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The battle over the French Quarter trash contract is not about clean streets or garbage pickup. It’s about raw political power and the future of how New Orleans governs itself.…
We live in a world full of receipts, call-outs, and moral grandstanding. It’s easy to believe that the right thing to do is whatever you have the loudest argument for.…
Everybody in New Orleans is on full alert this time of year. The smallest disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico creates big anxiety for most people. Last week there was…
When it comes to African leadership, too many of us are forced to choose between extremes. Either a man is the next Sankara or he’s the next tyrant. Either he’s…
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.…