Governor Jeff Landry has stepped up his influence in New Orleans. As a conservative Republican governor acting unilaterally within the boundaries of a predominantly Democratic city, his approach raises questions.…
Author: Jeff Thomas
Publisher — Black Source Media
Jeff Thomas
Publisher • Opinion Columnist • New Orleans
Jeff Thomas is the publisher of Black Source Media and one of New Orleans’ most direct voices on civic affairs, economic justice, and Louisiana politics. He writes from the intersection of experience and accountability — as a licensed general contractor,a tech company founder and executive with over 30 years experience, and a businessman who has worked across the city’s civic, media, and construction ecosystems for decades.
His Sunday column covers Louisiana legislative politics, insurance discrimination, housing policy, and the forces shaping Black community life in New Orleans and across the state. Thomas writes in the tradition of Black journalists who hold power accountable without apology — building arguments from data, delivering verdicts from evidence, and speaking to Black New Orleans with the directness the moment demands.
He is also the principal of EA Inspection Services, LLC, a government inspection services company. Black Source Media is his platform for the civic conversation New Orleans has needed and too rarely had.
Selected Articles by Jeff Thomas
Black Neighborhoods Pay the Highest Insurance Rates in Louisiana. Here’s What They Don’t Want You to Know.
They Didn’t Yell the N-Word. They Went to Law School, Bided Their Time, and Rewrote the Constitution Instead.
Vappie vs. Morrell: Why Does Justice Look Different in New Orleans?
The State Has the Money. New Orleans East Just Needs Them to Use It.
The Failure of Mitch Landrieu
Disparity Plagued and Not Voting for Kamala: The Democratic Party’s Misstep with Black Men
The Democratic Party has long relied on African American voters to win elections, with Black women standing as some of their most loyal supporters. However, there is an increasingly noticeable…
New Orleans Ballot Options Explained
In this election, Louisiana voters will weigh in on one important constitutional amendment and two proposed changes to city charters. These decisions affect how our state and local government use…
The Importance of Voting in the Presidential Election
As the presidential election nears, the call to vote grows louder. However, some still question if their vote matters. Voting is the most direct way for citizens to have their…
Is Donald Trump a Real Threat to Democracy?
The question of whether Donald Trump poses a threat to American democracy has become central in political debate. The events of January 6, 2021 are the primary driver of this…
The Fall Of Two Mayors: How DOJ Attacks Two Big City Mayors
— Two Mayors Under Fire The indictment of New York City Mayor Eric Adams sent shockwaves across the country. Adams was under investigation since he ran for mayor. And even…
Kamala Harris Outspends Trump: Does Her Fundraising Mean Victory?
Kamala Harris has outraised and outspent Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election. However, the key question remains: can this fundraising lead to an electoral college victory? The swing states—where…
Will MAGA Republicans Force a Government Shutdown? Louisiana’s Leadership Faces a Critical Test
The United States faces another looming government shutdown. Concerns are rising that this time it’s more political posturing than governance. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries accuses MAGA Republicans of using…
Gentrification in New Orleans’ Historically Black Neighborhoods:
Growth vs. Preservation New Orleans’ historically Black neighborhoods, like Treme and the Marigny, are changing rapidly. Gentrification is sweeping through, displacing residents and altering the cultural fabric. As developers move…
Did the Trump-Harris Debate Move the Needle?
Key Moments and What It Means for Voters Last night’s Trump-Harris debate was as fiery and contentious as everyone expected. Predictably, CNN crowned Kamala Harris the winner, while Fox News…