
From Mayor to Sheriff, to the City Council seats, Coroner, Assessor —every major office is on the line. Candidate qualifying closes this Friday, July 11, so expect final candidate lists very…
When the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” passed Congress, supporters like Rep. Steve Scalise and House Speaker Mike Johnson called it a victory for fiscal discipline. They praised it as…
Is Essence Losing Its Cultural Edge? Every July, New Orleans becomes the epicenter of Black joy. More than just a party, the Essence Festival of Culture is a celebration of…
Essence Festival returns to New Orleans from July 3–6, drawing over 100,000 people for the ultimate Black cultural reunion—music, empowerment, entrepreneurship, beauty, and joy—all in America’s best event host city.…
The Verdict Dropped. Phones Buzzed. And the Nation Took Sides. Many Americans waited with bated breath for the Diddy verdict. Phones buzzed. Group chats exploded. Around office water coolers, people…
The insurance crisis in Louisiana just got a serious check-up—and some prescriptions might actually work. This past session, lawmakers passed several important bills aimed at bringing insurance costs down and…
Gov. Jeff Landry just finished his first regular legislative session—and New Orleans has questions. Some see a pattern of overreach. Others see smart policy. But either way, the bills he…
The 2025 NBA Draft was more than just a roster-building exercise for the New Orleans Pelicans. It was Joe Dumars’ first draft as general manager, and he wasted no time…